The Washington herald., 1911-06-11

one can doubt who has seen the spec
tacle Of an old man, with the wealth TO obtain
all Of this worlds comforts and luxuries but
without the health to enjoy them.
The best way to acquire strength is a mat
ter Of dispute. There are those who say that
outdoor exercise is the best aid, while others
sium is best. In this connection il is, there
fore, interesting to note what the strongest
men of the day have to say upon the subject
They should be in better position to judge
than anyone else, as their own powerful ply
siques are witnesses to the efficacy of their
One of them-Eusene sandow-writes as
follows:
Il do not believe in semi-starvation, or any
Of the severe measures which some physicians
advocate to reduce avoirdupois and TO gain
strength after the body has been depleted by
an excess OF adspose tissue. Such process
will only weaken the seeker after health.
Neither will stuffing aid man or woman
who, from natural or artificial causes, suffers
from a wasting of the tissues.
There is only one absolute curative remedy
for both, and that is exercise. BY that do
not mean that people should overtax their
physical energies to attain health and strength.
On the contrary, i insist that the process
should be gradual. The lighter the exercise
to begin with the better. Increase the amount
as your strength increases. Never, through
pride or any other reason, strive to do that
which you cannot do. man or woman
ShOulu always lctt DeLLeI anu bIIOuBSII uOs
weaker, after taking exercise, outdoor or in
door.
THE rules to acquire strength are simple
and easy to follow. Fat people SHOULD avoid,
or rather decrease by degrees, the use OF
starchy cereals or fattening substances of any
kind. Lean people should partake of them in
moderation. Both can partake of juicy joints
of either beef or mutton, only let them avoid
too much seasoning In the way OF salt, pepper
or sauces. These create an unnatural thirst,
which NOT hin0 hut drauorhfu nf uafp
or some other liquid can quench. Too much
liquids overwork the kidneys and liver and
affect the heart.
Observe these primary injunetions, and
then be guided by the following rules and l
will stake my reputation that you will become
strong and healthy inside Of year.
Never sleep more than eight hours a day,
eat regularly and at stated intervals. Walk a
mile or more after each meal before attempt.
ing any labor, physical or mental. A jauut of
two or three miles in the afternoon, when
ture is at her best will not harm you par
ticle You are to be governed entirely by
your powers, and nature will tell you when
you have had enough.
at home, and exercise with light dumb-bells
for an hour or two every day, with frequent
intermissions for rest. Try every kind of mo-
Gon-backward, forward, overland and un-
derhand. Any athletic professor can teach you
all of the exerCises. In this way you Will de-
velop the muscles of the body and surprise
yourself at the end of twelve months by the
improvement in your condition. Of course,
quick bath--a shower bath is best-and wig
orous rundown should be taken after exer-
cise."
Louis st. Cyr, another famous strong man,
has similar pronounced views on the subject.
He says:
iYou want to know how to get strong?
First, indulge in outdoor exercise. Walking is
the best. When your system is toned up, try
gymnastic exefcise. Light dumb-h hells, light
clubs the rowing machine, and what boxers
call the medicine BALI will all aid in the so
luton Of the problem. Do not cultivate any
one set of muscles at the expense Of the others
Work them all. Go at your task easily at
first, and increase as you find your strength
increasing. Never exhaust yourself, but cease
exercise stronger than when you began and
with the desire to continue, Never tail to take
a quick shower or sponge bath after your ex-
ercises are concluded and a vigorous rundown.
Good of and rest thoroughly before eating,
and do not gorge yourself with food any more
than with work. Take solid, substantial food,
such as your own good sense advises yoIs that
avoid excesses IN the way OF tobacco or other
narcotics or Btimulants," ~
The advice Of Attila, the weIlknown strong
man, is similar to that OF st. CSr. He writes
as follows:
Throw physic to the dogs, and maintain
strict observance of natures laws. Eat and
drink whatever the system requires, but do
not go to excesses Nature will tell you, as
il does the beasts Of the forests, what you
need. The lion and tiger are carnivorous ami
mails, and will only take meat. An elephant
or horse disdains meat, and will only par
take OF hay. oats, bran and the like.
So with man. Nature tells him what he
requires What is one mans meat is another
mans poison II you are emaSiated and your
system demands it, you can take chops, sweet
meats, cereals and cordials.
$50 much for diet. Now for action. Exer
else moderately and persistently. Do not fol-
low any set rules, but be guided largely by
your inclination. Walk, run, jump, row, wres
tle, box, swing clubs or dumb-bells as best
suits your gifts. Do not, however, 60 too far
in any one branch. Give them al a trial,
but devote most of your time 10 the one sport
to which you find yourself best adapted. If