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The Evolution of Medical Views on Exercise

Josiah Quincy

Quincy, Josiah, “Playgrounds, baths, and gymansia,” American Physical Education Review, III: 4, (1898), 235-241.

Definition Objective

Both bathing and exercise have for their object the social elevation of the people through promotion of cleanliness, physical development, & reasonable recreation

Quincy, 235.
Frequency Type / Mode 

Swimming (the most admirable form of exercise)

Quincy, 239.
Duration Time of Day  Intensity



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