Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-23
THE WHEEL. s BOON TO WOMEN.
what u Woman Doctor Thinks of
CNcIing-SGInc NmIMnitle iiint..

Dr. Clara St"in,ranaGr in the New York Journal.
study of the advantages and 4isal-
vantaees Of cycling as an outdoor exercise
for girls ard women soon shows that the
former so overoha;!ow he latter that one
IS forcibly drawn to the wheel as means
of nealthfu diversion for them. Long
limited as to outdoor exercise and rccrca-
ton wondns enthusiasm for this newly
found exercise is but natural. Any means
of driving her into the open air ::iGst lac
looked upon as a BLESSING. Anaem.c ana
chlorotic girls AMI women can find in
cycling n tonic par excellence. Nervous
headaches and depression of spirits, SO
common among women, Yield TO tie gentle
inf urnCe Of the wheel. HyStericai women
will lac greatly benefited by moderate cy-
cling in the open air.
Some change in dress Is necessary for
comfort and health. The rule should be
no construction, perfect relaxation of all
the muscles, perfect freedom for them.
More than one skirt is hurdensome. The
three-quarter length skirts. with Turkish
legiets or boomers, and leggings are to be
pre- ferred. Corsets, if they must De worn
should be hip cOrSGtS. Corset waists give
greater freedom and serve the same pur-
pose, and are manifeStly the corSets for
cyclists. Attached to the corset waist
should be suspender carriers, made en-
trely of elastic ribbon, with the small
buckles removed and the elastic Joined at
the place of buckles. The lower extremity
mus mas lTttuolll VI liOlic!l NO
constructing band string should ever
be worn about the waist lire. a yoke
may be substituted by those who object
to fastening 10 the corset waist. In the
first instance the shoulders bear the light
strain, which is not noticed much as
when suspenders are fastened to a yoke.
Adjusting the saddle properly has much
to do with comfortable and safe riding.
The rule should be to keep the saddle as
near parallel to the bar possible. Avoid
fitting. especially backward. Brea he
| through the nose; if forced to breathe
through the mouth, keep the tongue we'll
pressed against the upper front teeth
to avoid inhalation of cold air. the force of
which should be broken by passing through
the nose and warmed for Inspiration.
friction, is beneficial Immediately after a
ride in the open air. Sponging with di-
1uted alcohol relieves the muscular sore
ness and stiffness.
Ice cold drinks, pastry and sweets are
not conducive to health at any time. A
supply the tissue waste. The hunger
which ride in the parks provokes is such
that one can and should eat only health
producing food. Hungry enough to eat
anything" That anything should be
fruit, sandwiches and milk. Matted milk
makes a palatable and nutritious drink.
and is obtainable at any drug store. Tea
made from beef extract is stimulating and
refreshing.
Violent riding will produce heart dis
ease Women suffering from shortness
Of breath will find the exercise dangerous.
Only a sponge and friction bath should
be taken Immediately after riding The
body is too fatigued; full plunge Is then
too exhausting.
With proper adjustment of the saddle
and attention to dress a seasonable time
moderate cycling will result in benefit to
the majority Of women.