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You are bidding on a fascinating historical document from 1927 by the renowned Hans Surén demonstrating the exercises semi-nude throughout.
This is not merely an exercise manual; it is a seminal work of the German Body Culture movement that swept through the Weimar Republic, influencing health and fitness philosophies globally.
Hans Surén was a pioneer who believed in the unity of body and soul. This book offers a rare glimpse into the early 20th-century approach to holistic health, combining callisthenics, deep breathing, and the benefits of sunlight and fresh air.
Based on the detailed Table of Contents, this volume covers a surprisingly modern range of topics:
Philosophy & Anatomy: Explores the unity of "body and soul," muscle development, and deep breathing techniques.
Health for All Ages: Dedicated chapters for youth, the elderly, and metabolism/weight management.
Occupational Fitness: Unique corrective exercises tailored specifically for sedentary, standing, and manual labor professions.
Sports & Lifestyle: Training regimens for athletes (runners, boxers, etc.) alongside advice on hygiene and the era's famous naked light and air baths.
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Hardcover
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253 pages
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144 b/w photos on art paper
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19 anatomical drawings
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14 additional illustrations
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one two-color fold-out plate
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In overall fair condition
Rebound, with more or less foxing throughout, basement odor, else ok. Lacks the separate exercise supplement in the rear.
All pages are complete and tight in the binding.
Approx/Measurements: 8" x 5-1/2" ~1.1 lbs.
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