World War II brought renewed interest in physical fitness, and cities like Davenport were fortunate to have a strong tradition of German physical culture.  The Central Turner Hall in downtown Davenport was a magnet for local children and youth growing up after the war.

Exercise May Improve Wasting in Heart Patients

PE or not--Some Kids Get a Choice in Des Moines

The Des Moines Register Speaks Out for Quality Physical Education

Here's a brief history of gymnastics page

Outdoor play has lost some of its appeal

Army physical readiness training doctrine has been malconceived since the early 1980s, and civilian youth physical fitness is at an all-time low. New leadership in the Army's Training and Doctrine Command is taking on the challenge, but little if any good will come of tougher physical training.  The current physical readiness training doctrine is without logic and many more soldiers will be injured or killed if we intensify it.  The Army needs smarter physical training, and we owe it to our soldiers to demand nothing less.  Likewise, our schools, churches, civic leaders, parents, and politicians must demand reforms that will lead to a more fit nation.

Even the United States Marines with their long tradition of emphasis on physical readiness might be feeling the effect of our declining physical culture.

Taiwan's youth are also getting fatter

Here are a few recent and random articles concerning physical fitness 

Experts urge people to increase exercise

Food group revisions

Exercise--How vigorous should it be?

Exercise before surgery

In past newsletters, we have noted some of the health issues concerning cell phones.  
Here is another.

Cell phones and senility

Women who exercise with mirrors feel worse?

Here is more information concerning inverted exercise.
It's in pdf format

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