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He continued: \u201cBut all through that I really kept hope alive. All of us are going to go through difficulties but it makes you appreciate when the good times come along.\u201d<\/p>\n
Reflecting on his television career, he shared: \u201cMy goal was to transform the way we look at fitness. I didn\u2019t want it to all be sit-ups and burpees. I wanted it to be fun.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was like a light-bulb moment when I got into fitness,” he added. “I felt that this was my journey. I didn\u2019t know where I was going, I didn\u2019t know what doors it would open up.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Mr Motivator gave a high-energy workout wearing a red fishnet top, multi-coloured lycra shorts, and an eye-catching bandana for ITV viewers.<\/p>\n The fitness fan insisted it was his continuing mission to keep people active and positive.<\/p>\n He concluded: \u201cJoin me on the mission I\u2019m on – which is to empower young people and older people – to realise, that as you get older, the greatest thing you can give yourself is an independent, healthier, view.\u201d<\/p>\n When Mr Motivator’s fitness classes were taking off around the UK, he applied repeatedly to be taken on by ITV.<\/p>\n In 1992, his friend Tessa Sanderson recommended him to the producer of Thames TV’s series The Full Treatment and he started making regular appearances on GMTV.\u00a0<\/p>\n The star now divides his life between Jamacia and the UK and is married to Sandra Palmer. In 2020 he was appointed MBE for his services to fitness and health.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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