A collection of papers on the subject of athletic exercises. &c. &c. / by Sir John Sinclair, Bart. M.P.
- Sir John Sinclair, 1st Baronet
- Date:
- 1806
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: A collection of papers on the subject of athletic exercises. &c. &c. / by Sir John Sinclair, Bart. M.P. Source: Wellcome Collection.
Provider: This material has been provided by The University of Glasgow Library. The original may be consulted at The University of Glasgow Library.
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![7. Palsy prevented by the same means. There never was an instance of a trained person paralytic, which is supposed to proceed from want of exercise. The blood is so fine and thin that disorders of this nature are obviated. Perspiration is particularly good, which improves the wind. Perspiration from exercise never weakens Boxing is the best exercise of any, from exercising all the members of the body. Fencing'occupies only one side. Most people are right-handed, and the exercise is partial, but boxing calls both arms into action, and both hands must be equally employed both in hitting and parrying. In this species of ex- ercise the mind also, must necessarily be more oc- cupied. 8. Bv training, the mental faculties are also im- proved. The attention is more ready and the per- ceptions more acute, probably owing to the clear- ness of the stomach and the better digestion. <). The use of solid animal food seems absolutely requisite to produce great bodily strength; vegeta- bles do not appear to contain so much nourishment. 10. Training always appears to improve the state of the lungs ; one of the most striking effects of it o 7 o is to improve the wind, that is, it enables a man to draw a larger inspiration, and to hold his breath longer. ] L Clearness of the skin is the best proof of a man being in good condition. The state ol the skin is the criterion by which amateurs judge or a person being fit for exercise. During a course oi training, O O'- the](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b24934513_0030.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
