The first thing that comes to mind when I think of jumping jacks is the song Jumpin Jack Flash.
Most people think that the creator of the exercise the jumping jack was the fitness and TV personality Jack LaLanne,but that is incorrect. He was however the one to take it to the public. The originator of the jumping jack was U.S. Army General John "Jack" Pershing,he came up with it early in his career as a no nonsense cadet captain at West Point. The jumping jack goes by other names as well,the star jump and the side-straddle hop,though I am guessing those names may be a regional thing as I don't think I have ever heard it called anything but a jumping jack.
Just a little something that is hopefully news to you.
Enjoy your holidays!
Most people think that the creator of the exercise the jumping jack was the fitness and TV personality Jack LaLanne,but that is incorrect. He was however the one to take it to the public. The originator of the jumping jack was U.S. Army General John "Jack" Pershing,he came up with it early in his career as a no nonsense cadet captain at West Point. The jumping jack goes by other names as well,the star jump and the side-straddle hop,though I am guessing those names may be a regional thing as I don't think I have ever heard it called anything but a jumping jack.
Just a little something that is hopefully news to you.
Enjoy your holidays!
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