Back in the 50's (when I were a lad) we didn't have Gyms everywhere, static exercise bikes, or sets of dumbbells in the garage.
For overall body exercise we had Hula Hoops.
To imitate the modern trend for jogging/fell running/marathons etc, we shook all our insides about with Pogo Sticks.
And as for Cardio-Vascular exercise we had Slinkies, which involved running up and down the stairs at high speed every few seconds.
Any other exercise was had by being chased by the farmer's dog from across the fields.
Amazingly, we managed to stay as fit as those who, these days, spend all day in the Gym.
We didn't have Thai Chi, Yoga, Pilates, CrossFit, Elliptical training, Treadmills, or Aqua-Jogging; and we certainly didn't have those 21st C essentials, Personal Trainers.
How we survived I have no idea!
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