Yes they did have some cable machines, one if you were lucky.They didnt have anything like they have today.The leg extension machines didnt even half a place to lean your back on.The machines were sometimes chain driven and werent very smooth.The cable machines back then were also not real smooth or even dependable.I remember the cable would get frayed all the time or break.They didnt have hammer strength, or half the machines they have today.
As far a shoes go, they didnt have cross trainers, with arch support or stability bars in the middle of them.You had to wear Chucks by Converse or find some Running shoes by Nike.When it came to clothes they didnt have clothes like Crazee Wear, T.Micheal, or House of Pain, they just had sweats, and shorts.Plus tight clothes were in back then so it was hard to get clothes to fit.These days they have relaxed fit, and pants that are alot more baggy.