Cooper, md, mph has inspired millions to exercise for good health since the release of his first bestseller aerobics in 1968. Coopers antioxidant revolution advanced nutritional the new aerobics advanced nutritional aerobics program. He has revolutionized the way americans get in shape and stay in shape. The book was three years old when i entered usaf basic training. From the aerobics program for total wellbeing 1982 by. Cooper released his groundbreaking bestselling book, aerobics. Kenneth cooper on 50th anniversary of aerobics youtube. Cooper s faithbased fitness helps you turn your words into action with a comprehensive, ontarget regimen that pinpoints the relationship between spiritual faith and physical health. Aerobics has since been printed in 41 languages, including braille. From the medical authority, whose previous bestsellers aerobics, the new aerobics, the aerobics way, and aerobics for women have sold more than 12 million copies, comes an exciting, new and comprehensive concept for total fitness. About us cooper aerobics is your health and wellness resource to help you live better sooner and later. Cooper and popularized in his books aerobics 1968 and the aerobics way 1977. Cooper has authored 18 additional books, which combined have sold more than 30 million copies. He is credited with helping start americas fitness revolution by popularizing the sport of running and demonstrating the health benefits of regular jogging.
Book overview from the medical authority, whose previous bestsellers aerobics, the new aerobics, the aerobics way, and aerobics for women have sold more than 12 million copies, comes an exciting, new and comprehensive concept for total fitness millions have benefited from dr. He authored the bestselling book aerobics in 1968 and in doing so. Coopers landmark book aerobics was first published in 1968 and start strong, finish strong, will be his nineteenth book, his first with his son. One of americas foremost exercise physiologists describes research findings and case histories, answers questions about exercise for men, women, children, senior citizens, and athletes, and includes a program for heartattack patients.
Dr kenneth cooper s book the new aerobics was required reading in the 1980. With the popularity of aerobics, which has been translated into 41 languages and braille, he also coined aerobics and submitted the official definition to the oxford english dictionary. This completely revised and newly illustrated edition takes the classic 1973 womens exercise manual into the 1990s with uptodate information on aerobic exercise, the worlds most popular physical fitness program, specially designed for women. The running test that has tormented sports biggest stars. At an age when most people are slowing down, 70yearold dr. Exercise, diet, and emotional balance by kenneth h. Doctor coopers book is the original in the world of aerobic conditioning. Cooper born march 4, 1931, oklahoma city is a doctor of medicine and former air force colonel from oklahoma, who pioneered the benefits of doing aerobic exercise for maintaining and improving health. This document may not be reprinted without permission. Kenneth cooper got a nation moving through aerobics. Cooper, including aerobics, and regaining the power of youth, and more. Black friday best sellers gift ideas new releases electronics customer service home books coupons. The popular mass market version was the new aerobics isbn. Readers digest and bom will rally round to give this red, white and blue exercise book by a major in the u.
Aerobics has since been printed in 41 languages, including braille, and sold more than 30 million copies. The book is solidly based on well proven medical research. Yes, other books and articles have been written to no end since that original book, but this ones strengths out do the later imitators. Cooperaerobics cooper aerobics 5 best aerobic exercises. Kenneth cooper is the father of aerobics, the reason brazilians refer to going for a jog as doing their cooper. Cooper, md, mph, is recognized internationally as the father of aerobics and is the leading spokesman for the preventative medicine movement. After publishing his 1968 bestseller, aerobics, kenneth. A biography of kenneth h cooper, fitness testing pioneer and developer of the cooper 12. A graduate of the university of oklahoma school of medicine and the harvard university school of public health, more about kenneth h. Cooper pdfdownload affinity beyond branding new e book by martin. At that time, he also coined a new word and submitted the official definition to the oxford english dictionary. The new aerobics has 7 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Cooper, the bestselling author of running without fear, presents a complete program for total wellbeingphysically, nutritionally, emotionallythat includes dozens of ways to stay fit, three weeks of nutritious menus, guidelines for the twentytwo components of a. This is the book that started me on the road to physical fitness.
Cooper, preventive medicine pioneer and father of aerobics. Cooper is working on an updated version of his seminal book and his. Kenneth cooper published aerobics, his first of many books. Exercise is only as a re s e a rc h e r, bestselling a u t h o r, and president and founder of the cooper a e r obics center in dallas, kenneth cooper, m. Dr ken coopers steps to good health gets a much needed.
Coopers most popular book is aerobics program for total wellbeing. I think i got the book new in 1977, and the first entries in my running log begin in 1979. Cooper is revolutionizing health and fitness againcalling on america and the world to get cooperized. Coopers system uses point charts to rate the aerobic value of various. Books such as the complete book of running by jim fixx became a bestseller in 1977. Kenneth cooper in brazil, standing in front of the pista coronel cooper sign. Aerobics program book by kenneth cooper 2 available. Cooper s most popular book is aerobics program for total wellbeing. Father of aerobics kenneth cooper, md, mph to receive. In the book s appendix, cooper published a slew of charts detailing how a person could achieve the target level of exertion by following his system of aerobics a word he coined from the. Kenneth cooper ignited the worldwide fitness revolution, and since 1970, cooper aerobics. The book brought the world that word, popularized jogging, and shed light on the. As he does most every weekday, he rides a stationary bike for 30 to 32 minutes, sometimes capping that off with a treadmill walk before heading. The 87yearold still has a daily workout routine that would put some 20.
But thats where the good doctor said, nope it still stands and thats exactly what he meant by full circle. If i had stuck with it, i would have completed at least one boston marathon by now. Examines the effects of aerobic exercise on the body, with a test for evaluating physical fitness and advice on the advantages and disadvantages of different exercises. The fact that he died at age 52 of a massive heart attack was only a minor setback to the cause. Cooper and son, tyler cooper, md, mph, released their firstever book as a fatherson team, start strong, finish strong avery in 2007. The myth about exercise exercise part i the fasting method. It is usually performed to music and may be practiced in a group setting led by an instructor fitness professional, although it can be done solo and. A respiratory perspective online library by kipling a. Cooperaerobics cooper aerobics meet our founder, kenneth.
April 1, 1968 advance runners from the publishers tell us that this week magazine. What began as one mans quest to quantify the amount of healthy levels of exercise sparked a worldwide fitness movement. Kenneth cooper, 86, and his aston martinare seen at the. Kenneth cooper demonstrates jogging while dressed in a suit during a shoot with legendary dmn photographer jack beers. Whats more, hes added a new book to the dozen or so hes. Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. He is the author of the 1968 book aerobics, which emphasized a point system for improving the cardiovascular system. Yes, other books and articles have been written to no end since that original book, but. Cooper s complex also includes the cooper clinic, which has seen more than 53,000 patients. Examines the effects of aerobic exercise on the body, with a test for evaluating physical fitness and advice on the advantages and disadvantages of different. Americans arent listening to ken cooper d magazine. Ken cooper at his fitness complex in preston hollow. James fuller fixx april 23, 1932 july 20, 1984 was an american who wrote the 1977 bestselling book the complete book of running.
Jan 01, 1983 doctor coopers book is the original in the world of aerobic conditioning. Cooper about his aerobic points system from his 1982 book the aerobics program for total wellbeing. Published november 1st 1982 by random house publishing group first published november 1977 more details. Apr 16, 2008 boston, ma in 1968, kenneth cooper, md, mph, authored the bestselling book aerobics and introduced a new word to the american lexicon. What began as one mans quest to quantify the amount of healthy. Recognized through his writings and research as a leader in the international. Doctor cooper s book is the original in the world of aerobic conditioning. Cooper now reveals the link between spirituality and exercise and nutrition that will enable you to. Aerobics program has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Cooper, md, mph, the father of aerobics, is the president and founder of the cooper aerobics center. Cooper challenges everyone to follow these 8 healthy steps to live better.
Cooper has been recognized as the leader of the international fitness movement. New cooper book released nationally cooper institute. Ken cooper, who coined the term aerobicsin 1968 and founded the worldrenowned cooper aerobic center in dallas, is upping his iron pumping sessions from two to three days a week. Cooper 1982, mass market, revised edition at the best online prices at ebay. Before cooper s book, aerobic exercise was the domain of professional athletes. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Aerobics book, published in march 1968, it would easily. From the aerobics program for total wellbeing 1982 by kenneth h. Ken cooper, who coined the term aerobics in 1968 and founded the worldrenowned cooper aerobic center in dallas, is upping his iron pumping sessions from two to three days a week. Air force medical corps a rattling drum roll send off, and quite possibly this will be the biggest thing in.
637 818 606 277 191 1033 1131 102 613 674 1036 800 710 845 751 705 120 590 546 1224 1063 1222 67 389