These Vintage Work-Out Photos Will Make You Thankful For Modern Gyms

The Ol’ Rowing Machine

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As it turns out, people have figured that the action of rowing — or at least pretending do it — is a pretty decent workout. In modern gyms, it’s not unusual to see lines at the rowing machines for people who are looking to work out their back, arms, legs, and core all at once. Although these machines may be a little bit more advanced than the one pictured above, the goal is the same. But we’ll stick with our modern machines with their comfortable seats and personal fans to help keep us cool. We hope that whoever invented this machine got a patent for it!