In celebration of fitness legend Jack LaLanne’s 95th birthday, his grandnephew Chris LaLanne will attempt a feat performed by his uncle more than 50 years ago! Chris, 34, will challenge Jack’s feat of 1,000 pushups and 1,000 pullups in one hour and 22 minutes – a feat performed last by Jack on his 45th birthday in 1959. The attempt will take place on Saturday, September 26, at 8:30 P.M. at LaLanne Fitness, Powered by CrossFit, located at 590 Howard Street in San Francisco...

The public is invited to watch what Chris calls “the most challenging workout of my life!” Fitness enthusiasts are welcome to serve as “rabbits” or pace-setters to work out beside him and help push him to the last repetition. Can he do it? Come and see for yourself. Admission is free. Call 415.512.7645 or refer to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for further information.



Here's uncle Jack earlier this year on "How to live forever."

Workout of the Day
200 rounds for time:
5 Pull-ups
5 Push-ups

JACK’S ‘EVERY NIGHT’ SALAD
Use any fresh vegetables. Here are some of Jack’s favorites:
Avocado
Bean Sprouts
Bell Peppers (red, green and yellow)
Broccoli
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Cucumber
Mushrooms
Spinach
Squash (zucchini, yellow and summer)
Tomatoes
Add 4 ounces of grilled chicken or fish and top with an olive oil/balsamic vinegar dressing for a delicious balanced meal.

"If you've got a big gut and you start doing sit-ups, you are going to get bigger because you build up the muscle. You've got to get rid of that fat! How do you get rid of fat? By changing your diet."-Jack LaLanne

Sleep is an important modulator of neuroendocrine function and glucose metabolism in children as well as in adults. In recent years, sleep curtailment has become a hallmark of modern society with both children and adults having shorter bedtimes than a few decades ago. -European Journal of Endocrinolgy

For a PDF of this article and others on sleep and health, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)



Alwyn makes a "jump" towards ELITE FITNESS... 5 Double Unders in-a-row!

Workout of the Day
For time:
50 Pull-ups
50 Burpees

PALEO RECIPE
"Almond Shake"
1/4 cup egg protein powder
1/4 cup almond butter
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup water
4 ice cubes
Place ingredients into a blender and bend for 30 seconds.

"Laziness may appear attractive, but work gives satisfaction." -Anne Frank

A well deserving "Student Athlete of the Week" award goes to BILL. He's been working his tail off and making tons of progress in both fitness and skill over the past few months. Bill is very consistent, which is the key to real results. I can see him getting stronger and handling heavier loads in the very near future... Keep it up BILL!



Workout of the Day
For time:
Swim 1 mile

PALEO RECIPE
"Tasty Salmon Burgers"
2 pounds fresh salmon, skin removed
2 egg whites
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp chopped fresh dill
4 large lettuce leaves, washed
Mince all the salmon, blend on high. Place all the salmon in a large bowl and combine with the egg whites, mustard, salt, and dill. Form 4 patties, each 3/4 inch thick. Place on a medium-hot grill and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve on lettuce leaves, in lieu of buns.

“Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul.”-Douglas MacArthur

I would like to recognize JOAN as the newest addition to our team of coaches at LALANNE FITNESS. She recently obtained her Level 1 CrossFit Certification and we look forward to feeding off her enthusiam and skills as an athlete and coach. Her experience as a competitive gymnast make her the ideal CrossFit Coach. Welcome to the team Joan!



JOAN gets a warm welcome!

Workout of the Day
Rowing "GRACE"
Three rounds for time:
Row 500m
10 Clean & Jerk (#155/105)

PALEO RECIPE
Chinese Chicken Salad (15-minute prep time)
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp honey
3/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp sesame seed oil
1 head of iceberg lettuce
1 1/2 cup slivered almonds
3 boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
1/3 cup chopped green onion
Black pepper
Sea salt
Whisk salt, pepper, honey, seasoned salt, olive oil, and sesame seed oil in a bowl for 1 minute. Allow dressing to set for 3 hours. Chop lettuce finely in a large bowl, add shredded chicken and onions. Toast almonds in skillet until brown. Drizzle dressing over salad just prior to serving, top with almonds.

"A man who won't die for something is not fit to live. "-Martin Luther King, Jr.

“We are pleased – and excited – to have someone with Jim’s knowledge and experience working with our members,” says LaLanne Fitness owner Chris LaLanne, grandnephew of fitness pioneer Jack LaLanne. “We already incorporate certain Olympic-style movements in our fitness regimen, and Jim’s coaching should help our members greatly improve their form and technique and help them appreciate the value of including Olympic-style training in their workouts.”-www.Examiner.com



There is no shortage if interest in Jims classes!

Workout of the Day
Three rounds for tiem:
Run 800m
100 Squats

PALEO RECIPE
"Salmon Cucumber Salad" 15-minute prep time
1 can salmon, packed in water
2 cucumbers, chopped
1 pepperoncini, chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts
Lemon juice
Olive oil
Sea salt
Black pepper
Garlic powder
Drain and rinse salmon. Mix all ingredients in bowl and serve. Salt and pepper to taste.

"Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction." -John F. Kennedy

After a short break from CrossFit, DAN has jumped back into training hard! We are all excited to see him getting after it again as we all know the most important factor is consistency. Its amazing to see how fast people can re-gain strength, health and fitness... Welcome HOME!!!



"A calorie is a calorie" violates the second law of thermodynamics.

Workout of the Day
Reverse "CINDY"
5 Squats
10 Push-ups
15 Pull-ups

PALEO RECIPE
"Cocoa Mint Smoothie"
1/4 cup cocomilk
1/4 cup cocoa powder
5 peppermint leaves
1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
10 ice cubes
Combine all ingredients; blend for 30 seconds.

"Sleep is the best meditation."-Dalai Lama