The National Fitness Hall of Fame & Museum

Preserving the past; promoting the future!

The National Fitness Hall of Fame & Museum is currently located in Sycamore, Illinois. The museum is open to the public by appointment. Call or email John @ (630) 865-5512 or nationalfitness1000@yahoo.com

The museum chronicles The History of Modern Day Fitness: 1865 to the present, is home to The National Fitness Hall of Fame and the recently opened Weider Wing. There is also a special exhibit on Kid's Fitness, a reseach library and vintage equipment showroom.

Click here: Map of 601 Brickville Rd Sycamore, IL by MapQuest

Come and take a tour in the "History of Fitness" hall.

1880 - 1930

Physical Culture
Bernarr MacFadden
JH Kellogg
Organic Foods
Eugene Sandow
Hollywood
Sanitariums
YMCA
Indian Clubs
Spaulding

1940-1950

Muscle Beach

York Barbell
Bob Hoffman
Charles Atlas
WWII
Vic Tanny Health Spas

1960's

President Kennedy
Jogging
Isometrics
President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports
PE for Kids

1970's

Racketball
Tennis
The Health Club Revolution
Jogging Gains in Popularity

1980's

"The Fitness Boom"
Click timeline below!

1990's

Fitness Testing
Personal Training
Oprah Inspires!
Senior Fitness
Community Fitness Centers

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