Purely History on Instagram: "In 1941, women’s gyms, often called slenderizing salons, focused on health and posture through calisthenics, light weights, and mechanical devices like vibrating belts. These spaces were shaped by World War II, which pushed fitness for wartime efforts and reinforced certain societal expectations. The workouts centered on posture and slenderizing rather than heavy lifting."
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