Exercise in the fifties

[Furryanimal]

Endorsed by the Princess of Wales!Perhaps the 1850's!

 

[RadishRose]

That's funny!

I found this and have no idea what it's for-

 

[C'est Moi]

Wow, prevents "stagnation of the liver." And may I say, "lol".

 

[jujube]

Endorsed by the Princess of Wales!Perhaps the 1850's!

I like the "hysteria" part. Men were obsessed with women's "hysteria" back then. "What? You want to express your opinions? Handle your own money? Make some decisions? Oh, my dearest.....you must be suffering from hysteria! Let's remove your female organs and lock you up in a rest home."

That's funny!

I found this and have no idea what it's for-

Looks like there were wooden rollers between those big wheels. He has put a cloth on the wheels and is getting his feet massaged. Looks good to me!

 

[Furryanimal]

That's funny!

I found this and have no idea what it's for-

Bizarre.Now could it be a foot warmer-boiling water or hot coals inside?

 

[Aunt Bea]

Who needs exercise.

 

[Wren]

‘Hysteria’ was a big thing in those days apparently, I googled it and it seems the doctors of the day had various methods of ‘treating’ it, before medication like this became available ...

 

[Butterfly]

Wow, prevents "stagnation of the liver." And may I say, "lol".

Oh, noes, a stagnant liver!!!! How does one know if one's liver is stagnant? Hmmm. . . . . I think my whole self is stagnant today -- it's been gloomy and cold and drizzly all day and I think the only constructive thing I've done all day is feed my dog.

 

[Butterfly]

Who needs exercise.

TAPE WORMS!! Gawd! So after you aren't fat anymore, how do you get rid of the tapeworm??

 

[jujube]

TAPE WORMS!! Gawd! So after you aren't fat anymore, how do you get rid of the tapeworm??

Oh, you don't WANT to know some of the methods of the past.

 

[fmdog44]

That's funny!

I found this and have no idea what it's for-

The barrel spins massaging the feet and you see the position adjuster so the sitter can move forward or back.

 

[fmdog44]

There are still many silly items available claiming miracle results with out moving.

 

[Ronni]

I wonder what folks in 50 years will think of the things we do now. I mean, have you ever heard of Tapping Meditation? You tap different parts of your body with your knuckles or fingers while following guided meditation. You're actually tapping on acupressure points.

 

[Pappy]

Oh, this looks like fun....not.

 

[Fyrefox]

Remember "Indian Clubs," "Medicine Balls," and these vibrating canvas belt machines?

 

[Furryanimal]

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Remember "Indian Clubs," "Medicine Balls," and these vibrating canvas belt machines?

Might one of these have 'unfortunate' effects?