Physical Culture Historians

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This channel is about physical culture and history. "Physical Culture" was a term that arose during the 19th century and used to describe the cultivation of mind, body, and spirit through exercise. If you're interested in how people kept fit in the past and maybe applying that to your daily routine, stick around and enjoy!

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Lost European Martial Exercises in 1800s Japan?! Staffs, Clubs, & More in the Meiji Era!

Lost European Martial Exercises in 1800s Japan?! Staffs, Clubs, & More in the Meiji Era! Physical Culture Historians

17.7K views - 5 months ago

Mysterious Staff Winding Exercise - Advanced Physical Culture with a "Wand"

Mysterious Staff Winding Exercise - Advanced Physical Culture with a "Wand" Physical Culture Historians

28.5K views - 7 months ago

Gladiators in the 1700s?? The Brutal & Deadly Forgotten Custom of Britain, Ireland & Scotland

Gladiators in the 1700s?? The Brutal & Deadly Forgotten Custom of Britain, Ireland & Scotland Physical Culture Historians

2.6K views - 1 year ago

Is Sitting Causing your Chronic Back Pain? The hidden epidemic affecting modern civilization...

Is Sitting Causing your Chronic Back Pain? The hidden epidemic affecting modern civilization... Physical Culture Historians

2.4K views - 2 years ago

How did Medieval Warriors & Monks Work Out? Fitness Methods and Techniques of the Middle Ages

How did Medieval Warriors & Monks Work Out? Fitness Methods and Techniques of the Middle Ages Physical Culture Historians

37.5K views - 2 years ago

How did Knights & Men Work Out in the Renaissance? Newly Discovered Dumbbell & Barbell Exercises

How did Knights & Men Work Out in the Renaissance? Newly Discovered Dumbbell & Barbell Exercises Physical Culture Historians

10.9K views - 2 years ago

1899 German Iron Wand Fitness Routine, "The Finest Ever Put Together" - Getting Back in Shape E20

1899 German Iron Wand Fitness Routine, "The Finest Ever Put Together" - Getting Back in Shape E20 Physical Culture Historians

7.3K views - 2 years ago

Did Ancient Greek & Roman Exercise Influence 19th Century Physical Culture Methods and Calisthenics?

Did Ancient Greek & Roman Exercise Influence 19th Century Physical Culture Methods and Calisthenics? Physical Culture Historians

12.7K views - 2 years ago

Five 18th Century Dumbbell Exercises (Military & Civilian) - Getting Back in Shape, Episode 19

Five 18th Century Dumbbell Exercises (Military & Civilian) - Getting Back in Shape, Episode 19 Physical Culture Historians

8.6K views - 3 years ago

Methods of Using the Club for Self Defense and Exercise in 19th Century Germany

Methods of Using the Club for Self Defense and Exercise in 19th Century Germany Physical Culture Historians

3.3K views - 3 years ago

Six Victorian Era Exercises that Won't Damage your Body like Modern Fitness Will - Episode 18

Six Victorian Era Exercises that Won't Damage your Body like Modern Fitness Will - Episode 18 Physical Culture Historians

16.6K views - 3 years ago

The Martial Wand Exercise - Getting Back in Shape with 19th Century Exercise Methods - Episode 17

The Martial Wand Exercise - Getting Back in Shape with 19th Century Exercise Methods - Episode 17 Physical Culture Historians

9.4K views - 3 years ago

Dumbbell Striking Partner Drills: Getting Back in Shape with 19th Century Exercise Methods - E16

Dumbbell Striking Partner Drills: Getting Back in Shape with 19th Century Exercise Methods - E16 Physical Culture Historians

2.2K views - 3 years ago

Are Western Calisthenics Really Asian?

Are Western Calisthenics Really Asian? Physical Culture Historians

6.4K views - 3 years ago

Swedish American Staff (Wand) Exercises for Trunk Strength & Flexibility - Getting Back in Shape E15

Swedish American Staff (Wand) Exercises for Trunk Strength & Flexibility - Getting Back in Shape E15 Physical Culture Historians

5.5K views - 3 years ago

Amazing story: Concentration Camp WWII Indian Clubs? A mysterious pair of British Scepters...

Amazing story: Concentration Camp WWII Indian Clubs? A mysterious pair of British Scepters... Physical Culture Historians

1.9K views - 3 years ago

Hollow antique Indian Clubs! #shorts #indianclubswinging #exercise #fitness #victoriana #19thcentury

Hollow antique Indian Clubs! #shorts #indianclubswinging #exercise #fitness #victoriana #19thcentury Physical Culture Historians

1.3K views - 3 years ago

Breathing Methods and Exercises in 19th Century Western Physical Culture - Getting Back in Shape E14

Breathing Methods and Exercises in 19th Century Western Physical Culture - Getting Back in Shape E14 Physical Culture Historians

4.7K views - 3 years ago

Welcome To Our Youtube Channel

Welcome To Our Youtube Channel Physical Culture Historians

4.1K views - 3 years ago

Swinging and Hammering with the Iron Barbell - Getting Back in Shape with 19th Century Exercise -E12

Swinging and Hammering with the Iron Barbell - Getting Back in Shape with 19th Century Exercise -E12 Physical Culture Historians

2.8K views - 3 years ago

Exercises with the Long Wooden Barbell - Getting Back in Shape with 19th Century Methods - E11

Exercises with the Long Wooden Barbell - Getting Back in Shape with 19th Century Methods - E11 Physical Culture Historians

3.3K views - 3 years ago

Intro to the Different Types of Antique Wands, Staffs & Barbells used in 19th century exercise - E10

Intro to the Different Types of Antique Wands, Staffs & Barbells used in 19th century exercise - E10 Physical Culture Historians

3.5K views - 3 years ago

How are the Modern Olympics drastically different than the Athletic Festivals of the 19th century?

How are the Modern Olympics drastically different than the Athletic Festivals of the 19th century? Physical Culture Historians

1.4K views - 3 years ago

What is the Wand? A Brief History of the European Staff Exercise, and its connection to the Barbell

What is the Wand? A Brief History of the European Staff Exercise, and its connection to the Barbell Physical Culture Historians

6.2K views - 4 years ago

The Mystical Force Club, or 'Kallithenos' Indian Club: “Nothing ever used or conceived like it!”

The Mystical Force Club, or 'Kallithenos' Indian Club: “Nothing ever used or conceived like it!” Physical Culture Historians

3.6K views - 4 years ago

U.S. Presidents' Contribution to Physical Education and Fitness: JFK, Eisenhower, & Teddy Roosevelt

U.S. Presidents' Contribution to Physical Education and Fitness: JFK, Eisenhower, & Teddy Roosevelt Physical Culture Historians

1.6K views - 4 years ago

When and how did Physical Education in America go wrong? - Interview with Kinesiologist Ron Jones

When and how did Physical Education in America go wrong? - Interview with Kinesiologist Ron Jones Physical Culture Historians

3.1K views - 4 years ago

Full Body Dumbbell Exercises - Getting Back in Shape with 19th century Wooden Dumbbells - E08

Full Body Dumbbell Exercises - Getting Back in Shape with 19th century Wooden Dumbbells - E08 Physical Culture Historians

6.3K views - 4 years ago

Getting Back in Shape with 19th century Wooden Dumbbell Exercises: Part 1 of Dumbbell Day - E07

Getting Back in Shape with 19th century Wooden Dumbbell Exercises: Part 1 of Dumbbell Day - E07 Physical Culture Historians

9.7K views - 4 years ago

What are the Mysterious Origins of the "Dumbbell"? The Surprising Evolution of the Exercise

What are the Mysterious Origins of the "Dumbbell"? The Surprising Evolution of the Exercise Physical Culture Historians

10.5K views - 4 years ago

A Very Rare Indian Club: the Club Dumbbell Hybrid, or Original "Clubbell"

A Very Rare Indian Club: the Club Dumbbell Hybrid, or Original "Clubbell" Physical Culture Historians

2K views - 4 years ago

Getting Back in Shape with 19th century Calisthenics: Eleven Swedish Free Gymnastic Exercises - E05

Getting Back in Shape with 19th century Calisthenics: Eleven Swedish Free Gymnastic Exercises - E05 Physical Culture Historians

21.2K views - 4 years ago

What are 19th Century Calisthenics and Swedish Free Gymnastics? A Brief History & Introduction - E04

What are 19th Century Calisthenics and Swedish Free Gymnastics? A Brief History & Introduction - E04 Physical Culture Historians

23.8K views - 4 years ago

Highlights: How Classical Physical Education can save America - Interview with Ron Jones

Highlights: How Classical Physical Education can save America - Interview with Ron Jones Physical Culture Historians

2.1K views - 4 years ago

How Classical Physical Education can save America: Interview with Historical Kinesiologist Ron Jones

How Classical Physical Education can save America: Interview with Historical Kinesiologist Ron Jones Physical Culture Historians

7.3K views - 4 years ago

Progress Report on 19th Century Posture Exercises - Getting Back in Shape Old School - Day 2 - E03

Progress Report on 19th Century Posture Exercises - Getting Back in Shape Old School - Day 2 - E03 Physical Culture Historians

2.7K views - 4 years ago

Can 19th Century Exercises Fix Modern Posture Problems? Getting Back in Shape Old School - Day 1 E02

Can 19th Century Exercises Fix Modern Posture Problems? Getting Back in Shape Old School - Day 1 E02 Physical Culture Historians

7K views - 4 years ago

Do 19th Century Historical Physical Fitness Methods Really Work? Let's Find Out! - Episode1

Do 19th Century Historical Physical Fitness Methods Really Work? Let's Find Out! - Episode1 Physical Culture Historians

12K views - 4 years ago

Self-Defense for Gentlemen and Ladies: Boxing, Kicking, Grappling, and Fencing with the Cane & Staff

Self-Defense for Gentlemen and Ladies: Boxing, Kicking, Grappling, and Fencing with the Cane & Staff Physical Culture Historians

5.2K views - 5 years ago

Who was “The Queen of Clubs”? - The most Amazing female Indian Clubs Endurance Champion

Who was “The Queen of Clubs”? - The most Amazing female Indian Clubs Endurance Champion Physical Culture Historians

13.6K views - 5 years ago

From the Vaults: Forgotten Indian Club Swinging techniques: the “Glide” or “Cast”

From the Vaults: Forgotten Indian Club Swinging techniques: the “Glide” or “Cast” Physical Culture Historians

11.4K views - 5 years ago

How did Boxers Train Historically with Dumbbells? - A Brief Look at Boxing history

How did Boxers Train Historically with Dumbbells? - A Brief Look at Boxing history Physical Culture Historians

23.6K views - 5 years ago

1914 Home Workout - Edwardian Era Calisthenic Fitness Routine

1914 Home Workout - Edwardian Era Calisthenic Fitness Routine Physical Culture Historians

7.4K views - 5 years ago

Tom Burrows in Motion - Advanced Club Swinging Techniques

Tom Burrows in Motion - Advanced Club Swinging Techniques Physical Culture Historians

3.3K views - 5 years ago

Greatest Indian Club Swinging Champions and the Most Amazing Endurance Contests of All Time

Greatest Indian Club Swinging Champions and the Most Amazing Endurance Contests of All Time Physical Culture Historians

24.1K views - 5 years ago

Maestro Ramon Martinez answers questions about Fencing and Fencing History

Maestro Ramon Martinez answers questions about Fencing and Fencing History Physical Culture Historians

2.2K views - 5 years ago

1922 Physical Culture Exercises - Exercise 11 & 12 - Roaring Twenties Workout

1922 Physical Culture Exercises - Exercise 11 & 12 - Roaring Twenties Workout Physical Culture Historians

2.2K views - 5 years ago

1922 Physical Culture Exercises & Calisthenics - Exercise 9 & 10 - Roaring 1920s Workout

1922 Physical Culture Exercises & Calisthenics - Exercise 9 & 10 - Roaring 1920s Workout Physical Culture Historians

2.1K views - 5 years ago

1922 Physical Culture Exercises & Calisthenics - Exercise 7 & 8 - Roaring 1920s Workout

1922 Physical Culture Exercises & Calisthenics - Exercise 7 & 8 - Roaring 1920s Workout Physical Culture Historians

2.4K views - 5 years ago

1922 Physical Culture Exercises & Calisthenics - Exercise 5 & 6 - Roaring 1920s Workout

1922 Physical Culture Exercises & Calisthenics - Exercise 5 & 6 - Roaring 1920s Workout Physical Culture Historians

3.6K views - 5 years ago

1922 Physical Culture Exercises & Calisthenics - Exercise 3 & 4 - Roaring 1920s Workout

1922 Physical Culture Exercises & Calisthenics - Exercise 3 & 4 - Roaring 1920s Workout Physical Culture Historians

4.3K views - 6 years ago

1922 Physical Culture Exercises & Calisthenics - Exercise 1 & 2 - Roaring 1920s Workout

1922 Physical Culture Exercises & Calisthenics - Exercise 1 & 2 - Roaring 1920s Workout Physical Culture Historians

6.9K views - 6 years ago

Charlie Chaplin swings Indian Clubs (1915)

Charlie Chaplin swings Indian Clubs (1915) Physical Culture Historians

5.1K views - 6 years ago

Indian Clubs vs. Juggling Pins - What is the History of their Connection?

Indian Clubs vs. Juggling Pins - What is the History of their Connection? Physical Culture Historians

5.8K views - 6 years ago

What are Indian Clubs? A Brief History of the Exercise

What are Indian Clubs? A Brief History of the Exercise Physical Culture Historians

120.3K views - 6 years ago

How to Clean and Restore Antique Indian Clubs? - German Vintage Indian Club Cleaning Process

How to Clean and Restore Antique Indian Clubs? - German Vintage Indian Club Cleaning Process Physical Culture Historians

793 views - 6 years ago