Physical Exercise Collection

Horse riding on the beach at sunrise, Gisborne, East Coast, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

American football match, between the university teams of Princeton and Yale, 1889. Illustration 19th century
NWI4961963 American football match, between the university teams of Princeton and Yale, 1889. Illustration 19th century. Engraving on wood colour.; (add.info.: American football match)

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running
LUX4776748 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running on the square of a church under construction pulling a hand pump

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running
LUX4776692 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running on the square of a church under construction pulling a hand pump

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running
LUX4776697 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running on the square of a church under construction pulling a hand pump

English dandy Tom taking a boxing lesson from famous boxer Gentleman John Jackson
FLO4661936 English dandy Tom taking a boxing lesson from famous boxer Gentleman John Jackson, while Jerry is weighed on a swing scale. Tom and Jerry receiving instruction from Mr

Women's lawn tennis tournament at Staten Island Cricket Club, New York (USA), circa 1870
NWI4961675 Women's lawn tennis tournament at Staten Island Cricket Club, New York (USA), circa 1870. Lithography and illustration 19th century.; (add.info)

A Man on a Monocycle, 1890
LUX4815780 A Man on a Monocycle, 1890; (add.info.: A Man on a Monocycle, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Letter L: Fencing Lecon. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop!, publisher, Paris, circa 1916
DUV4209422 Letter L: Fencing Lecon. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop!, publisher, Paris, circa 1916

France, Rhone-Alpes: military maneuvers on a square. A man on a roof waving a flag. A cloud of birds passes, 1900
LUX4769470 France, Rhone-Alpes: military maneuvers on a square. A man on a roof waving a flag. A cloud of birds passes, 1900; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes: military maneuvers on a square)

Cover of the feminine magazine'Votre Beaute, 1925 (print)
PCT4297447 Cover of the feminine magazine'Votre Beaute, 1925 (print); (add.info.: Cover of the feminine magazine " Your beaute" edited by the company de produits de beaute L'OREAL)

English dandies in side-buttoned fencing jackets, gloves and masks at a fencing school, 1820
FLO4662018 English dandies in side-buttoned fencing jackets, gloves and masks at a fencing school, 1820. Jerry's admiration of Tom in an Assault with Mr. O'Shaunessy at the Rooms in St

Student of a dance school - Female dance student, Paris, 19th century, in white petticoat and blue bodice
FLO4658507 Student of a dance school - Female dance student, Paris, 19th century, in white petticoat and blue bodice, stockings

Rider performing carousel exercises with lance, sword and pistol, jousting at a ring and a dummy head
FLO4703258 Rider performing carousel exercises with lance, sword and pistol, jousting at a ring and a dummy head. Copied from Francois Robichon de La Gueriniere's Ecole de Cavalerie, 1730

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running
LUX4776648 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running on the square of a church under construction pulling a hand pump

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running
LUX4776730 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running on the square of a church under construction pulling a hand pump

Training of American football players from Yale University, circa 1880. Low Tackle gesture. Illustration 19th century
NWI4961954 Training of American football players from Yale University, circa 1880. Low Tackle gesture. Illustration 19th century

American football match between students from Yale and Princeton Universities on Thanksgiving Day in 1879
NWI4961934 American football match between students from Yale and Princeton Universities on Thanksgiving Day in 1879. Illustration 19th century

Boston professional baseball team in 1874, Red Stocking Baseball Club. Illustration 19th century
NWI4961732 Boston professional baseball team in 1874, Red Stocking Baseball Club. Illustration 19th century. Engraving on wood colour.; (add.info.: Boston professional baseball team in 1874)

France: A religious boarding school of boys: mountain team with flag or figure a crescent and star, 1900
LUX4808814 France: A religious boarding school of boys: mountain team with flag or figure a crescent and star, 1900; (add.info.: France: A religious boarding school of boys)

France: A Boys Residential School: Outdoors, Individual Race Test, 1900
LUX4808763 France: A Boys Residential School: Outdoors, Individual Race Test, 1900; (add.info.: France: A Boys Residential School: Outdoors, Individual Race Test, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France: A Boys Residential School: A Boxing Fight, 1900
LUX4808732 France: A Boys Residential School: A Boxing Fight, 1900; (add.info.: France: A Boys Residential School: A Boxing Fight, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France: Inside a barracks, a combat exercise, 1900
LUX4815746 France: Inside a barracks, a combat exercise, 1900; (add.info.: France: Inside a barracks, a combat exercise, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Training of American football players from Yale University, circa 1880. Bushing off gesture. Illustration 19th century
NWI4961946 Training of American football players from Yale University, circa 1880. Bushing off gesture. Illustration 19th century

France: Boys denominational boarding school: Outdoor gymnastics training, 1900
LUX4808773 France: Boys denominational boarding school: Outdoor gymnastics training, 1900; (add.info.: France: Boys denominational boarding school: Outdoor gymnastics training)

Sheep Jump - Sarbacane - Engraving by Lesestre Pere in "New alphabet of childhood games
DUV4218623 Sheep Jump - Sarbacane - Engraving by Lesestre Pere in "New alphabet of childhood games and recreation" 1881 Dimensions: 17

Walk - Children's excursion. Drawing by Theodor Hosemann, (1807-1875) German illustrator. Berlin 1855
JAB4120235 Walk - Children's excursion. Drawing by Theodor Hosemann, (1807-1875) German illustrator. Berlin 1855; (add.info.: Walk - Children's excursion)

France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Saint-Die-des-Vosges (saint die des vosges)
LUX4816156 France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Saint-Die-des-Vosges (saint die des vosges): Break in the heart of a march during a manoeuvre, 1895; (add.info.: France, Lorraine, Vosges (88)

France: In a barracks, a fencing training, 1900
LUX4815776 France: In a barracks, a fencing training, 1900; (add.info.: France: In a barracks, a fencing training, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Match inter lycee, circa 1900. Point by Touchdown (landing)
NWI4961981 Match inter lycee, circa 1900. Point by Touchdown (landing).; (add.info.: Match inter lycee, circa 1900. Point by Touchdown (landing).); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Young woman playing tennis. Illustration for the cover of St Nicholas magazine, June 1916. Lithograph 20th century
NWI4961924 Young woman playing tennis. Illustration for the cover of St Nicholas magazine, June 1916. Lithograph 20th century.; (add.info.: Young woman playing tennis)

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running
LUX4776766 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running on the square of a church under construction pulling a hand pump

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running
LUX4776743 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running on the square of a church under construction pulling a hand pump

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running
LUX4776741 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running on the square of a church under construction pulling a hand pump

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running
LUX4776705 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running on the square of a church under construction pulling a hand pump

Gymnastics - Engraving by Lesestre Pere in "New alphabet of childhood games and recreation" 1881 Dimensions
DUV4218574 Gymnastics - Engraving by Lesestre Pere in "New alphabet of childhood games and recreation" 1881 Dimensions: 17

L'Indiscret, Satirique in N & B, 1906_10_17: Cycling, bicycle, little queen, Obesite, Check dates - Women
ICA4920742 L'Indiscret, Satirique in N & B, 1906_10_17: Cycling, bicycle, little queen, Obesite, Check dates - Women; (add.info.: L'Indiscret, Satirique in N & B, 1906_10_17: Cycling)

France: A religious boarding school for boys: Gymnastics and music exercises in the school yard, 1900
LUX4808665 France: A religious boarding school for boys: Gymnastics and music exercises in the school yard, 1900; (add.info.: France: A religious boarding school for boys)

Match inter lycee, circa 1880. Player grabs at the collar. Illustration 19th century. Engraving on wood colour
NWI4961987 Match inter lycee, circa 1880. Player grabs at the collar. Illustration 19th century. Engraving on wood colour.; (add.info.: Match inter lycee, circa 1880. Player grabs at the collar)

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running
LUX4776703 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Roubaix: fire brigade exercises, firefighters with their helmet arrive running on the square of a church under construction pulling a hand pump

France: A religious boarding school for boys: Outdoor outing, rope shooting exercise, 1900
LUX4808748 France: A religious boarding school for boys: Outdoor outing, rope shooting exercise, 1900; (add.info.: France: A religious boarding school for boys: Outdoor outing)

France: A religious boarding school for boys: Outdoor outing, rope shooting exercises, 1900
LUX4808693 France: A religious boarding school for boys: Outdoor outing, rope shooting exercises, 1900; (add.info.: France: A religious boarding school for boys: Outdoor outing)

France: A religious boarding school for boys: Outdoor gymnastics training, 1900
LUX4808685 France: A religious boarding school for boys: Outdoor gymnastics training, 1900; (add.info.: France: A religious boarding school for boys: Outdoor gymnastics training)

Constantinople, Turkey, Boardroom Notre Dame de Sion: the gymnastic hall with girls in full exercise
LUX4741988 Constantinople, Turkey, Boardroom Notre Dame de Sion: the gymnastic hall with girls in full exercise, 1890 - Lycee Notre-Dame de Sion; (add.info.: Constantinople, Turkey)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Chateau de tours, miller barracks, sports exercises, soldiers at work, 1895
LUX4759876 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Chateau de tours, miller barracks, sports exercises, soldiers at work, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

France: A religious boarding school for boys: Gymnastics and music exercises in the school yard, 1900
LUX4808644 France: A religious boarding school for boys: Gymnastics and music exercises in the school yard, 1900; (add.info.: France: A religious boarding school for boys)

France: A Boys Residential School: Outdoors, a game of locust, 1900
LUX4808715 France: A Boys Residential School: Outdoors, a game of locust, 1900; (add.info.: France: A Boys Residential School: Outdoors, a game of locust, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Young women in bikini, Villa Romana del Casale, Sicily, 315-350 AD (mosaic)
PCT4290043 Young women in bikini, Villa Romana del Casale, Sicily, 315-350 AD (mosaic) by Roman, (1st-3rd Century AD); (add.info.: Young Romans engaged in physical exercises)

Reaper Sharpening his Scythe, 1859 (pencil on paper)
XIL234458 Reaper Sharpening his Scythe, 1859 (pencil on paper) by Hedouin, Pierre Edmond Alexandre (1820-89); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille

Education of Hercules by the Centaur Chiron (drawing)
JEB4869329 Education of Hercules by the Centaur Chiron (drawing) by De Vaines, Maurice (1815-1872); 54x41 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2022

Scarf, or Towel Exercises, 3 (colour litho)
7178640 Scarf, or Towel Exercises, 3 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scarf, or Towel Exercises, 3)

Home Exercises, 10, For Developing Muscles of Chest, Shoulders, Abdomen, and Arms (colour litho)
7178635 Home Exercises, 10, For Developing Muscles of Chest, Shoulders, Abdomen, and Arms (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home Exercises, 10)

Ring Exercises, 6, The Backward Plant (colour litho)
7178674 Ring Exercises, 6, The Backward Plant (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ring Exercises, 6, The Backward Plant)

Ring Exercises, 4, Turning with Feet in Rings (colour litho)
7178672 Ring Exercises, 4, Turning with Feet in Rings (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ring Exercises, 4, Turning with Feet in Rings)

Ring Exercises, 3, Circling through between Rings (colour litho)
7178671 Ring Exercises, 3, Circling through between Rings (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ring Exercises, 3, Circling through between Rings)

Rope-Climbing Exercises, 1, Climbing the Vertical Rope (colour litho)
7178667 Rope-Climbing Exercises, 1, Climbing the Vertical Rope (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rope-Climbing Exercises, 1)

Horizontal Bar Exercises, 1 (colour litho)
7178660 Horizontal Bar Exercises, 1 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horizontal Bar Exercises, 1)

Home Exercises, 7, For Developing Lower Trunk Muscles (colour litho)
7178632 Home Exercises, 7, For Developing Lower Trunk Muscles (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home Exercises, 7, For Developing Lower Trunk Muscles)

The regeneration of man through gymnastics, 1865 (engraving)
7211622 The regeneration of man through gymnastics, 1865 (engraving) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); (add.info.: The regeneration of man through gymnastics)

Stadtischer Lawn-Tennis-Platz (Municipal Tennis Court), 1895 (watercolour)
7205683 Stadtischer Lawn-Tennis-Platz (Municipal Tennis Court), 1895 (watercolour) by Gause, Wilhelm (1853-1916); Muzeum Karlovy Vary

ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES bull, circa 1890 (illustration)
7206929 ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES bull, circa 1890 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 16, 5x11 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: T: Bull)

Horizontal Bar Exercises, 2, The Back Lift (colour litho)
7178661 Horizontal Bar Exercises, 2, The Back Lift (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horizontal Bar Exercises, 2, The Back Lift)

Home Exercises, 11, For promoting general allround development, improving the circulation, etc (colour litho)
7178636 Home Exercises, 11, For promoting general allround development, improving the circulation, etc (colour litho) by English School

Home Exercises, 8, For Developing Muscles of Thighs and Trunk (colour litho)
7178633 Home Exercises, 8, For Developing Muscles of Thighs and Trunk (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home Exercises, 8)

Home Exercises, 5, For Developing Muscles of Legs, etc (colour litho)
7178630 Home Exercises, 5, For Developing Muscles of Legs, etc (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home Exercises, 5, For Developing Muscles of Legs)

Dumb-bell Exercises, 1, For Developing Biceps and Triceps (colour litho)
7178643 Dumb-bell Exercises, 1, For Developing Biceps and Triceps (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dumb-bell Exercises, 1)

I ll show you the manual exercise (engraving)
7177775 I ll show you the manual exercise (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I ll show you the manual exercise)

Surf Swimming, Hawaii (engraving)
7181276 Surf Swimming, Hawaii (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surf Swimming, Hawaii)

Boys cooking at camp (b / w photo)
7186421 Boys cooking at camp (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys cooking at camp)

Boy mountaineering with ropes (colour litho)
7186414 Boy mountaineering with ropes (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy mountaineering with ropes)

Boys and girls surf boarding (colour litho)
7186412 Boys and girls surf boarding (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys and girls surf boarding)

Dumb-bell Exercises, 7, For Developing Muscles of Thighs, Legs, etc (colour litho)
7178649 Dumb-bell Exercises, 7, For Developing Muscles of Thighs, Legs, etc (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dumb-bell Exercises, 7)

Home Exercises, 9, For Developing Muscles of Abdomen, etc (colour litho)
7178634 Home Exercises, 9, For Developing Muscles of Abdomen, etc (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home Exercises, 9)

Ring Exercises, 2, Extending Arms Right and Left (colour litho)
7178670 Ring Exercises, 2, Extending Arms Right and Left (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ring Exercises, 2, Extending Arms Right and Left)

Parallel Bar Exercises, 1 (colour litho)
7178664 Parallel Bar Exercises, 1 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parallel Bar Exercises, 1)

Dumb-bell Exercises, 4, For Developing Muscles of Forearm (colour litho)
7178646 Dumb-bell Exercises, 4, For Developing Muscles of Forearm (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dumb-bell Exercises, 4)

Dumb-bell Exercises, 3, For Developing Muscles of Arms, Shoulders, etc (colour litho)
7178645 Dumb-bell Exercises, 3, For Developing Muscles of Arms, Shoulders, etc (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dumb-bell Exercises, 3)

The Wall Game, Good Calx a Shy at Goal. c. 1835 (w / c)
6201861 The Wall Game, Good Calx a Shy at Goal. c.1835 (w/c) by Evans, William (of Eton) (1798-1877); Private Collection

All is Not Gold that Glitters American golfers, who think they see a bottle of whiskey
145470 All is Not Gold that Glitters American golfers, who think they see a bottle of whiskey, overcome with honour and aversion (pen and ink) by Robinson

Boy diving into a swimming pool (b / w photo)
7186425 Boy diving into a swimming pool (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy diving into a swimming pool)

Boys playing with a train set (colour litho)
7186411 Boys playing with a train set (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys playing with a train set)

Boys building with a toy construction set (colour litho)
7186410 Boys building with a toy construction set (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys building with a toy construction set)

Boy performing a chemistry experiment (colour litho)
7186407 Boy performing a chemistry experiment (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy performing a chemistry experiment)

Boy drying himself at the swimming pool (colour litho)
7186405 Boy drying himself at the swimming pool (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy drying himself at the swimming pool)

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"Embracing the Power of Physical Exercise: From Ancient Mosaics to Modern Fitness Routines" Horse riding on the beach at sunrise: Experience the exhilaration of a morning ride, as you connect with nature and engage your core muscles. Young women in bikini, Villa Romana del Casale, Sicily, 315-350 AD (mosaic): Discover how physical exercise has been cherished throughout history, as depicted by these mosaic figures radiating strength and vitality. Reaper Sharpening his Scythe, 1859 (pencil on paper): Even laborious tasks can be transformed into opportunities for physical fitness. Witness the reaper's dedication to honing his skills while simultaneously toning his body. Education of Hercules by the Centaur Chiron (drawing): Unleash your inner hero through exercises that challenge both mind and body. Just like Hercules under Chiron's guidance, embark on a journey towards self-improvement. Scarf or Towel Exercises, 3 (colour litho): Explore innovative workout techniques using everyday items such as scarves or towels to enhance flexibility and promote full-body conditioning. Home Exercises, 10, For Developing Muscles of Chest, Shoulders, Abdomen, and Arms (colour litho): Transform your living space into a personal gym with targeted exercises designed to sculpt and strengthen key muscle groups. Ring Exercises: Master gravity-defying moves with ring workouts that push your limits – from circling through between rings to executing impressive backward plants – all while building exceptional upper body strength. Rope-Climbing Exercises: Ascend new heights both physically and mentally as you conquer vertical ropes during challenging workouts that build endurance and improve overall coordination. Horizontal Bar Exercises: Hang onto possibilities. Embrace this classic apparatus for an array of exercises targeting various muscle groups while fostering balance and stability within your fitness routine.