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Aerobics

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This book is excellent. 40 years old, but excellent. It is presented in a logical, easy to understand format. The information in the book is based on research that Doctor Cooper did as an Air Force doc in Texas. While giving "aerobic points" to a variety of exercises and sports, Dr. Cooper presents to the reader that jogging/running is the simplest, most effective way, to improve your cardiovascular and pulmonary health.

I have read this book twice now and find it well worth the time.

A lawyer friend challenged me to take the fitness test by seeing how far I could run/walk in 12 minutes.
I just scraped into the 'poor' category
He gave me my original copy of Kenneth Coopers, 'Aerobics'which I passed around friends and yes, I lost track of it and have since obtained another copy through Amazon.
I selected the running program which I discovered to be so accurate in estimating my progress. On my first day I walked 1 mile in 6 minutes over the target which meant I had to walk faster.
Then each week, I managed to reach further targets (utterly exhausted after the run to make the target)
I was amazed that after 7 weeks I was covering the mile in under 7 minutes and lost 15 kilos and reduced my belt size to 36 inches.
I was 'jumping out of my skin' I felt so good.
Of particular interest I found that if I consumed a few glasses of wine the night before my run, I would lose up to 15 seconds from my anticipated goal. Dont hesitate, get a copy and live longer

You will find Arthur Lydiard (running to the top) arguing but the Cooper program is easily understood.

I for one have no time for 100 mile weeks of running.