The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
DEVELOPING THE BODY.
RoF. sCHATzEL GIVES SOUND AD-
VICE 10 GYMEAsIUM MEMBERS.
beginners Endeavor to do Too much-hints
About the Development OF the biHereht
Parts or the Body-Healthful Diet.

How to get strong is the title OF
little pamphlet just published by the
Young Mems Christian Association anu
OF which Professor Anton Schatzel, the
physical director, is the author. In II the
writer puts into presise form some VI Inc
features which experience shows, are
most useful and necessary TO the average
gymnasium member. Among other things
he says:
Most men Joining have been aceustom-
cd 20 a more or less sedentary life anu
present themselves totally unacqnainted
with the apparatus Of the gymnasium,
with muscles OF arms, chest, neck ana
trunks undeyeloped, with shoulders Stop
INK forwards, abdomen prOtrudlng ana
chest retracted. owing TO more or less
exersise In standing and walking, the
| lower limbs are generally fairly develop
ed. but there is found 10 be littIe power
| or endurance Ia running or jumping. Such
men are not able 70 Dip or pun up more
| than four or five times, and INA that
/ even this slight exerti0n Is Accompanies
with great embarrassment OF the heait
| action and Of respiration.
A few hints which will tend 10 acquaiht
one with the apparatus, correct THESE ne
q.
me amount Of physical workewith halt the
fatigue and embarrassment, will certainly
be appresisted by the beginner and VIII
| save the answering Of many repeated
questions
The first time a beginner enters gym
nasfum. he is morally certain TO do TOO
much. He sees others working, and at
tempting to do the same he is liable the
next morning 70 be very sore, especially
around the chest and arms the best
remedy for this Is prevention. II Is better
the first few days, 10 use only the lignt
apparatus, such as pulley weights, dumD
bells. clubs, wands, etc. and not try many
motions requiring climbing, running or
! bending the body, until the muscles have
crown accustomed TO work. The soreness
and Stiffness will coon wear away. ana
its departure may be hastehea "
thorough massage.
II health and general development "a lu1
main desideratum. 1t Is best genefdliy -
begin by half an hour on the moor '"i 90
times a week, and gradually increase 'ns
time TO an hour or an h0ur anu hi''
three or four times a week Light 'Aef-
| cises regularly taken viii Keep man
healthy: more may be needed tor uhiICi ~
| development or excellence IN any par tieu-
| L. line Rut be the time on the moor
orsa,er or less. exercise should be con-
/ t,nuon. and uniform. Beginners should be
narticularly careful not 10 stop ana resi-
in a draft, when perspiring' Tor IL Is IN
| this way that most OF the colds are con-
trac,ad which are laid to the gymnasium.
E,eyv muscle has its limit. beyond
vb,cb q cannot be developed. The size
| ~ tbs muscles does not determine the
beaith or strength Of man. Many be-
| xinners are much surprised and gratihed
% ind that the muscles increase very
ranidly IN size the first few weeks
/ This quick development will not continue
very long. and Is succeeded by much
| slower growth which can only be attained
| nv long and continuous practice.
The ''setting UP drill." as taught N
tha class. Is one OF the best methods Of
obtaining an erect and graceful carriage
THE hearing OF the West Point cadets. foi
instance, is in a great measure obtained
| nv this drili. On the contrary, foune
/ shoulders and unsymmetrcai develop
| ment OF many athletes are standing AIS
grace 10 gymnasium has right to pre-
cess 10 a gymnasium has Alright 10 pre-
aent himself in this condition.
Tn reference to healthful diet the author
gives the following advice:
.Though healthy man may eat Amos
.nvthing. IT Is wise TO avoid such kindi
Of food - ara xsrx ipNsesub's' Beer