For up-to-date information on health and personal growth,
please visit the web sites below.
1. American Academy of Health, Fitness and Rehabilitation
Professionals
www.postrehab.com
To bridge the gap between health care and fitness by providing a forum to
educate fitness professionals to work cooperatively with the medical
community in developing safe and effective fitness programs for special
populations and post-rehab clients
2. The Foundation for a Better Life
www.forbetterlife.org
This is a nonprofit organization. The programs and projects of the
Foundation are non-commercial and are solely humanitarian endeavors.
3. Coach University
www.coachu.com
The site for Coach University training, classes and courses
4. American College of Sports Medicine
www.acsm.org
Geared largely to exercise professionals such as physiologists and trainers.
Includes info on certification programs, chapter and member services and
research grants.
5. American Council on Exercise
www.acefitness.org
For an annual fee of $25 you can become a council member which includes
subscriptions to its magazine, Fitness Matters, and bimonthly newsletter.
6. American Medical Association
www.ama-assn.org
Basic, consumer health information. "Doctor Finder" locates
physicians in a given geographical area or specialty.
7. IDEA
www.ideafit.com
Appeals mainly to fitness pros. Tips on home exercise equipment and answers
to FAQ's about fitness, health and exercise.
8. KidsHealth
www.kidshealth.org
A great place to learn about raising a healthy child--or how to be one! Has
research on illnesses, treatments and prevention.
9. RealAge
www.realage.com
Access a free health assessment form which will reveal your biological age
vs. your chronological age. How old or young is your body, really? Find out
here!
10. The Running Room
www.runningroom.com
Loaded with useful information on running and walking. They provide great
clinics on walking and running.
11. Hiking and Walking Homepage
www.webwalking.com/hiking.html
Complete site: links, fitness tips, clothing, books.
12. The Place to Unwind Online
http://www.unwind.com/radio
Check out this site for great relaxing music and much more.
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