18 de janeiro de 2022-Denominadoo "Pai da Aeróbica", o Dr. Kenneth Cooper revolucionou o mundo do fitness na década de 1960. Depois de desenvolver um programa de exercícios, fundou o Cooper Institute em Dallas, TX, com a missão de realizar pesquisas sobre os benefícios duradouros do exercício e da aptidão física. A visão de Cooper teve um efeito profundo em muitas pessoas, incluindo três antigos funcionários. No seu novo livro de memórias, Tom Collingwood, Roger Reynolds e John Poteet recordam as suas experiências pessoais no Cooper Institute.

“As we are now in our golden years, we have found time to reflect on our life’s work advancing the mission of the Cooper Institute,” the authors said.

Ao olharem para trás, para o seu tempo e funções ao longo de 35 anos no Instituto Cooper, os autores reconheceram que possuíam um sentido genuíno de objetivo e zelo pela missão do instituto, semelhante ao dos missionários do evangelho. Enquadrando o seu trabalho como uma ação "missionária", os autores também relatam como a colaboração com outros profissionais foi uma parte integrante da sua história de sucesso. Com o objetivo de difundir uma mensagem de positividade e unidade, os autores procuram ilustrar como pessoas dedicadas com um empenho de estilo missionário podem fazer uma verdadeira diferença no mundo.

"Nesta época de divisões e dissensões, é extremamente necessária uma história de união para o bem comum", afirmam os autores. "Esta é a história de um grupo de diversos profissionais de fitness e saúde com diferentes origens e mentalidades que se juntam para efetuar mudanças positivas na vida de outras pessoas."

Changing the World’s Exercise Habits: A History of Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s Fitness Missionaries is available for purchase online at Amazon.com.

Sobre o Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper

For 50 years, Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D., MPH, has inspired millions to exercise for good health with the release of his first best-seller Aerobics. Today, Dr. Cooper is revolutionizing health and fitness again—calling on America and the world to Get Cooperized. As a leading pioneer of preventive medicine, Dr. Cooper challenges everyone to follow these “8 Healthy Steps” to live better both sooner and later: maintain a healthy weight; make healthy food choices most of the time; exercise most days of the week; take the right supplements for you; do not use tobacco; control alcohol; manage stress; get a regular, comprehensive physical exam. 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, Dr. Cooper has long advocated moving the field of medicine away from disease treatment to disease prevention.

Sobre os autores

Tom Collingwood, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized leader in the field of physical fitness and outdoor education. He holds degrees in both exercise science and psychology. He developed the Continuing Education Division of the Cooper Institute and has trained thousands of fitness leaders worldwide. He was a primary fitness consultant for the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, The International Association of Chiefs of Police, and with the U.S. Army. He is the recipient of the Healthy American Fitness Leader award as one of the ten outstanding physical fitness leaders in the nation.

Roger D. Reynolds, M.A., attended Bowling Green State University on an athletic scholarship, earning a BS in health and physical education. He continued his education at Western Michigan University, graduating with an MA in health and physical education. 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. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the President’s Council 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.

John Poteet, Ed.D., is an educator with 49 years of teaching experience. In 1977, he received his Ed.D. in Exercise Physiology and Educational Psychology from the University of North Texas in Denton. In 1982, he became Associate Director of Continuing Education at The Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research during which time he trained hundreds of fitness leaders throughout the United States before retiring in 2004. At the age of 92, John is still teaching by example as he continues to participate in a program of sensible, purposeful physical activity designed to enhance longevity, functionality, general health, and joy.

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