Paul M. Insel,
Stanford University School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth,
Stanford University School of Medicine
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): Nutrit...
(http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/bb_nutrition)
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.drpribut.com/sports/sportsframe.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.ksc.nasa.gov/exerciseandaging/home.html)
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 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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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/)
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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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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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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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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2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education