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well prepared to defend your way of life against ruthless aggressors whose
ambition it is to overrun our country as well as the rest of the world.
Outdoor exercise is just as important to the physical fitness of your
parents. Lend them your enthusiastic support and enlist theirs.
If you thrill to these words from the Declaration of Independence:
“We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred
honor,” you will do your part.

EXERCISE CREATES ENERGY — HELPS BUILD VIGOR

Chins and tummies in, chest out—is the golden rule for Us S. Army flying
cadets in the daily morning period of mass calisthenics prior to breaking
into small groups for tumbling, wrestling, boxing, handball and other sports
designed to build healthy bodies, develop coordination and create energy.

Of the many good forms of exercise, most valuable is that done in the
open air when good technique is observed—walking, for instance, can be
done by all. Resolve to get up a half hour earlier —walk or bicycle to school
or to work in preference to riding in a car or bus. Results will show
in better health and stamina, firmer muscles,
quicker thinking — providing that you observe
proper posture. (See page 7.)

HOW POSTURE AFFECTS HEALTH

The function of the lungs is to supply air to
oxygenate the blood but they cannot take in a
full supply when the chest is slumped. Asa re-
sult we get a poorer quality of blood to feed
the tissues.

When poor posture is habitual, vital organs
sag and become displaced; the functioning of
the stomach, liver, heart and intestines may be
seriously impaired. The result is often inability
to digest food properly, poor elimination, nerv-
ousness and decreased stamina. The body’s
susceptibility to germs is increased because of
lowered vitality.

 

 

 

Good morale and stamina usu-
ally accompany firm muscles.

Without exercise the
body becomes flabby
and weak. With it we
build strength.