But "old age" only partially explains the fitness assault that swept this country. There was a huge cultural shift in the latter part of the seventies, where the hippy mentality was completely jettisoned in favor of a narcissistic and egocentric perspective. It has become a cliche to say the hippies sold out in the Reagan years; and within every cliche there's a kernel of truth.

So, what you have is a perfect storm of Boomers with a slowing metabolism and a collective amnesia regarding their anti-materialist ideals. So, they traded in their paisleys and picket signs for a pair of pastel leotards... and that's where this post comes in.

A wonderful result of the fitness boom was the workout attire - specifically the ladies' aerobics outfits: typically a leotard accessorized with some leg warmers and a headband. I mean, what was the point of working out, if you couldn't look dynamite while doing it? This is the 1980's at its finest. Enjoy.

This counts.

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Retrospace: Let's Get Physical #14: Aerobics Wear!