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SUBSTITUTE THE SPALDINGit g jTRADE MARK GUARANTEES QUALITY Spalding Chest Weight No. 5 and Attachments Spalding Head and Neck Attachment Spalding Chest Weight No. 5 The movements for which this machine was specially designed are calculated to correct defects incident to school and office work, correct flat chest, round shoulders, forward head, regulate digestion and as- sist nature in the elimina- tion of the waste products of the system, and in con- junction with the bath to produce that buoyant feel- ing which makes life really worth living. To get best results enter into the exer- cises as described and il- ^:^ lustrated in "Pulley Weight Exercises," Spalding Ath- letic Library, No. 29, price cents, with your whole being, so as to induce copi- ous perspiration. No. 5. Because of its adjust- ment feature.which permits of all lower, as well as direct chest movements, this ma- chine is ideal for home use. The various changes are made by raising or lower- ing the center arm, requir- ing but a few seconds. It ^ " " " really combines two ma- chines in one, and is particularly suitable -where space is a con- sicjeration. Japan finish. Each machine is equipped with sixteen pounds of weights. Spalding Chest Weight* may be put up in a few minutes No. 3. Heavy cowhide. Ready for use by simply snapping to one of the handles or both. Each, $1.50 For business men. Overcomes tendency to forward head, due to continuous work at desk. For women, will help develop a nicely rounded neck. This attachment, together with special center arm move- ments, as shown in- cut B, and exercise with foot and leg attachment, sl)own in cilt C, will" produce an absolutely erect carriage. Spalding Foot and Leg Attachment No. 2. Heavy cowhide. Readily attached to one handle or both; can be worn with or without shoe. Ela., $1.50 This provides a local exerciser for all muscles of the leg. As such it is an excellent device for strengthening weak muscles, toning up others and giving exercise to stiff joints. To Widen the Chest mat with fe alleys. To Deepen the Chest Lying on the mat, feet toward the machine (ropes through lower pulleys), swing arms forward and over the head (not sideways) as far as possible. Keep elbows rigid. Inhale as the arms swing forward over the head ; exhale as the arms return. For extremely stout business men particularly, the exercises shown in Cuts D and E will over- come, to a large extent, breathlcssness, due to climbing stairs, etc. Never exercise within two ,hours after eating. Lying on the mat with feet toward the machine, place the cords in lower pulleys, pull the cords over the head sideways, keeping the arms and hands close to the floor, elbows stiff. Inhale as the arms swing sideways over the head ; exhale as they return. Illustrating Special Exet^ cise with No. 5 Cheit Weight for Producing Erect Carriage. >^ Bend body forward and Hex thighs. Pull from floor. Thi» lower back and thighs and part of upper back.. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO I ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDBESSEO TO US A. G. SPALDING &, BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES FOR COMPLETE LIST Of STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS mi ' 'Pricei in effect July 5, 1913 Subject Jo change without notice. For Canadian prices see special Canadian Catalogue.,