_Action_: Draw the right knee to the chest and exhale. As the right knee is returned to its normal position the left knee is drawn to the chest. _Remarks_: A variation of this exercise for those whose abdominal muscles are weak, the knee may be lifted to the chest and compressed to it by both arms being wrapped around it. EXERCISE 8 _Position_: Lying on back with the body well relaxed. _Action_: Expand the chest, pulling it well up and letting the abdomen become hollow. Count six. Then make the chest small, pushing down and making the abdomen large and count two. _Remarks_: Do this three to five times without breathing; then take several slow, long breaths. Repeat this exercise from fifteen to twenty times. A variation of this exercise may be done by getting down on all fours like a cat, and doing this exercise. EXERCISE 9 _Position_: Stand erect with hands resting on hips. _Action_: Raise the right knee until it is at right angles with the body, with the toes pointing towards the floor. Extend the foot forward until knee is straight and stretch. Return leg to normal position and repeat with the left leg. EXERCISE 10 _Position_: Stand erect with hands resting on hips. _Action_: Stationary run, with high knee action, that is, bring your knees up well in front of you and land on the balls of the feet. EXERCISE 11 _Position_: Same as Exercise 10. _Action_: Draw the right knee to the chest and squeeze with both arms. Raise on toe of the left foot. Replace the right leg and continue exercise by repeating with the left leg. _Remarks_: An alternate compression and stretching movement is given the abdominal organs. EXERCISE 12 _Position_: Stand erect with fingers interlaced behind the neck. _Action_: Draw the abdomen in; lift the chest and look straight up towards the ceiling directly above you. Turn your head slowly to the right and then to the left. _Remarks_: Do this exercise about six times. This is a very good exercise before taking the morning shower or bath. EXERCISE 13 _Position_: Stand erect with the hands above the head. _Action_: Bend body forward and touch toes with the hands. Exhale and draw in the abdomen. Return to the normal position and inhale. EXERCISE 14 _Position_: Lying on back with the hands tightly closed on the shoulders. _Action_: Lift the chest and take a deep breath. Put your head back; then bend the body to the right. Stretch the left arm forward and the right sideward. Stretch vigorously. Exhale and return to the normal position. Repeat to the left side. _Remarks_: This is an excellent first exercise in the morning workout. It can be done while lying in bed. Yawn, stretch, and grunt as much as you wish for the circulation is stimulated. EXERCISE 15 _Position_: Sitting on chair directly below the chandelier or light fixture.