Find more books, including more from Bernarr MacFadden and a free catalog at www.StrongmanBooks.com Bernarr Macfadden was known as the "Father of Physical Culture" for his tireless work in the area. He was one of the first and biggest proponents of exercise, proper nutrition, regular fasting, the natural treatment of disease and much more. This book covers three main areas of attaining great health in great detail: Fasting, Hydropathy and Exercise. It even recounts the story of MacFadden's fast with photos of him lifting heavy weights after seven days with no food. Plus many details on the best ways to work on common diseases.