Authors: Kenneth H. Cooper
ISBN-13: 9780553346770, ISBN-10: 0553346776
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Date Published: March 1985
Edition: Reissue
Millions have benefitted from Dr. Cooper's famous aerobic exercise programs. He has revolutionized the way Americans get in shape and stay in shape. Now, he presents a complete program for total well-being -- physically, nutritionally, emotionally. Discover for yourself why it is the most effective, enjoyable and medically sound approach to a lifetime of energy and good health.
Preface | 7 | |
Part 1 | The Balance Principle | 9 |
1 | What Is Total Well-Being? | 10 |
2 | The Development of a Dream | 20 |
Part 2 | The Food Factor in Total Well-Being | 35 |
3 | The Basic Principles of Balance in Your Diet | 36 |
4 | Is Your Blood in Balance? The Great Cholesterol Controversy | 80 |
5 | Supplements, "Super Foods" ... and Super Advertising | 97 |
Part 3 | The Fitness Factor in Total Well-Being | 105 |
6 | Aerobic Exercise: The Key to Achieving Balance in Body and Mind | 106 |
7 | The Secret of Enjoying Exercise | 120 |
8 | The Plan: The Chart Pack and the Aerobics Equations | 137 |
Part 4 | The Emotional Factor in Total Well-Being | 183 |
9 | The Aerobics Way to Emotional Balance | 184 |
10 | The Aerobic Family: A Study in Balance | 198 |
11 | The Joys of Fitness on the Job | 208 |
Part 5 | How to Monitor Your Body's Overall Balance | 217 |
12 | Taking the Mystery out of Your Medical Exam | 218 |
13 | Total Well-Being and Your Future | 235 |
Conclusion | 242 | |
Appendix | 246 | |
Selected References | 310 | |
Index | 318 |