Noe's Graduated Xercisors

Noe's Graduated Xercisors
In the 1930's and 40's Roy H. Noe of Memphis, Tennessee sold these rubber "Xercisors" and instructions by mail. Unlike many of the traditonal Chest Expanders you might see with their strands or springs, Noe's Xercisors were a flat piece of molded rubber with handles that clipped on.

Interestingly enough, in the training guide that comes with the equipment it says:

"The rubber used in the Noe Athletic Xercisor are made from Gum Rubber Stock. They will stretch three times their length and are GUARANTEED not to elongate or lose their resistance. Modern chemists have experimented over a period of years to perfect this special rubber strip. These rubber strips will gradually increase in resistance as they age and cure."

The Noe Xercisor in the picture is an original from the 1930's, shows no sign of wear whatsoever and stretches just as well today as it did back then.

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