Intelihealth
This consumer health website, from Harvard Medical School, emphasizes health promotion through Healthy Lifestyle and a variety of Health Assessments and Interactive Tools (Body Mass Index, Desk Exercises, Nurition Database, and lots more).
http://www.intelihealth.com/
The Fitness
Jumpsite
A well-organized site created and maintained
by two ACE-certified athletic trainers. This website focuses on physical
activity, sound nutritional guidance, and weight management. Especially helpful is the "Getting and Staying Active" segment of The
Fitness Jumpsite that deals with motivation.
http://primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/active.htm
Healthy
People 2010
A collaborative program, between public and
private organizations, to promote healthy lifestyles and help prevent
or delay the onset of major diseases. Curious about the identity of
the Leading Health Indicator? Guess what's at the top of the list --
Physical Activity!
http://www.healthypeople.gov/
Strong
Women
Learn how to start an effective strength program with your own virtual
personal trainer, Dr. Miriam nelson. Strength programs focus on creating
strong bones, losing weight, and vibrant aging. Don't miss this informative
site!
http://www.strongwomen.com/
How
to Select Sports Shoes
The American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society describes desired features
for different kinds of sports shoes, inside The Athlete's Foot.
http://aofas.org
Exercise
Errors
Hear from an ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified personal
trainer how to avoid common error in exercising.
http://primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/errors.htm
Top 10 Sports Injuries
Dr. Allan M.Levy, a founder of the active rehabilitation movement, and medical writer Mark L.Fuerst offer advice on how to avoid, recognize, and treat the most common sports injuries.http://www.sportsinjuryhandbook.com/index.html
Take
Your Workout on the Road
Part of Dr. C. Everett Koop's website "Shape Up America," with
an emphasis on physical fitness.
http://www.shapeup.org/publications/fitting.fitness.in/noframes/ontheroad.htm
Circuit
Training in the Garden
ACE Personal Trainer offers tips on upper and lower body training as
well as cardiovascular training.
http://primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/garden.htm
