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A kid from Long Island, with low self-esteem, speech impediment and lousy at both sports and school, he transformed his life, overcome adversity, and inspired millions of people along the way. His biography is a true testament to the power that fitness has in transforming lives, and his story made him an advocate of fitness- perhaps one of the most influential we have ever seen.

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He was born Anthony Sawyer Horton Jr. Due to his father service to the ROTC army his family moved five times before he was in the fifth grade- something that made life very tough for young Tony. Being the new kid around the block he was often times pushed around, bullied, having hard time making new friends. Reflecting back upon his childhood he will add that it was a mix of insecurity and low self-esteem.

Having a speech impediment and being a bad student only spiced up what he describes as having a lousy childhood. What also surprises is that he almost always warmed the bench and was picked last in sports, despite the fact that his father had excelled at sports and had even set athletic records at his high school. He had imagination and drive, but never managed to develop a great body in school.

The narrow band of circumstances which is to blame for his insecurity and low self-esteem was what probably led him to individual sports.

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Even then sports like gymnastics and skiing have had a certain appeal to young Tony. The newfound discipline, work ethic, passion and, by then, tangible results will impact his state and instill in him confidence and resolve like something he never experienced before. By then, he became in tune with his fitness. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island, Horton followed his dream of becoming an actor by moving to Hollywood, California, in Working long hours did not leave time to pursue exercise or eat right and his talent agent made it clear if Horton wanted to make it in show business, he must get fit.

Working as a waiter, stand-up comic and whatnot deprived him from this, and at the time he found it hard to match his ambition and resolve with his health and physical condition.