Kenneth H. Cooper

There are six components of wellness: proper weight and diet, proper exercise, breaking the smoking habit, control of alcohol, stress management and periodic exams. ↗

— Kenneth H. Cooper

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The reason I exercise is for the quality of life I enjoy. ↗

— Kenneth H. Cooper

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So I've broadened the fitness concept to make it one of moderation and balance. ↗

— Kenneth H. Cooper

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According to the Gallup Poll, 24 percent of American adults exercised regularly in 1961, and 50 percent after 1968. The peak was 59 percent in 1984, dropping off to 51 percent last September. ↗

— Kenneth H. Cooper

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Aerobic dancing is already adjusting to injury problems and will probably phase out to some extent. ↗

— Kenneth H. Cooper

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After 26 years, I am still practicing what I preach. ↗

— Kenneth H. Cooper

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I don't criticize weight training - as long as it is not a substitute for aerobic training. ↗

— Kenneth H. Cooper

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I have not missed a day from work because of illness since 1956. ↗

— Kenneth H. Cooper

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I think investments in general related to the exercise industry are going to be good for a long time. ↗

— Kenneth H. Cooper

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I used to think that it didn't make any difference how far you ran if you had a good, strong musculoskeletal system and no underlying cardiovascular problems. ↗

— Kenneth H. Cooper

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