No speed bag. I'm disappointed.
White House gym, late 1940s
Collapse
X
-
Originally posted by Dutchman View PostDoesn't seem right, especially considering what a physical culture enthusisast that Teddy Roosevelt was. It's said that he was very proficient with the striking bag.Speed Bag
Put a little Rhythm in YOUR workout!
*attendee: Every SB gathering so far!
The Quest Continues...
Hoping for another Gathering...
sigpic
The Art of the Bag
Comment
-
-
What... No Speed Bag! I see they do have nice tiles on the walls. They should have tiled the floor, and tiled all the way to the ceiling. put the Ol' boy in, fill it to about 6 inches from the ceiling with water. I hear treading water is good exercise also. That could have given him a good full body workout for a few hours each day.
Actually... I'd LOVE to see entire Bush Family in that room, and fill it to the same point with OIL.
Comment
-
-
Originally posted by Speedbag View PostReally? Where is that said. Just wondering 'cause I never heard that.
Comment
-
-
A search at google books on the terms Teddy Roosevelt and punching bag brings up some hits. For example
"...There Teddy worked with a punching bag and did pull-ups on the horizontal bars. He also took boxing lessons. ..."
But it's a copyrighted snippet, so I can't tell where the "there" is.
Another reference,
...His favorite indoor sports to practice in the White House included jujitsu, wrestling, and boxing. In 1905, while boxing with a military aide, Roosevelt was punched in the left eye and permanently blinded...
Maybe he had a speed bag at the White House and it was removed by a later president.
I'm sure that electric Exercycle from the 40's in the photo is long gone. What was the purpose of a powered stationary bicycle? I suspect that's not as ridiculous as it seems, or is it?
Comment
-
-
Originally posted by ebozyn View Post
Actually... I'd LOVE to see entire Bush Family in that room, and fill it to the same point with OIL.
_____________________
playscrabble.net
Comment
-
Comment