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Jogging, a Physical Fitness Program for All Ages

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“Bowerman writes a book titled 'Jogging, a Physical Fitness Program for All Ages' in 1967, which plays a crucial role in starting the fitness movement in America.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Bowerman's contribution to fitness
For: Individuals interested in fitness history and the evolution of jogging.
Key quote: “But everyone's an athlete, he said. If you have a body, then you're an athlete.”
The host discusses how Bowerman's book 'Jogging, a Physical Fitness Program for All Ages' played a crucial role in popularizing jogging as a form of physical fitness for everyone, not just elite athletes. This book, along with a Life Magazine profile, is credited with kickstarting the fitness movement in America.