Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 88, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 February 1912 — Physical Culture for Drummers. [ARTICLE]

Physical Culture for Drummers.

“There is no reason why you should omit your nightly physical culture acts while traveling,” said the confirmed drummer. “This set of movements, designed especially for people who travel in chairs, brings every muscle of the body into play. “No. 1. For the grip. Reach under the seat ahead of you and try to pull out your footrest. Don’t expect to be successful. “No. 2. Vary by jerking board from side to side. Continue till Well winded. “No. 3. For the lungs. Rise and swear. “No. 4. Bend forward from the upright position and try to break the board oft by pulling it upward. This effort, though not often crowned with success, is a splendid developer of the back muscles and should never be omitted. “No. 5. Sitting on the floor with the feet firmly braced, grasp the board tightly with both hands, pull with all your might, and try to.lift your body oft the floor. Some people object to this exercise on the ground that the mechanism might work and seat the athlete with a sudden painful jolt—but never fear. No one who ever had experience with footrests would think of such a thing. “No. 6. If you still have strength enough, try to raise the car window; then end by calling the porter.”—Kansas City Star.