Evening star., 1932-04-03
ADVOCATES HIKING
FOR GOOD PHYSIQUE
Southeastern u Waking
Professor Launches
New Course.

Glorifying the much-abused pedes-
TRAN. butt Of SO many motorists Jokes,
DR.. r. Laymon Sexton, director OF
Southeastern Universitys new course III
walking, pictures him as a potenClaI
athlete capable OF attaining Hiaf-
velous physique"
Men who walk to Office regularly and
take a strenuous hike on Sundays can
develop muscular perfection comparable
to that shown in physical training al
yertisements, under DR.. SextonS theory,
while women walkers can acquire the
figure of a Venus.
DR.. Sexton reveals many other things
about the fine art of walking IN
statement issued for guidance OF tne
more than 100 students who have en-
rolled in the uniVersity's novel pedeS-
trianism course, launched Friday. For
example:
Safe for Convalescent.
Walking is the first exercise that may
be undertaken safely by convalescent.
1t is the only exercise not harmful
Immediately after eating.
Walking in the open air, coupled with
sleeping in a well ventilated room or
on a sleeping porch, Is the best preVen-
tative known today for respiratory In
fections.
DR.. Sexton. himself a hiking enthu-
siast and mountain climber, advised
the students how, when and where TO
walk
Loose, comfortable clothing permit
ting free movement of the arms and
legs should be worn." DR.. Sexton de-
clared. "Low-heeled shoes can be Sc
lected with such care as to be dressy
enough for Office wear.
ia lLx- IL. t1a
carried erect and poiSe and posture can
be gradually developed. If possible, no
bundles, suitcases or hand luggage
should be carried, as this interferes
with the free movement Of the body.
Light Walking Not Harmful
Unusually strenuous exercise should
not be undertaken directly after meals,
but ordinary walking, especially II re-
peated daily, would not be harmful i'm
mediately after eating.
The benefits derived from walking
as an exercise depend greatly on the
vigor applied and upon the regularity
with which it is performed. Marvellous
specimens of physique In both men and
women can be attained through hab
itual walking to Office or work each
day. supplemented by weekly Strenu-
Gus hike In park or nearby mountain
where rock climbing may be under
taken.
During convalescence and after
operations 1t Is found that patients can
walk outdoors without causing disagree
able symptoms much sooner than they
are able to ride in an automobile, as
the vibration of the car produces SEN
sations from infiamed organs not ex-
perienced in walking. From o medical
standpoint, walking is the first exer-
else that may be attempted by the con-
yalescent.
21k Miles an Hour Urged
For light walking the step should
be 80 inches long and at the rate Of 80
steps per minute, which produces q
speed Of 2Ha miles an hour. For
heavier exercise the same length of step
is taken, but 120 steps are taken per
minute, producing q speed Of "a miles
an hour. Strenuous walking would call
for 120 to lao steps per minute. with
length of step increased to IS inches,
if possible, thus covering in excess Of
miles an hour.
The first two standards correspond
to U. S. Army regulations of standard
time, or 2.5 miles an hour, and quick
time or 34 miles an hour.
NO Ill effects will be noted, however
strenuous this exercise becomes. pro-
vided it Is begun in safe amounts and
very gradually increased"