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80 Iconic Moments from the 80s Forever In Our Minds

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49. The Fitness Craze of the 80s

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In 1982, the actress Jane Fonda released her workout tape, The Jane Fonda Workout. In doing so, she helped spark a fitness craze that had everyday people buying spandex leotards and going to gyms to take exercise classes or use the equipment. Workout videos also became a popular way for people to get their hearts going at home.

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