Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-06
Value Of PHYSICAL TRAINING
BElPOUNDED BY FRED v. LAU
7. M. CA. Is Boon to Men and
Boys of All Ages, Says
Physical Expert
Ry FRED w, LAu.

Making men and boys physically nj
and morally clean and moulding their
lives in accordance with their Crea-
tor; this is the principal reason for
a director of physical training being
retained at the Young Mems Christ
ian Association. Many persons little
realize the various activities and du-
ties that keep q director busy from
early morning until late at night, ev-
cry day In the week except Sunday;
and many people in Honolulu hardly
even know that there Is such a man
employed by the association
The physical department of the as
sociation is one OF the most import
ant features which interest the great
Ter number Of men and boys, due to
the fact that nearly every man who
has at least an ounce of vim is sure
to be lover of some sort Of athlet-
ic activity. There are many differ
ent kinds of sport involved, also
many different types of persons
whose ideas range in very different
channels, but the general conception
or the systematic exercise looms up
before them in much the same form
as dose Of bitter medicine does to
a small boy. Now then, the aim of
the physical department is to con.
duct classes In physical culture to
develop a man normally and to
strengthen the vital organs in such.
IA way that he may be immune, to a
certain extent, from ailments which
are the result of the various kinds of
food and liquid he has allowed, or vol
unfairly stuffed, into his system, or
the mode Of fife he has led, ID order
to be Of the most value to man or
boy, 1t is essential that systematic.
exercise be included IN the curricu-
Ium of his training course.
The Lodcy of the physical depart.
nent OF the Honolulu Y M. C "A,
during the coming. season is to adopt
a plan by which man may gain the
most amount OF pleasure and also re-
ceiye the required dose Of exercise
which he absolutely needs in order TO
keep him In the best condition during
his active business life. The associa-
ton is thoroughly equipped with al
modern apparatus for exercise OF.
many sorts. Arrangements are such.
that any man attending the class for
young men on Tuesday and. Friday
may have the privilege Of choosing
any piece Of set apparatus in which
he takes the most pleasure. For va
riety, this man, with others, win be
led through q lively drill which is de-
signed to take All kinks and stiffness
out of him and give him the work
necessary for all-around development.
Not only does this department Of
the association provide athletics and
exercise for the young men, but the
business and professional man is -ade-
qnately taken care of regarding his
physical needs. Many men who have
passed the 30th milestone have the
impression that since they have had
their day in the field of athletics and
gymnasium work, it is no longer
necessary for them to continue with
even moderate amount OF exercise,
believing that the work they did years
ego is sufficient, and the keeping up
of physical work is now no longer es-
sential to health so long as reason
able amount of income is maintained
10 supply enough for bodily wants and
pleasures. - - ..-
The day will come finally when
man will realize suddenly that his
is decreasing and he is no
longer able to perform the amount of
business duties which were, not, diff
cult year or SO ago. There will still
be an opportunity for man in this
stage of life to keep in trim and pos
sibly regain his former endurance.
The institution at Hotel and Alakea
streets provides a place for the man
who wishes to retain or regain his
health and working powers; and the
man who has charge of this special
place will be only too glad to be |
of service in helping a man to better
his physical condition.
For the man who takes pleasure in |
the more strenuous sports such as
wrestling, boxing, hand |
bail and many others of interest, pro-
vision win be made so that every man
may have an opportunity of engaging
in the sport he is especially fond of. |
seems TO have the greatest |
number of followers, for it appeals to |
the keen man. 1t is a game that de- |
mands 4 great deal of endurance and |
vitality, and it makes a man think
and act quickly. Between so and so |
men viii doubtlessly engage in this |
popular sport.