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“By exercising your stomach muscles, you wring out the body, you don't catch colds, you don't get cancer, you don't get hernias. Do animals get hernias? Do animals go on diets?”

Quote by Joseph Pilates

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Joseph Pilates
Joseph Pilates

Joseph Pilates, born on December 9, 1883, and died on October 9, 1967, was a German-born physical fitness instructor and creator of the modern Pilates exercise method. His unique approach to fitness and rehabilitation has influenced the global fitness industry. more

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