What's Your "Why?" Dr. Tyler Cooper, President and CEO of Cooper Aerobics, discusses how finding a motivational factor is key to helping you begin a journey to better health.   Try the Tri: Triathlon Training Whether you're a beginner or an experienced triathlete, proper training, equipment and injury prevention are necessary to help keep you in great condition for your next race.     New Dietary Guidelines The latest Nutrition Guidelines are out, and Cooper Clinic Nutrition Services has the scoop on what recommendations have changed, what's stayed the same and how to benefit from following them.   Get the Vitamin D You Need Vitamin D helps build strong, healthy bones, but deficiencies have been linked to cancer, diabetes and more. Do you know how to get the vitamin D you need from the sun, your diet and supplements?     <! --- Spacing --->   Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH Turns 85 Dr. Cooper celebrated his 85th birthday on Friday, March 4. Cooper Teammates helped him ring in the milestone birthday with a surprise party complete with cookie cake, gifts and a slideshow of all he has accomplished over the past year. Happy birthday, Dr. Cooper! To see more photos from the party, click here.           Know the Pro: Coleman Crawford Embrace the upcoming March Madness and get to know Cooper Fitness Center Basketball Pro, Coach Coleman Crawford, on a more personal level in this month's Pro Zone feature. Moroccan Style Farro with Kale Enjoy this healthy, superfood-dense dish as a meal by itself or as a tasty side. Exercises to Strengthen Your Core Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainer Christian Mazur demonstrates a few core stretches to help supplement your triathlon training.                The Cooperized e-newsletter is published by Cooper Aerobics, 12200 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75230. All rights reserved. The Cooperized phrase and logo are trademarks of Cooper Aerobics. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. No material in The Cooperized may be reproduced without written permission. The publishers do not assume responsibility for unsolicited editorial material. The Cooperized does not promote any form of medical treatment, nor does it encourage the self-management of medical problems. It is meant to supplement, not replace, the advice and care of health care professionals. Contact  |  Manage Subscription  |  To opt out of all Cooper Aerobics email communications, click here. Copyright © 2016 Cooper Aerobics.