Indian clubs were a popular method of exercise in the 19th century. Some fitness enthusiasts are rev
Indian clubs were a popular method of exercise in the 19th century. Some fitness enthusiasts are reviving the trend, with claims that they provide a terrific aerobic work out and are safer than free weights. This plate, illustrating a young woman performing an element of the exercise, is from Simon Kehoe’s *The Indian Club Exercise* (1866). Call number: GV491 .K26 1866http://ow.ly/2P8l30jMsRC* * *#Kislakcenter #pennlibraries #clubbell #indianclub #workout #fitness #19thcentury #illustration #rarebook #iglibraries #librariesofinstagram #specialcollections -- source link
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