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This book provides an instructional guide to a series of exercises designed by Swedish physician and physical education pioneer Dr. Pehr Henrik Ling. This system of exercises, known as Ling's gymnastics, was developed in the early 19th century and focused on improving an individual's overall physical health and strength through precise body movements. The author presents Ling's key ideas on the purpose of rational gymnastics and underscores the importance of involving all parts of the body in exercise to achieve balanced development. Notably, this book is among the earliest works that address educational and medical gymnastics. Emphasizing gradual progression and appropriate exercise selection based on each individual's abilities, the author outlines elementary exercises that form the basis of Ling's approach. These exercises target various body parts, including the arms, legs, head, and trunk. Step-by-step instructions are provided, guiding readers through the correct form and execution of each movement. By incorporating these exercises into daily routines, individuals can enhance their strength, flexibility, and overall well-being, promoting a healthy body and a healthy mind.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an instructional guide to a series of exercises designed by Swedish physician and physical education pioneer Dr. Pehr Henrik Ling. This system of exercises, known as Ling's gymnastics, was developed in the early 19th century and focused on improving an individual's overall physical health and strength through precise body movements. The author presents Ling's key ideas on the purpose of rational gymnastics and underscores the importance of involving all parts of the body in exercise to achieve balanced development. Notably, this book is among the earliest works that address educational and medical gymnastics. Emphasizing gradual progression and appropriate exercise selection based on each individual's abilities, the author outlines elementary exercises that form the basis of Ling's approach. These exercises target various body parts, including the arms, legs, head, and trunk. Step-by-step instructions are provided, guiding readers through the correct form and execution of each movement. By incorporating these exercises into daily routines, individuals can enhance their strength, flexibility, and overall well-being, promoting a healthy body and a healthy mind. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333744915_0
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