The clothes must be loose enough to allow free
play to limbs, chest and abdomen. Men and women were not shaped to wear
two and three inch heels. Those who persist in this folly must pay the
price in discomfort and an unbalanced body.
The time to take exercise depends upon circumstances. It is best not to
indulge for at least one or two hours after a hearty meal, for exercise
interferes with digestion. A very good plan is to take from five to
twenty-five minutes of exercise, according to one's requirement, before
dressing in the morning and after undressing at night. Those who take
exercises in a gymnasium or have time for out door games will have no
difficulty in selecting proper time.
Dumbbells, Indian clubs, weights, patent exercisers and gymnasium stunts
are all right for those who enjoy them. One thing to bear in mind is
that short, choppy movements are not as good as the larger movements
that bring the big muscles into play.
It is well to exercise until there is a comfortable feeling of fatigue.
If this is done the heart works vigorously, sending the blood rapidly to
all parts of the body, and the lungs also come into full play to supply
the needed oxygen.
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