1972 – 1982: the Decade that Changed Fitness Forever

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Imagine for a moment what it was like to exercise in 1972. There were not many gymnasiums and women were rarely allowed in, except on the "girl days." Running shoes were barely cushioned, the sports bra had not yet been invented, and yoga mats were often simple blankets. People exercising for fun were often considered eccentric. At the same time, heart disease had become prevalent and diabetes and other diseases were on the rise, as Americans we…