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Boy. Scouts and parallel bars should be used largely to jump over rather than perform upon. Exercises demanding a sustained support of the body with the arms are not helpful, but may be harmful. The chief activity should be of the legs, to strengthen heart and' lungs.. A boy should be careful not to overdo. In his excitement .to win in a contest he is likely to do this unless cautioaed. A boy should never try to reduce his Weight. ?l?Tow that there are weight classes in sports for boys there is a temp- tation to do this and it may prove very serious. Severe train- ing for athletics should be avoided. All training should be in moderation. Medical' Ex?tminations Every boy ought to have, as he takes up his boy-scout work, a thorough medical examination. Some physician who is interested in boys will be willing to act as examiner for a patrol or troop. A boy should know the condition of his heart and lungs before entering any contest. If he has any defects in his breathing apparatus--nose, throat, or lungs, these should be attended to or they will seriously interfere with his endurance tests. Baths Besides exercises a boy should have simple, workable rules for living. A boy ought to take a good soap bath at least twice a week and always after he has played a hard game or per- formed work of a nature that has caused him to perspire freely. Each morning a quick sponge bath should be the first order of the day, in water as cool as he can stand it, followed by a good rub with a coarse towel. If there is a feeling of warmth after the bath, it is helpful, if not, the water should be slightly warm or only a portion of the body should be bathed at a Pain . One thing that should be regarded seriously is pain in any form in any part of the bodyi. If there is a dull headache fre- quently/find out what causes it. Pain in the knee, the arch of the foot, or at any point, should be takewsg?)i?ly. Pain means something wrong. It may. be ?/f?rffYS?frt?t, but it