Exercise and Physical Fitness

Overviews

• Exercise: 7 Benefits of Regular Physical ActivityExercise: 7 Benefits of Regular Physical Activity http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise/HQ01676/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Fitness Fundamentals: Guidelines for Personal Exercise ProgramsFitness Fundamentals: Guidelines for Personal Exercise Programs http://www.fitness.gov/fitness.htm(President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports)
• Get ActiveGet Active http://www.healthfinder.gov/prevention/PrintTopic.aspx?topicID=22(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
• Guide to Physical ActivityGuide to Physical Activity http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/phy_act.htm(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)

Latest News

• No Surprise: Walking, Cycling Linked to Healthier WeightsNo Surprise: Walking, Cycling Linked to Healthier Weightshttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_102988.html(09/04/2010, HealthDay)
• Active Lifestyle May Help Counter Obesity GenesActive Lifestyle May Help Counter Obesity Geneshttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_102810.html(08/31/2010, HealthDay)
• Long-Term Exercise Can Reduce Vets' Muscle PainLong-Term Exercise Can Reduce Vets' Muscle Painhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_102647.html(08/26/2010, HealthDay)
• Cancer and FitnessCancer and Fitness http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videos/news/cancer_fitness_082010.html(08/20/2010, HealthDay)
• The Great OutdoorsThe Great Outdoors http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videos/news/outdoors_070210.html(07/02/2010, HealthDay)
• New Gender-Specific Formula Gives Accurate Peak Heart Rate for Women; Better Predicts Risk of Heart-Related DeathNew Gender-Specific Formula Gives Accurate Peak Heart Rate for Women; Better Predicts Risk of Heart-Related Death http://www.newsroom.heart.org/index.php?s=43&item=1066(06/28/2010, American Heart Association)
• More News on Exercise and Physical FitnessExercise and Physical Fitnesshttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alphanews_e.html#exerciseandphysicalfitness

Nutrition

• 10 Tips to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for You10 Tips to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for You http://www.fitness.gov/10tips.htm(President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports)
• DehydrationDehydration http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/first_aid/dehydration.html(Nemours Foundation)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://kidshealth.org/teen/en_espanol/seguridad/dehydration_esp.html
• Eating and Exercise: Time It Right to Maximize Your WorkoutEating and Exercise: Time It Right to Maximize Your Workout http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/exercise/HQ00594_D/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• How Can I Keep Track of Exercise and Eating?How Can I Keep Track of Exercise and Eating? http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/110158776684327%20HwCnIKpTrckof%20PhActEatn.pdf(American Heart Association) - PDF

Specific Conditions

• Aerobic Exercise: Top 10 Reasons to Get PhysicalAerobic Exercise: Top 10 Reasons to Get Physical http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aerobic-exercise/EP00002/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Core Exercises: 7 Reasons to Strengthen Your Core MusclesCore Exercises: 7 Reasons to Strengthen Your Core Muscles http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/core-exercises/SM00071/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Exercise for a Healthy Back: StrengtheningExercise for a Healthy Back: Strengthening http://www.knowyourback.org/Pages/BackPainPrevention/Exercise/Strengthening.aspx(North American Spine Society)
• Interval Training: Can It Boost Your Calorie-Burning Power?Interval Training: Can It Boost Your Calorie-Burning Power? http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/interval-training/SM00110/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Strength Training: Get Stronger, Leaner and HealthierStrength Training: Get Stronger, Leaner and Healthier http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/strength-training/HQ01710/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Stretching: Focus on FlexibilityStretching: Focus on Flexibility http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/stretching/HQ01447/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Walking: A Step in the Right DirectionWalking: A Step in the Right Direction http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/walking.htm(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/caminar.htm
• Warm Up, Cool Down and Be FlexibleWarm Up, Cool Down and Be Flexible http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00310(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
• Weight Training: Do's and Don'ts of Proper TechniqueWeight Training: Do's and Don'ts of Proper Technique http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/weight-training/SM00028/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• What Is Aerobic Dancing?What Is Aerobic Dancing? http://www.aapsm.org/aerobics.html(American Podiatric Medical Association, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine)
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Related Issues

• Active at Any SizeActive at Any Size http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/active.htm(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
• Aerobic Exercise: How to Warm Up and Cool DownAerobic Exercise: How to Warm Up and Cool Down http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/exercise/SM00067/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Avoiding the Muscle Hustle: Tips for Buying Exercise EquipmentAvoiding the Muscle Hustle: Tips for Buying Exercise Equipment http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt113.shtm(Federal Trade Commission)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/salt113.shtm
• Battling Boredom in Your WorkoutBattling Boredom in Your Workout http://www.osteopathic.org/index.cfm?PageID=you_workoutboredom(American Osteopathic Association)
• Exercise and Cold Weather: Stay Motivated, Fit and SafeExercise and Cold Weather: Stay Motivated, Fit and Safe http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/fitness/HQ01681/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Exercise for Your Bone HealthExercise for Your Bone Health http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Bone_Health/Exercise/default.asp(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.niams.nih.gov/Portal_En_Espanol/Informacion_de_Salud/Huesos/Salud_Hueso/bone_exercise_espanol.asp
• Exercise HeadachesExercise Headaches http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/exercise-headaches/DS00641/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Exercise: When to Check with Your Doctor FirstExercise: When to Check with Your Doctor First http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/exercise/SM00059/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Fitness for Less: 4 Low-Cost Ways to Shape UpFitness for Less: 4 Low-Cost Ways to Shape Up http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/fitness/HQ00694_D/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Fitness Programs: 10 Tips for Staying MotivatedFitness Programs: 10 Tips for Staying Motivated http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/fitness/HQ01543/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Fitting in Fitness: Finding Time for Physical ActivityFitting in Fitness: Finding Time for Physical Activity http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/fitness/HQ01217_D/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Hot-Weather Exercise: How to Keep CoolHot-Weather Exercise: How to Keep Cool http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/exercise/HQ00316/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• How Fit Are You? See How You Measure UpHow Fit Are You? See How You Measure Up http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/fitness/SM00086/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Physical Activity and Weight ControlPhysical Activity and Weight Control http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/physical.htm(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
• Selecting and Effectively Using Exercise Equipment, Facilities, and ProgramsSelecting and Effectively Using Exercise Equipment, Facilities, and Programs http://www.acsm.org/Content/NavigationMenu/News/Othermedia/Brochures/Health_and_Fitness_.htm(American College of Sports Medicine)
• Traveling for Business? Work in a WorkoutTraveling for Business? Work in a Workout http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/exercise/HQ01556_D/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Walking Shoes: Features and Fit That Keep You MovingWalking Shoes: Features and Fit That Keep You Moving http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/walking/HQ00885_D/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Health Check Tools

• Exercise Counts: How Many Calories Will Your Activity Burn?Exercise Counts: How Many Calories Will Your Activity Burn? http://www.cancer.org/healthy/toolsandcalculators/calculators/app/exercise-counts-calculator(American Cancer Society)
• MyPyramid.gov: Steps to a Healthier YouMyPyramid.gov: Steps to a Healthier You http://www.mypyramid.gov/(Dept. of Agriculture)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.mypyramid.gov/sp-index.html
• Target Heart Rate CalculatorTarget Heart Rate Calculator http://www.cancer.org/healthy/toolsandcalculators/calculators/app/target-heart-rate-calculator(American Cancer Society)
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Tutorials

• Exercising for a Healthy LifeExercising for a Healthy Life http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/exercisingforahealthylife/htm/index.htm(Patient Education Institute)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/tutorials/exercisingforahealthylifespanish/htm/index.htm
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Videos

• Epinephrine and exerciseEpinephrine and exercise http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/anatomyvideos/000051.htm - Encyclopedia
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/anatomyvideos/000051.htm
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Clinical Trials

• ClinicalTrials.gov: ExerciseClinicalTrials.gov: Exercise http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/intervention=%22Exercise%22(National Institutes of Health)
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Physical FitnessClinicalTrials.gov: Physical Fitness http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Physical+Fitness%22(National Institutes of Health)
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Research

• Long-Term Physical Activity Has an Anti-Aging Effect at the Cellular LevelLong-Term Physical Activity Has an Anti-Aging Effect at the Cellular Level http://www.newsroom.heart.org/index.php?s=43&item=901(American Heart Association)
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Journal Articles

References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)

• Article: Association of reduction in waist circumference with normalization of mood...Article: Association of reduction in waist circumference with normalization of mood... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20710133?tool=MedlinePlus
• Article: Looking for a panacea? Just keep moving. Article: Looking for a panacea? Just keep moving. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20704006?tool=MedlinePlus
• Article: Preventing cancer: the role of food, nutrition and physical activity.Article: Preventing cancer: the role of food, nutrition and physical activity. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20695357?tool=MedlinePlus
• Exercise and Physical Fitness -- see more articlesExercise and Physical Fitness -- see more articles http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=(exercise[majr]+OR+physical+fitness[majr]+NOT+physiology[sh])+NOT+(child[mh]+OR+aged[mh]+OR+adolescent[mh])+AND+english[la]+AND+humans[mh]+AND+(review[pt]+OR+guideline[pt]+OR+patient+education+handout[pt]+OR+clinical+trial[pt]+OR+jsubsetk[text]+OR+jsubsetaim[text]+OR+jsubsetn[text]+OR+systematic[sb])+NOT+(letter[pt]+OR+editorial[pt]+OR+case+reports[pt])+AND+%22last+1+Year%22[edat]&tool=MedlinePlus
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Dictionaries/Glossaries

• Physical Activity TermsPhysical Activity Terms http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/everyone/glossary/index.htm(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Directories

• State-Based Physical Activity Program DirectoryState-Based Physical Activity Program Directory http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/DNPAProg/StateV.asp(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Organizations

• National Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/
• National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin DiseasesNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases http://www.niams.nih.gov/
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.niams.nih.gov/Portal_En_Espanol/
• President's Council on Physical Fitness and SportsPresident's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports http://www.fitness.gov/
• Weight-Control Information NetworkWeight-Control Information Network http://win.niddk.nih.gov/(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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Newsletters/Print Publications

• ACSM Fit Society PageACSM Fit Society Page http://www.acsm.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=ACSM_Fit_Society_Page(American College of Sports Medicine)
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Statistics

• FastStats: Exercise or Physical ActivityFastStats: Exercise or Physical Activity http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/exercise.htm(National Center for Health Statistics)
• Patterns and Trends in Physical ActivityPatterns and Trends in Physical Activity http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00323(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
• U.S. Physical Activity Statistics: State StatisticsU.S. Physical Activity Statistics: State Statistics http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/PASurveillance/StateSumV.asp(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Women

• Fitness & Bone Health for Women: The Skeletal Risk of OvertrainingFitness & Bone Health for Women: The Skeletal Risk of Overtraining http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Bone_Health/Exercise/fitness_bonehealth.asp(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
• My Fitness Plan - Getting Started!My Fitness Plan - Getting Started! http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/my_fitness_plan.html(Children's Hospital Boston)
• Physical Activity (Exercise)Physical Activity (Exercise) http://womenshealth.gov/faq/physical-activity.cfm(National Women's Health Information Center)
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Patient Handouts

• Exercise and PregnancyExercise and Pregnancy http://www.otispregnancy.org/files/exercise.pdf(Organization of Teratology Information Services) - PDF
• Getting Started with Physical ActivityGetting Started with Physical Activity http://professional.diabetes.org/UserFiles/File/Make%20the%20Link%20Docs/CVD%20Toolkit/13-Physical-Activity.pdf(American Diabetes Association)
• How Can Physical Activity Become a Way of Life?How Can Physical Activity Become a Way of Life? http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/1196270360905Activity_wayoflife.pdf(American Heart Association) - PDF
• How to Take Your Heart RateHow to Take Your Heart Rate http://www.move.va.gov/download/NewHandouts/PhysicalActivity/P09_HowToTakeYourHeartRate.pdf(Dept. of Veterans Affairs) - PDF
• Why Should I Be Physically Active?Why Should I Be Physically Active? http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/110158662873730%20WhyShldIBePhyllyActve.pdf(American Heart Association) - PDF
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