> our walking and running skills or level of physical fitness have atrophied because we can drive or take public transit

Yes, obviously.

Have you heard of the obesity crisis?

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-and...

Yes, our diets play a big role here too, but our sedentary lifestyles, which includes driving everywhere or taking transit, surely is a factor.

So.. yes?