Slenderizing salons, reducing machines, and other hot fitness crazes of 75 years ago

"Slim yourself without unladylike sweat or building dreaded muscles" was the fitness mantra of the 1930s, where vibrating belts promised "weight control."

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Alaskan beauty Terry Walker using supposed weight reducing machine w. belts that encircle hips & buttocks. (Photo by Time Life Pictures/Mansell/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images)

The 5 Best Pilates Exercises to Improve Flexibility

Stretch your limits with these gentle movements.

Unrecognizable woman stretches arms to legs while stretching on yoga mat on wooden floor of an outdoor terrace.
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If Your Fitness-Focused New Year’s Resolution Isn’t Working, Try These 5 Expert-Backed Tactics

New Year's resolution not working out for you? Don't stress. Try these five New Year's resolution alternatives backed by experts.

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