Retro Fitness

Let’s get physical, physical. True, I stay in this mode all the time. My philosophy is you have one body – make the most of it!  

Do you remember this funny contraption from the 50s & 60s?

Totally sexy picture, but I image this contraption in all practical terms did very little to melt away those unwanted pounds. Although I’ve read you can burn 100-200 calories when you have sex. This photo may prompt some to get in the mood for love, what do you think? lol  

What in heaven’s name is this?

This device, believe it or not, is designed to simulate ab-crunching by making your body naturally contract with this tummy sucking apparatus. Granted exercising can be painful, but really…this? Just get a look at the way this well-dressed guy. Did they really dress like this when they did their daily fitness routines? It’s really almost comical, isn’t it?

To take a look at more vintage exercise equipment from the 20s, click here!

Today’s Wayback Wednesdays flashback presents:  Jennifer Beals’ workout  routine to Maniac from the sexy 1983 production of Flashdance

 

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