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

The Reverse Massage

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Here, we have a man singing as his belly is being mechanically massaged by what we’re sure was a high-tech gadget at the time. Now, we’ve all heard of back massages to relieve stress and promote relaxation. But apparently, back in the day, people assumed that if you massaged the front of your body, the stimulation would help to eliminate fat and strengthen the body. Today, there aren’t too many similar methods with people relying mostly on situps and core machines to strengthen their core.