Sex efficiency through exercises : special physical culture for women / by Th. H. van de Velde ; [photos, by E. Steinemann].
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Psychic Benefits : Self-confidence and Proper Pride Pelvic Exercises for " Young Girls " ? Pelvic Exercises, Nude or Lightly Clothed ? . Group Exercises or Individual Attention ? EXERCISES OF THE FIRST GROUP PELVIC AND ABDOMINAL ZONE Chapter III ........ INTRODUCTION TO THE EXERCISES. The Aim of Complete Control in Pelvic Movement . Warning against Excessive Muscular Bulk and Hardness Need for Active Relaxation ...... Avoidance of Jerks and Violent Swings . Recommendations by Former Writers . Advisability of Expert Supervision by a Woman Psychic Inhibitions ....... Best Lines of Procedure for the Novice . PAGE 15 15 16 16 Chapter IV ........ DESCRIPTION OF THE EXERCISES OF THE PELVIC ZONE 1 to 7 18 19 19 20 20 20 21 22 24 No No No Initial or Basic Positions, Nos Pelvic Exercises, Nos. 1 to 19 . Of these Exercises, the following are illustrated by repro ductions of Films (in the supplementary plates in the pocket at the end of this book)—as listed below. I. Leg Rotation in Knee-hand Position ; Film 1 3. Pelvic Rotation in Knee-hand Position ; Film 2 4. Vertical Pelvic Rotation from Knee-hand Position (" The Machine Exercise ") ; Film 3 No. 6. Major Pelvic Rotation in Supine or Recumbent Position Knees Raised ; Film 4 . No. 7. Squatting or Crouching Swing ; Film 5 No. 8 (c). Backward and Forward Pelvic Motion in Knee-heel Position with Knees Apart; Film 6. II. Forward Pelvic Motion while Walking ; Film 7 . 12. Sideways Pelvic Motion while Walking ; Film 8 . 16 (a). Minor Pelvic Rotation, Horizontal; Film 9 . 16 (b). Major Pelvic Rotation, Horizontal; Film 10 18. Pelvic Version while Walking ; Film 11 19. Walcher's Suspension followed by Extreme Flexion ; Film 12 ...... III. Exercises for Relaxation...... Nos. 20-21. Active Relaxation Nos. 22-27. Supplementary Exercises (being a Transitional Series between Special Pelvic and General Physical Culture) 36 Summary and Comments on Pelvic Exercises described in the Previous Professional Literature 38 No. No. No. No. No. No. 24-25 26-34 26 26 27 28 2 8 29 30 31 32 32 3^ 33 35 35 37