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Start Strong, Finish Strong by Kenneth H. Cooper , Tyler C. Cooper , William Proctor

Start Strong, Finish Strong

Prescriptions for a Lifetime of Good Health

by Kenneth H. Cooper , Tyler C. Cooper , William Proctor

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  • Sep 2007, 432 pages
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Start Strong, Finish Strong is about living the life we all want - now and as we age. It's about breaking free from chronic pain and nagging injuries. It's about refusing to give up the activities we love and discovering new ones along the way.

Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, the "father of aerobics" and the world's leading authority on preventive medicine, joins forces with his son, Dr. Tyler C. Cooper. Together they give readers the tools to start strong and finish strong.

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