Most of us remember (and are still recovering from) the low-fat diet craze of the ’80s that launched a full-fledged assault on salad dressing and cheese. But just how much do you know about the many health and fitness trends that shaped the past 40 years?

The Vitamin Shoppe turns 40 years old this month, and a lot has changed since 1977. From aerobics to CrossFit®, take a walk down memory lane.

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