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Arms Quote by Benjamin Franklin

“Use now and then a little Exercise a quarter of an Hour before Meals, as to swing a Weight, or swing your Arms about with a small Weight in each Hand; to leap, or the like, for that stirs the Muscles of the Breast.” quote by Benjamin Franklin
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“Use now and then a little Exercise a quarter of an Hour before Meals, as to swing a Weight, or swing your Arms about with a small Weight in each Hand; to leap, or the like, for that stirs the Muscles of the Breast.”

Benjamin Franklin

About This Quote

Source Essay: Advice to a Young Man, 1749

Physical activity before meals stimulates muscles and improves health.

In simple terms: Exercise before eating boosts muscles.

Key Takeaway

Exercise before meals.

Themes

health exercise muscle activation

Mood

energetic practical

Type

advice practical

When to use this quote

  • daily routine
  • pre‑meal habit
  • fitness
  • well‑being

Key Concepts

physiology habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you fit short exercise into your day?
  • What benefits do you notice after pre‑meal activity?
A Different Perspective

May be impractical for tight schedules.

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