Word: muscularly
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...accidents attending this game, as at present played, no sport affords better opportunity for vigorous training. Though rowing contributes largely to the development of the back and legs, and slightly to the arms and chest, to the gymnasium and foot-ball training we must attribute much of the superb muscular development of rowing...
...athletics tend to elevate morals, and to introduce a fresh and healthy tone in any place where they are much considered, is beyond doubt. It is not equally certain that we can change the present order of things; for, firstly, the worship of athletic idols pertains to colleges, where muscular excellence is worshipped in its incarnation. Secondly, if we are to develop into a full-fledged university the only organization possible must spring from the "social root." Lastly, it seems to me, in our case, being situated as we are in close connection with a great city, any other order...
...ascertain the influence of the various conditions of life upon the growth and development of the individual, answers to certain questions were solicited. It often happened that these answers would account for some peculiarity of development, or some deficiency in the size of body or limbs, or for extreme muscular weakness that could not by otherwise explained. Immediately before and after the strength tests, the head and lungs were examined and any peculiarities noted...
...Harvard has a heavier and perhaps a more muscular crew than Yale. Harvard always sends a fine eight to the Thames. The men are rowing daily, stripped to the waist, and their bodies are as brown as a nut from exposure. Then, too, Harvard men always have good coaching. Whether they win or not, no one can say that there has been a Harvard crew for years that has not rowed handsomely. I saw this year's Harvard eight on Charles river one day last week. They were returning from a long and arduous practice pull, and, although they were...
...said that the Columbia Freshman Crew is much lighter this year than usual, but that the men are exceedingly muscular...