Provides information on cardiovascular health and disease, including the role of exercise in maintaining heart health and exercise tips for people of all ages. (
http://www.americanheart.org
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An online museum exhibit with information on the structure and function of the heart, blood vessels, and respiratory system. (
http://www.fi.edu/biosci/heart.html
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An illustrated tutorial about circulation through the heart and the electrical activity controlling the heart. (
http://www.heartsite.com/html/the_heart.html
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Provides brochures, publications, and audio- and videotapes on the positive effects of exercise and putting together a successful program. (
http://www.acsm.org
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Promotes exercise and fitness for all Americans; the Web site features fact sheets on many consumer topics, including choosing activities and getting started on an exercise program. (
http://www.acefitness.org
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Provides information about foot health, common types of foot and leg problems, and strategies for choosing appropriate shoes and socks for exercise. (
http://www.aapsm.org
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Provides fact sheets about a variety of sport safety topics including biking, walking, skateboarding, and many popular sports. (
http://www.safeusa.org
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Provides many articles with easy-to-understand advice about injury prevention and successful training; the Resource Center includes a directory of sports medicine facilities. (
http://www.physsportsmed.com
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