Changing The World's Exercise Habits
A History Of Dr. Kenneth Cooper's Fitness Missionaries
Published on 24. October 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
198 pages
978-1-63837-773-3 (ISBN)
Description
Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, often called the Father of Aerobics, developed an exercise system in the late 1960s that revolutionized the exercise habits of America and the whole world. He is the visionary who created the Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas, Texas, (the mission), and developed a high-energy staff (his team of missionaries) committed to spreading his mission of health and wellbeing worldwide. The Cooper Institute was established to conduct research into the effects of fitness and exercise on a person's overall wellbeing, and then to transfer that knowledge into educational and other outreach service programs which could be a positive force for health through the world.
This unique memoir is the fascinating story of Dr. Cooper's mission to help people develop a physically active lifestyle that would have profound implications for their health and wellbeing, and encourage a fuller and longer life. Not intended to be a comprehensive history, it is the story of the process, and of the highly diverse group of fitness and health professionals from different backgrounds and skills who came together to make it happen. The memoir contains the reflections of Dr. Tom Collingwood, Roger Reynolds, and Dr. John Poteet, telling of their personal experiences in the many projects and services they were involved in over their thirty-five years at the Cooper Institute.
Adult fitness exercisers and fitness professionals who are interested in learning more about how helping others to be physically active can translate to a variety of human benefits, this book is for you.
Over the past 50 years the Cooper Institute has published over 700 peer-reviewed articles in a variety of highly respected medical journals. Additionally, the Cooper Institute possesses the largest data base in the world in regards to physical fitness, exercise and well-being.
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Language
English
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63837-773-3 (9781638377733)
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Roger D. Reynolds, M.A. was born in 1940 in London, Ohio. He attended Bowling Green State University on an athletic scholarship, earning a BS in health and physical education. Roger also received a distinguished ROTC military graduate recognition. Following college, Roger played in the NFL with the New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals. His NFL career was interrupted for his service as an Army infantry officer. After retiring from football, he continued his education at Western Michigan University, graduating with an MA in health and physical education. He then began teaching and coaching at the elementary, middle school, high school, and university levels, with an emphasis on fitness, health, and wellness. His 45-year career included corporate, law enforcement, military, clinical, educational medical, and serving as a professional instructor for thousands of personal trainer certifications. Roger concluded his career working at the world renowned Cooper Institute for 39 years. Roger is a highly-requested national speaker. He has presented lectures, workshops, training seminars, and keynote addresses to over 2,000 audiences throughout the U.S. and abroad. He is a member of London High School and Bowling Green State University Athletic Hall of Fame. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the President's Counsel on Physical Fitness and Sports, United States Secret Service Training Award, New York State Teachers Outstanding Service Award, Texas Tactical Police Officers Association, Michiana area Chamber of Commerce man of the year, U.S. Customs Training Award, U.S. Army Outstanding Service Award, and is the recipient of the distinguished Dr. Richard Bohannon award as the outstanding Cooper Institute employee. Roger has published local, state, and national news articles related to physical fitness, corporate fitness and wellness. He has also co-authored national research publications, and has appeared on local, state, and national news media outlets. He is married and the father of four children and six grandchildren.