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5,000 Years of Sweat: Lost Workout Wisdom From the History of Physical Culture

The Art of Manliness

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The Renaissance Revival of Physical Culture

This chapter explores the Renaissance's impact on physical culture, focusing on the revival of Greco-Roman texts and its influence on fitness practices. It highlights the role of artists and medical figures like Mercialis in celebrating the human body and transforming societal views on health and diet.

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