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Massage & Exercises Combined A permanent physical culture course for men, women and children; health-giving, vitalizing, prophylactic, beautifying; a new system of the characteristic essentials of gymnastic and Indian Yogis concentration exercises combined with scientific massage movements; with 86 illustrations and deep breathing exercises

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Massage & Exercises Combined A permanent physical culture course for men, women and children; health-giving, vitalizing, prophylactic, beautifying; a new system of the characteristic essentials of gymnastic and Indian Yogis concentration exercises combined with scientific massage movements; with 86 illustrations and deep breathing exercises

by Albrecht Jensen

EN·~2 hours·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total
1

MASSAGE & EXERCISES COMBINED

1:06
2

PREFACE

4:18
3

ATHLETIC INSTRUCTORS

2:45
4

RESULTANT BAD EFFECTS FROM THE USE OF HEAVY APPARATUS, WEIGHTS AND TOO STRENUOUS EXERCISES

3:28
5

SPECIAL BENEFIT TO WOMEN FROM THE USE OF THESE EXERCISES

2:21
6

THE CONSTRUCTION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COMBINED MASSAGE EXERCISES

6:16
7

COMMENTARIES AS TO THEIR USE

9:36
8

GENERAL AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE COMBINED MASSAGE EXERCISES WITH THEIR ANALYSIS AND EFFECTS

1:02:25
9

PROPER BREATHING

2:29
10

SPECIAL AND GENERAL DEEP BREATHING EXERCISES

4:39

Description

A practical guide that blends classic gymnastic movements with the focused stretches of Indian yoga, all woven together with scientifically grounded massage techniques. The author presents each routine in clear, step‑by‑step language, making it easy for anyone—men, women, or children—to follow at home without special equipment. Illustrated throughout, the 86 drawings show hand positions, body alignments and breathing cues, helping listeners visualize the motions as they go.

The program emphasizes short, daily sessions of twelve to twenty‑five minutes, designed to strengthen muscles, improve circulation and promote overall vitality. Deep‑breathing exercises accompany each movement, encouraging a calm mind while the body works. By treating the body as a connected chain, the method aims to prevent the stagnation that leads to illness, offering a gentle yet effective alternative to heavy‑weight workouts.

Listeners will discover a balanced routine that can be adapted to their own strength and health needs, whether they’re seeking general well‑being, a supportive complement to medical care, or a family‑friendly fitness habit.

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Massage & Exercises Combined A permanent physical culture course for men, women and children; health-giving, vitalizing, prophylactic, beautifying; a new system of the characteristic essentials of gymnastic and Indian Yogis concentration exercises combined with scientific massage movements; with 86 illustrations and deep breathing exercises A permanent physical culture course for men, women and children; health-giving, vitalizing, prophylactic, beautifying; a new system of the characteristic essentials of gymnastic and Indian Yogis concentration exercises combined with scientific massage movements; with 86 illustrations and deep breathing exercises

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (115K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: Printed by Brooks & Porter, 1920.

Credits

Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2022-01-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Albrecht Jensen

Best known for an early 20th-century guide to home fitness, this writer promoted a practical routine that blended massage, breathing, and exercise. His work reflects a period when physical culture was being presented as part of everyday health.

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