Vintage vs. Modern Fitness Methods for Strength

I’ve always been curious about how old-school training methods, like calisthenics from decades ago, stack up against today’s tech-heavy endurance workouts. As a plumber, I appreciate things that are built to last, and I wonder if that applies to fitness too. Do the simple, no-frills routines from the past build more durable strength compared to modern approaches with all the gadgets and data tracking? I’d love to hear from anyone who’s tried both or has insights on what really holds up over time.