New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-03
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they take a pride In being perfect
sAeO IN their special line, and they work
II %p, accomplish more when they know
fa ' .'..,o audience is watching them than
csi . home gymnasium, where there
=. one to applaud A. w,os NUN,
than there is in some OF 'he o'hers IN
SO x,,t and this was explained by the IN
nv saving that the patrons are usually
80 70 what course Of exercise TO take
s''ln'1 ,,,ou this ION their own hook" The
- nv -, must keep in training while he is
e. Cor lob the balplayer the oarsman'
NA"e o,d the circus man all work in their
q ~ NJ n the gymnasium, and although II
eeOA Likelihood with them they are no more
'fANs &c than the men who go there to
| -, .,,snqth for work at their books
81 desks. o,,,,nnod large GYM
- IN New-York the one IN the west sue
- y, tho Young Mems Christian Assocla-
,i-b rank. This gymnasium has
- - ~ bv 100 feet, entirely clear OF
-, columns with skylGhts overhead. 1t
.,..isbod with two full sets Of apparatus
"a low paranel bars, horses. bucks, hori-
p
81 broast and vaulting bars, intercostal
a,oirbts leg machines. punching bags,
+. and travelling rings. Indian clubs. bar
-. dumb bells and many other modern i'm
,,.nts and paraphernalia for physical cult
~
,s athletic outfit includes two sets for pole
ling high jumping and shot putting. and
double indoor bicycle trainer and num-
:, n hydraulic rowing machines. There are
,zo fine bowling alleys in the building. and
, ,at Of the gymnasium floor is set aside for
AanibaL
4 tile lined basin. 1914 by 33'a feet filled with
water al moderate temperature furnishes bath
hr and swimming facilities.
The physical director of the gymnasium is DR..
Louis r Welzmiller before whom every ap-
,.cant FOR membership must pass an examina-
ton before being enrolled and allowed to enter
. class The examination enables the director
% advise the best exercises for the symmetrical
Of the body. for the correction of
..'ormities ard the promotion Of health Every
member receives book with a chart Of his
-easurements together with instructions as
b exercises bathing clothing and diet. Then
= begins work in the classes to which he has
zen assigned. The business mems and stu
eLts classes aim to overcome the i'll effects
+! sedentary habits and preserve the normal
Inctions Of respiration. circulation and di-
estion, and to afford relaxation to the nervous
yStem.
The classes are all graded 10 suit the abilities
{ the members. From Q o'clock in the morning
nm 10 O'Clock at night the floor is contin-
ally occupied by members, and it is nothing
nusual to see hundred men at work in the
.fious parts Of the large space. The men,
5s come from all parts of the city and repre-
nj all grades OF society
That group" said DR.. WezmiIer. pointing
Two men wrestling catch as catch can is
1acteristic Of the place. The older one is a
Neman and the other is the son Of a well
avn millionaire. School teachers and their
=. their patients meet here, and, although the
4f is large, there are times when the crush
100 great for the space"
At the Physical Development Institute, con-
scied by Or. Savage. one may meet another
-Ss o. patrons While business men patronize
Be place just as they do the other similar insti-
.dcns, the classes for women and children are
}. features Of the institution. Every day and
'slng these classes work under competent in
1gctors and the Large attendance, the constant
1Ogth o. the classes and the good results are
ol,ed 10 as proof Of the popularity Of the
rrIasium
Tx gymnasium is more generally recognized
raay' said Dr. Savage, than it ever was
.1ooI sports may have lessened its standing
place ~ amusement, but it's value as
medal agent is firmly established There is
lsiant demand for good instructors, and the
nand is far greater than the supply, and the
y is better than that Of instructors in other
BOO! branches"