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The lungs cannot be completely deflated at first without considerable effort. With perseverance, however, the desired results can be accomplished and with increasing power, gradually and progressively develop the lungs to their maximum capacity.

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
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Deflated
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