The origin of fitness can be traced back to the ancient civilization period. In the early stages of human history, fitness activities were often closely related to combat skills, hunting, or labor. For example, in ancient Greece, physical training during the Olympic Games and Spartan military training was considered an important social activity. Soldiers from ancient Rome also underwent physical training to maintain their combat readiness.
Over time, fitness has become associated with health, longevity, and aesthetics. In Europe from the late 18th century to the early 19th century, sports and fitness began to become an activity of the upper class and middle class. At the end of the 19th century, with the development of modern sports science, fitness activities gradually became systematic and specialized, such as under the influence of early fitness and bodybuilding exercises.
At the beginning of the 20th century, with the rise of fitness clubs and the popularity of sports and fitness, fitness activities became more extensive and diverse. Today, fitness is not only an important means of maintaining physical health and shape, but also an indispensable part of many people’s lives.
