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Despite indulging in lavish 13-course dinners, the Edwardian elite counteracted potential weight gain by hitting the gym, a concept as alive then as it is today. Surprisingly, the era boasted gyms, revealing an early recognition of physical fitness’s importance.

Edwardian gyms were equipped with the era’s versions of workout gear, including stationary bikes, mechanical saddles, and a rudimentary rowing machine resembling two oars without a rudder. This exercise space, open to first-class men and women, saw them exercising in their full attire.