The History of Gyms
The word comes from the Greek gymnasion and was a place where young men could improve their physical and intellectual education, both important to the ancient Greeks. Then this concept disappeared for centuries. The concept reappeared in the 19th century, it is thought the first indoor gymnasium in Europe was in Germany built in 1852 by Adolph Spiess, an enthusiast for boys’ and girls’ gymnastics in schools. In the USA in the 1820s and 30s saw gymnasiums spring up in schools, college, and the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA). It is thought the first college...
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