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From Shake Weights to Smart Gear: Fitness Evolution

3/5/2026

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Story summary
  • As daylight saving time begins, culture historian Natalia Mehlman Petrzela identifies five obsolete fitness devices and their modern replacements.
  • Outdated items include Dr. Scholl’s exercise sandals, sauna suits, and Shake Weights, now replaced by athletic shoes, resistance bands, and dumbbells.
  • Newer options such as electrical muscle stimulation suits and protein-rich snacks are gaining popularity.
  • WOW chips, which contained harmful ingredients, have been removed from shelves due to health risks.