This vintage book contains an illustrated guide to various exercises and
simple gymnastics that can be done at home without equipment. Its
contents are based on a system developed by Pehr Henrik Ling ( 1776 -
1839), who is famous for pioneering the Swedish physical education and
being the father of Swedish massage. This book will be of utility to
those with an interest in exercising and keeping fit at home, and it
would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature.
Contents include: "Ling's Ideas on the Aim of Rational Gymnastics",
"Rules for the Practice of the Elementary Exercises", "Advantages of
Free Exercises Commencing", "Intermediate and Final Positions", "Time
and Word of Command, First Position", "Second Position", "Positions with
Distance", "Walk Positions", etc. Many vintage books such as this are
increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now
in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the
original text and artwork.