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

He is also the founder of the non-profit research and education organization The Cooper Institute which was opened in 1970. Cooper (born March 4 1931 in Oklahoma City) is a doctor of medicine and former Air Force Colonel from Oklahoma who introduced the concept of aerobics. Kenneth H.

Today Cooper is Founder and Chairman at the Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas which comprises eight health and wellness entities. Dr. He is also the founder of the non-profit research and education organization The Cooper Institute which was opened in 1970.