early fitness machines

Swedish physician Dr. Gustav Zander designed dozens of exercise machines in the mid-1800s. – Photo credit: Public domain

Education, History (Education)

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Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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