Thursday, June 24, 2010

FUN FACT

My hubby and I joined our local Gym. Yahoo!  I have been trying to get a work out partner for some time and I am happy to say that my husband & I will be going to the gym together. Based on this fact, I thought I would share this crazy fact.
The word Gym derived from the Greek word γυμνάσιον (gymnasion) meaning 'place to be naked' and was used in ancient Greece to designate a locality for the education of young men including physical education which was customarily performed naked as well as bathing and studies. For the Greeks, physical education was considered as important as cognitive learning. Most Greek gymnasia had libraries that could be utilized after relaxing in the baths.
Can you imagine all the people in your Gym naked?  Too nasty for me.  Some body parts just belong covered.  Thank god for Nike and Adidas designing fashionable and comfortable workout gear. I don't think I'd enjoy being 'au natural' at my local Gym.

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