Health Advice That Stands the Test of Time
He may look out of date now, but Bernarr Macfadden was a health crusader in the first half of the 20th century. A new book,
Mr. America (Harper, 2009; $25.99), memorializes some of his prescient advice.
- Three meals a day is one too many. Macfadden, a fan of calorie-restriction, must’ve known our servings would get out of hand.
- Keep on walking. It’s virtually impossible to walk too much, he said, and it’s ready-made exercise that you can do every day.
- Good health starts with your spine. Macfadden touted Pilates-like workouts before most people had a clue what they were.
Last Updated: March 23, 2009
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