The Law of Breathing and Chest Development — Robert Armitage — 1918

The Law of Breathing and Chest Development (1918) by Robert Armitage belongs to the early twentieth-century physical-culture movement, which treated respiration, posture, exercise, and bodily discipline as foundations of vitality.

Armitage discusses conscious breathing, chest expansion, fresh air, posture, lung capacity, and repeated exercises intended to improve endurance and physical development. The work reflects a period when breathing systems were widely promoted through health schools, correspondence courses, and self-culture manuals.

Historical Health Note
The physiological claims and exercises reflect the knowledge and assumptions of 1918. This work is offered for historical study and should not replace contemporary medical or respiratory guidance.

Details
Author: Robert Armitage
Publication year: 1918
Subjects: Breathing, chest development, posture, physical culture, vitality, and exercise
Available formats: PDF and Physical Book