Jørgen Peter Müller
Jørgen Peter Müller | |
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| Born | October 7, 1866 |
| Died | November 17, 1938 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Other names | J. P. Muller |
| Occupation(s) | Author, athlete |
Jørgen Peter Müller (7 October 1866 - 17 November 1938) was a Danish gymnastics educator and author.[1] He is also known as J. P. Muller.
His book Mit System (My System), published in 1904, was a bestseller and has been translated to English and many other languages. My System explains Müller's philosophy of health and provides guidelines for the 18 exercises[2] that comprise the system, as well as photographic instructions featuring Müller himself.[3] Much of what was stated in his system has since been accepted by the medical community, with many of his basic movements being used in modern-day physical therapy and rehabilitation. The emphasis on body-weight exercise and the use of dynamic stretching is useful for many people, and has been found appropriate in a wide range of patients.
As well as exercises, stretching and breathing routines, Müller also advocated a towel-rubbing routine to follow a daily bath,[4] the benefits of fresh air, and warned against the dangers of wearing too many clothes.[5]
In some cases he re-wrote his books himself in English, rather than have them translated directly from the Danish.[6]
Müller was appointed Knight of the Dannebrog in 1919.[7]
Biography
Müller had three sons named Ib, Per and Bror who featured in pictures in his books.[8]
Bibliography
- My System, 1904
- Vink om sundhedsrøgt og idræt, 1907
- The Fresh Air book, 1908
- My System for Children, 1913
- My System for Women, 1913
- My Breathing System, 1921
- The Daily Five Minutes, 1924
References
- ^ http://www.sandowplus.co.uk/Competition/Muller/muller.htm
- ^ http://www.learntomuller.com/home-workout/the-exercises-my-system
- ^ Muller, J.P. "Mein System". Wellcome Library.
- ^ Muller, J.P. "My System for Children". Wellcome Library.
- ^ Muller, J.P. "The Fresh Air Book". Internet Archive.
- ^ Muller, J.P. "My System by Muller, J.P". Wellcome Library.
- ^ http://www.slate.com/id/2281699/
- ^ Muller, J.P. "My System for Children". Wellcome Library.
External links
Many of Müller's works are available to read online.
- My System at The Internet Archive
- Mein System at the Wellcome Library
- The Fresh Air Book at the Internet Archive
- My Breathing System at the Wellcome Library
- My System for Children at the Wellcome Library
- My System for Ladies at the Wellcome Library
- Vink om sundhedsrøgt og idræt at the Wellcome Library
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