Strange and frightening equipment of the Victorian era

Strange and frightening equipment of the Victorian era

Categories: History | Sport

It is difficult to imagine that these bulky machines of the Victorian era, more reminiscent of the guns for the sophisticated, refined torture, were used for workouts in gymnasiums. Nevertheless, it is really the prototypes of modern exercise equipment.

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Strange and frightening equipment of the Victorian era Source: mixstuff.ru

Strange and frightening equipment of the Victorian era

1. A machine that simulates horse jumping.

Strange and frightening equipment of the Victorian era

2. Training apparatus for hands.

Strange and frightening equipment of the Victorian era

3. An exercise machine on the side.

Strange and frightening equipment of the Victorian era

4. Trainer for rectifying the posture.

Strange and frightening equipment of the Victorian era

5. Massager for belly.

Strange and frightening equipment of the Victorian era

6. Training apparatus for hands.

Strange and frightening equipment of the Victorian era

7. Massager for the back.

Strange and frightening equipment of the Victorian era

8. Exerciser for the feet.

Strange and frightening equipment of the Victorian era

9. Trainer for stretching.

Strange and frightening equipment of the Victorian era

10. Training apparatus for hands.

Strange and frightening equipment of the Victorian era

11. And two of the simulator not quite clear purpose.

Strange and frightening equipment of the Victorian era

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Keywords: 19th century | Victorian era | Trainer | Fitness

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