Regaining The Power Of Youth at Any Age: Startling New Evidence from the Doctor Who Brought Us Aerobics, Controlling Cholesterol and the Antioxidant Revolution Paperback – January 19, 2005

Kenneth Cooper, MD, was the inventor of aerobics exercise,which he initially developed to keep astronauts physically fitwhile in space. At age 67 he wrote a provocative book titledRegaining the Power of Youth at Any Age. Cooper challenges thenotion that "true happiness is possible only if we can maintainsome illusion of agelessness." Cooper writes to peoplebetween the ages of 31 and 75 with his "easy-to-use manual forrecapturing their lost or declining youthful vigor," advocatinga combination of impact exercise, aerobics, and stretching. Hisexercise program is specially designed to counteract the effectsof aging--particularly to prevent loss of bone and muscle mass,and maintain cardiovascular power. "Building bone mass isan essential part of maintaining the vigor of youth," he writes."Lean body mass provides us with the power and strength weneed to continue to move, lift, and maneuver in our older yearsas effectively as we did when we were in our teens or twenties."Cooper clearly practices what he preaches. In Regainingthe Power of Youth, he skillfully combines personal experience,research knowledge, and wit. While writing his book, he suffereda mountain bike riding accident and smashed head first intoa rock. He consequently "became even more a believer inprotective helmets than in the past." This incident validates theclaims of his exercise and fitness program: although he was in hislate sixties, he didn't break any bones and only needed a littleaspirin at night for soreness.Cooper's exercise strategy promises "boundless energy andstamina, emotional resilience and optimism, and agile reasoning,creative thinking, and comprehensive memory." These arequalities we all need at any age, but when we can reclaim themin middle age, it effectively demonstrates the power of exerciseas a bona fide agent of rejuvenation.Dr. Cooper's work was a great influence on my own research. I consider him to be one of my Spunky Eldsters--older individuals who can serve as role models to us baby boomers of how to age successfully. All us boomers need to be reading books like this--and not just read them, but practice what we read about. Get out there and get more exercise, eat healthy, take better care of our bodies. After all, what's the point of living a long life if we are not going to be healthy?Richard Kownacki, Ph.D. From my book: Do Not Go Gentle: Successful Aging for Baby Boomers and All Generations

This is a pretty good book. It shows how to regain your youthful vigor.

Outdated information but still good as a refresher for ideas.

Enjoyed the positive you can do it attitude and tips on how to achieve your goals.

anything by Dr Cooper is well worth it . he is the real deal

PERFECT

It's a bit outdated and much more research has happened since then, but is inspirational and well presented.

I paid for a new book and when I received it, it was obviously a used book. Looked very worn!! Returned for credit

Book was exactly as described. I am very pleased with all aspects of purchase.