It was simply part of everyday life.
Many people walked to nearby stores, rode bicycles, worked in gardens, cleaned their homes without labor-saving gadgets, and spent more time outdoors.
Children rarely stayed indoors for long periods. After school, they ran, climbed, explored neighborhoods, and played games outside until sunset.
Adults were active too.
Instead of spending hours sitting in front of screens, many household activities required movement throughout the day.
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