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Kenneth H. Cooper · Fitness

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Kenneth H. Cooper

Far too many times over the next 12 to 15 years, it was brought to my attention that people who followed my exercise guidelines exactly but ignored their diet, their weight and their cigarette smoking had heart attacks at age 55.

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Kenneth H. Cooper

Now I say that if you run more than 15 miles a week, it's for something other than aerobic fitness. Once you pass 15 miles, you do not see much further improvement.

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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.

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Kenneth H. Cooper

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

Fitness