The Indian Club Exercise: With Explanatory Figures and Positions (1866)

Indian clubs are type exercise equipment designed for developing the strength of the user through rhythmic movements and swinging. They became extremely popular during the Victorian era, and were even used as the basis for gymnastics events during the 1904 and 1932 Olympics. This vintage book contains a detailed guide to using Indian clubs, complete with explanatory figures and positions. “The Indian Club Exercise” will be of utility to those with an interest in Indian clubs and calisthenics, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature.
Contents include: “Introduction”, “General Remarks on Physical Culture”, “Introduction to the Exercises”, “The Alphabet of the Club Exercise”, “The Exercises, with Illustrated Figures”, “Exercises for Ladies and Concluding Remarks”.
Many vintage classic such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on Indian clubs.

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Kehoe, Sim D.

Exercise & Fitness

Macha Press

Find more similar titles at and get a free catalog at www.StrongmanBooks.com Indian clubs have had a resurgence of popularity in the past couple years. They're a great way to train for general fitness, mobility, flexibility and coordination. Once you try swinging the clubs you're likely to fall in love with them. While there are trainers certified in the art these days, you can step back in time to the classic and original book on Indian club exercises. After an overview of what Indian clubs can do for you, you'll discover... The 8 Movements that form the Alphabet of Indian Club Exercises. And then 20 specific exercises with drawings and details instructions for each. Pick up this classic book today and start swinging!

Indian Club Exercises

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First published in 1866, The Indian Club Exercise is a vintage exercise book featuring original illustrations and classic workout routines to help beginners master the skill of Indian clubs. 
Complete with the original illustrations and figures, this volume features a series of workout routines and exercises that are perfect for beginners. The opening chapters include an introduction to the art of Indian clubs, as well as a history of physical culture. 
Indian clubs, or Iranian clubs, are a type of exercise equipment resembling elongated bowling pins that are traditionally used to develop strength. They are usually wooden, but come in a range of shapes and sizes and can weigh anywhere from a few pounds to fifty pounds each. Indian clubs were most commonly used in Iran during exercise classes that would include choreographed routines led by an instructor. 
This volume features chapters such as: - General Remarks on Physical Culture - Introduction to the Exercises - The Alphabet of the Club Exercise - The Exercises, with Illustrated Figures - Exercises for Ladies and Concluding Remarks\nThis traditional exercise book has been proudly republished by Read & Co. Books. Not to be missed by those who are interested in classic workout guides or fitness enthusiasts who want to try something new.

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The Indian Club Exercise: With Explanatory Figures and Positions (1866)

Indian Club Exercises

The Indian Club Exercise: With Explanatory Figures and Positions (1866)