Daily Training by E. F. Benson and Eustace Miles
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"Daily Training" by E. F. Benson and Eustace Miles is a health and fitness guide written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on promoting health through sensible daily routines, exercise, and dietary choices, emphasizing that everyone can take charge of their health through accessible and practical methods. The authors, who lead contrasting lifestyles, propose that differing practices can lead to similar outcomes in well-being. The opening portion of the book
introduces the premise of health management, shared through the voices of the authors who reveal their personal approaches and beliefs about diet and exercise. They discuss the importance of balancing different lifestyle choices, such as food intake and physical activity, while pointing out that conventional training regimens often neglect individual variability. Their discussion highlights the harmful obsession with overly specialized exercises and advocates for a broader perspective on fitness that encourages everyone to find an enjoyable and effective way to maintain their health. The authors intend for their insights to not only enhance physical prowess but also positively impact mental and moral faculties, advocating for a holistic approach to well-being. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940 |
|---|---|
| Author | Miles, Eustace, 1868-1948 |
| Title | Daily Training |
| Contents | Introductory -- Fallacies and defects in present systems of training -- Exercise and exercises -- Diet and stimulants\n -- Water, heat and light -- Air and breathing -- Sleep, rest and relaxation -- The influence of training on mind and morals -- Training for special events -- Remedial. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Physical education and training |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56584 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 532 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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