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10. Expansion of the Chest by Exercise. Some persons 

 are born with narrow chests, and are predisposed to lung- 

 diseases. Proper exercise, regularly performed, will do 

 a great deal to widen the chest. Rowing is good for 



FIG. 48. 



FIG. 49. 



FIG. 48. Part of the celebrated statue known as the u Venus of Milo," a recog- 

 nized standard of female beauty. 

 FIG. 49. The dressmaker's idea of a beautiful waist. 



this purpose, but certain gymnastic exercises are better. 

 They often increase the size of the thorax even in a few 

 weeks. A delicate person should get skilled advice as to 

 the kind and amount of work to do in a gymnasium. 

 Otherwise he may easily do himself harm. 



10. How may the chest be made larger? What should a delicate 

 person do before beginning work in a gymnasium ? Why ? 



