These trends were seen across Europe, however in the United States, physical exercise was approached in its own way. Since the threat of war was not as apparent, the need for physical training was lessened. Because of this, physical fitness was founded later in the States than it was in Europe. The first person to bring about this awareness of physical fitness in the United States was Catharine Beecher.4 She implemented the need for a program called calisthenics in schools, which was the movement of the body to music. During this time, many Europeans were emigrating to the United States, and they brought with them their traditions of physical exercise. Over time, more and more improvements in physical exercise have been made technically and mentally. With the working people who sit at desks and work on electronics, this daily need for exercise to just merely stay alive is no longer existent. People have become less motivated and less inspired to keep their physical fitness. For this reason, gyms and fitness centers that better integrate its members is needed to ensure the health and wellbeing of each individual.
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