. Elementary anatomy and physiology : for colleges, academies, and other schools. Anatomy; Physiology. AND PHYSIOLOGY. 145 154- A more vigorous exercise can Fig. 155. be obtained by using what is termed the " Indian club," or " scepter/7 one in each hand. (See Fig. 155.) These may be made by the commonest turner from any sort of wood, and it is well that there be several pairs of them, differing in weight and length, and loaded with lead if necessary, adapted to the age and muscular development of those using them. And it is astonish- ing what great strength of muscle can be acq
. Elementary anatomy and physiology : for colleges, academies, and other schools. Anatomy; Physiology. AND PHYSIOLOGY. 145 154- A more vigorous exercise can Fig. 155. be obtained by using what is termed the " Indian club," or " scepter/7 one in each hand. (See Fig. 155.) These may be made by the commonest turner from any sort of wood, and it is well that there be several pairs of them, differing in weight and length, and loaded with lead if necessary, adapted to the age and muscular development of those using them. And it is astonish- ing what great strength of muscle can be acquired by this means of exercise continued through a few weeks. Some of the different exercises which may be performed with this club may be seen in Fig. 156, p. 146. Another simple mechanism for gaining physical exercise, called the ''triangle," is seen in Figs. 157 and 158. It is. Fig. 158. Fig. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864; Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911. New York : Ivison, Phinney, Blakeman & Co. ; Chicago : S. C. Griggs & Co.
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