Comparing Two Articles about Physical Excercise

Nowadays, people are more concerned with their physical appearance. In order to get fit; people either refer to dieting, go to gymnasiums or do plastic surgeries. In the article published in 'The Economist' newspaper, the author talks about the "gym craze" which emerged out of aerobics. Aerobics was common during the 1970s and 1980s. The gym craze or "exercising" is not a completely recent concept; it was applied among the ancient Greeks and Romans. (The New) Physical exercise was also practiced during war time to set up the soldiers for the battle (The new). …