Aerobics Program For Total Well-Being Exercise, Diet , And Emotional Balance

by COOPER, KENNETH H.

• ISBN13: 9780553346770
• ISBN10: 0553346776
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780307777256
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1985-03-01
• Publisher: Bantam
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Summary

Millions have benefitted from Dr. Cooper's famous aerobic exercise programs. He has revolutionized the way Americans get in shape and stay in shape. Now, he presents a complete program for total well-being -- physically, nutritionally, emotionally. Discover for yourself why it is the most effective, enjoyable and medically sound approach to a lifetime of energy and good health. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH, is recognized internationally as the “father of aerobics” and is the leading spokesman for the preventative medicine movement. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine and the Harvard University School of Public Health, he introduced the term aerobics to the world with his bestseller Aerobics. Soon after publication of this major work, he founded the Cooper Clinic, the Cooper Aerobics Center, and the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research in Dallas. During his career, Dr. Cooper has authored many books, which have sold more than 30 million copies, including The Aerobics Program for Total Well-Being, Aerobics for Women (with Mildred Cooper), The Antioxidant Revolution, Preventing Osteoporosis, Overcoming Hypertension, Kid Fitness, and Controlling Cholesterol.

Table of Contents

Preface	7	(2)
PART ONE THE BALANCE PRINCIPLE	9	(26)
What Is Total Well-Being?	10	(10)
The Development of a Dream	20	(15)
PART TWO THE FOOD FACTOR IN TOTAL WELL-BEING	35	(70)
The Basic Principles of Balance in Your Diet	36	(44)
Is Your Blood in Balance? The Great Cholesterol Controversy	80	(17)
Supplements, ``Super Foods'' ... and Super Advertising	97	(8)
PART THREE THE FITNESS FACTOR IN TOTAL WELL-BEING	105	(78)
Aerobic Exercise: The Key to Achieving Balance in Body and Mind	106	(14)
The Secret of Enjoying Exercise	120	(17)
The Plan: The Chart Pack and the Aerobics Equations	137	(46)
PART FOUR THE EMOTIONAL FACTOR IN TOTAL WELL-BEING	183	(34)
The Aerobics Way to Emotional Balance	184	(14)
The Aerobic Family: A Study in Balance	198	(10)
The Joys of Fitness on the Job	208	(9)
PART FIVE HOW TO MONITOR YOUR BODY'S OVERALL BALANCE	217	(25)
Taking the Mystery out of Your Medical Exam	218	(17)
Total Well-Being and Your Future	235	(7)
Conclusion	242	(4)
Appendix	246	(64)
Selected References	310	(8)
Index	318