Professor Edmond Desbonnet (1867-1953) was a French academic and photographer who popularized physical culture in late 19th and early 20th C. France. He helped found one of the worlds first fitness magazines, La Culture Physique, and pioneered the concept of gym workouts for health. His methods were so popular that he founded the first known chain of membership gyms. Today we will look at some of his photos, as well as some that others did on his behalf.
As you can see above, the Professor practiced what he preached.
Oui, Desbonnet an mis en pratique ce qu’il prêchait, famous for his Méthode Desbonnet.
ReplyDeleteLa Culture Physique was published by Desbonnet and his business partner Albert Surier sporadically 1904-1914, 1926-1943 et 1947-1967. To think Desbonnet lived long enough to witness the popularity of physical culture and the publication worldwide of physique magazines after WW2. :)
He was a true pioneer of both the bodybuilding concept and the business model of the modern gym.
DeleteHE is the Prof??? he's beautiful 🥰
ReplyDeleteYes, that's him in all his fineness.
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