Indian Clubs

What are Indian clubs?
1. a type of modern juggling equipment
2. a category of exercise equipment
3. a type of place where British soldiers partied
4. a place where British soldiers were stationed in India
What do exercisers do with Indian clubs?
1. They use them in carefully choreographed aerobic routines in disco clubs
2. they swing them at bowling clubs
3. they wrestle with them in martial arts combat
4. they develop their strength and physical fitness with them
How much do Indian clubs weigh?
1. from 3-50 pounds
2. 50 pounds
3. 3 pounds
4. 19-20 pounds
Where did the practice of swinging clubs to develop physical fitness begin?
1. in India
2. in ancient Egypt
3. in England
4. in the British Commonwealth
When did Indian clubs become popular in England?
1. while British soldiers were stationed in India during the 19th century
2. while British soldiers were stationed in India during the 20th century
3. during the 1904 and 1932 Olympics
4. during the 1920s and 1930s
When did Indian clubs lose popularity in England?
1. while British soldiers were stationed in India during the 19th century
2. while British soldiers were stationed in India during the 20th century
3. during the 1904 and 1932 Olympics
4. during the 1920s and 1930s
When were Indian clubs repurposed for juggling in England?
1. in the 1800s
2. in the 1920s
3. during the Victoria era
4. when British soldiers returned from India
Who has revived the popularity of Indian clubs in the modern day?
1. physical fitness enthusiasts
2. professional jugglers
3. professional athletes and the military
4. Gymansiums which have been built to cater to club exercise groups.
What have the people who have revived the popularity of the Indian club cited as its advantages over traditional free weight regimens?
1. the replicas are more nostalgic
2. modern engineering has updated the concept
3. its aerobic exercise and safety is better

Indian Clubs - Quiz