"Craven" (ed.) | ”Craven” ed., Walker’s Manly Exercises and Rural Sport, London: H. G. Bohn, 1855. | | Definition | Objective | | | Strengthen the muscular system; Active exercise causes the exercising member to swell with more frequent and copious flowing of blood, heat is developed with greater abundance & active exercise also contributes to beauty of form. Exercises inspire confidence in difficult situations & suggest resources in danger. Health, vigor & activity chiefly depend on exercise & regimen, also proves effectual in curing obstinate diseases such as bilious complaints, obesity, gout & rheumatism. “Craven”, 1, 2, 4, 9. | | Frequency | Type / Mode | | | Walking, running, leaping, vaulting, pole-leaping, balancing, skating, carrying, climbing, swimming, throwing the discus, extension motions, indian club exercises, carrying weight, rowing, sailing, riding, racing, hunting, shooting. “Craven”, 1 and table of contents. | | Duration | Time of Day | Intensity |
| Best time for exercise is when air is cool and never immediately following a meal. “Craven”, 9. | Exercise should begin gently & terminate the same. “Craven”, 9. | |