British Manly Exercises

T R A I N I N G , 289 He is now supposed to be in the highest condition. Besides his usual or regular exercise, a person under training ought to employ himself, in the intervals, in every kind of exertion which tends to activity, such as golf, cricket, bowls, throwing quoits, &c. so that, during the whole day, both body and mind may be constantly occupied. Although thechief parts of the training systemdepend upon sweating, exercise, and feeding, yet the object to be obtained by the pedestrian would be defeated, if these were not adjusted, each to the other and to his constitution. The trainer, before he proceeds to apply his theory? should make himself acquainted with the constitution and habits of his patient, that he may be able to judge how far he can with safety carry on the different parts of the process. The nature of the patient's dispositionshould also be known, thatevery cause of irritation may be avoided; for, as it requires great patience and perseverance toundergo training, every expedient to sooth and encourage the mind should be adopted. The skilful trainerwill, moreover, constantly study the progress of his art, by observing the effect of its pro­ cesses, separately andin combination. If a manretain his healthand spirits during the pro­ cess, improve in wind, and increase in strength, it is certain that theobject aimedat will be obtained. But if otherwise, it isto be apprehended that some defect exists, through the unskilfulness or mismanagement of the trainer, c c