The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-11-23

ferers, if only they would take the
trouble to practice them faithfully
a very slight effort compared with the
result which will surely ensue."
And if one will close their eyes and
try to relax every muscle in the body,
while taking this breathing exercise 1t
will have a most soothing and bene-
ficial effect. Next TIME that you are
beginning to feel worn out-take five
minutes rest and perform the above
quoted exercise and note the effects
upon yourself. Hurry with your mus
cles and not with your nerves" The
exercises of relaxation" have their
place in a persons garry routine as
well as the exercises of contraction
of which I will now write.
The necessity Of some form Of eXer-
else to keep the musculative or the
body in normal tone is evident TO all
With the confinement imposed by
modern business activity the BODY is
sacrificed to the brain with the re-
suit that our bodies become weak and
inefficient to properly perform their
functions. Just what form Of eXer-
else is suited to individual cases must
be decided by one whose knowledge OF
physical structure is thorough. The
main purpose of physical training Is
TO afford US with bodies of strength
and endurance, alert minds rather
than with large knotty muscles. TO
derive the best effects exercise must
be taken in such way as to cause
an interest in its performance. An
other necessity is that it be performed
regularly 1t is the way in which
exercises are performed rather than
the amount of exercise taken that
counts It is advisable, especially So
to one who is not accustomed to eXer-
else, when first beginning to be mas
saeed; in order that the muscular
soreness that follows be relieved as
rapidly as possible. Again the use OF
hot and cold showers have a greatly
beneficial and exhiliating effect upon
those who aim to achieve the best re-
suits from exercise over as short
time as is possible. In fact as a pre-
Iirninary measure 1t would be wise to
begin by taking Turkish bath since
this affords an ideal way to remoV-
ing bodily poisons, toning the inter
nal organs and preparing the muscles
TO respond to the new regime WIFE
the least strain.
The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton is adequately equipped for the
care of those who realizing the i'm
portance of maintaining their health
and vigor wish to have the advantages
Of a means of doing so without the
loss of too great an amount Oh tlr4e
from their business interests. II
seems hardly necessary,-but for the
sake of informing some who may De
laboring under a mistaken idea re-
gardfng the Young Mems Christian
Association, to say that it is a local IN
stitution, was built BY the citizens OF
Pensacola and for the citizens OF Pen
sacola and is as much Of civic insti-
tuition as are our public schools. It's
purpose is philanthropic--to afford 10
the deserving young man a means oy
which he may become a better citizen
physically, mentally, and spiritually.
II Is non-partisan and also non-sec-
tartan in spirit. Also it has been the
means of creating some Of Pensacola's
most useful as well as modern ad-
vancements. This is the reason why
a Young Mems Christian Association
has the concentrations of the great
est men of our nation. Let US take
| greater pride in our locaf association
| by showing an appreciation of the ef-
forts that its officers use in trying TO
help to make our city a Greater Pen
sacola. The various departments are
being well conducted. as any one of
| it's members can readily affirm.
Montaigne has said, 1T is a great
absurdity, it is a dangerous temerity