Yes, Jack LaLanne is alive and well, still works out daily, and turned 95 years old on 26 Sep 2009.

[Janet Lange]

To celebrate Jack LaLanne's birthday and to acknowledge all he has done in shaping our modern health and fitness industry, TeamHuman.org declares September 26th as "Jack LaLanne Day," a day when we all vow to do something positive for our own health. See TeamLaLanne.org for more background.

The Plan
Here's the idea: instead of Jack doing an amazing feat of strength, it's our turn to affirm our commitment to health and fitness by doing something positive (and possibly challenging, if your up to it), related to physical fitness, nutrition, or health in general.

This collective act on 26 September 2009 marks the first annual Jack LaLanne Day. It serves as a birthday gift for Jack and demonstrates our appreciation for all that he has done to promote a culture of physical fitness, encouraging us to take charge of our own health. It also serves as a ceremony to symbolize a "passing of the torch" from Jack to the generations of people he has inspired.
Participation
Simply be willing and able to do something of your choosing that is positive for your health this September 26th. Perform your "feat" solo or with a group of like-minded devotees.

You are encouraged to register with the Team LaLanne tribe (including your email) so we can gauge community interest and coordinate group activities. Once you have registered, click on the "Tribes" tab, then click on the TeamLaLanne tribe and hit the join button. Membership is free and open to all and has some nice ad-free collaboration features to help organize local group activities. Alternatively, RSVP to the Facebook event.
Events
See the Events page for details about some local "feat of strength" activities that were held on 26 Sep 2009. If you missed out and are interested, we're planning to do it again next year. Jack's attitude towards fitness is something that should last for more than just one day! So keep taking charge of your health every day, signup, and check back here next year.