THREE EXERCISES FOR KEEPING FIT

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 104, 19 May 1937, Page 11

THREE EXERCISES FOR KEEPING FIT

When it comes either to getting fit or keeping fit, wo cannot do befter than follow film star methods. In. a film istar's life tliere is liflle time for elaborate dieting, for lcngfhy beauty culture or for hours of gymnastics. Wlxat is more, stars cannot alford to starve thewselves to slimness, because that road leads to kaggard faces .and frayed nerves. Sound common scnsb is the fouudation of health and beauty methods at Hollywood and Elstree. Frcsli air wlienever possible, scnsible food, scrupulous cleansing of tlie skin, and, of course, pliysical jcrks. Sparkliug eyes and a beautiful figure are of ten the assets which lead to a name in coloured lights. In America, tkey teach pliysical culture on the radio, and every exercise is accompanied by a 'gay, swinging tune. Start off with breathing — long, deep breaths which fill every bit of your lungs with freish air. Exhale the air completely after each breath. 1. Here is a good exereise to begin with. This is started in a slanding position. Arms are stretched out in i'ront, thumbs touching, Rise on tiptoes, the. 11 slowly isink down by bendiiig the knees. No other part of the body musfc bend, and the back should be kopt perfectly straigkt, but not held stiil'ly. Pause when you get down as low as possible, and then rise to. your full height again. Pause, and drop the heels to the floor. This whole exercise is done very slowly, but you must try not to wobble. It is fine for balance, and for- the back and ankles. 2. Waists will benefit from the next exercise. Stand erect, feet together, arms outstretched. Now bond over sideways to' the right until the right hand can touch the right leg calf. Knees must be kept rigid. Straighten ■up, and repeat on tlie left side. Excellont for suppleuess, 3. Strengthning of the .spine is the aim of this kneeling exercise. Start by kneeling with arms upstretched, then bend over graduaally, keeping the head between the arms and stretching the hands out in front. Pause, find return to the original position, Repeat several times slowly.