"It's because they have walkable space and public transportation."

[Yavin4]

[Johnny2X2X]

1. Kick and rec

There are so many more you could add to the list.

"Why are my European friends so much thinner and in better shape than most Americans I see?"
"It's because they have walkable space and public transportation."

etc etc.

Car culture in America has done so much harm to our society, we'll never be able to quantify it.

[Yavin4]

2. Gyms are for people with the twin luxuries of spare time and money

Europeans and Asians stay in shape by mostly walking every day and eating healthy which is much easier when you have better choices for food. Eating fast food in your car makes you obese.