[2][3] In 1966 he coined the term, and his book Aerobics was published in 1968,[4][5] which emphasized a point system 🗝 for improving the cardiovascular system.

Cooper received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement in 1986.[7]

Cooper encouraged millions 🗝 to become active and helped to launch modern fitness culture.

Ideas on exercise and training effect [ edit ]

It is now 🗝 generally considered that effects of exercise on general metabolic rate (post-exercise) are comparatively small and the greatest effect occurs for 🗝 only a few hours.