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VI. vFis:. l:M. -This exereise is espeeiallv adapted to the 

 Stirrups are so arranged that they can bo attaehed to the 

 pulleys overhead, aiul ean han^r down to within three or tour toot of 

 the floor. Place the foot in the stirrup, and then press down until it 

 touches the floor. Repeat Exercise the left foot in the same way. 



EXERCISE VIL (Fig. 18V This exercise requires a little attention 

 in the adjustment of the apparatus. Under the pulleys in the floor 

 aiv passed ropes whidi can be attached to the snap-hooks that hold 

 the handles overhead. Stoop forward with the knees stiff; and take 

 hold of the handles, and then raise the body to the erect position. 

 Repeat 



EXERCISE Vin. (Fig. 18). Sit on the floor or on a seat three or 

 four inches high ; bend forward, take hold of the handles, and per- 

 form the same movements that you would in rowing a boat 



EXERCISE IX. (Fig. 18). The trapeze can now be let down ; take 

 hold of it with both hands, sustaining the weight of the body with 

 the arms, then rotate the body first from right to left, then from left 

 to right alternately. This exercise is especially suitable for females. 



F.XKKt-isK X. ^Kisr. i;;\ <,;ra<p the trape/e as before, bearing all 

 the weight with the arms : then draw the body up slowly until you 

 can place the chin over the bars. This requires strength of muscle, 

 and might strain if done too violently ; if slowly performed there is 

 no danger. 



These are but a few of the exercises that can be practised with 

 this apparatus. As these become familiar they can easily be modi- 

 fied, and new ones can be arranged to meet the requirements of 

 particular cases. Host of the exercises described can be practised 

 with one hand so as to strengthen the muscles on one side. 



29. Rest. We cannot always be active: repose must 

 succeed labor. We obtain this rest partly by suspending 

 all exertion, as in sleep, and partly by a change of employ- 

 ment It is said that Alfred the Great recommended that 

 each day should be divided in the following manner: 

 "Eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and 

 eight hours for sleep." This division of time is as good as 

 any that could now be made, if it be borne in mind that, 

 when the work is physical, the time of recreation should 



aft.'Needof tepoM? How do tre obtain rat ? Alfred the Great ! The eiht- 

 hoor diTfeion of UmoT 



