1950s
Women: Do you have the ideal figure? Here’s what ‘they’ thought in 1950
Direct from ’50s fashion experts come these tips for calculating a woman’s body measurements for the ideal figure. See how much things have changed!
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1960s
How gals in the ’60s got such gorgeous legs: Retro leg workouts & stretches
If women of the ’60s needed slimming or trimming for their legs, they might have tried these retro leg exercises, created for maximum leg-watching appeal.
1960s
The jogging fad: When running was the retro fitness trend of the ’60s & ’70s
Everybody’s doing it. Swingers, congressmen, housewives, businessmen, engaged couples, secretaries and kids. They’re all out there jogging.
1930s
The perfect woman’s figure (1938)
The perfect 1938 figure must have curves, but it differs from the perfect figure of past decades in relationship of curves to straight lines.
1980s
Casual ’80s menswear from the 1983 JC Penney catalog
Casual ’80s menswear was something new — more relaxed than sportswear, but more socially-acceptable than pajamas. The big new star of this era: jogging suits.
1960s
3 of the hottest bikes for kids (1968-1970)
Introducing The Screamer (1968) Sears went to the drag races… and came back with a new kind of bike. At the drag races, you see cars like
1800s
Recap of the first Boston Marathon (1897)
Inspired by the success of the first modern marathon at the 1896 Olympic games, the Boston Athletic Association decided to stage their own race in April of 1897.
1960s
Presidential physical fitness award (1968-1981)
The Presidential Physical Fitness Award This certificate was “Signed” by President Jimmy Carter sometime between 1977–1981, together with the patch below. Kids are in school
1970s
Schwinn bicycles: For the young at heart (1972-1973)
Springtime . . . and Schwinn bike time again! Time to open your heart to the excitement and exhilaration of getting there under your own
1800s
School calisthenics & outdoor exercise (1899)
Young boys and girls learning to dance Older kids practicing moves Morning stretches
1980s
Makeover: A great haircut that won’t quit (1982)
Great cut that won’t quit! Perfect for Judy Baer, an exercise instructor — or anyone who’s active. It holds its own all day, converts in
1800s
Jump rope to get thin (1898)
One way of getting thin From Harper’s Bazar The glory of having discovered a way of getting thin and of keeping in good condition when one is
1900s
Marathon craze just a revival, say old-timers (1909)
Marathon craze just a revival, say old-timers like Lantry Long distance and go-as-you-please races were all the rage in the early eighties Ex-Fire Commissioner won
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