02514cam a22003133u 4500 56398 UtSlPG 20260610134311.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GV James, Ed. Practical Training for Running, Walking, Rowing, Wrestling, Boxing, Jumping, and All Kinds of Athletic Feats : Together with tables of proportional measurement for height and weight of men in and out of condition; etc. etc. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-01-19 Produced by Chris Curnow, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Practical Training for Running, Walking, Rowing, Wrestling, Boxing, Jumping, and All Kinds of Athletic Feats" by Ed. James is a comprehensive guide on athletic training written in the late 19th century. This work covers various aspects of physical conditioning, dietary recommendations, and detailed training regimes for different sports and activities. It aims to provide practical advice for athletes looking to enhance their performance across a range of athletic disciplines. At the start of the book, the author emphasizes the importance of proper training, particularly the role of pedestrianism in preparing athletes for various contests. The text outlines foundational principles regarding diet, exercise, and the mental aspects of training. James elaborates on how a well-trained individual can significantly outperform an untrained counterpart despite natural advantages, illustrating the critical nature of systematized preparation in achieving athletic excellence. Throughout the opening portion, the ideas of conditioning, dietary discipline, and the necessity of gradual progression in physical activity are highlighted, setting the stage for a thorough exploration of effective athletic training methods. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Physical education and training Athletics https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56398 97229 97229