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Exercise and FitnessThe American Council on Exercise is the largest non-profit fitness certification and education provider in the world. The site contains concise tip sheets on more than 80 fitness related topics, plus information on finding a health club, an e-newsletter, and recent research findings. http://www.acefitness.org/ The Physician and Sportsmedicine: Personal Health The Physician and Sportsmedicine is a medical journal sponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine. This site provides access to over 100 practical articles on exercise, nutrition, injury prevention, and rehabilitation, plus a section for parents of children in sports. http://www.physsportsmed.com/personal.htm Mayo Clinic This site offers information on exercise and fitness in general, diet and supplements, the mind-body connection, an index of sports injuries, and seasonal advice. http://www.mayoclinic.com/http://www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/conditioncenters/centers.cfm? objectid=000BDE1A-6219-1B37-8D7E80C8D77A0000 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Go to the Patient/Public section for information on orthopedic conditions, treatments, injury prevention, wellness, and exercise. http://www.aaos.org American Heart Association This site sports numerous articles on nutrition, dietary recommendations, exercise for children and older adults, as well as a physical activity calorie use chart and body mass index calculator. http://www.americanheart.org Runner's World Despite its sport-specific name, this site has a wealth of detailed information on aspects of exercise common to all sports, including injury prevention, nutrition & weight loss, women's running, plus an excellent section for those wishing to start or maintain a walking program. http://www.runnersworld.com |
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