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http://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20287787_20288519,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines
Michael Jackson was determined not to let his chronic back pain slow him down as he prepared for his comeback tour. So he enlisted the help of The Incredible Hulk to whip him into shape.
"When the promoter hired him to do the tour it wasn't any question for me to train him again because he knew that he trusted me especially with toning and shaping his body," says Ferrigno, who had worked with Jackson on another tour 15 years ago. "Being such an icon and he couldn't afford to have any injuries."
Implementing the same type of routine he had for Jackson years ago – "conditioning, toning, and increasing his flexibility and stamina" – Ferrigno says the entertainer, "wanted to increase strength in his legs.
"The workout wasn't any heavy resistance. A lot of stretching and a light walk on the treadmill," Ferrigno tells PEOPLE. "Being 50, his body went through a lot of stress getting ready for the tour, but he was awesome."
Like others who had seen Jackson rehearse, the singer's death came as a surprise for Ferrigno. "I was devastated. I mean I was shocked. I still think of it as like a joke or a like a dream," he says.
Ferrigno even recalled how Jackson wanted to show him one of his signature moves.
"He heard I was in the running to do Dancing with the Stars, so he said that he would teach me the moonwalk if I did the show," Ferrigno says. "We had a lot of fun."
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Yes, Lou is a well meaning lunk. He stumbles his way through life.
You never mean to do any harm Lou, but you do. You do, Lou, you do!
Lou's incompetence killed Michael as surely as if he had pulled the trigger. A trained professional would have identified Michael's ailments and taken action before it was too late! But not Lou! Oh no!
You pushed Michael too hard Lou! You hand us stories about walking on a treadmill. Bah! You pushed him Lou! You pushed Michael into the grave!
Lou wants to gain notoriety as Michael's trainer while at the same time excusing himself from any responsibility for Michael's death. You can't have it both ways Lou!
Can't believe Hank isn't on this like flies on a corpse.
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http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/MichaelJackson/story?id=7963807&page=1 (http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/MichaelJackson/story?id=7963807&page=1)
Questions about Michael Jackson's health have dominated conversations about the pop icon since his unexpected death last week from cardiac arrest
But the singer's trainer, actor and bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno, said Jackson was "in fantastic shape."
"He might have been a little thin because he was under a lot of stress training for the tour," Ferrigno, who played the Hulk in "The Incredible Hulk" TV series, said in an interview that aired on "Good Morning America" today. "But when I put him through the routine and everything, I mean, it was just fine. I mean, very energetic."
He said Jackson could have handled his tour, which was scheduled to begin next month.
"He was dancing as good as anyone. And, you know, I'm an expert. And I was with Michael. If I didn't feel Michael could've pulled this off, I would've told him," Ferrigno said. "I think he was going to give the greatest tour in his entire life."
Ferrigno's assessment of Jackson's physical condition stands in stark contrast to one writer's description of the Gary, Ind., native.
Ian Halperin, who is publishing a new biography on the "Thriller" singer, wrote in December that Jackson had only six months to live. He said Jackson suffered from a rare form of lung disorder.
"On some days, he could barely talk," Halperin wrote recently in a British publication. "He could no longer dance."
Halperin said it would have been impossible for the father of three to complete one concert, much less the 50 he had planned.
Halperin, whose book, "Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson," is due for release in late July, said the former Jackson 5 lead singer was suicidal on some days.
The singer's representatives have denied claims that Jackson's health was on the decline, saying the "moon-walker" passed a four-hour physical in preparation for his London concerts.
Ferrigno, who has known Jackson for 15 years, said the pop icon was "very energetic" during workouts and "was in fantastic shape," although "he might have been a little thin because he was under a lot of stress training for the tour."
Ferrigno, 57, said he last trained with Jackson, 50, about three weeks and would go to the singer's home three or four times a week.
The two used tools like exercise balls and did a lot of core training to get Jackson in shape.
"He didn't want to weight train. So he mostly wanted to deal with flexibility and conditioning," Ferrigno said. "He didn't look like he was in pain because he was on the treadmill. He did the stretching exercises."
In addition to training, it seems that Jackson kept a strict diet.
"I think he was a vegetarian. And he only ate once a day. But I just told him the proper supplements to take," Ferrigno said. "The most important thing was the attitude, the mind because he really wanted to be in his best shape." ...........
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Lou Ferrigno is shitting bricks.
Negligence.
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we will keep on eye on you louie.
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we will keep on eye on you louie.
;D ;D
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we will keep on eye on you louie.
The word has come down from high above.
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No shame. What a joke. Jackson was 112 lb. at 5'10" which is ok with Louie.
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exactly how hard did louie get accidentally ::) dropped on his head as a baby?
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No shame. What a joke. Jackson was 112 lb. at 5'10" which is ok with Louie.
With a long history of opiate abuse. If anything more went on in these workouts than a situp I'd be stunned. ::)
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lol Ferrigno has no shame.
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Vegetarian eating once a day, 50lbs underweight and his "Trainer" didn't see anything wrong with that ???
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Vegetarian eating once a day, 50lbs underweight and his "Trainer" didn't see anything wrong with that ???
And a trainier who THINKS his client was vegetarian? ::)
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Lou Ferrigno is a fucking moron. Why the fuck would anyone hire his ass anyways? He's a bodybuilder that got to his size and shape through copious amounts of drug use. Does he have a degree in exercise physiology? Does he have a medical degree? He's a glorified personal trainer because of his status not his knowledge. Jackson looked like death warmed up. Anyone that thought he could have pulled off a world tour is nuts. The guy was a rack of bones.
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lou should be alright. He is milking everything he can from this....... but questions are thrown to him, so oh well...
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Lou Ferrigno is a fucking moron. Why the fuck would anyone hire his ass anyways? He's a bodybuilder that got to his size and shape through copious amounts of drug use. Does he have a degree in exercise physiology? Does he have a medical degree? He's a glorified personal trainer because of his status not his knowledge. Jackson looked like death warmed up. Anyone that thought he could have pulled off a world tour is nuts. The guy was a rack of bones.
I agree.
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Hahahashah, The dude was injecting Demerol and morphineKAND WAS 126LBS.
Track marks all over his body, plus all the other shit he was taking.
What a freakin Jackass he is. Bullshitting everyone.... Hahahhhahahha, Fantastic Shap I guess ;lllas
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/MichaelJackson/story?id=7963807&page=1
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Hahahashah, The dude was injecting Demerol and morphineKAND WAS 126LBS.
Track marks all over his body, plus all the other shit he was taking.
What a freakin Jackass he is. Bullshitting everyone.... Hahahhhahahha, Fantastic Shap I guess ;lllas
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/MichaelJackson/story?id=7963807&page=1
I bet Lou is in horror shock that the autopsy will reveal Micheal died from the steroids he got from Lou.
Steroids + demerol + advil ?
Damn it Michael, you died for them bitches!
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Micheal couldn't handle the bodybuilding lifestyle.
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Micheal couldn't handle the bodybuilding lifestyle.
Maybe it was an overdose of PLAZMOSIS?
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Maybe it was an overdose of PLAZMOSIS?
:o :o :o :o :o :o
He had no chance.
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:o :o :o :o :o :o
He had no chance.
he went from 120 to 240 lbs in one night, but then he imploded and got a heart attack.
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he went from 120 to 240 lbs in one weeknight, but then he imploded and got a heart attack.
;D
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i agree, lou ferrigno is a fucking asshole in every definition of the word.......scrambling as hard as his legs to move him trying to avert the "personal trainer who killed jacko" moniker.
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http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=288041.0
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Micheal couldn't handle the bodybuilding lifestyle.
lolllllll
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(http://www.amic.ru/images/gallery_06-2009/640.0cb004148f0a612d13e2a84dc1914487.jpg)
Heartless paparazzi scum.
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Hahahashah, The dude was injecting Demerol and morphineKAND WAS 126LBS.
Track marks all over his body, plus all the other shit he was taking.
What a freakin Jackass he is. Bullshitting everyone.... Hahahhhahahha, Fantastic Shap I guess ;lllas
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/MichaelJackson/story?id=7963807&page=1
His autopsy officially had his weight at 112 pounds.
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thats pretty normal for a healthy 5'11 guy....lol
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Vegetarian eating once a day, 50lbs underweight and his "Trainer" didn't see anything wrong with that ???
The only thing Lou saw was the paychecks from MJ and thats all he cared about, manslaughter charges to follow.
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The only thing Lou saw was the paychecks from MJ and thats all he cared about, manslaughter charges to follow.
I can see Lou in the "yard" benching screaming "Michael" "Michael" "Michael".
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Vegetarian eating once a day, 50lbs underweight and his "Trainer" didn't see anything wrong with that ???
SSHHHHHHHHHHHH.........T hat question goes mainstream and Lou Ferrigno's reputation is gone.
WOOOOSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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The only thing Lou saw was the paychecks from MJ and thats all he cared about, manslaughter charges to follow.
If the autopsy reveals he had done steroids, i will LMFAO on Lou.
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If the autopsy reveals he had done steroids, i will LMFAO on Lou.
x2! ;D
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Heartless paparazzi scum.
Yes.
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i'm sorry but I cant help but laugh at this.
yeah, he was in fantastic shape Lou..lol
such good shape he dropped dead probably because he sneezed, burped or farted.. ::)
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Personal trainers are not doctors. If a client wants to be manorexic and still train with you, you have 2 choices.
1 refuse him as a client
2 kick his ass with a safe but effective workout.
You can't MAKE a client put on weight, bulk up or eat more/better, if he doesn't want to.
Big Louie is in the clear :)
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Personal trainers are not doctors. If a client wants to be manorexic and still train with you, you have 2 choices.
1 refuse him as a client
2 kick his ass with a safe but effective workout.
You can't MAKE a client put on weight, bulk up or eat more/better, if he doesn't want to.
Big Louie is in the clear :)
3. Keep your mouth quiet, put him on a bullshit pussy workout regimen and sit back and collect the dollars....which is probably what Lou did.
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So this is proof that abuse of steroids can cause heart attacks....
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So this is proof that abuse of steroids can cause heart attacks....
No, but do you think the media and people will care?
IF Michael really was on roids, Ferrigno will be crucified, that's for sure. Steroids are much worser than painkillers in the public eye, because there are so many people addicted to them.
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yes america stuff themselves full with drugs but steroids are dangerous ::)
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yes america stuff themselves full with drugs but steroids are dangerous ::)
It's hypocritical to the best, but that's the way the world goes.
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His autopsy officially had his weight at 112 pounds.
:o
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I just cant imagine MJ benching only the bar. disaster :D
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MJ was using 2lb db's because he didn't "want to get too big." hahahah, oh brother.... ::)
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http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/07/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main5139153.shtml (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/07/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main5139153.shtml)
(CBS) Michael Jackson's trainer and friend, Lou Ferrigno, said on "The Early Show" Tuesday the pop icon was "fired up" about his shows in his upcoming London tour, but was "wearing too many hats."
But Ferrigno, an actor and bodybuilder, who had trained with Jackson for 20 years, said the pop star was feeling the weight of his colossal debt.
"It's a huge stress, because you're talking about $400 million ... and, in the past, he cancelled a few times and people were very skeptical," Ferrigno said, that Jackson would actually do the London tour.
Ferrigno added Jackson was carrying too many responsibilities, including being a father of three children, and keeping up with the choreography and cameras.
Ferrigno said, "I think it was just too much for him."
But this time around, Ferrigno said Jackson was ready to make a "full commitment" to his sold-out "This is It" London tour.
But physically, Ferrigno said Jackson didn't show signs of drug use, tiredness or pain.
Jackson didn't show any marks on his skin from drug use, nor showed signs of slowness, according to Ferrigno.
"He was quick," Ferrigno said. "He was agile."
As for Jackson's workout, Ferrigno said he mapped out a routine for what he needed for making the comeback.
"(The comeback) could be a big challenge to him physically and mentally," Ferrigno said. "But he's (was) animated, and motivated to do it, and it convinced me he could do the comeback."
Ferrigno said Jackson began doing treadmill training and core exercises, among others.
Jackson would go straight from training to the Staples Center in Los Angeles for rehearsals, Ferrigno told "Early Show" co-anchors Maggie Rodriguez and Harry Smith.
The pop star, Ferrigno added, would eat just once a day.
"He's always been like that," Ferrigno said.
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Ferrigno added Jackson was carrying too many responsibilities, including being a father of three children, and keeping up with the choreography and cameras.
Oh, boo-fucking-hoo! Like lots of people don't both raise kids and have demanding jobs. ::)
And how the hell would Lou know what drugs Jackson was or wasn't on? Did he draw blood and run a tox screen?
This is just Mr. "$20, Bitch!" trying to get some publicity mileage out of a dead pedo.
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it's a strange world where Lou Ferrigno becomes a reliable source about anything
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it's a strange world where Lou Ferrigno becomes a reliable source about anything
$30 ;D ;D
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MJ was vegetarian too. I wonder what his meal consisted of...
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Like his opinion counts for anything, a guy whos sued his father and brother for using their own surname, Lou couldnt give a shit about Michael Jackson, hes just milking his time in the spotlight hoping to snag another celebrity training pay day.
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ferrigno is an evil madman
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$30 ;D ;D
LMAO ;D