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Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)A fitness and TeleFitness educator offering a variety of new programs to help the AFAA certified professional . A resource for certified professionals setting standards and trends in the fitness industry.
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American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)A part of the AAFP Family Fact Series, this site provides the online brochure Exercise: A Healthy Habit to Start and Keep .
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American College of Sports MedicineThe American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.
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American Council on ExerciseA nonprofit organization committed to promoting active healthy lifestyles and their positive effects on the mind, body, and spirit. This site is a resource for those interested in information on safe and effective exercise.
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American Heart Association (AHA)On this page of the AHA website you will find a cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment tool, an exercise diary and a body mass index (BMI) calculator .
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American Running AssociationA nonprofit, educational association of runners and medical professionals dedicated to promoting running nationwide. The site contains information related to training, nutrition, sports medicine, and fitness .
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Combined Health Information DatabaseGood database for U.S. government health information .
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The Cooper InstituteThe Cooper Institute based in Dallas, Texas is dedicated to advancing the understanding of the relationship between living habits and health and to providing leadership in implementing these concepts to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of individuals. The Institute conducts research, provides training and certification programs for fitness and health professionals
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Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on AgingA manual for anyone who wants to take those first steps towards an active lifestyle . A collaborative effort of the National Institute on Aging and the National Institutes of Health the guide's forward is by Senator John Glenn.
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Fit Society NewsletterA quarterly downloadable journal on exercise and health . Excellent exercise information and a free publication.
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Gatorade Sports Science InstituteA research and educational facility established to share current information and expand knowledge on sports nutrition and exercise science that enhance the performance and well-being for sport health professional. Offers a variety of information on sport science topics including conditioning and training, hydration, nutrition and sports injuries.
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IDEA Health and Fitness AssociationAn organization supporting health and fitness professionals and establishing the highest stands of excellence for personal trainers. Locate personal trainers, events and conferences, headline news and featured articles at this site.
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Mayo ClinicThe Fitness and Sports Medicine Center is part of the Mayo Clinic website's Healthy Living section. It provides a variety of information from basic fitness to staying motivated. A slide show of weight training exercises is found at this site.
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Medline PlusThe National Institute of Health's sports fitness links with great information and references to health, fitness and nutrition.
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NASA Research: Why Do Workouts Work?Research exploring how and why exercise causes muscles to grow is being conducted to help NASA astronauts avoid muscle atrophy.
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National Center for Complementary and Alternative MedicineThe National Institute of Health's source for alternative medicines and supplements , including risks of Ephedra and warnings and safety information of dietary supplements
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NIOSH's WorkLife InitiativeThis initiative encourages workplace safety and health programs that focus on both preventing work-related illness, injury, and disability, and promoting healthy living and lifestyles to reduce and prevent chronic disease.
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National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)A nonprofit educational organization that supports and disseminates research-based knowledge and its practical application to improve athletic performance and fitness. This site has articles and information including online journal, position statements and standards and guidelines .
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The Nutrition SourceA website maintained by the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health . With clarity and reliable information, the Nutrition Source provides tips for healthy eating while dispelling a few nutrition myths along the way. You will learn about what you should eat and why. Aside from not smoking, the most important determinants of good health are what we eat and how active we are. The Nutrition Source is designed to get you started down the path toward the healthiest lifestyle possible.
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President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS)The PCPFS serves to promote, encourage and motivate Americans of all ages to become physically active and participate in sports . Information on the President's Challenge, President's Sports and Fitness Award and a wide range of publications on topics such as fitness, exercise, nutrition, weight control are available online at this site.
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Reducing Nationwide Obesity Starts in NeighborhoodsHearts N' Parks Program Brings Science, Skills to 50 Communities (7/3/2003).
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The Yoga SiteThe site provides a wide range of information on yoga postures, yoga styles, meditation and articles of interest .
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