by Philippe Til (Translator), Georges Hébert (Author)
A historical perspective on women's fitness, the representation of the body in art through the ages, as well as societal views "shaped" the perception and appreciation of the woman's body. In this book H bert discusses integral physical development and how it is achieved through the trifecta of health, strength and esthetic beauty. He breaks everything down through the analysis of various sections of the body, as well as references to Ancient Greece and warrior women, comparing the so-called civilized unhealthy societies vs natural, more primitive cultures not affected by certain fashions or trends.
Author Biography
Georges Hébert (27 April 1875 - 2 August 1957) was a pioneering French physical educator, theorist and instructor. He believed that athletic skill must be combined with courage and altruism. He eventually developed this ethos into his personal motto, "Être fort pour être utile" ("Being strong to be useful"). In 1955, at the 50th birthday of the Natural Method, Hébert was named Commander of the Legion of Honor by the French government in recognition of his many services to his country. In 1957, George Hébert, by then suffering from general paralysis, cultivated the admiration of his entourage by relearning how to walk, speak and write. He died on August 2 of that year in Tourgéville, Calvados. Hébert's teachings have been an important influence on the emergence of Parkour as a training discipline in its own right.