General Information
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Aerobics
and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
(http://www.afaa.com)
Provides information on exercise, including how to choose an instructor,
class, or facility; how to begin a walking program; and how to maintain
an exercise program while traveling.
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American
Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)
(http://www.aahperd.org)
A professional organization dedicated to promoting quality education programs
to improve the health and fitness of all Americans.
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American
College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
(http://www.acsm.org)
A professional organization that provides information about the positive
effects of exercise; selected articles from the http://www.health-fitjrnl.com
ACSM Health and Fitness Journal are also available online.
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American
Council on Exercise
(http://www.acefitness.org)
ACE features fact sheets on many consumer topics, including choosing shoes,
cross-training, steroids, and getting started on an exercise program.
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American
Heart Association: Just Move
(http://www.justmove.org)
Provides fitness news, fitness assessment tests, and practical advice for
people of all fitness levels; visitors can also use online fitness diary
to track their progress and sign up for a personal trainer who will send
motivational e-mails to help ensure steady progress.
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American
Running Association
(http://www.americanrunning.org)
Provides helpful articles about training, injury prevention, and developing
health-related fitness.
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Canada's
Physical Activity Guide
(http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/paguide)
Offers many suggestions for incorporating physical activity into everyday
life; also includes the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
to assess safety of exercise.
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CDC
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP):
Physic...
(http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/phyactiv.htm)
Provides information on the benefits of physical activity and suggestions
for incorporating moderate physical activity into daily life.
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Cooper
Institute for Aerobics Research
(http://www.cooperinst.org)
Includes scientific updates, continuing education courses, and health products
and publications.
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Disabled
Sports USA
(http://www.dsusa.org)
Provides sport and recreation services to people with physical or mobility
disorders.
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Dr.
Pribut's Running Injuries Page
(http://www.clark.net/pub/pribut/spsport.html)
Provides information about running and many types of running injuries.
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Exercise:
A Guide from the National Institute on Aging and the National Aeronautics
and S...
(http://weboflife.arc.nasa.gov/exerciseandaging)
Provides practical advice on fitness for seniors; includes animated instructions
for specific weight training and flexibility exercises.
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Fitness
Fundamentals
(http://www.hoptechno.com/book11.htm)
This site contains the general guidelines for a successful fitness program
developed by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sport.
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Federal
Trade Commission: Consumer Protection--Diet, Health, and Fitness
(http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-health.htm)
Provides several brochures with consumer advice about purchasing exercise
equipment.
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Fifty-Plus
Fitness Association
(http://www.50plus.org)
Promotes fitness and active lifestyles for people 50 and older through a
variety of activities, including walks, seminars, fitness events, and newsletters.
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Fitness
Files
(http://chitrib.webpoint.com/fitness)
Provides advice about choosing an activity and a fitness facility, descriptions
of stretches and other exercises, and information on many other fitness-related
topics.
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Fitness
Management Magazine's Fitness World
(http://www.fitnessworld.com)
Includes current issues of the magazine, information about exercise books
and videos, news highlights related to exercise, and answers to frequently
asked questions.
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Fitness
Online
(http://www.fitnessonline.com)
Features articles from several fitness magazines on a variety of topics.
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Georgia
State University: Exercise and Physical Fitness Page
(http://www.gsu.edu/~wwwfit)
Provides information about the benefits of exercise and how to get started
on a fitness program.
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HealthAtoZ:
Fitness, Sports, Exercise, and Prevention Health Site
(http://www.healthatoz.com/atoz/fitness/index.asp)
Includes fitness calculators, information on sports and activities, chat
rooms, and an online fitness log.
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Human
Anatomy On-line
(http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html)
Provides text, illustrations, and animation about the muscular system, nerve-muscle
connections, muscular contractions, and other topics.
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IDEA
Health and Fitness Association
(http://www.ideafit.com)
Includes articles, tips, and links on a variety of fitness-related topics.
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International
Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA): Health Clubs
(http://www.healthclubs.com)
Provides guidelines for choosing a health or fitness facility and links
to clubs that belong to IHRSA.
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MedlinePlus:
Exercise and Physical Fitness
(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exercisephysicalfitness.html)
Provides links to news and reliable information about fitness from government
agencies and professional associations.
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Melpomene
Institute
(http://www.melpomene.org)
Provides information about physical activity and health for women.
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National
Association of Governor's Councils on Physical Fitness and Sports (NAGCPFS)
(http://www.physicalfitness.org)
Promotes physical fitness, sports, and healthy lifestyles; site includes
information on how to contact local chapters and how to obtain National
Employee Health and Fitness materials.
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National
Center on Physical Activity and Disability
(http://www.ncpad.org/home.htm)
Provides information and resources to help people with disabilities create
fitness programs tailored to their special needs.
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National
Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Back Pain Information Page
(http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/backpain_doc.htm)
Provides information about the causes and treatment of back pain.
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National
Institute on Drug Abuse: Anabolic Steroid Abuse
(http://www.steroidabuse.org)
Provides information and links about the dangers of anabolic steroids.
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Physical
Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
(http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/sgr.htm)
Features the text of the Surgeon General's report, which provides a summary
of the evidence for the benefits of physical activity as well as recommendations
for activity and exercise.
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Physical
Activity and Health Network
(http://www.pitt.edu/~pahnet)
Provides resources and links on the relationship between activity and health.
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Physician
and Sportsmedicine
(http://www.physsportsmed.com)
Provides articles from the print journal; many cover consumer-oriented topics
such as selecting equipment and fitness facilities, preventing and treating
exercise injuries, and developing a successful fitness programs.
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Phys:
In Fitness and In Health
(http://www.phys.com)
A commercial site with information on a variety of fitness and nutrition
topics; includes a forum, chat room, and an online fitness encyclopedia
with information on many sports and activities.
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Runner's
World Online
(http://www.runnersworld.com)
Contains a wide variety of information about running, including tips for
beginning runners, advice about training, and a shoe buyer's guide.
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Shape
Up America!
(http://shapeup.org)
The fitness center includes fitness assessments, information on the benefits
of exercise, tips for overcoming barriers, and tracking forms.
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Sport
Science at the Exploratorium
(http://www.exploratorium.edu/sports/index.html)
Provides answers to questions about sports, links to other sport science
sites, and special exhibits about cycling, baseball, hockey, and skateboarding.
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Strong
Women
(http://www.strongwomen.com)
Provides practical fitness advice for women, including sample programs and
training tips.
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University
of Florida College of Health and Human Performance: Keeping Fit
(http://www.hhp.ufl.edu/keepingfit)
Includes information about fitness in a question-and-answer format; a related
site provides a list of http://www.hhp.ufl.edu/personalfitness.htm
personal fitness Web links.
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University
of Michigan/Muscles in Action
(http://www.med.umich.edu/lrc/Hypermuscle/Hyper.html)
Interactive descriptions of muscle movements.
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Video
Fitness
(http://www.videofitness.com)
Provides reviews of a wide variety of fitness videos.
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WebMD
Health-E-Tools
(http://my.webmd.com/health-e-tools/1719)
Includes an interactive diet and fitness journal and animated explanations
of neck and back disorders.
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Women's
Sports Foundation
(http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/templates/index.html)
Provides information and links about training and about many specific sports
and activities; the http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/templates/res_center/rctraining/pickasport.html
Pick a Sport site has an interactive quiz to help women choose an appropriate
activity.
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Workout.Com
(http://www.workout.com)
A commercial site that includes a wide variety of illustrated exercise and
fitness programs.
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Fitness Program Sites The following sites provide help in creating and/or maintaining a fitness
program; some are free, some require a membership fee.
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Asimba
(http://www.asimba.com)
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American Heart Association--Just
Move
(http://www.justmove.org)
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eFit.com
(http://www.efit.com)
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FitDay.Com
(http://www.fitday.com)
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GetFit
(http://www.getfit.com)
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GymAmerica
(http://www.gymamerica.com)
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HealthAtoZ
Fitness
(http://www.healthatoz.com/atoz/fitness/index.asp)
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Shape
Up and Drop 10
(http://www.shapeup.org/sud15/splash/splash.htm)
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WebMD
Diet and Fitness Journal
(http://www.my.webmd.com/diet_fitness_journal)
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Workout.Com
(http://www.workout.com)
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Workouts for
Women
(http://www.workoutsforwomen.com)
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Fitness-Related Links PagesThe following include sites with general information about developing
a personal fitness program and sites with information about specific sports
and activities. For information on the issue of performance-enhancing supplements,
refer to the In the News Web Links page for this chapter. See also the listings for Chapter 12 (nutrition), Chapter 14 (weight
management), and Chapter 15 (cardiovascular health).
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Fitness Find
(http://www.fitnessfind.com)
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FitnessLink
(http://www.fitnesslink.com)
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Fitness
Partner Connection Jumpsite
(http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner)
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NetSweat: The
Internet's Fitness Resource
(http://www.sickbay.com/netsweat)
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Yahoo!
Recreation and Sports
(http://dir.yahoo.com/recreation/sports)
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