The USSR had many gyms where people could exercise and maintain their health. During the Soviet era, from the 1950s to the 1990s, gyms became an integral part of the lives of millions of people.
Gyms in the USSR were not only places for training, but also places for meeting and socializing. They were places where people met to discuss their achievements, discuss new trends in sports, and just spend time together. Training was conducted using various types of exercise machines and sports equipment.
The gyms were called gyms. From the word kachat’, i.e. pump up the muscles.
Today, gyms also exist. They have become more modern and offer a wide range of services and equipment. You can find everything you need for an effective workout: from cardio equipment to strength training machines and dumbbells. Gyms also host various events and promotions, which makes them more attractive to visitors. And they are aimed more at making money.
Gyms in the USSR were not only a place to work out, but also a symbol of hope and opportunity for people. They became a place to find support and inspiration. Gyms became a place where people could unite and achieve their goals.
I remember my college years. Instead of physical education, you could sign up for a sports section (any you like – from track and field to athletics). Of course, I signed up for the gym. As I remember now, the coach asked: “Are you going to do weightlifting or athletics?”
Well, in our school years we didn’t go to the gym – we had a hand-to-hand combat section. And that was even more fashionable then than the gym :).