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“Life is movement. Once you stop moving, you're dead. Choose life.”

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Eugen Sandow was a renowned bodybuilder born on April 2, 1867, and passed away on October 14, 1925. Known as the 'Father of Bodybuilding,' he was one of the pioneers of modern bodybuilding, famous for his exceptional muscular strength and aesthetic physique. more

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