Chore your way to fitness
In 1972, Sears, Roebuck & Co. commissioned fitness expert Nicholas Kounovsky to devise exercises that could be done by housewives while vacuuming. He came up with the "Chore Your Way to Fitness" program. He wrote, "Your vacuum cleaner becomes a portable gym, and you can help tone up lazy muscles as you do your routine cleaning chores."
It sounds like this program was outlined in a pamphlet of some kind. But unfortunately I haven't been able to find a copy of this pamphlet anywhere.
The general concept reminds me of an earlier post from way back in 2012 — Jayne Mansfield's tips on exercising with a broomstick.
It sounds like this program was outlined in a pamphlet of some kind. But unfortunately I haven't been able to find a copy of this pamphlet anywhere.
The general concept reminds me of an earlier post from way back in 2012 — Jayne Mansfield's tips on exercising with a broomstick.
The Vidette Messenger - Dec 11, 1972
The San Mateo Times - Sep 27, 1972
The Joy of Feeling Fit, by Nicholas Kounovsky
Comments
Watching a woman vacuum is one of life's simple pleasures.
Posted by RobK on 02/10/17 at 10:28 AM
I remember a long discussion related to a letter sent in to Ann Landers (or maybe it was "Dear Abby"?) advice column from a woman who claimed she did housework in her birthday suit. No pictures were involved, as one might expect today, but it did cause ones imagination to do some work.
Posted by KDP on 02/10/17 at 11:43 AM
I suggest playing "Ride of the Valkyries" very loud on the stereo, too. The carpet should be extra-clean afterward.
Posted by Virtual on 02/11/17 at 11:17 AM
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Category: Exercise and Fitness | 1970s