Keep Fit Collection

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) young bear rolling around in the snow, on newly formed pack ice during autumn freeze up, Beaufort Sea, off Arctic coast, Alaska

Woman exercising, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Utah Arizona border, United States of America, North America

Crowd of people practicing Tai Chi, Shanghai, China, Asia

Surfer( male) talking to motorhomer (woman) on Hot Water Beach with the Maui Platinum Beach motorhome behind, Coromandel Peninsula, North Island

Lyn Marshall, yoga expert, who is to appear at the Albert Hall. June 1972 P035453

A man performing exercises with a frisbee. June 1980

Mario Gallati, the famous restauranteur of The Caprice and formerly The Ivy restaurant, keeps fit by exercising in the early morning in Hyde Park. 1st September 1957

Lynda Carter - star of the television series Wonder Woman, jogging along Park Lane in London. Wonder Woman ran for 3 series from 1975 to 1979. Picture taken 31st January 1980

More and more married men are taking up weightlifting. Out of the nine weight lifters who
More and more married men are taking up weightlifting

Dave Bennett (left) and Lloyd McGrath, Coventry City footballers who both broke their legs last season

King Henry VIII School, Coventry, now has a proper gymnasium for the first time since 1941, when the old gym was bombed

Q. P. R. striker Stan Bowles was chosen today by Sir Alf Ramsey for his squad for
Q.P.R. striker Stan Bowles was chosen today by Sir Alf Ramsey for his squad for the International match v. Portugal in Lisbon. Stan Bowles pictured in happy mood at the Ruislip training grounds

Class 2a take part in a sponsored Leapfrog marathon at Bablake School, Coventry. 31st May 1973

Teenager Maureen Mulcock of Bellingham, South East London, balances a platter of fruit on the bottom of her feet as he tries to keep fit in preparation for an upcoming beauty contest. May 1953

A woman performing exercises with a frisbee. June 1980

Blaine walking club, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Blaine walking club, between c1910 and c1915

Dum-bell exercises. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving)
6116654 Dum-bell exercises. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Leg, body and arm exercises. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving)
6116650 Leg, body and arm exercises. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

U.S.S. New York, morning exercise, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. New York, morning exercise, between 1893 and 1901

U.S.S. New York, morning exercise, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. New York, morning exercise, between 1893 and 1901

Fort Myer Officers Training Camp, 1917

The Graphic, Front Cover March 6th.1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover March 6th. 1886, 1886. From Brindisi to Burma. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute; Exhibition of the girls physical culture class, 1922

School Gymnastics, 1909. Creator: Nikolai Georgievich Katanaev
School Gymnastics, 1909

School Gymnastics, 1909. Creator: Nikolai Georgievich Katanaev
School Gymnastics, 1909

Female Nude exercising with cable pulleys, c.1900 (sepia photo)
617840 Female Nude exercising with cable pulleys, c.1900 (sepia photo); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

The Gym in the rue des Martyrs, Paris, founded by Eugene Paz in 1866 (colour litho)
CHT293608 The Gym in the rue des Martyrs, Paris, founded by Eugene Paz in 1866 (colour litho) by Rose, Laurent Victor (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Human Pyramid at a French Gymnastics Festival in the Seine area, 1899 (colour engraving)
CHT293609 Human Pyramid at a French Gymnastics Festival in the Seine area, 1899 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ragini Desakh, Page from a Jaipur Ragamala Set, 1750 / 70. Creator: Unknown
Ragini Desakh, Page from a Jaipur Ragamala Set, 1750/70

Indian warriors exercising with a view of the English Residents camp, c
CHT176802 Indian warriors exercising with a view of the English Residents camp, c.1810 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A Display of Gymnastics before the Emperor (colour litho)
CHT293602 A Display of Gymnastics before the Emperor (colour litho) by Japanese School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Girl Guide Athlete Badge, 1923 (colour litho)
473023 Girl Guide Athlete Badge, 1923 (colour litho) by English School

Walking Machine (litho)
KDC379791 Walking Machine (litho) by French School

Poster advertising the Bains du Nouveau Cirque, 251 rue St
488590 Poster advertising the Bains du Nouveau Cirque, 251 rue St. HonorA©, Paris, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Master-at-Arms Scout Badge, 1923 (colour litho)
473617 Master-at-Arms Scout Badge, 1923 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To earn this badge)

Russell Smith of Southport shows just how fit you can be at 80. Mr Smith, a retired industrial engineer claims the secret of staying young is 3.5 - 5 minutes of exercise each day

Ninety two year old supergran Winifried has a work out watched by health boss Tony Richardson. July 1979

Ninety two year old supergran Winifried Ali gives a demonstration of her ability to complete a few press-ups watched by health boss Tony Richardson. July 1979

Morriis Brafman Seventy three year old of Arlington Road Petersham Surrey. 20th November 1955

Frank Shortland seen here rowing and raising funds for Children in Need at the Coventry Sports Centre. 15th January 1994

Class 2a take part in a sponsored Leapfrog marathon at Bablake School, Coventry. 31st May 1973

Pensioner Pat Barry, 76, training for the Powderhall Sprint. 15th August 1973

Old People - Bob Robinson aged 73 Superfit Grandfather who was sacked because he was too old to work

Pakistan - Bangladesh Civil War June 1971 A large area of East Pakistan territory is under the control of the Bangladesh Freedom Fighters

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

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

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
Elspeth Gray actress

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

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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.