Description
McGovern, Terry, Corbett, James J., Gardner Smith, M.D., J. , Keeley, Arthur- How to Box to Win, How to Build Muscle, How to Breathe, Stand, Walk, or Run, How to Punch the Bag. 1920. Shrewsbury Publishing Co., Chicago. 187-pages. Good condition.
“How to Box to Win; How to Build Muscle; How to Breathe, Stand, Walk or Run; How to Punch the Bag” is a comprehensive vintage physical fitness and training guidebook originally compiled from materials reprinted by permission of the New York Evening World. Published as a multi-author volume by the Shrewsbury Publishing Co., it functions as a complete “Book of Health and Strength” broken down into distinct instructional sections:
• Boxing and Bag Punching: Features instructional guidance on boxing fundamentals, proper stance, footwork, defensive strategies, and specific bag punching drills written by legendary featherweight champion Terry McGovern.
• Muscle Building: Contributed by former heavyweight champion “Gentleman” Jim Corbett, detailing physical development, weightlifting, bodyweight movements, and strength training.
• Kinesiology and Endurance: Co-authored by medical expert J. Gardner Smith, M.D. alongside Gus E. and Arthur R. Keeley, focusing on proper posture, walking/running mechanics, and lung capacity control.
The book is heavily supplemented with vintage instructional diagrams, training regimens, and ink illustrations tracking major events in the authors’ athletic careers.
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