Kate Lee still chuckles when she thinks back to teaching aerobics classes in Vancouver in the late '80s. From the Archives: Aerobics Championships2:07Lee was 25 years old when she began teaching aerobics in 1985. The high-energy fitness classes were wildly popular, driven by celebrities like Jane Fonda. For many, aerobics in the '80s wasn't just about losing weight — it was about coming together to share a joint interest in loud music to match the equally loud outfits. Fitness classes like Jazzercise had already paved the way for music-focused, choreography-driven exercise.

Source: CBC News July 22, 2017 13:52 UTC