Gymnastic exercises, according to Ling's system, for the due development and strengthening of the human body / by Mathias Roth.

  • Roth, Mathias, 1839-1891.
Date:
1864
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Credit: Gymnastic exercises, according to Ling's system, for the due development and strengthening of the human body / by Mathias Roth. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    A FEW RULES FOR THE PRACTICE OF THE ELEMENTARY EXERCISES. 1. The exercises are divided according to the principal parts of the body, viz., into those of the arms, legs, head, and trunk ; but as all these parts must be in perfect harmony, it is not indifferent whether we practise only certain move- ments. 2. In the beginning, the positions are to he practised. 3. No movement is to be done with any strain. 4. The action of breathing must not be stopped during the exercises. 5. The best dress is a loose one, and for ladies a blouse (vide figure), without stays or bustles, which are soon superfluous, if the fol- lowing exercises are well and moderately practised. 6. The movements of the head and trunk are to be done slowly ; also those of the legs, by which the body is raised or lowered ; if the strength and flexibility increase, these movements must be executed very slowly. 7. The movements of the arms are to be done quickly, and the more quickly they are performed, the more strength is developed. 8. The movements vary, and one and the same movement is not to be repeated more than two or three times in sue cession. 9. The movements, although they are changed, must not be executed only and principally with one part, which would