Working Out Like it's 1985, 1955

Some a-holes are dressing like 1980s aerobicizers anyway, so why not bring classic aerobics classes back?

Oh, somebody already has, naturally, and that class is called Retro-Robics at Crunch in New York City.

And apparently, it isn't just the jagoffs in leggings and legwarmers to blame. We can blame the economy for this one as well...

"You can do very effective training with inexpensive basic tools," said Cedric Bryant, spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise.

There's even a vintage-themed chain of 50 gyms called Retrofitness that blasts hair-metal bands, with 300 more outlets on the way.

founder Eric Casaburi explains, "80s decor, 50s decor, we flash a little bit of everything."

That sounds more like a diner than a gym, but Casaburi is from Jersey, so maybe that explains it.

We start to doubt the guy a little more when we learn he's passionate about Poison, and following this quote: "I did so much research," he said. "I learned that every 30 years is a retro, so I figured: retro. You've got to make it real."

So... every 30 years, then how do the '80s and '50s come in with the year 2009? You know: retro. Real.