Hand-Book of Calisthenics and Gymnastics - A Complete Drill-Book for Schools, Families, and Gymnasiums - With Music to Accompany the Exercises, Paperback/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 II - 'Calisthenics' includes "Introduction", "General Exercises". Part III '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. Book specifications: Dimensions: 216 x 140 Author: J. Madison Watson Cover type: Paperback Publishing Year: 2018 Publishing Month: 12 Pages: 396 Language: English Publisher: Macha Press Weight: 499 g