Examines the effects of aerobic exercise on the body, with a test for evaluating physical fitness. The one who gave birth to the national aerobics movement years ago, that spiraled into a national movement with everything from jogging to jackie sorenson, jane fonda, and all points in between. Dr kenneth cooper at the cooper center for preventive medicine in dallas, texas. Cooper s most popular book is aerobics program for total wellbeing. Both the term and the specific exercise method were developed by dr kenneth h.
For example, a 2mile walk completed in under 30 min, performed five times a week, scores 25 points. In the case of exercise, we need to do what jesus did. Kenneth cooper published aerobics, his first of many books. Kenneth cooper, and first appeared in his bestseller book aerobics. 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. Cooper coined the term and practice of aerobics in a 1968 book. Kenneth cooper on 50th anniversary of aerobics youtube. Each exercise is awarded points dependent on the type of exercise, its frequency, intensity, and duration. Kenneth brown to write the seminal article, exercise the astronauts way. Stay motivated throughout your health journey with these inspiring quotes. Marz 1931 in oklahoma city, usbundesstaat oklahoma ist ein. Walk, dont run for 25 years dallas fitness guru kenneth cooper told the world that vigorous exercise was a solution to our health problems. Cooper resigned, as a lieutenant colonel, from a year military career in order to open the cooper aerobics center. Following his presentation, the university will bestow cooper.
Kenneth cooper got a nation moving through aerobics. Excessive exercise causing free radicals dan murphy. Cooper s bestseller, aerobics, in which he told us to get off our duffs and quit our unhealthy ways, and set in motion a national guilt. Cooper worked with nearly 27,000 men and women in the military to gather research on the impact of physical fitness. The popular mass market version was the new aerobics isbn 0553.
Kenneth cooper isnt slowing down even if you dont know his name, the father of aerobics has influenced the way you exercise. Dr kenneth cooper for cooper aerobics china team speaking. Cooper currently serves as chairman of cooper aerobics. Cooper, md, mph, the father of aerobics,is the president and founder of the cooper aerobics center. Jul 27, 2018 cooper aerobics founder and chairman kenneth h. Pauline potts, a physical therapist, both of the united states air force. In addition to highquality staff, the final ingredient to cooper aerobics success is a dash of divine intervention according to dr. 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.
By far, the most wellknown and widely used test is the cooper 12minute run, which reaches its 50 year anniversary in 2018. Jeremy morris and ralph paffenbarger in the 1950s up to the present time, there have been thousands of publications documenting the beneficial effects of regular aerobic exercise. For most people, the most beneficial exercise is walking, which is the way jesus got his exercise on this earth. Cooper aerobics is coming to china with ed curtain as chief operating officer c. Cooper born march 4, 1931, oklahoma city is a doctor of medicine and former air. From the aerobics program for total wellbeing 1982 by. The cooper institute, as a 501c3 nonprofit, does not endorse any product, service, or linkedto entity. See more ideas about health, how to stay motivated and fitness. He became very concerned when he began seeing several of his super exercisers who had been coming to his aerobic center in. Yes, other books and articles have been written to no end since that original book, but. Kenneth cooper has always had a keen interest in exercise physiology, which is the study of the function of the body as it responds to various types of exercise training. Cooper shares how you can extend your life and make good health a habit. Tyler cooper, took over the reins of the business as president and ceo cementing cooper aerobics as much more than a worldrenowned organization, but also a family legacy. He sees patients at cooper clinic, attends various meetings, gives lectures and presentations and ends every day with a 5.
Cooper 2018 the history of aerobics 50 years and still. His first book, the international best seller aerobics, was published in 1968. Air force cardiologist who coined the term aerobics meaning a form of exercise and has promoted their use for over 25 years now admits that he was wrong. For example, in 1981, a fire completely destroyed cooper fitness center. Cooper is also the founder of and chairman at the cooper aerobics center in dallas and mckinney. Get ample aerobic with oxygen, weight bearing exercise daily. Armed forces, including our own founder and chairman, dr. Game changer offers an inspiring glimpse at the life of lawler and his new pe, the wellnessbased approach to physical education that has energized a revolution in the world of education. He is the author of the 1968 book aerobics, which emphasized a point system for improving the cardiovascular system. Kenneth cooper of cooper aerobics center names phil lawler the father of the new pe. The benefit you get by reading this book is actually information inside this reserve incredible fresh, you. Kenneth cooper demonstrates jogging while dressed in a suit during a shoot with legendary dmn photographer jack beers. Cooper went on to create a research laboratory where he studied his theory and found proof that.
Before cooper s book, aerobic exercise was the domain of professional athletes. Excessive exercise causing free radicals in his book the antioxidant revolution, kenneth cooper, md emphasizes that excessive exercise is a major cause of oxidative stress. The concept of aerobics stems from a book published in 1968, written by dr. Kenneth cooper supplement recommendations cooper complete.
Cooper was bombarded with offers from book publishers, and one year later aerobics was a bestseller. Aerobic means relating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen, and refers to the use of oxygen to adequately meet energy demands during exercise via aerobic metabolism. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Apr 17, 2018 the concept of aerobics stems from a book published in 1968, written by dr. Contact us at 12330 preston road, dallas, tx 75230, by email, or call 8006357050. His work on the importance of cardiovascular health has led to a worldwide revolution in physical fitness.
Oklahoma city university will host preventive medicine pioneer dr. Kenneth cooper in his book antioxidant revolution increasing your heart rate beyond 80. Cooper has authored 18 additional books, which combined have sold more than 30 million copies. Cooper has studied the correlation between diet and exercise and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Following his presentation, the university will bestow cooper with an honorary doctor of science degree. Cooper published his findings in a book called aerobics, which was read by millions. Cooper for jazzercise, richard simmons, and those lovely neon spandex workout suits. H this document may not be reprinted without permission. Coopers bestseller, aerobics, in which he told us to get off our duffs and quit our unhealthy ways, and set in motion a national guilt. Cooper credits his exercise routine and healthy diet for his health and longevity. Pdf this article describes the importance of fitness chiefly exercise for top. He explains that in order to live a healthy life, you must exercise regularly.
The figures in the charts below came from research on s of people, so every time you test yourself, you will have a clear comparison to people your age. Dr kenneth cooper the new aerobics fitness free ebook download as pdf file. Cooper, an exercise enthusiast, was puzzled about why some people with good muscular strength were prone to perform poorly at activities such as long. Cooper, md, mph, developed the aerobics point system. In 1969, jackie sorensen of jacki sorensens aerobic programs proposed to dr. Well, not technically, but he is the father of aerobics, the fitness revolution. Kenneth cooper believes too much exercise of any kind is dangerous and. 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. Take the cooper test and find out how well you compare to your peers. These tests are named for their original founder, kenneth cooper, md, a prominent physician and health researcher who started the cooper clinic and founded the institute for aerobic research in dallas, texas. Cooper says, fitness is a journey, not a destination. Kenneth cooper author of aerobics, the new aerobics, aerobics for women, the u. Presenting evidence for the strengthening properties of vitamin c, vitamin e, beta carotene, and other antioxidants, the author of aerobics notes the detrimental effects of unstable oxygen molecules on the body. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Buy aerobics by kenneth h cooper, md, mph online at alibris. In december 2009, aerobics was the answer to the final jeopardy. Aerobics by by kenneth h cooper this aerobics book is not really ordinary book, you have it then the world is in your hands. Cooper s minimum aerobic fitness level is 36 points a week, attained, for example, by jogging two miles in 20 minutes four times a week or bicycling seven miles in 28 minutes four times a. Aerobics pioneer still in the fitness business at 86 the. Coopers book, aerobics program for total wellbeing, he defines it as an. Doctor coopers book is the original in the world of aerobic conditioning. Cooper for a presentation, open to the public, at 3 p. Mar 18, 2015 oklahoma city university will host preventive medicine pioneer dr. Although today the business is flourishing, over the years it has faced a number of challenges threatening its viability. Generally, lighttomoderate intensity activities that are. Kenneth cooper state many times over the past two decades, if youre running more than 1520 miles a week, youre doing it for reasons other than to achieve good health. Cooper to score the beneficial effects of different aerobic exercises on the heart, lungs, and circulatory system. Jan 15, 20 we are grateful to the men and women who have served in the u.
Coopers most popular book is aerobics program for total wellbeing. Cooper explains that aerobic exercise helps prevent disease. Download can stress heal by kenneth h cooper pdf, fb2. Aerobic exercise also known as cardio is physical exercise of low to high intensity that depends primarily on the aerobic energygenerating process. March 26 in the kerr mcgee auditorium in meinders school of business. These tests of strength and endurance give you an objective way to measure your fitness and set goals for the future. Health, quality of life and physical fitness all go together. The name of what fitness activity was coined by dr. Recognized through his writings and research as a leader in the international.
Dobson sat down with revolutionary health and fitness expert, dr. Cooper is the one who came up with the idea for aerobics. Cooper, whose 1968 book, aerobics, helped start the fitness movement, is intellectually provocative but hardly sensuous. Just as the definition of fitness has evolved, so have the ways in which fitness is measured.
Before coopers book, aerobic exercise was the domain of professional athletes. Cooper, is published in 41 languages, including braille. Cooper the possibility of using aerobic dance and aerobic gymnastics training method with music for the wives of american military base in puerto rico compared to the traditional gym for fitness needs. He saved untold more lives by pioneering preventive medicine, or living longer through better diet and exercise and eliminating bad habits like smoking. Cooper, md, mph, coined the word aerobics, but did you know that years ago he also developed a timed test to evaluate fitness. Kenneth cooper founder and chairman cooper aerobics as a teen, kenneth cooper saved a child from drowning. Cooper s master plan, if not his jovial prose, is arresting. Dr kenneth cooper of the cooper aerobics center in dallas texas who is.