Publisher's Synopsis
These are some opinions to be found in the press when this book was originally published: Worth its weight in gold.-New York Herald.His method and his discoveries are marvelous.-Dr. Jos. Rodes Buchanan.Cannot fail to soon have an army of followers.-Wm. Blaikie, author of "How to Get Strong" Appeals at once to the good sense of the reader.-Science.The best manual on the subject we have seen.-N. Y. News.One of the best, if not the best, books on practical physical training.-San Francisco Argonaut.Well worth careful study.-Worcester Spy. Good sense and clear statement.-Baltimore Sun.A decided hit. -The Journalist.Original ideas.-Cincinnati Commercial.Evenly and healthfully develops the body.-Boston Globe.Will not fail of a hearing and disciples.-Springfield Republican.Yes, this book is pretty old, but it's still splendid information, the method is absolutely great, no doubt you will be glad you've found it! There is no fluff, no sugar-coating, no false promises here! It should be remember that in the time Checkley wrote there was much less commercialization in the fitness domain and much less P.T. Barnum-style marketing that today is pestering this branch, while the author really knew what he was talking about and was able to communicate it well. Still, this new edition is better than the original was, at least for the modern reader! Why is it better? Because we added some extensive comment based on the modern knowledge and our own, pretty vast, experiences. And we also removed for you most of the stuff that for the modern reader wouldn't usually be interesting - like hararngues (absolutely justified and even much needed at that time!) against corsets and unhealthy "ladylike" postures you will (for good of for bad) never see today. So now you will be able enjoy this work, which I really can call "evergreen", and vastly profit from it by increasing your health and well-being in a quick, simple and effective way
