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How Dr. Kenneth Cooper Helped NASA Astronauts and World Cup Champions Stay Fit

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At 94 years old, Dr. Kenneth Cooper is still proving that health isn’t about adding years—it’s about adding good years. Known worldwide as the “Father of Aerobics,” Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper changed how people think about exercise, prevention, and longevity. In this episode, he shares how decades of research show that regular movement can add a full decade of quality life—and why no drug can match the power of an active lifestyle.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode
  • The groundbreaking story behind Dr. Cooper’s 1968 book Aerobics and how it launched a global fitness revolution

  • How his research with NASA astronauts and world-class athletes revealed that exercise is true preventive medicine

  • Practical steps for growing healthier as you grow older, including his eight key lifestyle habits

  • The surprising link between fitness and preventing dementia, heart disease, and even certain cancers

  • Why your health is ultimately your responsibility—and how small daily choices can transform your future

Dr. Cooper’s life is living proof that it’s never too late to build strength, protect your brain, and enjoy more vibrant years. His advice is simple, science-backed, and immediately actionable.

Listen now and discover how to take charge of your health and rewrite the way you age.

📚 Resources & Links

Take a walk, press play, and get inspired to move toward a longer, healthier life.

  continue reading

167 episodes

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At 94 years old, Dr. Kenneth Cooper is still proving that health isn’t about adding years—it’s about adding good years. Known worldwide as the “Father of Aerobics,” Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper changed how people think about exercise, prevention, and longevity. In this episode, he shares how decades of research show that regular movement can add a full decade of quality life—and why no drug can match the power of an active lifestyle.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode
  • The groundbreaking story behind Dr. Cooper’s 1968 book Aerobics and how it launched a global fitness revolution

  • How his research with NASA astronauts and world-class athletes revealed that exercise is true preventive medicine

  • Practical steps for growing healthier as you grow older, including his eight key lifestyle habits

  • The surprising link between fitness and preventing dementia, heart disease, and even certain cancers

  • Why your health is ultimately your responsibility—and how small daily choices can transform your future

Dr. Cooper’s life is living proof that it’s never too late to build strength, protect your brain, and enjoy more vibrant years. His advice is simple, science-backed, and immediately actionable.

Listen now and discover how to take charge of your health and rewrite the way you age.

📚 Resources & Links

Take a walk, press play, and get inspired to move toward a longer, healthier life.

  continue reading

167 episodes

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