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George Hackenschmidt

(1877–1968) Weightlifter

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George Hackenschmidt was a weightlifter, best known for The Way To Live.

Quick Facts About George Hackenschmidt

Born: August 1, 1877
Died: February 19, 1968
Profession: Weightlifter
Notable works: The Way To Live

About George Hackenschmidt

Georg Karl Julius Hackenschmidt, known in English-language publications as George Hackenschmidt, was an Estonian strongman, amateur and professional wrestler, writer, and sports philosopher. He is recognized as professional wrestling's first world heavyweight champion.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by George Hackenschmidt

Man is a creature of light and air, and I should therefore recommend little or no clothing when training.

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Air

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Health can never be divorced from strength.

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Divorced

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The frequent employment of one's will power masters all organs of movement and trains them to perform feats which otherwise would have…

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Breeding

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One ought to avoid all unnecessary worry and exciting thoughts, and to cultivate a firm tranquility of mind. Melancholy reflections will in…

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Constitution

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The purest natural food for human beings would be fresh, uncooked food and nuts. A fare which consists of three-quarters of vegetable…

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Food

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