Sad news came over the weekend: the life juices for Jack LaLanne stopped flowing on Saturday. He was 96. Fitness and non-fitness folks alike lost a true champion. He was a pioneer in fitness from the 1960’s, and was still going “strong” until his death.

Some may have thought him to be annoying, others…inspirational. And there were some that wondered where in the world he got all those fruits and vegetables. But what he was, was in shape. Oh my gosh, watch this:

For crying out loud (real loud, because my fingertips, arms, and toes hurt just watching him), why would anyone want to do this? What possible good does that do?

But I certainly don’t want “hanging and saggy and jowlly” to take over my face, so this is an exercise regiment I can follow and practice at my desk. Hey, does eating count as facial exercise?

So long Jack. We all will miss you, your juicing, energy, ideas, and exercise inspiration.