95-year-old fitness guru shares secrets to top health
By POLLY KOLSTAD For the Tribune
To say that Jack LaLanne is a physically fit 95-year-old would be a vast understatement.
Some 80 years after he joined the business, the nationally recognized fitness expert is still at it, lifting weights, swimming and encouraging Americans to make exercise and proper nutrition part of their lives.
“Get it out (of your diet),” LaLanne declared during a phone interview from the San Francisco Bay area, referring to cakes, pies and junk food.
He knows this all too well.
As a teenager, LaLanne was addicted to sugar and was sickly and depressed. When his mother took him to a lecture given by fitness advocate Paul Bragg, LaLanne learned how to turn his back on sweets.
He became a football star and a wrestling champ, and at age 22, opened the Jack LaLanne Physical Culture Studio in Oakland, Calif.
LaLanne studied the anatomy of the human body and concentrated on body building and weight lifting, something that was totally new then.
“I was the first one to have women, the elderly and athletes working out with weights,” he said. “At the time all we had were solid dumbbells.
LaLanne said he also was the first to put exercise machines into motion. The leg extension machines, pulley machines using cables and weight selectors used at local gyms today were some of his first innovations.
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Wilmington, NC Travel Story
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Great Falls 12/13/2009, Page P20
History is at home in Wilmington
A wedding can take you to places you’ve never been.
Recently, my husband and I attended a ceremony in southeastern North Carolina and discovered Wilmington, a city rich in history. It’s nestled between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Coast.
Although it does not border the ocean, the city overlooks the sound, the IntracoastalWaterway and barrier islands that lie between.
Long ago, sailors described the river as the “Cape of Fear” because the high winds raised havoc with ships.
The old part of the port city rises from the river walk where voices of the past whisper from the remains of shipyards, the Cotton Exchange, the city market, and restaurants and shops in refurbished wharf buildings.
Friendly guides tell Revolutionary and CivilWar history from horse-drawn carriages, trolleys and even Segways.
Before the CivilWar, Wilmington was an active seaport, shipping great quantities of nav al stores (tar, pitch and turpentine), wood products and rice to Charleston, Baltimore, New York and the West Indies.
The war changedWilmington as it became the Confederacy’s main blockade running seaport. The Union took over the area but eventually the southern families who owned property were able to move back and restore their fine homes, churches and mansions.
Wilmington has the largest number of National Register of Historic Places in North Carolina, and one of the largest in the U.S. Today, visitors tour the old district, walking along charming brick-lined streets.
Stories unfold on the plaques that grace grand porches and holy steeples, structures maintained as they were in antebellum days. The city is proud of its historical committee, which is diligent about keeping up the street side and iron-gated properties.
Built in 1848, our bed and breakfast, the Rosehill Inn, has been restored by innkeepers, Tricia, Bob and Sean Milton. The two-story white Georgian-style house was once the home of Henry Bacon, who in the 1880s, served as the government engineer in charge of the Cape Fear River improvements. He was the father of Henry Bacon II, who later became the architect who designed the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Only a heavy sleeper could snooze through the melodic carillon, regularly rung from the First Presbyterian Church down the street. The church, with its finials and soaring stone spire, topped with a metal rooster, can be seen from many vantages. It is said that the Rev. Joseph R. Wilson, pastor from 1874 until 1885, was not proud of his son, Tommy’s, slingshot antics as he shattered neighbors’ windows. But ThomasWoodrowWilson did grow up to be the 28th president of the United States.
On Market Street is the pre-CivilWar Bellamy mansion. Built for the family of physician Dr. John Bellamy, the house was seized and used as the Union militar y headquarters at the end of the war. In September 1865, the U.S. government pardoned Dr. Bellamy for his allegiance to the Confederacy and allowed him to return home with his family. The tale is still told how the last surviving Bellamy daughter refused President Taft entry when he knocked and asked to have a look at the grand home.
Restored to its palatial style, the mansion is a museum. Basketball fans know Michael Jordan grew up inWilmington. He played for Laney High School, though he was cut from the varsity squad as a sophomore. He eventually made the team, leading them to the state championship. Today, the high school gym is named after Jordan.
The river walk is the heart and soul of the downtown Wilmington wharf.
As we strolled along, we came upon Scotsman Darrell Chambers, polishing the engraved silver on his bagpipe. A member of a well-known pipe band, Chambers showed us the intricate parts of his tartan instrument. He briefly boasted that “there are more Scots here in Wilmington than in Scotland.”
Walking along the Cape Fear River, it’s hard to avoid the foghorn of the Capt. J.N. Maffitt, a tour boat. Across the river, the battleship North Carolina rested in calm waters, making World War II history come alive during narrated tours. A well-known sideshow to the battleship is “Charley,” an aging 12-foot alligator, who surprises tourists approaching the battleship.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF POLLY KOLSTAD
The Bellamy Mansion Museum and the battleship North Carolina, both in Wilmington, N.C.
On the Road
— Polly Kolstad
Powered by TECNAVIACopyright (c)2009 Great Falls Tribune 12/13/2009
Great Falls 12/13/2009, Page P20
History is at home in Wilmington
A wedding can take you to places you’ve never been.
Recently, my husband and I attended a ceremony in southeastern North Carolina and discovered Wilmington, a city rich in history. It’s nestled between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Coast.
Although it does not border the ocean, the city overlooks the sound, the IntracoastalWaterway and barrier islands that lie between.
Long ago, sailors described the river as the “Cape of Fear” because the high winds raised havoc with ships.
The old part of the port city rises from the river walk where voices of the past whisper from the remains of shipyards, the Cotton Exchange, the city market, and restaurants and shops in refurbished wharf buildings.
Friendly guides tell Revolutionary and CivilWar history from horse-drawn carriages, trolleys and even Segways.
Before the CivilWar, Wilmington was an active seaport, shipping great quantities of nav al stores (tar, pitch and turpentine), wood products and rice to Charleston, Baltimore, New York and the West Indies.
The war changedWilmington as it became the Confederacy’s main blockade running seaport. The Union took over the area but eventually the southern families who owned property were able to move back and restore their fine homes, churches and mansions.
Wilmington has the largest number of National Register of Historic Places in North Carolina, and one of the largest in the U.S. Today, visitors tour the old district, walking along charming brick-lined streets.
Stories unfold on the plaques that grace grand porches and holy steeples, structures maintained as they were in antebellum days. The city is proud of its historical committee, which is diligent about keeping up the street side and iron-gated properties.
Built in 1848, our bed and breakfast, the Rosehill Inn, has been restored by innkeepers, Tricia, Bob and Sean Milton. The two-story white Georgian-style house was once the home of Henry Bacon, who in the 1880s, served as the government engineer in charge of the Cape Fear River improvements. He was the father of Henry Bacon II, who later became the architect who designed the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Only a heavy sleeper could snooze through the melodic carillon, regularly rung from the First Presbyterian Church down the street. The church, with its finials and soaring stone spire, topped with a metal rooster, can be seen from many vantages. It is said that the Rev. Joseph R. Wilson, pastor from 1874 until 1885, was not proud of his son, Tommy’s, slingshot antics as he shattered neighbors’ windows. But ThomasWoodrowWilson did grow up to be the 28th president of the United States.
On Market Street is the pre-CivilWar Bellamy mansion. Built for the family of physician Dr. John Bellamy, the house was seized and used as the Union militar y headquarters at the end of the war. In September 1865, the U.S. government pardoned Dr. Bellamy for his allegiance to the Confederacy and allowed him to return home with his family. The tale is still told how the last surviving Bellamy daughter refused President Taft entry when he knocked and asked to have a look at the grand home.
Restored to its palatial style, the mansion is a museum. Basketball fans know Michael Jordan grew up inWilmington. He played for Laney High School, though he was cut from the varsity squad as a sophomore. He eventually made the team, leading them to the state championship. Today, the high school gym is named after Jordan.
The river walk is the heart and soul of the downtown Wilmington wharf.
As we strolled along, we came upon Scotsman Darrell Chambers, polishing the engraved silver on his bagpipe. A member of a well-known pipe band, Chambers showed us the intricate parts of his tartan instrument. He briefly boasted that “there are more Scots here in Wilmington than in Scotland.”
Walking along the Cape Fear River, it’s hard to avoid the foghorn of the Capt. J.N. Maffitt, a tour boat. Across the river, the battleship North Carolina rested in calm waters, making World War II history come alive during narrated tours. A well-known sideshow to the battleship is “Charley,” an aging 12-foot alligator, who surprises tourists approaching the battleship.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF POLLY KOLSTAD
The Bellamy Mansion Museum and the battleship North Carolina, both in Wilmington, N.C.
On the Road
— Polly Kolstad
Powered by TECNAVIACopyright (c)2009 Great Falls Tribune 12/13/2009
Look for health guidance in print article
Great Falls 11/24/2009, Page H12
Look for health guidance in print
Exercise, eating, family, advice abounds between the covers of many books
By POLLY KOLSTAD For the Tribune
Think healthy when doing your holiday shopping this year. Whether you’re looking for a present for yourself or something for friends or family, a wide variety of nutrition and fitness books are available for those looking to make healthy start in the year ahead.
Longtime fitness expert Jack LaLanne released his fifth book in October. “Live Young Forever, 12 Steps to Optimum Health, Fitness and Longevity” chronicles the prospects for a vibrant, stress-free and sexually active life ($19.95). Who would knowbetter than LaLanne, who continues to work out every day at the age of 95?
Jorge Cruise offers his “Body at Home” ($26.99). A two-in-one book, “Body atHome” promises to rev up readers’ metabolism through exercise and to deliver result s in two weeks with no equipment. The book is geared for both men and women.
Those who would like to combine diet and exercise might want to give Jillian Michaels’ book a try. Michaels is best known as a trainer and life coach on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser.”
Now she has written a winner in “Master Your Metabolism” ($26). She tries to inspire others to create a comprehensive program of exercise routines and eating guidelines, and she reveals her diet secrets.
Another good seller packed with sound information is “The Flat Belly Diet” ($29.95), which was first released through Prevention Magazine and focuses on health and fitness issues. The book is co-written by Liz Vaccariello and Cynthia Sass. The “Flat Belly Diet Cookbook” ($27.99) also is in bookstores now. Great Falls Hastings book manager, Elisha Foster, said it has been so popular it’s been displayed in the featured areas throughout the store.
Other top-shelf best-sellers in the diet and workout category are “The Eat Clean” series by author, columnist and realityTV showstar Tosca Reno. Reno offers sound nutritional information, weight-loss techniques and exercise plans. The “Eat Clean Diet,” “The Eat CleanWorkout” and the “Eat Clean Diet for Family and Kids” are $19.95 each.
Bill Phillips, Muscle Media magazine editor, has written the “Body for Life” series. “Body for Life” and “Body for Life for Women” are endorsed by Oprah. ($29.99). Phillips writes a straightforward physical fitness manuscript based on his journey through life and tells the story of how he has touched the lives of professional athletes and celebrities.
ShapeMagazine fitness expert and model, Gabby Reece, recommends a new release, “Force of Nature,” by Laird Hamilton ($22 bn.com). Laird calls it a “life manual,” and it includes workouts, healthy recipes and i nspiring anecdotes about fear, family, success and taking calculated risks.
Revolutionary chef Tal Ronnen, who has been featured on Oprah, just released a fullcolor cookbook, “The Conscious Cook.” The book aims to satisfy every omnivore’s dilemma. Ronnen, a former meat eater, has created a diverse menu of hardy vegan dishes ($29.99).
Best-sellers at Barnes and Noble include: “The Eat This And Not That!” series, written by two experts from Men’s Health Magazine, David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding. The series is enjoying tremendous success. Most recently released was “Eat This and Not That! 2010 The No-Diet Weight Loss Solution” ($12).
“The China Study” by health researcher Dr. T. Colin Campbell cites project findings in rural China and details the connection between nutrition and heart disease, diabetes and cancer ($17.99).
“You Staying Young,” by Dr. Mehmet C. Oz and Michael F. Roizen ($29.95), is a popular book that tests your knowledge of aging, diet and staying healthy. Dr. Oz, famous for his television show and Discovery Health specials, is a professor of cardiac surgery at Columbia University in New York. He was namedTimeMagazine’sMost Influential Scientist and Thinker in 2008.
In her two books, “The Schwarzbein Principle I” and “The Schwarzbein Principle II,” endocrinologist Diana Schwarzbein spells out her belief that poor eating and lifestyle habits, not genetics, are the cause of degenerative disease.
“People are really into this,” Barnes & Noble bookseller Jackie Bourret said.
Also available at Barnes and Noble is “Brainpower Game Plan,” by Cynthia R. Green and the editors of PreventionMagazine. The book concentrates on foods, moves and games to clear brain fog, boost memory and age-proof your mind. Readers are showing particular interest in books that link brain fitness and body fitne ss.
Offerings at the Peak Health andWellness gift shop include: “Take a Load Off Your Heart,” Joseph C. Piscatella and Barry A. Franklin. The book lists 109 things you can do to prevent, halt and reverse heart disease. ($14.95).
“Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy Until You’re 80 and Beyond,” by Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge, M.D. (paperback, $12.95; hardcover, $24.95).
“Younger Next Year forWomen,” Crowley and Lodge, ($24.95).
TRIBUNE PHOTOS/LARRY BECKNER
ABOVE: Elisha Foster, book manager at Hastings Books Music & Videos, stands among the store’s health/fitness stacks. RIGHT: Health and fitness book picks from Hastings.
Powered by TECNAVIACopyright (c)2009 Great Falls Tribune 11/24/2009
Great Falls 11/24/2009, Page H12
Look for health guidance in print
Exercise, eating, family, advice abounds between the covers of many books
By POLLY KOLSTAD For the Tribune
Think healthy when doing your holiday shopping this year. Whether you’re looking for a present for yourself or something for friends or family, a wide variety of nutrition and fitness books are available for those looking to make healthy start in the year ahead.
Longtime fitness expert Jack LaLanne released his fifth book in October. “Live Young Forever, 12 Steps to Optimum Health, Fitness and Longevity” chronicles the prospects for a vibrant, stress-free and sexually active life ($19.95). Who would knowbetter than LaLanne, who continues to work out every day at the age of 95?
Jorge Cruise offers his “Body at Home” ($26.99). A two-in-one book, “Body atHome” promises to rev up readers’ metabolism through exercise and to deliver result s in two weeks with no equipment. The book is geared for both men and women.
Those who would like to combine diet and exercise might want to give Jillian Michaels’ book a try. Michaels is best known as a trainer and life coach on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser.”
Now she has written a winner in “Master Your Metabolism” ($26). She tries to inspire others to create a comprehensive program of exercise routines and eating guidelines, and she reveals her diet secrets.
Another good seller packed with sound information is “The Flat Belly Diet” ($29.95), which was first released through Prevention Magazine and focuses on health and fitness issues. The book is co-written by Liz Vaccariello and Cynthia Sass. The “Flat Belly Diet Cookbook” ($27.99) also is in bookstores now. Great Falls Hastings book manager, Elisha Foster, said it has been so popular it’s been displayed in the featured areas throughout the store.
Other top-shelf best-sellers in the diet and workout category are “The Eat Clean” series by author, columnist and realityTV showstar Tosca Reno. Reno offers sound nutritional information, weight-loss techniques and exercise plans. The “Eat Clean Diet,” “The Eat CleanWorkout” and the “Eat Clean Diet for Family and Kids” are $19.95 each.
Bill Phillips, Muscle Media magazine editor, has written the “Body for Life” series. “Body for Life” and “Body for Life for Women” are endorsed by Oprah. ($29.99). Phillips writes a straightforward physical fitness manuscript based on his journey through life and tells the story of how he has touched the lives of professional athletes and celebrities.
ShapeMagazine fitness expert and model, Gabby Reece, recommends a new release, “Force of Nature,” by Laird Hamilton ($22 bn.com). Laird calls it a “life manual,” and it includes workouts, healthy recipes and i nspiring anecdotes about fear, family, success and taking calculated risks.
Revolutionary chef Tal Ronnen, who has been featured on Oprah, just released a fullcolor cookbook, “The Conscious Cook.” The book aims to satisfy every omnivore’s dilemma. Ronnen, a former meat eater, has created a diverse menu of hardy vegan dishes ($29.99).
Best-sellers at Barnes and Noble include: “The Eat This And Not That!” series, written by two experts from Men’s Health Magazine, David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding. The series is enjoying tremendous success. Most recently released was “Eat This and Not That! 2010 The No-Diet Weight Loss Solution” ($12).
“The China Study” by health researcher Dr. T. Colin Campbell cites project findings in rural China and details the connection between nutrition and heart disease, diabetes and cancer ($17.99).
“You Staying Young,” by Dr. Mehmet C. Oz and Michael F. Roizen ($29.95), is a popular book that tests your knowledge of aging, diet and staying healthy. Dr. Oz, famous for his television show and Discovery Health specials, is a professor of cardiac surgery at Columbia University in New York. He was namedTimeMagazine’sMost Influential Scientist and Thinker in 2008.
In her two books, “The Schwarzbein Principle I” and “The Schwarzbein Principle II,” endocrinologist Diana Schwarzbein spells out her belief that poor eating and lifestyle habits, not genetics, are the cause of degenerative disease.
“People are really into this,” Barnes & Noble bookseller Jackie Bourret said.
Also available at Barnes and Noble is “Brainpower Game Plan,” by Cynthia R. Green and the editors of PreventionMagazine. The book concentrates on foods, moves and games to clear brain fog, boost memory and age-proof your mind. Readers are showing particular interest in books that link brain fitness and body fitne ss.
Offerings at the Peak Health andWellness gift shop include: “Take a Load Off Your Heart,” Joseph C. Piscatella and Barry A. Franklin. The book lists 109 things you can do to prevent, halt and reverse heart disease. ($14.95).
“Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy Until You’re 80 and Beyond,” by Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge, M.D. (paperback, $12.95; hardcover, $24.95).
“Younger Next Year forWomen,” Crowley and Lodge, ($24.95).
TRIBUNE PHOTOS/LARRY BECKNER
ABOVE: Elisha Foster, book manager at Hastings Books Music & Videos, stands among the store’s health/fitness stacks. RIGHT: Health and fitness book picks from Hastings.
Powered by TECNAVIACopyright (c)2009 Great Falls Tribune 11/24/2009
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