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Fitness Icon Gilad Janklowicz, Host of 'Bodies in Motion,' Dies Suddenly at 71
JLTV said the fitness pioneer’s death was sudden, and his show reached millions of viewers across North America and abroad.
- On Tuesday, June 9, fitness pioneer Gilad Janklowicz, known for his syndicated program 'Bodies in Motion,' died suddenly at age 71. Jewish Life Television confirmed his passing on Wednesday.
- Debuting in 1983, 'Bodies in Motion' pioneered location-based fitness television, filming in Hawaii for 42 years and producing approximately 600 episodes featuring guests like Arnold Schwarzenegger and NFL quarterback Joe Theismann.
- Inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame, Janklowicz received the 'First in Fitness' award. Fitness coach Denise Austin wrote she was 'devastated' by the loss of her friend of 40 years.
- JLTV Executive Vice President Brad Pomerance called Janklowicz a 'force of nature,' describing him as an 'incredible, singular talent.' The network will broadcast a 12-hour marathon tribute on Monday, June 22, featuring classic episodes.
- Before his death, Janklowicz was reportedly in advanced discussions to film new programs at historic sites in Israel, including Masada. He credited his four years as an Israeli military fitness instructor with shaping his career philosophy.
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Fitness Icon Dies at 71: RIP to Gilad Janklowicz
Gilad Janklowicz, the fitness pioneer whose TV show Bodies in Motion inspired countless people to exercise in the 1980s and ’90s, has died. According to JNS, Janklowicz’s death was announced by Jewish Life Television (JLTV). The TV network had long featured his syndicated show as a key part of its morning programming. While the cause of death was not disclosed, JLTV described it as a “sudden passing,” per Deadline. “A beloved household name, an …
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