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Iron Archive Equipment Journal

Stories from the Iron Age

Buying guides, home gym advice and the history of strength equipment.

The Rise and Fall of the Universal Gym Machine

September 15, 2026

The Rise and Fall of the Universal Gym Machine

In the 1960s and 70s, the Universal Multi-Station machine was the future of fitness. Then Arthur Jones arrived with a better idea.

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A Look Back at 1970s Nautilus Machines

September 15, 2026

A Look Back at 1970s Nautilus Machines

Arthur Jones' revolutionary Nautilus machines transformed fitness in the 1970s. Forty years on, they remain engineering marvels worth preserving.

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