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Fat-reducing soap -

Yes, in the 1920s you could just wash fat away with this soap! How amazing is that? It goes without saying it was snake oil. You'd be clean though...

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The Moby Revolving Hammock -

If you wanted a healthy spine, a full chest, and a small waist, this was the device to get. The Moby Revolving Hammock was introduced in 1922.

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Cigarettes -

Indeed nicotine is an appetite suppressant and it can speed up the metabolism. But then there's all the other chemicals that literally kill you.

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Hamster wheels -

Okay, we must admit, this one looks pretty fun! But we're not so sure about its fitness benefits, other than perhaps strengthening your core through a static hold.

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Vaulting horses -

Not your typical one used in gymnastics. This one was more akin to a mechanic bull.

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Bile beans -

Yes, diet pills have been around for a long time. These slimming pills were actually laxatives, and, believe it or not, they were sold up until the '80s!

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Ozone bath -

Jump into a giant zip lock bag and pump some ozone for the ultimate weight loss effect. It was great for you skin too, apparently.

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The Spring Leg -

Want to tone your legs? This exercise apparatus is the answer. Or not.

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Dr. Electric Massage -

This one has a medical vibe to it. Invented by a South African doctor, who knew electricity could be such a good weight loss tool?

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Vibrating bras -

Yes, this was a thing. It worked similar to any other vibration devices and was supposed to strengthen your bust.

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Las Picas -

This bizarre exercise machine was basically two poles attached to a small box. You could rock and do all sorts of movements with it.

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Reducomatic -

This portable device allowed you to sweat by pumping steam through a suit, as if you could sweat excess fat away.

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Somersault machines -

This bizarre apparatus was used to perform somersaults and cartwheels in the 1930s.

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Vibrating belts -

These were introduced in the 1920s. They were wrapped around the waist or other areas, and were supposed to shake fat off.

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Vibrating belts -

They became quite popular in the 1960s among women. And you didn't even have to wear active gear or break a sweat!

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Treadmill -

The treadmill stood the test of time and is still used worldwide, but the first models were indeed quite archaic. This one is from 1923.

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Hula hoop -

The hula hoop was huge! In the first six months, over 100 million units were sold (this in 1958).

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Roller skating -

This was the cool way to keep fit in the '70s. All the cool kids who wanted to be in shape did it.

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Vibrosaun -

Another device that promised weight loss without any effort. It did what it said on the tin. Vibrosaun was a mix between a massage machine and a sauna.

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Jazzercise -

Show us your jazz hands! This dance workout was established in 1969, and it's still around to this day.

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Weight loss sunglasses -

Hailing from Japan, these innovative blue shades would make your food look pretty unappetizing. As a consequence, you wouldn't eat as much.

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Treadmill bike -

Why cycle when you can walk on wheels? We don't have the answer to this question either.

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Hot yoga -

What can be better than doing yoga? Doing yoga in 38°C (100°F), of course! This form of yoga was introduced in the '70s by Bikram Choudhury.

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Bootcamp classes -

The '90s saw the introduction of bootcamp-style classes. It was like being trained by the army, but then you could just have a nice shower and go home.

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Aerobic strip -

Carmen Electra brought fun and fitness into the bedroom with her strip aerobics routines in the 2000s.

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The Shake Weight -

The Shake Weight is essentially a sort of vibrating dumbbell that you shake to tone your muscles.

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Toning shoes -

These became quite popular among celebrities. They're designed in a way that make you burn more calories and tone your legs as you walk.

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Goat yoga -

A way to mix yoga and animal therapy. Having animals around can be great for your health, and so can yoga.

Sources: (It's Rosy)

See also: The bizarre history of home fitness

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