Bob Greene (born December 8, 1958) is an American
exercise physiologist
Exercise physiology is the physiology of physical exercise. It is one of the allied health professions, and involves the study of the acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise. Exercise physiologists are the highest qualified exercise ...
and certified personal trainer specializing in fitness,
metabolism
Metabolism (, from el, μεταβολή ''metabolē'', "change") is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms. The three main functions of metabolism are: the conversion of the energy in food to energy available to run cell ...
, and weight loss. Greene is the creator of Best Life, a diet and fitness plan, and Best Life Foods, which sells a line of butter substitutes.
Biography
Education
Greene was born in
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Cherry Hill is a township within Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the township had a population of 74,553, which reflected an increase of 3,508 (+4.94%) from the 71,045 counted in the 2010 census. and is a graduate of
Cherry Hill High School East
Cherry Hill High School East (also known as Cherry Hill East or CHE) is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades in Cherry Hill, in Camden County, New Jersey, United States, operating as p ...
.
Greene studied physical education at the
University of Delaware
The University of Delaware (colloquially UD or Delaware) is a public land-grant research university located in Newark, Delaware. UD is the largest university in Delaware. It offers three associate's programs, 148 bachelor's programs, 121 mas ...
and then went on to get a master's degree in exercise physiology from the
University of Arizona
The University of Arizona (Arizona, U of A, UArizona, or UA) is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, it was the first university in the Arizona Territory.
T ...
. He is a member of the
American College of Sports Medicine
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a sports medicine and exercise science membership organization. Founded in 1954, ACSM holds conferences, publishes books and journals, and offers certific ...
.
Career
Greene has authored over ten books concerning weight-loss, diet and health, including two books co-authored by
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Gail Winfrey (; born Orpah Gail Winfrey; January 29, 1954), or simply Oprah, is an American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and philanthropist. She is best known for her talk show, ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'', br ...
. He is a frequent guest on ''
The Oprah Winfrey Show
''The Oprah Winfrey Show'', often referred to as ''The Oprah Show'' or simply ''Oprah'', is an American daytime broadcast syndication, syndicated talk show that aired nationally for 25 seasons from September 8, 1986, to May 25, 2011, in Chicag ...
'', has a radio show on the
"Oprah and Friends" satellite radio network and is a contributor to ''
O''. He lives in
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara ( es, Santa Bárbara, meaning "Saint Barbara") is a coastal city in Santa Barbara County, California, of which it is also the county seat. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coas ...
with his wife, Urania, and their daughter. Winfrey was the "
Best Woman" at his 2005 wedding.
Info on Bob Greene's wedding
Oprah.com; accessed April 2, 2016.
Books
*''The Life You Want'', by Bob Greene, 2010; .
*''Best Life Diet'', by Bob Greene, 2006; .
*''Best Life Diet Daily Journal'', by Bob Greene, .
*''Make the Connection: Ten Steps to a Better Body and a Better Life'', by Bob Greene and Oprah Winfrey, 1999; .
*''A Journal of Daily Renewal: The Companion to Make the Connection'', by Bob Greene and Oprah Winfrey, 1996; .
*''Keep the Connection: Choices for a Better and Healthier Life'', by Bob Greene, 2004; .
*''Get With the Program!: Getting Real About Your Weight, Health, and Emotional Well-Being'', by Bob Greene, Sydny Miner (Editor), 2002; .
*''Get With the Program! Daily Journal'', by Bob Greene, 2002; .
*''Get With the Program! Guide to Good Eating: Great Food for Good Health'', by Bob Greene, Bonni Leon-Berman (Designed by), 2003; .
*''The Get With The Program! Guide to Fast Food and Family Restaurants'', by Bob Greene, 2003; .
*''Bob Greene's Total Body Makeover: An Accelerated Program of Exercise and Nutrition for Maximum Results in Minimum Time'', by Bob Greene, 2004; .
*''The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes''
References
External links
Bob Greene's The Best Life
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1958 births
Living people
University of Arizona alumni
University of Delaware alumni
People from Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Cherry Hill High School East alumni
American exercise instructors
Diet food advocates