History of Aerobic After World War II, recreational pursuits that emphasized health, like running, gained popularity. Dr. Bill Orban’s Royal Canadian Air Force Exercise Plans, which were created and published in 1961, contributed to the development of contemporary fitness culture. The American Air Force’s Col. Pauline Potts and Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, both physical therapists, promoted the idea of aerobic exercise. Cooper began investigating preventive medicine in the 1960s. After being attracted by the notion that exercise might maintain one’s health, he carried out the first in-depth study on aerobic exercise on more than 5,000 members of the U.S. Air … Continue reading Basics of Aerobic exercise