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Exercise & Fitness Resources

Activities that require physical or mental exertion, usually performed to develop or maintain physical fitness.

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CyberDiet

http://www.cyberdiet.com/

An interactive tool to help you determine the best diet, exercise program, etc. for "a healthy lifestyle". Contains sections on nutrition, fast food and recipes.

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Subjects:

Entertainment & Leisure--Food

Health & Medical Sciences--Exercise & Fitness

Health & Medical Sciences--Nutrition & Diet

Dr. Pribut's Sports Page

http://www.clark.net/pub/pribut/spsport.html

This page consists of an index of articles written by Dr. Stephen Pribut about all aspects of running. He covers training styles, equipment needs, and related injuries. There is also a list of podiatric links and users may e-mail Dr. Pribut with specific running questions.

Author: Stephen Pribut (pribut@clark.net)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Exercise & Fitness

Health & Medical Sciences--Specializations--Sports Medicine

Keywords: Running

Exercise Research Associates

http://www.exra.org/

"Exercise Research Associates (ExRA) is a non-profit research and consulting company with the purpose of performing and disseminating the results of scientific research in the fields of health, fitness, sports medicine and other related sport science and health disciplines. Our primary area of focus is the epidemiology of sports injuries. This web site provides access to the results of research performed by ExRA staff, most of which has appeared in peer-reviewed professional publications. The... list of articles is organized by topic or sport."

Author: Exercise Research Associates of Oregon Inc. (zemp@exra.org)

Subjects:

Entertainment & Leisure--Sports

Health & Medical Sciences--Exercise & Fitness

Keywords: Sports Medicine; Sports Injuries

The Fitness Files

http://chitrib.webpoint.com/fitness/

From the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to a test to determine your flexibility, this site offers a great introduction to fitness. You can also learn about eating a healthy diet, exercise suggestions, health club etiquette, exercise-related injuries, and much more.

Author: Chicago Tribune

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Exercise & Fitness

HealthCalc Network - Cool Tools

http://www.healthcalc.net/hcn/tools.htm

"Want to see how your fitness level and health status compare to other people your same age and sex? Use our Cool Tools to fine-tune your fitness training program, identify areas for improvement, measure progress and more."

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Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Exercise & Fitness

HealthyEating.net

http://www.healthyeating.net/

"HealthyEating.net is your one stop source for great articles/resources from hundreds of credible healthy eating and fitness sites on the Web."

Author: Nancy T. Frawley (nancy@healthyeating.net)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Exercise & Fitness

Health & Medical Sciences--Nutrition & Diet

Keywords: recipes

Iyengar Yoga Resources

http://www.iyengar-yoga.com

This site provides "a platform that collects resources related to Iyengar yoga." Directory of yoga-related resources, including listings of associations, books, other yoga sites, props, study materials, workshops, and a guide to many yoga centers worldwide. Users may submit additional resources to the site.

Author: Ivan Herger (info@iyengar-yoga.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Exercise & Fitness

Keywords: Yoga

Just Move

http://www.justmove.org/home.cfm

On this American Heart Association site, you can find fitness news and health facts, local and national fitness events, and an online forum for discussing fitness-related topics. You can also learn about your own fitness level and use the online fitness diary to keep track of your own exercise activities.

Author: American Heart Association

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Exercise & Fitness

Keywords: nutrition

The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD)

http://www.ncpad.org

"The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) is a national resource for information on physical activity and disability. NCPAD gathers information on current research, local programs, adapted equipment, recreation and leisure facilities, and many other aspects of physical activity for persons with disabilities." Their web site includes directories of organizations, programs and facilities; fact sheets; discussion groups ; and online presentations.

Author: Department of Disability and Human Development in the College of Health and Human Development Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago (ncpad@uic.edu)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Disabilities

Health & Medical Sciences--Exercise & Fitness

Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/sgr.htm

This is "the first report of the Surgeon General on physical activity and health," which was released in 1996. The text of the report can be read online or downloaded. Summaries of the information are available in the at-a-glance section, which includes statistics and suggestions for moderate physical activities, and the fact sheets. "These fact sheets present report findings in population-specific [i.e. adolescents, older adults] format with key messages, physical activity facts and benefits, and suggestions for communities."

Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS.Mail@hhs.gov)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Exercise & Fitness

Shape Up America! (SUA)

http://www.shapeup.org/

"This web site is designed to provide you with the latest information about safe weight management and physical fitness." Includes information for both the general public and health professionals.

Author: Shape Up America! (suainfo@shapeup.org)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Exercise & Fitness

Sportcare.com

http://www.sportcare.com/

"Prevention, Treatment, and Performance for Active Lifestyles." This site has been created by professional sports teams physicians to provide information on sports, fitness, nutrition, and preventing and treating sports injuries. There are also sections on Women's Fitness and Training, as well as an Ask a Question service with an archive of previous answers.

Author: Professional Team Physicians, Inc. (feedback@sportcare.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Exercise & Fitness

Health & Medical Sciences--Injuries

Health & Medical Sciences--Specializations--Sports Medicine

thriveonline

http://www.thriveonline.com/

This site was recommended by Consumer Reports (Feb 97, p27) for offering valuable medical information online. It offers articles on health and fitness, quizzes, contests, news, expert advice, "tools for healthy living", chat and message boards.

Author: Thrive

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Health & Medical Sciences--Exercise & Fitness

Keywords: Women's Health; Recipes

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