MAN IS TOA CONSIDERABLE EXTENT THE ARCHITECT OF HIS OWN FRAME ¢¢¢ Old Proverb OST OF US DO NOT get enough exercise. Our lives are spent sitting at desks, in cars, in theatres and restaurants. Nature never intended this. And so our bodies rebel. Our circulation slows down, our digestive systems function improperly and we take on those slug- gish extra pounds which make us look and feel out of condition. It is for busy men and women who are confronted with this problem and want to do something about it that Exercycle has been designed. Within this book you will find a story of a unique method of reducing and keep- ing fit...effortless exercise. EXERCYCLE Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. Nos. 1992127, 2107447, 2107449 EXERCYCLE CORPORATION - 240 MADISON AVENUE : NEW YORK CITY ue ee tee ap EFFORTLESS EXERCISE XERCYCLE IS THE only reducing and exercising ma- chine of its kind. Operated by electricity it enables you to reduce and keep in condition entirely without effort on your part. No matter how tired you are, how nervously exhausted, you need not exert yourself in the slightest when you use Exercycle. Just get on—turn the switch and relax—and the machine does the work. Nor is Exercycle merely an electric bicycle or horseback riding machine. Exercycle’s motions have been scientifically worked out after years of experimentation under the supervision of doctors and physical directors. Exercycle combines a variety of synchro- nized movements. It brings almost every muscle of your body, large and small, into play. It stimulates circulation, tones up slug- gish muscles and systems, is useful in correcting conditions caused by lack of proper exercise and sedentary habits. Exercycle is no larger than an arm chair. You can keep it right in your bedroom or office, ready for use any time when you have a few minutes to spare. *On the following pages, in question and answer form, we have attempted to cover all the specific points that you would like to know about this new method. If you find that we have omitted anything in which you are especially interested, we shall be only too glad to answer your questions by letter or in person. QUESTION—How does Exercycle operate? ANSWER—Entirely by electricity. All you do is get on and relax. An electric motor, powerful enough to lift a man of more than 300 pounds, raises the saddle, moves the handlebars back and forth, causes the pedals to revolve. The movements are synchronized to give you rhythmic ver- tical and horizontal movements. It oper- ates noiselessly and without vibration. QUESTION—Don’t you have to pedal against the motor? _ ANSWER—No. Exercycle exercises you— entirely without effort on your part. QUESTION-That surely sounds effortless but how do you get any exercise? ANSWER—In the same way that you are exercised when you ride a horse. Horse- back riding requires no exertion on the part of the experienced rider. Yet it is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise. The constant flexing of the muscles at trot or canter leaves one at the end of the ride refreshed and tingling with a pleasant sense of well-being. Exercycle does for you what horseback riding does. In addi- tion, and in the same way it also gives you the benefits of swimming, rowing and cy- cling. QUESTION—What are the bene- fits of effortless exercise? ANSWER—As no indomitable will power is required, you will find it actually a plea- sure instead of a chore to use Exercycle daily. This is in striking contrast to exer- cise that you have to do yourself which seems to become harder and harder to take until you give it up just when you should be reaping the benefits. Again, doctors and others who have made a study of the effect of exercise on health more and more frequently sound a note of warning against too violent exer- cise, especially when a man or woman ap- proaches middle age. Such exercise im- poses too much of a strain on the heart, often causing serious heart ailments. Even when the heart can stand the strain it can cause such fatigue that the possible bene- fits are more than neutralized by the let- down which follows. Exercycle on the other hand is controlled exercise. You can’t overdo in the ten to fifteen minutes a day recommended. QUESTION-—Can such passive exercise take off weight? ANSWER—Beyond question. The increased circulation brought about by the ma- chine’s movements, burns up excess fat and carries off waste just as violent exer- cise does. In the back of the book you will find copies of letters, just a few of many, Exercycle users have written us about los- ing weight on Exercycle. QUESTION -Specifically—will Ex- ercycle reduce a fat stomach? ANSWER—Exercycle concentrates its ac- tion in the mid-section. It is the stomach muscles that first feel the gentle pull of Exercycle’s passive exercise. QUESTION-—What effect will Exercycle have on sluggish intestines? ANSWER—Constipation, if it arises as it so often does from the inactivity of a seden- tary life, is easy to overcome with Exer- cycle. The increased circulation caused by the gentle action of the machine increases metabolism.and normalizes elimination. QUESTION—What else can I ex- pect from Exercycle? ANSWER—When you have used the ma- chine for even a short time...before you’ve begun to notice the unwanted pounds slip- ping away—you'll notice something else. Your step will be lighter...your nerves steadier...you'll have a feeling of buoy- ancy and well-being. The drag of a slug- gish system will be lifted—you’ll be able to do better work, do it more easily. And after you have used Exercycle for a few weeks you'll begin to notice the change in your appearance. QUESTION-—What do doctors think of Exercycle? ANSWER—Doctors are our most enthusi- astic boosters. Many of them not only use Exercycle themselves but recommend it for their patients, even for invalids. You will find letters from several of them in the back of the book. WHAT EXERCYCLE DOES FOR YOUR BODY Removes one Stimulates serious cause glands. of headaches. Reduces Makes chest waistline. expansion more complete. Promotes digestive Stimulates secretions. liver activity. Stimulates Strengthens activity of abdominal the colon. muscles. SN ice climn Stimulates s eliming- gall-bladder. ee 110N. Promotes Reduces hips, circulation. thighs, buttocks. ACTRESSES, SINGERS and society beauties are enthusiastic Exercycle users. For re- ducing is only half of what Exercycle does for women. No corset can take the place of strong abdominal muscles. It is the muscular system alone that can be de- pended upon to keep organs in their proper place. Thus, when Exercycle con- centrates on firming your abdominal mus- cles, it does more than improve your fig- ure. No beauty cream can give the glow to your skin and hair that good circulation will. A balanced diet provides your blood stream with healthful supplies for skin and hair. The blood flows through tiny capillaries, many of them no larger than silk threads. As we grow older, these cap- CAPT ER-THIR FY” BEAUTY SECRETS illaries have a tendency to close up, thicken, prevent the blood from reaching skin and scalp. (That is why our hair and skin suffer as we age.) Exercycle’s motion helps to wake up arteries and capillaries, to help the nourishing blood get through where it is needed. Thus, the daily use of Exercycle is really a beauty treatment. And Exercycle is the easy, pleasant and HEALTHY way for women to reduce and keep thin. Doctors recommend it. It makes you feel and look better even be- fore you begin to show weight loss. It takes little time, it entails no rigid diets or drugs. Its motion is gentle—it has even been recommended for women who have re- cently gone through childbirth, for people with heart trouble, for invalids. Yet it gets amazing results. If you are in any doubt as to whether you should use Exercycle, we will be glad to give a demonstration to your doctor and let him make the decision. HOW PERMANENT IS REDUCING#®? THE SAD PART about most reducing courses is that results are temporary. Mrs. Jones loses fifteen pounds and looks ten years younger. But the course at the gym is over. The rigid diet Mrs. Jones endured for the sake of fast reducing be- comes the next thing to starvation. She goes back to regular meals. She doesn’t want to embarrass her hostess by refus- ing a cocktail before dinner. And, when the crowd stops at the diner in the small hours of the morning, she doesn’t want to be the only one not eating... So, slowly, the fifteen pound burden creeps back. It is almost impossible for Mrs. Jones to go back on the rigid diet without the gym course to buoy her up. And the gym course was expensive. So... The advantage of Exercycle over other methods of reducing is that the initial cost is all you have to pay—Exercycle is yours ...a permanent solution to your reducing problem. You can use it every day, so can your family. It is completely silent and vibrationless and Exercycle carries the usual factory guarantee. It is finished in an attractive neutral shade that will blend with any wall color—it will not interfere with the decorative scheme of your bed- room. And Exercycle can be purchased on a convenient payment plan, if you prefer. COPYRIGHT 1941 © PRINTED IN U.S.A. MINDFUL OF THE ETHICS of the medical profession, we have refrained from publishing physicians’ names, but we shall be glad to show the original endorsements on request. SALES OFFICES EXERCYCLE COMPANY Boston, Mass. Park Square Building EXERCYCLE COMPANY Chicago, Ill. 53 West Jackson Boulevard EXERCYCLE COMPANY Houston, Texas 3223 Main Street EXERCYCLE COMPANY Los Angeles, Cal. 324 South La Brea Ave. EXERCYCLE COMPANY Miami Beach, Fla. 1654 Meridian Avenue EXERCYCLE COMPANY New York, N. Y. 2 East 54th Street EXERCYCLE COMPANY Oklahoma City, Okla. 1115 Classen Street EXERCYCLE COMPANY Philadelphia, Pa. 1700 Walnut Street EXERCYCLE COMPANY Pittsburgh, Pa. Park Building EXERCYCLE COMPANY San Francisco, Cal.,55 New Montgomery St. EXERCYCLE COMPANY Seattle, Wash., 941 White Henry Stuart Bldg. EXERCYCLE COMPANY Washington, D.C. 920-17th Street, N. W. EXECUTIVE OFFICES EXERCYCLE CORPORATION 240 Madison Avenue New York, N. Y: NEW YORK Exercycle Corporation, formerly Marlowe Products, Inc. 515 Madison Ave, New York,N.Y. April 14,1937 Dear Mr. Marlowe; The Exercycle which I have been using for the past three months has been extremely beneficial to me in giving me the right amount of exercise during che winter months when t am not playing golf. In fact it has been of such extreme benefit from the standpoint of taking off a few inches from my waistline together with the considerable increase in the peristalsis, that I do not feel that I could ever be without it even during the summer months, The exercise is so passive that I am not tired after fifteen to twenty minutes use and yet I have that warm glow that comes from more strenuous exer- cise. I have tried every type of exercise contraption, I believe, that is known and my patience has been exhausted ordinarily at the end of one week, No auction room will find your Exercycle., JI am deeply appreciative of your invention and am recommending it to many of my patients who are past the age when strenuous exercise should be indulged and they have certainly appreciated my efforts in persuading them to buy it. Very sincerely yours, ley > Vy Mre Byron Hendee c/o Exercycle Comoany 55 We Jackson Blvd., Chicago, Illinois Dear Mr. Hendee: Several times I have intended writing you to tell you of our happiness, as well as of the beneficial results our Exercycle has given both my wife and I during the past few months. First of all, let me say we would not part with our machine for $1,000 if it were not possible to purchase another. For many years my wife suffered with terrific backaches. Xrays, massaging, heat lamps and manipulation of different kinds brought little relief and no cure. Until we purchased our Exercycle there seemed to be no permanent solution to our problem. However, I am most happy to say that after using the machine just 4 days brought her welcome relief and restfull nights. After 2 = months of consistent use of the machine, she is now entirely free of all paine In addition, the poor circulation in her limbs has been entirely corrected. Her elimination is now perfecte She removed © inches from her bust, 2 inches from her waistline and 3 inches from her hips in less than 90 days time. She now has a ruddy complexion and looks and feels 10 years younger. As you know, I am an office man and sit for hours at a time which naturally affects a persons general constitution. For more than 25 years I have suffered with constipation. Thanks to Exercycle in four days time that problem was solved. I removed 2 inches of excess from my waistline in about 5 weeks time which I had carried for 10 years and believed I would continue to carry the rest of my dayse Working nights as I do, I eat my heavy meal upon arising. For relieving that heavy, distressed feeling, I ride the machine about 15 minutes and never felt better in my life. In conclusion, I will say that it was a happy day Exercycle came into our lives. We appreciate your personal interest in us and. our problems,and again many thanks. | Sincerely, FHB: j February 16, 1938 Exercycle Corporation formerly Marlowe Equipment, Inc. 4401 Bronx Boulevard Bronx, N.Y. Dear Sirs: Will you please send a booklet showing your "EXERCYCLE" to the attached list of people. They are so interested in mine. I wouldn't take any amount of money for ite. It has reduced me thirty-four pounds. Dr. Sullivan (husband) thinks it is wonderful. Only improvement would be for it to revolve faster and to have the metal seat covered. Very truly yours, OQ, Ltt Rea user Said [Peete ccncl Geta hee A Leribe. F. SCHUYLER DAUWALTER Kew Gardens, Le Ie April 19, 1939 Marlowe Equipment, Inc. 240 Madison Avenue New York City Gentlemens It has been my experience in recent years that the average business shows little more than a casual interest in its customers after an article is bought and paid for. That is particularly true as applied to merchandise of a type that cannot be ex- pected to repeat its sales frequently. In consequence the interest which you have displayed in helping us to solve the problem which presented itself in the use of our “Exercycle” stands out in strong and favorable contrast. Both Mrs. Dauwalter and I regard “Exercycle" as the best investment in good health we have ever made. Various types of exercise which we had tried proved to be too strenuous, but we both feel that we have benefitted greatly as a result of our regular use of “Exercycle" during the past eight months. If there is any charge for your recent ser- vice, we shall be glad to have you render your bill. In any event, I am confident that you have finally provided us with a satisfactory solution, and I want you to know that the interest which you have display- ed is very much appreciated. Yours very truly; Sn - June 1941 int from EVERYWOMAN'S MAGAZINE Repr Fostmarked New) BY THYRA SAMTER VSLO an Doren, actor and lecturer, and his attractive wife were there, too, rs. Dear Y Ou: events—and maybe that is better than Contraptions only ° you love dogs as much as I do? i ad to do some. to the big dog show of the season in Ne It works by elec- minster Kennel] Club Show, which is held cket—and ho Gar €n—and every dog that js a. dog is t n a horse.. And it hang his head in humiliation the rest of ve, I be- with Pat Brown, w 0 designs women’s ey st hop on, pull a Michael] Drake, the actor. There Were a f dy! —Pet of the Previous seneration. Bos_ the open- ton Bulls seemed almost as dated Re tf only spa- member when Wire-Haired Terriers 9 sand it isMt fattening were the most Popular dogs jn the Spaghetti, they tel] me, @ it is made € restaurant Cd silver wall- Mostly of gluten flour. is all mirrors and blue a Paper. And the Spagh@iti is so good. he name of both the estaurant and the Spaghetti js BUITA@NT. And I got 4 special Buitonj recif® for you. Very Simple. Al] You neg is six medium- Sized Onions (sliceq One package of Spaghetti, 4% pound butter and some freshly-grated cheg@i F ry the onions in half the butter uy they are Soft. Boil oe the Spaghetti in. ted- water until ten- here. My favorite Movies were “Ari- TWO GREAT LADIES! Mrs, Wales Latham, der, rinse in colg ater, return it to the zona” and “Kitty Foyle.” Did you founder of “Bundles for Britain,” and the Pot, add the Tg of the butter and the like them ? President's mother, Mrs, James Roosevelt, fried onions, 4 Serve with the grated At the Rainbow Room, which is al’ at “Bundles first anniversary see ThigS called Spaghetti ¢ Ig ways a signpost to Smart raiment, J Suisse and tkes a good supper—early noticed Something which might inter- or late—igfrveq with hamburgers and est you—al] the girls who wore eve- a lettuce tomato or a green salad. i Bung first aff D dorf, nearly The Plays I liked best this Month Were “Claudia,” based on Rose Frank. en’s delightfy] Stories, about a very B for ear. It was Started on its second year with appropriate Speeches and Songs, One of New York’s Prettiest recent f you're in New York you must go Visitors was young Veronica Lake, now there once anyway, and if you feel you Can’t afford a full evening have dinner in the Rainbow Grill, which is not ex- Pensive, . Or-have tea Or a cocktail in the Lounge. Same view, no matter FOR LAZY Giris who want to reduce, the Coming stars. She didn’t even Want to where you sit. author highly recommends this “Exercycle,”” become an actress. She wanted to. be Peggy and J.-P. McEvoy Were at a physician and finished Nearly two the Hotel Pierre for a holiday, (They years of Pre-medical work at McGill live in Hollywood.) They gave an “Old Acquaintance” Par- University Then she Went to Hollywood and a director ty, with stars of the Play of that name, lovely Peggy Wood asked her to 8° In pictures! She studied acting for q year and Jane Cowl, as honor Suests. Peggy McEvoy and J. Pp. and a half—and then went to see if he meant his offer He are both Well-known writers and know everyone. Nedda did. d now, after her fourth Picture, Veronica IS on the Trigan, who is in the new play, “Charley’s Aunt,” and Way to success and stardom When you see her, you’ know is so lovely looking, was there, too. Nedda Comes of a why! well-known theatrical family. Her father was Ned Harrigan Best wishes. Until next month, and her brother, William Harrigan, Played on Broadway Sincerely, last year, The late Walter Connelly was her husband. Carl Thyra Samter Winslow EXERCISES INDEX PAGE FROM OUR 15-PAGE EFFORTLESS EXERCISE BOOK