Odd Products Through History with Man Who Parks in Gym

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Introduction

In episode #14 of Home Gym History, Rob guides Jake and @man_who_parks_in_gym through the history of products that gym equipment suppliers have sold that aren’t actually gym equipment!

We touch up things like York selling protein (can you imagine REP, Titan, or Rogue creating their own brand of protein?), teeth lifters, the first apparel sold, and many more random stuff.

You can find this episode on Spotify, Apple, Garage Gym Radio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Episode Outline

  • 1:28 – ModBar
  • 13:22 – York Courses
  • 17:53 – Hi-Protein
  • 20:05 – Equipment manufacturers selling supplements.
  • 22:30 – York Teeth Lifting
  • 25:06 – Shape Builders
  • 29:00 – The French Globe and Firm & Full
  • 32:45 – Deluxe 5-Minute Waist Shaper
  • 35:06 – Shirts
  • 37:28 – “other” medical/non-supplements sold by equipment manufacturers…
  • 40:17 – Life advice…
  • 44:40 – Other Random Stuff
  • 52:16 – Rogue Cast Iron Deep Dish Skillet
  • 54:11 – Gym Mug
  • 55:16 – Micro Gainz Christmas Ornaments
  • 58:14 – Decor

Sources

Health and Strength Magazine, September, 1929

Iron Man Magazine, Apr-May, 1959

Muscle and Fitness Magazine:

  • April 1983
  • May 1989
  • September 1993

Strength and Health Magazine:

  • April, 1938
  • May,1940
  • June, 1944
  • March, 1945
  • December, 1952

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