History Extra podcast Medieval keep fit
Jun 27, 2024
Professor Carole Rawcliffe debunks the myth that people in medieval times did not exercise for leisure. She discusses the interest in fitness among different social classes and religious institutions. The podcast delves into medieval exercise practices, health guidelines, humoral scale temperament, and societal perceptions of fitness and health in the Middle Ages.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Medieval guidance on maintaining health and balance
02:00 • 2min
Exploring Medieval Exercise and Health Guidelines
04:11 • 5min
Medieval Humoral Scale and Exercise Recommendations
09:36 • 3min
Fitness and Health in the Middle Ages
12:23 • 4min
Physical Fitness in Medieval Times
16:43 • 13min