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Good posture can be successfully acquired only when the entire mechanism of the body is under perfect control.
Joseph Pilates
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Joseph Pilates
Age: 83 †
Born: 1883
Born: December 9
Died: 1967
Died: October 9
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Pilates Trainer
München-Gladbach
Joseph Hubertus Pilates
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Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. In order to achieve happiness, it is imperative to gain mastery of your body. If at the age of 30 you are stiff and out of shape, you are old. If at 60 you are supple and strong then you are young.
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By all means never fail to get all the sunshine and fresh air you can.
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