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Ancient Eroticism, Pagan Workouts & Body Ideals: History of the Gym

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

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In this entertaining chapter, the host humorously recounts training in ancient Greece just before the first Olympic Games and the unusual practice of exercising in the nude. They delve into the evolution of gym culture, examining how historical shifts, including the revolutionary period in Europe, influenced the rise of gyms in the 19th century and the changing ideals of the human body.

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