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General Information | ||
| American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons | ||
| Provides fact sheets on many fitness and sport topics, including how to prevent and treat many types of injuries. ( http://orthoinfo.aaos.org ) | ||
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| American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) | ||
| A professional organization dedicated to promoting quality education programs to improve the health and fitness of Americans. ( http://www.aahperd.org ) | ||
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| American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) | ||
| Provides brochures, publications, and audio- and videotapes on the positive effects of exercise. ( http://www.acsm.org ) | ||
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| American Council on Exercise (ACE) | ||
| Promotes exercise and fitness for all Americans; the Web site features fact sheets on many consumer topics, including choosing shoes, cross-training, steroids, and getting started on an exercise program. ( http://www.acefitness.org ) | ||
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| American Heart Association: Just Move | ||
| Provides practical advice for people of all fitness levels plus an online fitness diary. ( http://www.justmove.org ) | ||
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| Canada's Physical Activity Guide | ||
| Offers suggestions for incorporating physical activity into everyday life; also includes the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) to assess safety of exercise. ( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/paguide ) | ||
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| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Physical Activity Program | ||
| Provides information and resources about promoting daily physical activity. ( http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/index.htm ) | ||
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| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Safe USA | ||
| Provides fact sheets about a variety of sport safety topics including biking, walking, skateboarding, and many popular sports. ( http://www.cdc.gov/safeusa ) | ||
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| Disabled Sports USA | ||
| Provides sports and recreation services to people with physical or mobility disorders. ( http://www.dsusa.org ) | ||
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| drkoop.com Fitness Center | ||
| Provides basic facts about exercise as well as information about specific activities and exercise for people with special health concerns. ( http://www.drkoop.com/wellness/fitness/facts/ ) | ||
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| E-Fit: Fit Clips | ||
| Provides brief video clips of running technique, strength training, and other exercise movements. ( http://www.nurticise.com ) | ||
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| Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging | ||
| Provides practical advice on fitness for seniors; includes animated instructions for specific exercises, sample charts for monitoring progress, and a discussion of safety of exercise. ( http://www.nia.nih.gov/exercisebook ) | ||
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| ExRx | ||
| Provides information on fitness, training, sports nutrition, and many other topics. ( http://www.exrx.net ) | ||
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| Federal Trade Commission: Consumer Protection: Diet, Health, and Fitness | ||
| Provides consumer advice about fitness-related products and services. ( http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-health.htm ) | ||
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| Fitness Fundamentals | ||
| Contains the general guidelines for a successful fitness program developed by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sport. ( http://www.hoptechno.com/book11.htm ) | ||
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| Gatorade Sports Science Research Institute | ||
| Provides helpful information about training, sports nutrition, and sports psychology. ( http://www.gssiweb.com ) | ||
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| Georgia State University: Exercise and Physical Fitness Page | ||
| Provides information about the benefits of exercise and how to get started on a fitness program. ( http://www.gsu.edu/~wwwfit ) | ||
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| International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA): Health Clubs | ||
| Provides guidelines for choosing a health or fitness facility and links to clubs that belong to IHRSA. ( http://www.healthclubs.com ) | ||
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| Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Center | ||
| The Fitness and Sports Medicine Healthy Living Center provides information on beginning and maintaining a program, safety of exercise, and injury prevention. ( http://www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/healthylivingcenter ) | ||
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| MedlinePlus: Exercise/Physical Fitness | ||
| Provides links to news and reliable information about fitness from government agencies and professional associations. ( http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exercisephysicalfitness.html ) | ||
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| MedlinePlus: Sports Injuries | ||
| Includes links to new and information about injury prevention and treatment. ( http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sportsinjuries.html ) | ||
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| Melpomene Institute | ||
| Provides information about physical activity and health for women. ( http://www.melpomene.org ) | ||
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| Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General | ||
| Provides a summary of the evidence for the benefits of physical activity as well as recent activity recommendations. ( http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/sgr.htm ) | ||
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| Physician and Sportsmedicine | ||
| 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. ( http://www.physsportsmed.com ) | ||
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| President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) | ||
| Provides information on PCPFS programs and publications, including fitness guides and fact sheets. ( http://www.fitness.gov ) | ||
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| Shape Up America! Fitness Center | ||
| Provides information on the benefits of fitness, assessment tests, and tips on overcoming barriers to physical activity. ( http://shapeup.org/fitness ) | ||
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| Strong Women | ||
| Includes practical fitness advice for women, including sample programs and training tips. ( http://www.strongwomen.com ) | ||
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| University of Florida: Keeping Fit | ||
| Provides useful information about fitness in a question-and-answer format; an http://www.hhp.ufl.edu/personalfitness.htm extensive set of links is also provided. ( http://www.hhp.ufl.edu/keepingfit ) | ||
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| U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission | ||
| Provides a wide variety of publications relating to safety, including information on bicycles, scooters, and skateboards. ( http://www.cpsc.gov ) | ||
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| Video Fitness | ||
| Provides reviews of a wide variety of fitness videos. ( http://www.videofitness.com ) | ||
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Sites and Links Pages for Specific Sports and Activities | ||
| American Running Association | ||
| Presents helpful fitness articles on a wide range of topics, including training strategies, benefits of exercise, fluids and nutrition, and injuries. ( http://www.americanrunning.org ) | ||
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| Dr. Pribut's Running Injuries Page | ||
| Provides information about running and many types of running injuries. ( http://www.drpribut.com/sports/spsport.html ) | ||
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| Exploratorium's Science of Sport | ||
| Describes the science underlying activities such as cycling, baseball, skateboarding, and hockey. ( http://www.exploratorium.edu/sports/index.html ) | ||
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| Fitness Partner Connection Jumpsite | ||
| A resources of fitness-related information on the Internet. ( http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner ) | ||
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| Fitness-Related Web Sites | ||
| Includes many links to helpful fitness- and health-related sites. ( http://www.montana.com/Stafford/fitnesslinks.html ) | ||
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| International Inline Skating Association | ||
| Provides information about proper equipment and technique. ( http://www.iisa.org ) | ||
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| Runner's World Online | ||
| Contains a wide variety of information about running, including tips for beginning runners, advice about training, and a shoe buyer's guide. ( http://www.runnersworld.com ) | ||
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| SportQuest: Topics and Resources | ||
| Includes links on many sport and fitness subjects. ( http://www.sportquest.com/resources/index.html ) | ||
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| Women's Sports Foundation | ||
| Provides information and links about training and about many specific sports and activities. ( http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/cgi-bin/iowa/sports/index.html ) | ||
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| Yahoo! Fitness | ||
| Includes links to many sites related to fitness and physical activity. ( http://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Fitness ) | ||
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| Yahoo! Recreation and Sports | ||
| Includes links to many sites related to popular recreational activity and sports. ( http://dir.yahoo.com/Recreation/Sports ) | ||
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Exercise for Specific Health Conditions and Life Stages | ||
| American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology | ||
| Provides information about asthma, including strategies for safe exercise. ( http://www.aaaai.org ) | ||
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| American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Directory of Sports Organizatio... | ||
| Provides an online catalog to resource organizations; listings are included by condition and by sport. ( http://www.aapmr.org/condtreat/athletes3.htm ) | ||
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| American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists | ||
| Provides information on safe exercise during pregnancy. ( http://www.acog.org ) | ||
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| American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Current Comments | ||
| Provides advice for safe exercise for children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with a variety of health conditions. ( http://www.acsm.org/comments.htm ) | ||
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| American Diabetes Association | ||
| Provides exercise guidelines for the prevention and management of diabetes. ( http://www.diabetes.org ) | ||
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| American Heart Association | ||
| Provides information about exercise for prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) as well as exercise guidelines for people with various forms of CVD. ( http://www.americanheart.org ) | ||
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| Arthritis Foundation | ||
| Provides exercise recommendations for people with arthritis. ( http://www.arthritis.org ) | ||
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| Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging | ||
| Provides practical advice on fitness for seniors; includes animated instructions for specific exercises, sample charts for monitoring progress, and a discussion of safety of exercise. ( http://www.nia.nih.gov/exercisebook ) | ||
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| National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI): Aim for a Healthy Weight | ||
| Provides guidance for healthy weight management, including physical activity recommendations for people who are overweight. ( http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm ) | ||
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| National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK): Health Informat... | ||
| Provides online publications about obesity, weight management, nutritional disorders, and exercise for people who are overweight or obese. ( http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/nutrit.htm ) | ||
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| MedlinePlus: Exercise for Seniors | ||
| Provides links to information on exercise for seniors, including guidelines for health conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis. ( http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exerciseforseniors.html ) | ||
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| MedlinePlus: Exercise/Physical Fitness | ||
| Provides links to information on fitness for special health concerns. ( http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exercisephysicalfitness.html ) | ||
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| Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General | ||
| Provides exercise guidelines for people of all ages. ( http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/sgr.htm ) | ||
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Online Fitness Programs The following are just a few of the Web sites that feature tools for planning and tracking a fitness program. Some sites are free, others are commercial sites that require registration fees | ||
| American Heart Association: Just Move | ||
( http://www.justmove.org ) | ||
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| FitDay.com | ||
( http://www.fitday.com ) | ||
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| Fitness Online | ||
( http://www.fitnessonline.com ) | ||
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| Gym America | ||
( http://www.gymamerica.com ) | ||
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| WebMD Diet and Fitness Journal | ||
( http://my.webmd.com/content/pages/13/65898.htm ) | ||
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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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