SPECIAL EXERCISES 83 



But let it be distinctly understood that no 

 exercising indoors can ever be used as a substitute 

 for outdoor active play. It should be seen to 

 that children have a great deal of healthy out- 

 door exercise, in overseen games and plays, and 

 that they go on occasional long walks or " hikes." 

 When a boy is well developed all over, or when a 

 boy has finally made up any defect he may have 

 had, and become first-class, then all influence 

 should be brought to bear to have him take 

 interest in the great outdoors. While he is doing 

 his special exercises at home in the morning upon 

 rising he should be having his out-of-door play in 

 the afternoon. The fact is that when a boy has 

 acquired a good breathing capacity and adequate 

 muscular development, he will naturally take up 

 outdoor plays or can be encouraged to do so 

 easily. 



So while many of the following exercises are 

 suitable for class or group work, any of them 

 can be assigned for special individual work. 

 They are suitable for girls as well as for 

 boys. 



The Chest 



Exercise No. 1 . To increase the chest capacity. 

 Not to be continued after a child has reached the 

 first-class expansion for his type and height. 

 Unfortunately this cannot be put in cubic inches 



