Kenneth H. Cooper

At-a-Glance

Known as the 'Father of Aerobics' for pioneering the concept of aerobic exercise and preventive medicine
Founder and Chairman of Cooper Aerobics, established in Dallas in 1970, which comprises six health and wellness companies
Authored 19 books, including the 1968 bestseller 'Aerobics,' translated into 41 languages with over 30 million copies sold
Developed groundbreaking fitness tools such as the 12-minute run (Cooper test), 1.5-mile fitness test, and Aerobics Point System
Influenced public health globally, including training Brazil’s 1970 World Cup team and establishing the national youth fitness test in China as the 'FitnessGram'
Holds degrees from the University of Oklahoma (BS, MD) and the Harvard School of Public Health (MPH)

Biography

Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, an American doctor of medicine and former Air Force lieutenant colonel, is widely recognized as the 'Father of Aerobics.' He pioneered the benefits of aerobic exercise for maintaining and improving health, coining the term 'aerobics' and introducing it to the world with his 1968 best-selling book, *Aerobics*.