From racquetball to jazzercise: A look at iconic ’80s fitness trends

The 1980s was a decade where appearances mattered more than ever. The image-conscious Baby Boomers were turning to exercise to fight off impending middle age, and dragging both their children and their parents with them. Suddenly, everyone was trying to keep fit and (ideally) have fun. Or at least have it not be miserable. Fitness fads boomed and busted, and were discarded like old running shoes. Here are a few of them that were quintessentially ’80s… read more >