The physical balance commonly associated with the 1970s was shaped less by intentional fitness routines and more by the structure of daily life. Movement was woven naturally into routines, not because of special discipline, but because the environment encouraged it. In many communities, households owned one vehicle—or none at all—making walking a routine part of transportation. Trips to school, work, and nearby shops often involved moving on foot, allowing physical activity to occur organically throughout the day.
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