Kenneth H. Cooper

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Contents 1 Overview 2 Published Works 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Overview

When Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D., M.P.H., published his first bestseller, Aerobics, in 1968, he introduced a new word and a new concept to America. Millions of people started exercising, motivated by his preventive medicine research, persuasive public appearances, and a series of inspiring books. In short, a young Air Force physician who had once been a track star in his native Oklahoma had started a worldwide fitness revolution.

The Cooper Institute was founded on June 22, 1970. Dr. Cooper believed back then that it was as important to try to prevent disease as it was to treat and cure disease. Over three decades, through meticulous research, that basic premise and vision has been reaffirmed and strengthened. What was once looked upon as "opinion" has become scientific reality.

Today Dr. Cooper is recognized as the leader of the international physical fitness movement and credited with motivating more people to exercise in pursuit of good health than any other person, serves as president and chief executive officer of The Cooper Aerobics Center. He holds a B.S. degree and an M.D. degree from the University of Oklahoma as well as an M.P.H. degree from the Harvard University School of Public Health, and he is certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine[1].

Cooper is the founder of the Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas and McKinney, Texas[2]. He is also the founder of the non-profit research and education organization, The Cooper Institute, which was opened in 1970.

[edit] Published Works

Complete List of Books by Kenneth H. Cooper[3]:

• Start Strong, Finish Strong (2007)
• Matters of the Heart: Adventures in Sports Medicine (2007)
• Controlling Cholesterol the Natural Way Eat Your Way to Better Health With New Breakthrough Food
• Discoveries (1999)
• Regaining the Power of Youth at Any Age (1998)
• Advanced Nutritional Therapies (1998)
• Can Stress Heal? Converting A Major Health Hazard Into A Surprising Health Benefit (1998)
• Antioxidant Revolution (1997)
• Faith-based Fitness The Medical Program That Uses Spiritual Motivation To Achieve Maximum Health And *Add Years To Your Life (1997)
• Its Better To Believe (1995)
• Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper's Antioxidant Revolution (1994)
• Kid Fitness : a Complete Shape-up Program From Birth Through High School (1991)
• Overcoming Hypertension : Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper's Preventive Medicine Program (1990)
• Reducing Cholesterol: A Heart-Smart Guide to Low-Fat Eating (No Nonsense Health Guide) (1989)
• Controlling Cholesterol: Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper's Preventative Medicine Program (1989)
• Preventing Osteoporosis : Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper's Preventive Medicine Program (1989)
• The New Aerobics for Women (1988)
• Running Without Fear (1986)
• Aerobics Program (1985)
• The Aerobics Program for Total Well-being : Exercise, Diet, Emotional Balance (1982, 1983)
• Aerobics for Women (1982)
• The Aerobics Way: New Data on the World's Most Popular Exercise Program (1978)
• Aerobics (1968)

Also:

• Fitness for Life, 6 Audio Cassettes (1983)
• The New Aerobics (1979)
• Run for Your Life: Aerobic Conditioning for Your Heart (1974)
• Aerobics (1968),

[edit] See also

• The Cooper Institute
• Aerobics
• Training Effect
• Cooper test
• Power walking

[edit] External links

• Video: Cooper Medical Pioneers Biography on Health.mil – The Military Health System provides a look at the life and work of Kenneth Cooper.
• The Cooper Institute nonprofit 501(c)3, fitness and health education and research
• Cooper Aerobics for-profit health and wellness companies