What it was: The vibrating exercise belt. If there's anything that sums up our condescension for fitness fads of the past, it's these contraptions. Go to YouTube and search for "Mueller Exerciser Belt ...

Every generation has its own collection of interesting workout devices. That includes the Baby Boomer generation. In fact, ...

Baby Boomers grew up during an era packed with shake belts, miracle machines, and late-night infomercials promising instant fitness results. While some gear offered mild benefits, plenty turned out to ...

What once was considered a legitimate exercise could now be considered pretty pointless. The vibrating belt was a popular device in the 1930s and 1950s. Portable saunas were also used because it was ...

Time was, humans didn’t have to worry much about getting exercise. When we had to kill, gather, grow, or herd our own food, working out happened naturally. Of course, as soon as we figured out how to ...