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The Cooper Institute

Founded in 1970 by the "Father of Aerobics"
Kenneth H. Cooper MD, MPH

Recent Blog Posts

The 10 Minutes of Aerobic Exercise Rule: Does it Still Apply?

Does Physical Activity Impact the Risk of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Women? The Women’s Injury Study (WIN)

50 Years of the Cooper 12-Minute Run

Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Cognitive Function: What’s the Connection?

Vitamin D and exercise may protect against age-associated loss of cognition

Framingham Heart Study shows that HDL Cholesterol Levels should not be interpreted in a Vacuum!

Congratulations to the 2018 Healthy Zone School Award Winners!

Can Just a Little Bit of Resistance Training Help to Prevent Metabolic Syndrome?

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN HEART HEALTH AND BRAIN HEALTH: Study shows fitness protects against depression and heart disease death in later life

FitnessGram and OPEN Establish an Impactful Collaboration to Enhance Fitness Education for all Physical Educators

Dallas Cowboys Legend, Troy Aikman, Cooper Aerobics President and CEO, Dr. Tyler Cooper, and retiring Frisco Independent School District Superintendent, Dr. Jeremy Lyon,

Association Between Sitting Time and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors After Adjustment for Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Cooper Center Longitudinal Study, 2010–2013