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Antikensammlung, 2nd century AD. Physical training has been present in human societies throughout history. Usually, it was performed for the purposes of preparing for physical competition or display, improving physical, emotional and mental health, and looking attractive. [ 1] It took a variety of different forms but quick dynamic exercises ...
Fitness instructor, radio and television personality/host. Joanie Greggains (1944–2022) was an American fitness instructor. Greggains was the radio host of The Joanie Greggains Show, a weekend health and fitness program on KSRO Radio, Santa Rosa, California. She was also known for her long-running television exercise show, Morning Stretch .
A man and a woman in a health club. Fitness culture is a sociocultural phenomenon surrounding exercise and physical fitness. It is usually associated with gym culture, as doing physical exercises in locations such as gyms, wellness centres and health clubs is a popular activity. An international survey found that more than 27% of the world's ...
Zumba Fitness, LLC. Zumba is a fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. It was founded by Colombian dancer and choreographer Beto Pérez in 2001. [ 1] It currently has 200,000 locations, with 15 million people taking classes weekly, and is located in 180 countries. [ 2][ 3] Zumba is a trademark owned by Zumba Fitness, LLC .
The three-story, indoor-swimming complex had a high-dive platform, spring boards and trapeze rings set over the pool for swimmers doing stunts. There were 165 dressing rooms, a roof-top garden and ...
Jack LaLanne. Francois Henri LaLanne ( / ləˈleɪn /; [ 1] September 26, 1914 – January 23, 2011), the "Godfather of Fitness", [ 2][ 3][ 4] was an American fitness and nutrition guru and motivational speaker. He described himself as being a "sugarholic" and a " junk food junkie" until he was 15 years old.
Banksy's work is known around the world, but his identity is a complete mystery to fans that span the globe. The individual known as Banksy is one of the most famous artists in the world. Banksy's ...
Physical fitness is a state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations, and daily activities. Physical fitness is generally achieved through proper nutrition, [ 1] moderate-vigorous physical exercise, [ 2] and sufficient rest along with a formal recovery plan.