A Sweaty History of the American Gym

Stuff Mom Never Told You

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Society & Culture

4.2 • 4.6K Ratings

🗓️ 14 January 2013

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

When did people start exercising for their health? How were women were responsible for the rise of public gyms and health spas? Listen in to learn more about Jack Lalanne, the Cold War and the Modern Fitness Movement in the United States.

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0:00.0	They say history is written by the victors, but you know what?
0:03.9	They've left out a hell of a lot of juicy stuff.
0:07.4	Ah, we all know who invented that, right?
0:09.9	We'll think again.
0:11.0	Truth is, Alexander Graham Bell stole the idea for the telephone
0:15.1	and then claimed it is his own.
0:16.8	We're gonna uncover the forgotten pieces of history.
0:19.6	You didn't know you needed to know.
0:21.8	Listen to the backstory with me, Patty Steele.
0:24.3	Twice a week on the iHeart Radio App, Apple Podcasts,
0:27.8	or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:30.0	I'm Theosa, and I'm Mala.
0:31.9	We are the creators and host of Locatora Radio,
0:34.7	a Radiophonic novella,
0:35.9	which is just a fancy way of saying,
0:37.6	a podcast!
0:38.9	We're two LA locals turn full-time podcasters
0:41.9	and we talk about everything.
0:43.6	From sexual wellness to pop culture,
0:45.6	internet drama to politics,
0:47.4	and everything in between.
0:48.8	So if laughter and learning are something that you crave,
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