The 100-UP Exercise

42 THE " 100-"l:P " EXERCISE trying l\Iajor form of the exercise, which latter may be graduated, however, to tut the requirements of the individual. For instance, the student once having acquired the correct action, has two courses open to him or her. If he be an active athlete, he will naturally practise strenuously-and always correctly-and will adapt the length and pace of his bouts to suit and help the particular object, no matter what branch of sport it occurs in, that he has in view. But those who desire to perform the exercise for health and for the sake of longevity alone do not require t9 exercise more strenuously than circumstances warrant or permit; nor would it be wise for them to exact from the legs more than they can accomplish with benefit to those members and the whole body generally. The exact amount or extent of the exercise to prescribe for individual practice can only be apportioned by par– ticipants themselves; but every one should bear in mind that it is the exercise proper and perfect stage that he or she is attempting ultimately to perform. The Minor Exercise. Prepare lines as for the preliminary practice. Stand on them as before. Hold the arms naturally and nearly straight, with a slight forward inclination (as in Fig. No. I.). Now raise one knee to the height of the hip, and bring the foot back and down again to its original position, touching the line lightly with the ball of the foot and repeat with the other leg (as in Fig. No. II.). Continue rai ing and lowering the legs alternately.