Practical Training for Running, Walking, Rowing, Wrestling, Boxing, Jumping, and All Kinds of Athletic Feats Together with tables of proportional measurement for height and weight of men in and out of condition; etc. etc.

"Practical Training for Running, Walking, Rowing, Wrestling, Boxing, Jumping, and All Kinds of Athletic Feats" by Ed. James is an old manual offering a wide look at getting in shape for sports, stressing the value of smart exercise, food choices, and mental preparation. The author explains how training can make a big difference in how well athletes perform, no matter their natural ability and focuses strongly on the basics of diet and steady increases in exercise for gaining strength and skill in different sports. This book presents the core idea that with the right method, anyone can improve their athletic performance.