Physical Culture

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Physical culture is the promotion of muscular growth, strength and health through various physical exercise regimens like resistance training, bodybuilding, sports, stretching, and posture correction techniques. Eugen Sandow and Bernarr Macfadden were two of its earliest popularisers.

Bernarr Macfadden's magazine Physical Culture, whose first issue appeared in March 1899, became the foundation of Macfadden's publishing empire.

In Australia, Hans Bjelke-Petersen founded the Bjelke-Petersen School of Physical Culture in Hobart in 1892. As of 2005, there are 180 clubs throughout Australia. This version of physical culture is generally performed by girls and women and is a combination of gymnastics, ballet, and aerobics.

 

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