5,000 Years of Sweat: Lost Workout Wisdom From the History of Physical Culture
The Art of Manliness
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Renaissance and the Rise of Physical Culture
This chapter examines the Renaissance's influence on health and wellness, particularly the emergence of literature on physical culture due to the printing press. It highlights the transition from military-focused exercise to enjoyable physical activities and how this evolution laid the groundwork for the more structured approach to fitness in the Enlightenment. Additionally, it explores the historical progression of physical culture into the 19th century, including key figures and the impact of organized fitness practices.
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