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Gymnasium Means Exercise Naked

The word 'gymnasium' comes from the ancient Greek 'gymnazein,' meaning 'to exercise naked.'

The origin of the word 'gymnasium' dates back to ancient Greece. It literally meant a place for naked exercise, as athletes often trained without clothes.

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Sources

• thefitnessdepot.com

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