Introduction: body, science, and difference in the gym -- "Who is that woman?": female physical educators, 1890s-1940s -- Active womanhood and the science of sex differences, 1890s-1940s -- Gym ...
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How Tough Was the WWII Army Fitness Test?

The World War II Army fitness test pushed recruits to their limits with timed push-ups, sit-ups, running, and obstacle challenges. This piece explores what it took to pass, how standards compared to ...
Once called the ‘Snake Pit’ because it felt like the crowd would come down and bite you, Crawfordsville gym gets a second life.
Resting in the bottom of the Big Tree swimming pool (drained) is a locker room, a gymnasium, a country store complete with miles and miles of food boxes tacked to shelves, a seven foot chandelier, and ...