Exercise in Relation to Arts, Sports & Amusements (English Edition) [Kindle-editie] beoordelingen het boek quotes

Eugen Sandow is probably the most popular of all old-time strongmen. He is considered to be The Father of Modern Bodybuilding and was most popular for various feats of strength and a number of Institutes of Physical Culture he founded. Aside from being a bodybuilder and a stage performer, Sandow founded created "Sandow's Magazine of Physical Culture" which was the most successful monthly periodical at that time. He published many books, including Strength and How to Obtain It, System of Physical training and Gospel of Strength.In "Exercise in relation to Arts, Sports & Amusements" Eugen Sandow explains which muscle groups are trained in certain sports, like cricket, football, cycling, rowing, boxing and how his "Developer" is useful for all these sports, along with a detailed description of his "Combined Developer", which is essentially an expander.Table of contents:IntroductionExercise, a Prime NecessityWhat is Exercise?Sandow's Own Combined DeveloperThe Detachable Dumb-bell HandlesThe Developer and The AthleteBy CricketersBy FootballersBy CyclistsThe Developer and The Business ManBy Rowing MenBy BoxersBy Running MenBy WalkersFor Ladies