Hand-Book of Calisthenics and Gymnastics - A Complete Drill-Book for Schools, Families, and Gymnasiums - With Music to Accompany the Exercises by J Madison Watson

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Hand-Book of Calisthenics and Gymnastics - A Complete Drill-Book for Schools, Families, and Gymnasiums - With Music to Accompany the Exercises by J Madison Watson

Hand-Book of Calisthenics and Gymnastics is a vintage guide to calisthenic exercises for children or students by J. Madison Watson, first published in 1882. Calisthenics is a form of exercise based on the doing of various gross motor movements such as running, standing, grasping, pushing, etc. These movements are usually performed in a rhythmic fashion and require little to no equipment. This volume contains simple, step-by-step instructions for a variety of simple, beneficial exercises and drills complete with helpful illustrations and handy tips for instruction. Part I - 'Vocal Gymnastics' includes chapters on Vocal Gymnastics, Orthoepy, Expression, Recitations in Verse. Part I - 'Calisthenics' includes Introduction, General Exercises. Part I 'Gymnastics' includes chapters, Introduction, Wand Exercises, Dumb-bell Exercises, Indian Club Exercises, Ring Exercises. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
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ISBN 13 9781528708852
ISBN 10 1528708857
Title Hand-Book of Calisthenics and Gymnastics - A Complete Drill-Book for Schools, Families, and Gymnasiums - With Music to Accompany the Exercises
Author J Madison Watson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Read Books
Year published 2018-12-14
Number of pages 396
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.