Why was fitness so popular in the 80s?
Fitness fanatics increased dramatically during the 1980's, for reasons no one is certain. Workouts were developed of all styles and types in order to achieve that much-wanted buff bod that everyone seemed to strive for at the time. Much of these workouts were considered to be 'fads' and died off rather quickly (phew!).
Were there gyms in the 80s?
Before the 1980s, gyms and health clubs were mostly for bodybuilders and serious athletes. But in the early 1980s, they became big business. Gym-going was part of a broader culture of the self. You weren't just pumping iron or doing aerobics, you were engaging in self improvement.
Did people go to the gym in the 70s?
It's evident that public awareness of fitness and wellness has risen because of the shift of focus to a healthier lifestyle and the promotion of the new offerings. Holding a gym membership and spending money on fitness used to be seen as a luxury, but today it has become a part of people's lifestyle.