The 1970s and 1980s marked the start of trends that shaped modern fitness and gym culture. While today’s fitness scene is vast and tailored to your taste and routine, back then, people were still figuring out the perfect machines, sets and workouts to achieve the ideal body.

Bodyweight exercises also became a major trend during the '70s, introducing us to legends like Arnold Schwarzenegger, one of the most famous bodybuilders in the world.

Aside from the cultural impact the '70s and '80s had in today's gym and fitness spaces, the period also encouraged millions of people to pursue health and well-being, leaving some of the most incredible pictures for us to have a small glimpse of what gym culture looked like in those days.