If this type of concern about a sedentary lifestyle already existed at that time, (I believe for the more affluent) imagine now, due to technological advances. More and more people do not need a minimum of effort even for the simplest tasks.

Shouldn't busy people be for and healthy automatically? If not, maybe they should be busy doing something else.

Funny how we are still trying to find the same balance today. When will we learn?? Thanks for the article!