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Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.

Joseph Pilates

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Joseph Pilates
Age: 83 †
Born: 1883
Born: December 9
Died: 1967
Died: October 9
Coach
Entrepreneur
Gymnast
Inventor
Pilates Trainer
München-Gladbach
Joseph Hubertus Pilates
Pilates
Fitness
Physical
Happiness
Firsts
First
Requisite

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