Exercise Collection

Albion Class Assault Ship HMS Bulwark
Pictured from astern is the Albion Class Assault Ship HMS Bulwark. The vessel was operating close to the Scottish mainland during Operation Wader part of the wider Exercise Joint Warrior in October

England, Northumberland, Sycamore Gap, Northumberland National Park. Sycamore Gap, a famous landmark along Hadrians Wall in the Hadrians Wall World Heritage Site

Runners, marathon, New York, New York State, United States of America, North America

HMS Montrose
Type 23 frigate HMS Montrose is pictured at speed in the Mediterranean Sea during Exercise Cougar 12. The Duke Class ship is taking part in Cougar

Hogarth / False Perspectiv
An exercise in false perspective. Date: early 19th century

Practicing synchronised swimming. Aerial view of swimmers training before a junior-league synchronised swimming competition. Photographed at Trud swimming pool, Moscow, Russia

RAF Chinook Helicopter
Chinook helicopter from18 (B) Squadron practising desert operations as the sun sets during Exercise Vortex Warrior.18 (B) Sqn are based at Royal Air Force Odiham

RFA Diligence During a Counter Piracy Boarding Exercise
RFA Diligence is the target in a boarding training exercise conducted by teams from HMS Somerset and RFA Fort Victoria. Each ship took turns to close in on the target vessel

Skeleton playing rugby. Computer enhanced X- ray of a skeleton running with a rugby ball

Nun on a skateboard, holding her arms out for balance. Date: circa 1970s

ballerina's back 2
Young beautiful ballerina is posing in studio. Alexander Yakovlev

Hercules C130K
A Royal Air Force C130K Hercules takes off from the Californian desert during Exercise Crown Pinnacle in the USA. The transport aircraft, otherwise known as a Hercules C1

HMS Montrose, a Type 23 Frigate, performed a series of tight turns, during Marstrike 05. The long-planned series of exercises, entitled Marstrike 05

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) young bear rolling around in the snow, on newly formed pack ice during autumn freeze up, Beaufort Sea, off Arctic coast, Alaska

The Womens League of Health & Beauty exercise classes, 1938
Health and beauty-a morning exercise class at Harrington Road, London, as conducted by Helen Stack(cousin of Prunella Stack)for the Womens League of Health and Beauty

Female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses
Two women jockeys with riding crops, spur on their steeds - not horses, but top-hatted and tailed gentlemen who wear bridles in their mouths

Crieff Hydropathic - Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland
Crieff Hydro is a hotel in Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland which opened in 1868 as the Crieff Hydropathic Establishment. Founded in 1868 by Dr Thomas Henry Meikle with an emphasis on exercise

Nun Swivels Hula Hoop On Hips
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: October 18, 1958. Benedictine Sisters at the Christ King Convent in Oklahoma City try their hand at the hula hoop craze that is sweeping the country

Athletic young man in shorts with ball lying on a stone floor

DORE: LONDON: 1872. Newgate - Exercise Yard. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore from London: A Pilgrimage, 1872

LCC-LFB Fire display at Brigade HQ Southwark
The London Fire Brigade encouraged, for very many years, a good public image by opening its doors to the public to special fire brigade displays

British Mark IV tank with Canadian soldiers, WW1
A British Mark IV tank on a training exercise, with a large number of Canadian soldiers sitting on top of it, on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: February 1918

North Wales, Snowdonia. A man and woman stop to look at their map whilst hiking in Snowdonia. (MR)

Yugoslavia - Sokol Rally in Belgrade
A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)

Physical education, netball
Four girls playing netball, one tall girl takes a shot, the others await the rebound. Did she score?...we ll never know

Running of the bulls (Encierro), San Fermin festival, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain, Europe

Chuck Wagon Race, Calgary Stampede, Alberta, Canada

The Gymnasium - Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon
circa 1910s

Graceful Line Of Beach Dancers
Long Beach, California: March 16, 1934. Dancers trained by Lillian Newman staging an outdoor tableux on the beach

Blitz in London -- AFS firefighter on ladder, WW2
Blitz in London -- an AFS firefighter on a ladder with hose attached, in a training exercise at HQ

NFS firefighters at assault course training camp, WW2
With a dramatic reduction in enemy attacks on London after the Blitz (1940-41) firemen and firewomen had to be kept gainfully employed and a high level of fitness and preparedness maintained

If Unhealthy, be healthy: If Healthy by Healthier
An energetic man starts the day in his dressing gown by diving off the mantelpiece of his living room, using his wifes head as a springboard

Hastings mersey class lifeboat Sealink Endeavour
The ALB, seconds after launch

A climber on the classic extreme route Raven Wall on the cliffs at Bosigran, near St. Just, West Penwith, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The long sandy beach beside the Ackergill Links at Sinclairs Bay

Ballet dancers exercising at the French Academie de Musique et de Danse. (2 of 2)

Childrens Exercise Drill at Cleevedon Toddlers Home, South
Staff take young children through an exercise drill at the Cleevedon Toddlers Home, South Norwood, run by the Reformatory and Rescue Union (later known as the Childrens Aid Society)

Cumbria Ramblers
Three ramblers stop to admire the view of the Newlands Valley, Cumbria, England, with the peaks of Hindscarth and Robinson Fell towering impressively above the valley. Date: 1930s

Climber i on Sgurr Alasdair on the Cuillin Ridge Isle of Skye Scotland
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Wales, Gwynedd, Bala. White water kayaking on the Tryweryn River at the National Whitewater Centre

Mountain bikers stop on their circuit of Mont Blanc to look at Western Europes highest mountain

Gun transport exercise, Wentworth Woodhouse, Yorkshire
An emergency gun transport exercise taking place at Wentworth Woodhouse, Lord Fitzwilliams residence at Rotherham, Yorkshire

Jared Lynch mountain biking the north end of the Whitefish Trail near Whitefish, Montana, USA (MR)

Peckham Health Centre or the Pioneer Health Centre was opened in 1935 in Peckham, south London. It was a social experiment to monitor the effects of environment on health

Point of view of singletrack riding at the Pig Farm Trails near Whitefish, Montana, USA
Point of view of single-track riding at the Pig Farm Trails near Whitefish, Montana, USA

Building prams for racing in Chichester, 1960s
Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 2838/9

Running injuries, conceptual artwork

Surf riding at Muizenburg on the Cape Coast
A contrast to the grey days at home: surf-riding at Muizenburg, the Queen of Cape Coast Watering Places. A universal summer pastime of the South African coastal resorts, surf-riding

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"Embrace the Power of Exercise: From Runners to Marathons and Everything In Between. " a universal language that transcends boundaries, bringing people together in pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. Whether it's witnessing runners conquering marathons or admiring the artistry of Hogarth's False Perspective, exercise takes on many forms and captivates our senses. In Crieff Hydropathic, nestled in the picturesque Perthshire region of Scotland, individuals find solace in rejuvenating their bodies through various fitness activities. Meanwhile, aboard HMS Montrose, a Type 23 Frigate during Marstrike 05 exercises, sailors showcase their agility by performing tight turns with precision and skill. Who says exercise can't be playful? Even a skeleton finds joy in playing rugby while synchronised swimmers perfect their routines with grace and elegance. The RAF Chinook Helicopter soars above us as we marvel at its strength and endurance. Nature itself embraces exercise as we witness a young polar bear rolling around in freshly formed snow - pure bliss. And who could forget the unexpected sight of a nun effortlessly gliding on a skateboard? From ballerinas showcasing their sculpted backs to British Mark IV tanks manned by brave Canadian soldiers during World War I – exercise has been an integral part of human history. It strengthens not only our bodies but also our spirits. As DORE depicted Newgate's Exercise Yard back in 1872 through his wood engraving after Gustave Dore from London, we realize that exercise has always played an essential role throughout time. It connects generations and reminds us that staying active is crucial for both physical and mental well-being. So let us embrace the power - whether it be running like marathoners or finding inspiration from historical engravings - because when we move our bodies, we unlock endless possibilities for growth and transformation.