02180cam a22003133u 4500 36557 UtSlPG 20260610133832.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06003980 UtSlPG en iso639-1 GV Blaikie, William, 1843-1904 How to Get Strong and How to Stay So Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-06-29 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Iris Schröder-Gehring and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "How to Get Strong and How to Stay So" by William Blaikie is a health and fitness guide written in the late 19th century. The book emphasizes the importance of physical exercise and education for maintaining a strong and healthy body, particularly in an age when many individuals lead sedentary lifestyles. Blaikie aims to encourage readers, particularly those growing up in urban settings, to take responsibility for their physical health through systematic exercise and proper body care. The opening of the book discusses the physical shortcomings prevalent among men and women, especially those living in cities. Blaikie observes that many individuals lack proper physical training, leading to poor posture and unbalanced muscle development. He points out the urgent need for daily exercise and proper physical culture to correct inherited weaknesses and ensure a healthier future for individuals and, by extension, society as a whole. This introduction sets the tone for a comprehensive exploration of physical fitness, aiming to inspire readers to take action in strengthening their bodies and improving their overall health. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Physical education and training https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36557 77397 77397