Gordon Belle. Physical Culture for Women

New York: Richard K. Fox Publishing Company, 1912. — 71 p.There is no reason why men should entirely usurp the field of physical culture, which during the past few years has grown, to such vast proportions. Every normal woman has it within her power to develop a perfect and symmetrical figure, and there is absolutely no excuse for the crime of obesity. In arranging this book care has been taken to present none but the simplest exercises in order that the services of an instructor may be entirely dispensed with. Miss Gordon is to-day one of the most beautifully formed women in America, and what this system has done for her it will do for any one else if conscientiously and persistently practiced. A few minutes each day will show wonderful results. Exercise only in loose clothing so as to allow perfect freedom of movement, and in assuming the different positions keep the muscles tense and rigid as possible. It is not the attitude which develops so much as the strain placed upon that part of the muscular system which is brought into play by that particular movement. After all is said and done, there are only two simple rules for taking off or putting on flesh, and they are as follows: To take on flesh drink plenty of water—as much as a gallon a day. Eat starchy foods and spend eight or nine hours in bed. To reduce eat sparingly, take long walks, and spend but five or six hours in bed. Pages could be written on this subject and menus mapped out in detail, but the result would be no different. Plenty of fresh air and this series of exercises will work wonders within a short time.Resistance Movements
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Wand Movements
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Bag Punching Movements
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