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“The crusade is never off my mind - the exercise I do, the food I eat, the thought I think - all this and how I can help make my profession better-respected. To me, this one thing - physical culture and nutrition - is the salvation of America.”

Quote by Jack LaLanne

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Jack LaLanne was a renowned television show host, born on September 26, 1914, and passed away on January 23, 2011. He is known for his promotion of health and fitness, and is considered one of the pioneers of the fitness movement. more

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