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From ancient Greece to modern gyms: A journey through the evolution of physical culture
The evolution of the gym
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The Ancient Greeks were not just about philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, and medicine. They also kick-started what became known as the gym. Physical culture was very important back then, and while it lost strength for a few centuries, it came back with a vengeance in Europe. From the 19th-century gymnastic clubs, to the low-cost and 24/7 amenities of modern gyms, in this gallery we take you through the history of the gym. Click on!
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