Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 231, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 October 1918 — GAIN WEIGHT IN TRAINING [ARTICLE]

GAIN WEIGHT IN TRAINING

Young Women Students In Montana Also Increase Height and Lung Capacity. Missoula, Mont.—Young women students in the freshman class at the University of Montana here last year gained in weight, height and lung capacity, according to the report of Miss Ina Glttings, physical director for women. A thorough physical examination at the beginning of school last fall showed the condition of heart, lungs, posture, feet, etc. A similar examination was made last spring. The average gain in weight of each girl taking physical training was a little over four pounds, the average gain in height was about one-third inch, and the average Increased lung capacity was one cubic inch.