The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-07-26

is true they are handicapped by dress. by
the disuse of their muscular system for
generations. and by the lack OF the early
training which every schoolboy has the
benefit OF.
Cycling liz the ideal exercise 10 bring
about a revolution In this respect. The
amount Of muscular and organic effort to
be put forth for It's accomplishment can
be regulated exactly 10 be always within
the powers OF the individual Herein Hes
the crux OF the whole question. A sound
woman can cycle, and with benefit TO her
self. Muscular development and power
or endurance vary enormously in different
women, just as In different men. Both
must vary with age and with previous
training. Many women. unaccustomed as
they are 10 physical exertion In its mani
fold forms, are more likely than men 10
forget the necessity Of condition, and OF
coming to their work gradually. The ex-
perience of one VIII regulate the proceed
fngs Of another. so that with here and
there an unfortunate mistake by an en-
thusiast but little harm can be done Ia the
long run. The learner. by her very keen
ness, who is anxious TO outstrip some ac-
cuaintance who may have exaggerated
her performances. is very apt to overdo
II. Patience and practice VII bring IL all
right.
mznd is made are those of the lower ex-
tremity. In the majority of women these
muscles are speedily developed by cy-
cling The lower extremity OF the human
female has great latent possibilities. but
time must be allowed and opportunity for
practice given. Among other muscles,
too. which have TO be called into requisi-
sion are the erectors OF the spine. on
the proper Use of these especially depend
the appearance OF the cycIist-the
"scorcher'' did not bring them into play,
but relaxed the lot He has not lived in
vain IL he has made every woman cyciist
determine she would never make such an
objec. OF herself
The large abdominal muscles do but
little in riding down hill or on level
ground. but in hill climbing great strain
IL thrown upon them. There are many
reasons why women should not overtsx
this group. Probably the idea that these
muscles might be greatly overstrained in
cycling has had much TO do with check
ing the enthusiasm OF the medical pro-
fesslon in advocating this exercise for
women. This objection is at once sileneed
by refrainins from pounding up steep in
ciin4s.
The muscles OF the arms, chest and
shoulders play minor but important parts
They Will be used 20 their benefit or abused
10 their detrtment. according to the posi-
ton adopted. Intelligent instruction OF the
dehutante and proper adjustment OF handle
bars and saddle viii clear up every diff
Guilty in this respect. The ''scorcher's'
position is again the wholesome warning
His function In the cycling world is that OF
the helot In Sparta. who was made drunk
10 show society what an Objectionable
thing was the abuse Of alcohol To ride
well within the capacity OF muscular
power ana endurance. and In good form.
viii never hurt any sound woman. Fortli-
nately. the good form that pleases the eye
Is the very best for the rider. We may
safely trust women tosadopt L.
As 20 the organs affected by cycling 10
begin with the heart has TO take It's fun
share Travelling on the fat and down hiIi.
IL viii have to do a little extra work.
which IL reasonably graduated will do good
to its muscular substance: its frequency
and power OF contraction viii be slightly
Increased. So much the better for the
heart and for the body generally. An I'M
sound heart may be much embarrassed.
This viii be much exaggerated on strug-
Cling with heavy wind or IL mounting
up a Hill Bad valvular mischief should De
regarded as an absolute bar TO cycling.
Mere weakness OF the muscular fibre. on
the other hand. will ne distinctly benefited
by common sense riding. Improved action
OF the heart means better circulation OF
the blood through the limbs, lungs. brain.
liver. etc. ana gives that general senSa-
ton OF improved health summed M in the
word At Muscular action in every limb
helps the return Cow OF blood through the
veins to the heart
Women ara very subject 20 waricose veins
In the legs. Cycling often r7ds them OF
this trouble. A girl who has had 20 stand
for hours and hours serving behind a coun-
ter gets relief untold from an evening spin
on her bike" Her circulation has been
fxyast aFs& ~
wogIi have shortly made an old woman Of
her have gone. and sense % exhflara ton
and relief has taken their place.
Lungs perform their function OF oxygen
alton of the blood wei Or badly, "a they
are used wisely or rot. The blood must be
pumped efficiently through them by a
strong heart with sufficient frequency. in-
SEPARATION and expiration must also take
place with appropriate rhythm 70 keep the
body In perfect health. Molten with bat
slight snertion through fresh air promotes
this enormously. There are no greater
enemies to tueercle and It's hafafui bacint
than fresh air. exercise and light Amaze
mia win disappear under the same con-
dstioas.
Ire diseases Of women take a front
place Tn oar social life. bur. II looked into.
81 PEI cent. OF them are functional all
rnenfs begottsn Of ennui and lack Of OPP
porfunity OF some means OF working OF
tffeLr ~If%rIGols mArCEA&Ts GEFscN~ anu
organic energy. The effect Of cycling with
sn the physical capacity OF woman acts
like charm for rout. rheumatism and
Indigestion Sseepiessress. so-cziied
nerves ana all those petty rasseries for
which sse liver s. so often made TIRE srape-
goat. disappear IN tire most extraordinary
say wffh the fresh air inhaled. ard with
tire tissue destruction ard reconstruction
effected by exercise and ~xhiiaratfon.