Keep Fit Collection (#2)

Reveille Fashion Feature The Vernon girls pose with rugby balls in the reveille studio. Circa 1959

Reveille "Keep Young and Beautiful feature, Woman wearing one piece bathing costume
Reveille " Keep Young and Beautiful feature, Woman wearing one piece bathing costume exercising with weights Circa 1958

Contestants in a beach beauty competition at Skegness 26th July 1960

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher seen here leading a group of children in a session of physical exercise designed to beat the winter chill at Winifred School, Stockport. December 1981 P003361

A woman performing exercises with a frisbee. June 1980

A man performing exercises with a frisbee. June 1980

Keep-Fit: Woman exercising with dumb bells. 1960

Twists... hold weights, swing upper body round to right and hold
Twists...hold weights, swing upper body round to right and hold and then repeat the other way. January 1988 P006555

A man and woman performing exercises with a frisbee. June 1980

Mens Health: Body builder Larry Stevens seen here with his training coach exercising with weights in the gym. 1957

Dietician and writer of Keep Fit and Healthy Eating books Rosemary Conley pictured at home. 13th March 1990

Dietician and writer of Keep Fit and Healthy Eating books Rosemary Conley pictured at home. 13th March 1990

Twists... hold weights, swing upper body round to right and hold
Twists...hold weights, swing upper body round to right and hold and then repeat the other way. January 1988 P006556

Slimming - Exercises 1960s. Woman performing stretches. Circa 1966. P006568

The Crunch. Lie on back, knees bent, feet flat. Hold weights with arms out stretched behind you on floor. Raise weights above head keeping arms straight. January 1988 P006552

Jean Ryder seen here exercising on a wooden horse. 1959

Franline Ruth Bittmann, of Basle, rhythm expert, seems to have jumped as high as the 10, 000 feet mountain, wild strubel in the background of this picture taken above the famous swimming pool at

World War II Women. Young girls of the sea scouts seen here keeping fit so they may join the Wrens. August 1943 P010114

Ex-boxer Dr. E F St John Lyburn of Panbridge Wells leads patients who visit his clinic in a physical exercise routine. Twice a month he puts them through it on the sands at Credtstone, Kent

The start of a Sponsored Slim was the idea of Mrs. Ella Gahan, 17stone, 61b as part of a social evening at St. Thomass Church, South Wington, Leics. Mrs

Health and Beauty: Wimbledon mothers and their children keep fit at the local church hall. October 1953 D5881

Woman and girl exercising Muriel Cordett and daughter Caroline (5) Muriel is to model spring fashions before Queen mother and Princes Margaret. November 1953 D6755

Elspeth Gray actress. One way of exercising in the morning when you live in the country is to do bends and stretches in the early morning air framed in the French windows

Elspeth Gray actress. The one snag with being an open air girl and trying to skip is to own a large golden Labrador for every time he sees Elspeth skipping in the garden he considers this is some

24 year old red haired, actress Elspeth Gray has just gained her first film starring role in Johnny on the Spot". She also has secured a leading part in the new Saturday night T.V

The start of a Sponsored Slim was the idea of Mrs. Ella Gahan, 17stone, 61b as part of a social evening at St. Thomass Church, South Wington, Leics. Mrs

Jogger-nauts: John Robinson sports writer with Colin Taylor jogging in Battersea Park. May 1979 78-2550-013

Jogger-nauts: John Robinson sports writer with Colin Taylor jogging in Battersea Park. May 1979 78-2550-011

A woman performing exercises with a frisbee. June 1980

A man performing exercises with a frisbee. June 1980

Mens Health: Body builder Larry Stevens seen here exercising in the gym. 1957

Jean Ryder seen here exercising on a wooden horse. 1959

Keep-Fit: Woman exercising stomach muscle. 1960

Keep-Fit: Woman exercising with dumb bells. 1960

Woman at the John London Hair and Beauty Saloon seen here using a band vibrating slimming machine that tones the thigh muscles. 1960

Whittles the waist: - Place waste paper basket on floor in front of your feet
Whittles the waist:- Place waste paper basket on floor in front of your feet. Straighten legs and hold basket between feet

Slimming - Exercises. 1970s P006558

Filing Cabinet: Remove shoes. Face cabinet with arms outstretched and fingers level with handle on drawer. Stand with legs apart. Tense neck and shoulder area and stretch out fingers to touch handle

The Typewriter: - Using portable typewriter, place on floor
The Typewriter:- Using portable typewriter, place on floor. Place heel of bare left foot on floor by typewriter and try to type the alphabet with your toes. Repeat with right foot

Keep young and beautiful. The girls of a war factory in Leigh-on-Sea have formed their own health and beauty club. The firm supplied them with a hall near the works

World War II. Women. Keep fit. The knees double bend is not so easy, as it appears, in the service skirt but the recruits gallantly get down to it in an A.T.S. camp attached to the Western Command

New Gymnasium opens in Oxford Street, London. Model Karen Forde, 23 using some of the apparatus at the gym to keep her 34-22-35 figure in trim. June 1960 M4396-005

Mothers at the keep fit class held at the Churchdown Istitute Downham Estate for mothers. They are seen here forming a circle during one of the exercises. January 1944 P009985

New Gymnasium opens in Oxford Street, London. Model Karen Forde, 23 using some of the apparatus at the gym to keep her 34-22-35 figure in trim. June 1960 M4396-001

18-years-old Diana Buckingham of Ripon, YorkOs, is seen in the picture doing the touch-your-toes exercise. Diana is a young mannequin, keen on being a successful-highly paid one

Furzedown training college, in Tooting where the pupils demonstrate the differences between Victorian and Modern " P.T." July 1952 C3530-001

Weight Training No its not the latest face lift method but a new training method to increase neck and upper body strength for the front row of the scrum at Leigh RLFC. August 1955 P000231

Physical Exercises at the Royal Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Friar Gate, Derby, 1902
Physical Exercises at the royal Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Friar Gate, Derby, 1902. From " The Windsor Magazine Vol. XVI - June to November 1902". [Ward, Lock & Co

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Embrace the Elements: From playful polar bears to dedicated fitness enthusiasts, keeping fit knows no bounds. Whether it's a young bear rolling around in the freshly formed snow or a woman diligently exercising her body and mind, staying active is essential for all creatures. In bustling Shanghai, a crowd of people gracefully practices Tai Chi, harnessing their inner strength amidst the vibrant energy of China. Meanwhile, back in 1980s June, a man showcases his agility by performing exercises with a frisbee – proving that fitness can be both fun and unconventional. As the sun rises over Hampstead Heath's serene Vale of Health, a runner embarks on an invigorating journey along a sunlit path. The tranquility of nature serves as motivation for those seeking solace while keeping fit. And speaking of unexpected pursuits, more and more married men are embracing weightlifting as their chosen form of exercise – defying stereotypes and pushing their physical limits. In the world of sports injuries and comebacks, Coventry City footballers Dave Bennett and Lloyd McGrath demonstrate resilience after breaking bones on the field. Their determination to recover showcases how maintaining fitness goes beyond just physical health; it also builds mental fortitude. From London to Paris and beyond, individuals like teenager Maureen Mulcock from Bellingham refuse to let limitations define them. They push boundaries through various activities such as yoga expert Lyn Marshall who graces stages like Albert Hall with her expertise. Fitness has evolved throughout history too – from Eugene Paz founding The Gym in Paris back in 1866 to witnessing human pyramids at French gymnastics festivals in 1899. These glimpses into our past remind us that staying active is not just about personal growth but also about celebrating our collective achievements. So whether you find joy in rolling around like a polar bear or prefer structured routines like Tai Chi or weightlifting - keep fit. Embrace your own unique journey towards wellness because when it comes to staying active, there are no limits.