"body temperature drops too abruptly after physical exercise. The benefits of exercise have been known since antiquity. Dating back to 65 BCE, it was Marcus Cicero, Roman politician and lawyer, who stated: ""It is exercise alone that supports the spirits, and keeps the mind in vigor."" Exercise was also seen to be valued later in history during the Early Middle Ages as a means of survival by the Germanic peoples of Northern Europe. More recently, exercise was regarded as a beneficial force in the 19th century. After 1860, Archibald MacLaren opened a gymnasium at the University of Oxford and instituted"
"Naked yoga Naked yoga (Sanskrit ""nagna yoga"" or ""vivastra yoga"") is the practice of yoga without clothes. While many practice naked yoga at home and in nature, there are a growing number of participants in group classes. The practice is gaining popularity, notably in western societies that have more familiarity with social nudity. Naked yoga should be considered in relation to the dress code at yoga courses, varying from different times and yoga directions. Yoga has been practiced naked since ancient times. In the Bhagavata Purana it says: The practice of spiritual nudity is common among Digambara Jains, Aghori sadhus,"
"2: Disorderly Conduct) that outlaws public nudity in that city without a parade permit. Naked yoga Naked yoga (Sanskrit ""nagna yoga"" or ""vivastra yoga"") is the practice of yoga without clothes. While many practice naked yoga at home and in nature, there are a growing number of participants in group classes. The practice is gaining popularity, notably in western societies that have more familiarity with social nudity. Naked yoga should be considered in relation to the dress code at yoga courses, varying from different times and yoga directions. Yoga has been practiced naked since ancient times. In the Bhagavata Purana"
"Gymnasium (ancient Greece) The gymnasium () in Ancient Greece functioned as a training facility for competitors in public game(s). It was also a place for socializing and engaging in intellectual pursuits. The name comes from the Ancient Greek term ""gymnós"" meaning ""naked"". Only grown men were allowed to use the gymnasia. Athletes competed nude, a practice which was said to encourage aesthetic appreciation of the male body, and to be a tribute to the gods. Gymnasia and palestrae (wrestling schools) were under the protection and patronage of Heracles, Hermes and, in Athens, Theseus. The word ""gymnasium"" is the latinisation of"
"Anechoic chamber An anechoic chamber (""an-echoic"" meaning ""non-reflective, non-echoing, echo-free"") is a room designed to completely absorb reflections of either sound or electromagnetic waves. They are also often isolated from waves entering from their surroundings. This combination means that a person or detector exclusively hears direct sounds (no reverberant sounds), in effect simulating being inside an infinitely large room. Anechoic chambers, a term coined by American acoustics expert Leo Beranek, were initially exclusively used to refer to acoustic anechoic chambers. Recently, the term has been extended to RF anechoic chambers, which eliminate reflection and external noise caused by electromagnetic waves."
"gymnasts at varying levels of skill, and world-class athletes. The word gymnastics derives from the common Greek adjective γυμνός (), by way of the related verb γυμνάζω (""gymnazo""), whose meaning is to ""train naked"", ""train in gymnastic exercise"", generally ""to train, to exercise"". The verb had this meaning, because athletes in ancient times exercised and competed without clothing. It came into use in the 1570s, from Latin gymnasticus, from Greek gymnastikos ""fond of or skilled in bodily exercise,"" from gymnazein ""to exercise or train"" (see gymnasium). Gymnastics developed in ancient Greece, in Sparta and Athens, and was used as method"
"lying naked – and motionless"". Modern naked yoga is practiced in Germany and Switzerland through a movement called Lebensreform. The movement had since the end of the 19th century highlighted yoga and nudity. In the early 20th century, the term gymnosophy was appropriated by several groups who practiced nudity, asceticism and meditation. Blanche de Vries Bernard combined a popularity of Oriental dancing with yoga. In 1914 she was put in charge of a yoga school for women in New York City. Five years later, she opened an institute for women, teaching ‘‘Yoga Gymnosophy’’— a name that conveys the blending of"
"Nude swimming Nude swimming, or skinny dipping, is the practice of bathing naked, originally in natural bodies of water, but also in swimming pools or hot tubs. The term ""dipping"" was the practice of being immersed in spring waters, for health reasons at spa towns. The widespread social convention and practice today is for swimmers especially in public places to wear swimsuits. Most countries do not have specific laws proscribing nude swimming, and the matter is regulated largely by social convention and practice. Nude swimming takes place on nude beaches, or at naturist facilities, segregated public swimming areas or in"
"Dance studio A dance studio is a space in which dancers learn or rehearse. The term is typically used to describe a space that has either been built or equipped for the purpose. A dance wwith akram studio normally includes a smooth floor covering or, if used for tap dancing, by a hardwood floor. The smooth vinyl floor covering, also known as a performance surface and commonly called ""marley"", is generally not affixed permanently to the underlying floor and can be rolled up and transported to performance venues if needed. In many cases, the floor is ""sprung"", meaning the construction"
"Vacuum exercise The vacuum exercise is an exercise which involves contracting some internal abdominal muscles, primarily the transverse abdominal muscle, and not as much the diaphragm. Repetitions of the exercise may be used as a form of endurance training, and light strength training. There is difficulty building strength in the muscle, as it is not easy to apply resistance training to the deeper internal muscles. The reasons for performing this exercise vary. It has been done for aesthetic purposes in bodybuilding competitions (to suck the abdomen in, making it appear less bulgy). It can be done to enhance overall core"
"Gym A gymnasium, also known as a gym, is a covered location for gymnastics, athletics, and gymnastic services. The word is derived from the ancient Greek ""gymnasium"". They are commonly found in athletic and fitness centers, and as activity and learning spaces in educational institutions. ""Gym"" is also slang for ""fitness center"", which is often an area for indoor recreation. Gymnasia apparatus such as barbells, parallel bars, jumping board, running path, tennis-balls, cricket field, fencing area, and so forth are used as exercises. In safe weather, outdoor locations are the most conducive to health. Gyms were popular in ancient Greece."
"house"". Gymkhana Gymkhana (, , , , ) is an Indian term which originally referred to a place of assembly. The meaning then altered to denote a place where skill-based contests were held. ""Gymkhana"" is an Anglo-Indian expression, which is derived from the Persian word """"Jamat-khana"""". Most gymkhanas have a Gymkhana Club associated with them, a term coined during British Raj for gentlemen's club. More generally, gymkhana refers to a social and sporting club in the Indian subcontinent, and in other Asian countries including Malaysia, Thailand, Burma and Singapore, as well as in East Africa. In English-speaking countries outside the"
"the cover of the June 4, 1921 edition had Norman Rockwell's painting , depicting boys in various states of undress escaping from the local authorities. Notes Bibliography Nude swimming Nude swimming, or skinny dipping, is the practice of bathing naked, originally in natural bodies of water, but also in swimming pools or hot tubs. The term ""dipping"" was the practice of being immersed in spring waters, for health reasons at spa towns. The widespread social convention and practice today is for swimmers especially in public places to wear swimsuits. Most countries do not have specific laws proscribing nude swimming, and"
"Naked Yoga (film) Naked Yoga is a short documentary released in 1974 and illustrates the practice of yoga in a natural setting and in the nude. The plot of this movie includes women practicing yoga in Cyprus and in a studio. These visuals are interspersed with images of Eastern art, processed for ""psychedelic"" effect. The narrator also relates the practice to Buddhist philosophy. It was shown on television in the UK, however it has not been released to video. This documentary/short was nominated for an Oscar in 1975, in the category Best Documentary Short Subject. It was written and directed"
"an open yard surrounded by walls in the prison, out of the view of the public and other prisoners. The prison director oversees the caning, along with the medical officer and other prison officers. He reads the terms of punishment to the offender and asks him to confirm the number of strokes. While the prison staff present at the caning scene are usually all men, sometimes female doctors from government hospitals might be ordered to participate because it was part of their duties as government employees. In practice, the offender is required to strip completely naked for the punishment. However,"
"running naked through the hotel lobby and resisting arrest, incapacited. Camarillo was a mental hospital set in several Mission Revival buildings to the north of Los Angeles. After release, Bird was able to record it along with three originals by trumpeter Howard McGhee: ""Cheers"", ""Stupendous"" and ""Carvin the Bird"". Parker recorded the tune with McGhee on trumpet, Dodo Marmarosa on piano, Wardell Gray on tenor, Barney Kessell on guitar, Red Callender on bass and Don Lamond on drums. The tune was originally recorded in C major, and has become a jazz standard. Ted Gioia, commenting in ""West Coast Jazz: Modern"
"Operating theater An operating theater (also known as a good room, operating suite, theatre (British English), operation suite or OR) is a facility within a hospital where surgical operations are carried out in an aseptic environment. Historically, the term ""operating theatre"" referred to a non-sterile, tiered theater or amphitheater in which students and other spectators could watch surgeons perform surgery. Contemporary operating rooms are devoid of a theatre setting, making the term ""operating theater"" a misnomer. There are only two old-style operating theaters left, both of which are preserved as part of museums. Operating rooms are spacious, easy to clean"
"Recreation room A recreation room (also known as a rec room, rumpus room, play room, playroom, or ruckus room) is a room used for a variety of purposes, such as parties, games and other everyday or casual use. The term is common in the United States, the term rumpus room is common in Australia, New Zealand and Canada, but is less common in the United Kingdom where the preferred term is games room. Often children and teenagers entertain their friends in the rec room, which is often located in the basement, away from the main living areas of the house."
"Darkroom A darkroom is a workshop used by photographers working with photographic film to make prints and carry out other associated tasks. It is a room that can be made completely dark to allow the processing of the light-sensitive photographic materials, including film and photographic paper. Various equipment is used in the darkroom, including an enlarger, baths containing chemicals, and running water. Darkrooms have been used since the inception of photography in the early 19th century. Darkrooms have many various manifestations, from the elaborate space used by Ansel Adams to a retooled ambulance wagon used by Timothy H. O'Sullivan. From"
"which a group of contestants, called housemates, live in isolation from the outside world in a custom built ""house"", which includes everyday facilities such as a fully equipped kitchen, garden, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. The house is also a television studio with cameras and microphones in most of the rooms to record the activities of the housemates. The only place where housemates can escape the company of the other contestants is the Diary Room, where they are encouraged to voice their true feelings. Not all Diary Room footage is broadcast due to the privacy of the contestants. Each week"
"invention at that time, and allowing cotton or wool swimsuits in the pool would increase the clogging of the filtration system. The word gymnasium means to train in the nude. This is derived from the standard practice of athletes who used to train and compete without any clothing (though it originates from pre-Christian Greece). Pope John Paul II began his papacy in 1978, becoming the first non-Italian pope in four and a half centuries. His views on naturism differed substantially from that of his predecessors. Authoring the book Love and Responsibility (1981), he wrote: ""Nakedness itself is not immodest... Immodesty"
"Health club A health club (also known as a fitness club, fitness centre, health spa, and commonly referred to as a gym) is a place that houses exercise equipment for the purpose of physical exercise. Most health clubs have a main workout area, which primarily consists of free weights including dumbbells and barbells and the stands and benches used with these items and exercise machines, which use gears, cables and other mechanisms to guide the user's exercise. This area often includes mirrors so that exercisers can monitor and maintain correct posture during their workout. A gym that predominantly or exclusively"
"the knee, hip, and ankle. Closed kinetic chain exercises Closed kinetic chain exercises or closed chain exercises (CKC) are physical exercises performed where the hand (for arm movement) or foot (for leg movement) is fixed in space and cannot move. The extremity remains in constant contact with the immobile surface, usually the ground or the base of a machine. The opposite of CKC exercises are open kinetic chain exercises (OKC). Closed chain exercises are often compound movements, that generally incur compressive forces, while open-chain exercises are often isolation movements that promote more shearing forces. CKC exercises involve more than one"
"exercises. In some countries including Germany the word is still used for secondary schools, traditionally for boys. The more recent form ""gym"" is an abbreviation of ""gymnasium."" The Romans, although they took over much of the Greek culture, had a somewhat different appreciation of nakedness (see Male nudity in ancient Rome). To appear nude in public was considered disgusting except in appropriate places and context: the public baths (originally open to both sexes) and even public latrines were as popular meeting places for all as the forum. Athletic exercises by free citizens (no longer required to serve as soldiers since"
"Gymkhana Gymkhana (, , , , ) is an Indian term which originally referred to a place of assembly. The meaning then altered to denote a place where skill-based contests were held. ""Gymkhana"" is an Anglo-Indian expression, which is derived from the Persian word """"Jamat-khana"""". Most gymkhanas have a Gymkhana Club associated with them, a term coined during British Raj for gentlemen's club. More generally, gymkhana refers to a social and sporting club in the Indian subcontinent, and in other Asian countries including Malaysia, Thailand, Burma and Singapore, as well as in East Africa. In English-speaking countries outside the Indian"
"Anechoic chambers range from small compartments the size of household microwave ovens to ones as large as aircraft hangars. The size of the chamber depends on the size of the objects and frequency ranges being tested. Anechoic chambers are commonly used in acoustics to conduct experiments in nominally ""free field"" conditions, free-field meaning that there are no reflected signals. All sound energy will be traveling away from the source with almost none reflected back. Common anechoic chamber experiments include measuring the transfer function of a loudspeaker or the directivity of noise radiation from industrial machinery. In general, the interior of"
"in them as part of their training regimen. This has roughly the same effect as training in high altitudes, but the use of hypobaric chambers plays into the controversial issue of enhanced athletic performance. Mika LaVaque-Manty asks in his book, ""Are hypobaric chambers, which simulate high-altitude conditions, a natural way to improve your body?"" This hints that the hypobaric chambers use can be likened to blood doping and thus be deemed an unfair athletic advantage. This could lead to a ban on hypobaric chambers for athletic training. Hypobaric chamber A hypobaric chamber, or altitude chamber, is a chamber used during"
"to the fact that she is a computer (eg by saying ""If I had feelings, they would be hurt right now""). No contact with the outside worldor other competitorsis permitted, with the following exceptions: Beyond the social isolation, there is also isolation from time, with no clocks, watches, or other timepieces available to contestants. There are no environmental time cues (sunlight or moonlight). The environment is completely controlled, from temperature, light, access to a restroom, food, etc. In addition, the room is roughly octagonal, adding another disorienting aspect. Players are only referred to by their number, not their name. This"
"Hypobaric chamber A hypobaric chamber, or altitude chamber, is a chamber used during aerospace or high terrestrial altitude research or training to simulate the effects of high altitude on the human body, especially hypoxia (low oxygen) and hypobaria (low ambient air pressure). Some chambers also control for temperature and relative humidity. One or more subjects (usually, pilots or crew members, though anyone interested in the effects of high altitude can usually arrange a visit) are placed in the chamber. Before ""ascending"" to the desired altitude, subjects breathe oxygen from oxygen masks to purge nitrogen from their bloodstream so decompression sickness"
"Cloakroom A cloakroom, or sometimes coatroom, is a room for people to hang their cloaks or other outerwear when they enter a building. Cloakrooms are typically found inside large buildings, such as gymnasiums, schools, churches or meeting halls. The name comes from the French word ""cloque"", meaning ""traveling cloak"". In the UK, a cloakroom may also refer to a lavatory. Attended cloakrooms, or coat checks, are staffed rooms where coats and bags can be stored securely. Typically, a ticket or receipt is given to the customer, with a corresponding ticket attached to the garment or item. Coat checks are often"
"It remains Naïm's biggest hit single in the U.S. to date, and her only one to reach the Top 40 of the ""Billboard"" Hot 100. ""New Soul"" was mixed and mastered by S. Husky Höskulds at Groundlift Studios, Reykjavik and Los Angeles. The video shows Naïm moving into an empty apartment. She covers the walls in wallpaper depicting a lake surrounded by forest. She then begins unpacking several other things, including furniture, a piano, a goldfish in a bowl and a number of photographs of people, which she hangs on the wall. As she hangs the photographs, the people in"
"room, smoking room, and four toilet bathrooms. There is a garden, pool, activity area and gym in the House. There is also a Confession Room, where the housemates may be called in by Bigg Boss for any kind of conversation, and for the nomination process. The House has no TV connection, no telephones, no Internet connection and no clocks. As in Season 2, Smoking Room will be also inside in Restroom and Jail were created outside of the Bigg Boss House for as punishment and Girl bedroom have officially have bathroom for emergency. New Place were also created for place"
"that anybody would have run naked. This view could be ascribed to Victorian morality applied anachronistically to ancient times. Other cultures in antiquity did not practice athletic nudity and condemned the Greek practice. Their rejection of naked sports was in turn condemned by the Greeks as a token of tyranny and political repression. The word ""gymnasium"" (Latin; from Greek ""gymnasion"", being derived from Greek ""gymnos,"" meaning ""naked""), originally denoting a place for the intellectual, sensual, moral and physical education of young men as future soldiers and (certainly in democracies) citizens (compare ephebos), is another testimony of the nudity in physical"