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Who is the Cooper Institute and what do they do?
The Cooper Institute (CI), established in 1970, is a 501.c.3. nonprofit research and education organization dedicated globally to preventive medicine. The Institute’s founder, Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D., M.P.H., the “Father of Aerobics,” was an Air Force physician who became interested in the role of exercise in preserving health. When he published his first best seller, Aerobics, in 1968, he introduced a new word and was the spark for millions to become active. For More Information
Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH is the Chairman Emeritus to the current Board of Trustees that oversees The Cooper Institute’s strategic direction and educational and research initiatives. A few of his many accolades include:
- Author of the best-selling book, Aerobics, in 1968 and 19 subsequent book.
- After founding The Cooper Institute, he later established the Cooper Clinic, Cooper Fitness Center, Cooper Hotel & Conference Center, Cooper Spa, Cooper Wellness, Cooper Consulting Partners, and Cooper Complete
The Cooper Institute has achieved worldwide recognition for its outstanding scientific research on exercise physiology, obesity, hypertension, epidemiology, behavior change, children’s health issues, nutrition, aging, and other preventive medicine issues. Learn More
Reason I’m Impressed
As a Fitness Professional with 2 decades in this industry, our core values and mission statement were all over this unexpected opportunity to visit The Cooper Institute.
YPB Mission Statement and Core Values
As a culture at YPB we believe that it matters to you that we …
- Are passionate, committed and love what we do
- Want to share and inspire “cutting edge” knowledge with you
- Attract and train the best staff to give the best service
- Will listen and communicate for better knowing and caring about you.
- Will motivate, challenge, celebrate, appreciate, set big audacious goals to make big things happen, and applaud your success.
- Continually improve, by ever learning, ever growing toward personal development
- Partner with, contribute to and give back to our community with integrity
- Respect, care and work together as a team
An Interesting Fact
IN his best-selling book, Aerobics, Dr. Cooper emphasized a point system for improving the cardiovascular system. His points system is also the basis of the 10,000 steps per day method of maintaining adequate fitness by walking. Read More
Feeling Affirmed
As the owner of Your Personal Best Training Studio, I’ve been encouraging health and fitness for 20 years now. I’m a published author and highly sought after Functional Aging Specialist and if you don’t believe what I share with you then take it from this veteran, 45 years in the industry …
Are you unsure where your health stands? Do you want to live a healthy lifestyle but don’t know where to start? Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH, Founder and Chairman of Cooper Aerobics, developed eight steps to Get Cooperized, helping you live a longer and healthier life. Following these eight simple steps, such as exercising most days of the week and getting proper supplementation, will help you to live better, both sooner and later. Eight Steps Here
Overall, I found the Cooper Institute to be a premier facility, literally a compound of wealth and health. This inspiring slogan was everywhere, on the walls and t-shirts.
Since I felt no impediment from the visit only affirmed!
Dr. Cooper and his facility truly stood up to everything I have ever heard about him and this facility. When in the area be sure to to give him a visit! Or give us a call (361-549-4604) and WE will share OUR “cutting edge” knowledge with you.
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