Comprehensive Physical Culture (Classic Reprint)

Mabel Jenness

ISBN 10: 1330036123 / ISBN 13: 9781330036129

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book explores physical culture through the lens of a wide range of activities and perspectives. The author opens by lamenting the lack of attention given to physical education while simultaneously acknowledging a shift toward recognizing its importance. The text continues to discuss the merits of different systems of gymnastics, notably those of the Swedes and the Greeks, before expanding its scope to include horse-back riding, rowing, swimming, fencing, and dancing. Throughout, the author promotes the idea that well-rounded physical culture should not only strengthen the body but also enhance grace and expression. In the author's view, these systems of exercise, recreation, and art contribute not only to physical well-being but to one's overall quality of life. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781330036129_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Comprehensive Physical Culture (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330036123
• ISBN 13: 9781330036129
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Health and Fitness

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Synopsis

Improve health and vitality with practical, time‑tested routines for baths, breathing, and everyday care.

This edition compiles clear guidance on how to use baths—Turkish, Russian, air, and home methods—to support circulation, warmth, and overall energy. It also covers the importance of proper breathing, explaining how deep, regular respiration strengthens the lungs and boosts vitality. Along the way, you’ll find practical tips for daily self‑care, from hand and nail maintenance to choosing footwear that supports graceful movement and healthy feet.

• Understand how different baths affect the body and how to use heat, steam, and cold to refresh and fortify your system.
• Learn breathing exercises that help increase lung capacity, improve digestion, and promote better posture.
• Discover simple routines for hands, nails, and feet to keep them healthy, tidy, and elegant.
• Get guidance on selecting comfortable, well‑fitting shoes and avoiding common footwear mistakes.

Ideal for readers seeking approachable, action‑oriented advice on physical culture, daily wellness, and small changes that add up to better health.