79K views · 247 reactions | This rare 1954 footage from a women’s gym shows early strength training in action—using vintage equipment and form that reflected the era’s norms. Back then, women’s fitness mostly focused on calisthenics, as weightlifting was still seen as unfeminine. Misconceptions and limited access slowed progress, but the 1950s marked a turning point. Strength training gradually gained ground as the health and athletic benefits for women became more accepted and understood. Via:
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