Schreber advocated both his "systematic remedial exercises" and countryside exercise for urban youth.
During his time, the term Volksgesundheit (people's health) was coined.
Back then, it comprised the idea of a "healthy relief of excessive energy", as Schreber rigidly opposed masturbation and even experimented with mechanical devices to prevent it in adolescents (see below).

Due to the limited success of these methods, he demanded playgrounds out of town, as urban housing had too little space for children to move about.
Schreber advocated both his "systematic remedial exercises" and countryside exercise for urban youth. During his time, the term Volksgesundheit (people's health) was coined. Back then, it comprised the idea of a "healthy relief of excessive energy", as Schreber rigidly opposed masturbation and even experimented with mechanical devices to prevent it in adolescents (see below).
Due to the limited success of these methods, he demanded playgrounds out of town, as urban housing had too little space for children to move about.
Moritz Schreber