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Exercise is not a widespread hobby
The rise of exercise culture has that has led to fitness-focused New Year's resolutions does not mean people will exercise. Only 1 in 4 U.S. adults and 1 in 5 high school students meet the recommended physical activity guidelines.
The relentless optimism displayed each year in setting fitness resolutions may reflect an American ideal. The New Year's resolution to get in shape demonstrates a belief in the individual's ability for self-improvement.
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Entrepreneurs played a key role in establishing the fitness industry
Some entrepreneurs and trainers played a vital role in the rising exercise culture.
- Health clubs were popularized by the Vic Tanny Gyms chain.
- Weight-lifting for women was popularized in the 1930s and 1940s by female-bodybuilder Abby "Pudgy" Stockton.
- In 1974, the E...
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Exercise was not necessary until the mid-20th century
Most people didn't see exercise as necessary until the mid-20th century. Food scarcity meant people didn't overeat, and it didn't make sense to try to burn off the calories.
However, industrialization changed the nature of work and food production. Fewer farmers were doing physical labour...
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The start of the exercise culture
The exercise culture in the U.S. only took off after World War II.
- After a 1955 report showed that 57.9% of American kids failed one or more of six physical fitness tests - versus about 8 % of European kids - an executive order was issued to create the President's Council on Youth Fi...
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