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- 50-Plus Fitness Association - Devoted to information about, motivation toward, and participation in exercise and fitness while aging.
www.50plus.org
- Accent on Health - Motivation, inspiration and resources with tips on whole body conditioning for people over 50.
www.accentonhealth.com
- Activekarma.com - Features articles and tools for those over 40.
www.activekarma.com/activekarma/categories/category.asp?catid=110
- Advice for the Aging Athlete - Informative article, authored by William G. Raasch, MD, Director of the Division of Sports Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital.
healthlink.mcw.edu/article/953058816.html
- AgeFit - Senior fitness services for the older adult community.
www.agefit.com
- Alexander Technique and Aging Well - How this century-old method of stress reduction can help seniors.
www.alexandertechnique.com/articles/aging
- American Senior Fitness Association - Provides senior specific fitness training, certification and resources for exercise professionals who serve older adults as well as fitness information and tips for mature exercisers.
www.seniorfitness.net
- Coronay Artery Rehabilitation Group - A self-help, volunteer, non-profit group dedicated to promoting a healthy life style for persons with cardiac problems, with the help of cardiac specialists.
www.carg.ca
- Emelina's Fitness - Resources and products for health, self-esteem, bone density, longevity, lean body, shaping, high metabolism.
www.emelina.com
- Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science: Aging and Exercise - A comprehensive and somewhat technical article on the physiological changes associated with human aging and the positive role that exercise can play.
www.sportsci.org/encyc/agingex/agingex.html
- Fit Senior Online Catalog - Fitness, sports, gymnastic, aerobic equipment, as well as cycles, treadmills and related products and prices.
www.fit-senior.com
- Fitness First for Women and Seniors - Center designed to accommodate the unique needs of women of all ages and senior citizens. (New Jersey)
www.fit1st.com
- Fitness Past Fifty - Provides information to help mature adults stay fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
www.fitnesspastfifty.com
- Geri-Fit - Vendor of a 45-minute weight training workout for older adults, also providing information on osteoporosis.
www.gerifit.com
- Gray Iron Fitness - Information on fitness and bodybuilding for seniors.
www.home.earthlink.net/~grayiron
- Karlsigma's Fitness Philosophy - Tips for diet, nutrition, exercise, fitness, mental health, and longevity, from a retired scientist.
members.aol.com/Karlsigma/index.html
- Michigan Senior Olympics - Information about this program which promotes healthy lifestyles by organizing state games, sports competitions, fitness, and wellness programs for individuals over 50.
michiganseniorolympics.com
- National Institute on Aging Page: Don't Take It Easy Exercise - An authoritative site from the National Institute on Aging describing the benefits and guidelines for exercise for seniors.
www.aoa.dhhs.gov/aoa/pages/agepages/exercise.html
- New Mexico Senior Olympics - Information on their annual state games and events held throughout the year. Includes a quarterly newsletter, results, events, records and senior profiles.
www.nmseniorolympics.org
- Older Women And Fitness - Brif summary of research conducted by an undisclosed source on the importance of exercise for the older woman.
www.womens-health-fitness.com/older-women.html
- Over 50 Magazine - Middle Tennessee Edition of a bi-monthly publication.
www.over-50.org
- Portraits of Senior Athletes - "Growing Old is Not For Sissies" Two black and white photography books about senior athletes doing the sports that they love best.
ettaclarkphotography.com
- Renewal Method - A form of physical therapy developed in the field of health and exercise. This technique is based on scientific studies showing resistance exercises to be an effective way to strengthen elderly muscle.
www.renewalmethod.com
- Second Wind Fitness - Active lifestyles for baby boomers. Motivation and support.
www.secondwindfitness.com
- Senior Health, from About.com - Links, articles, and information on senior health and fitness.
seniorhealth.about.com
- Senior-Fitness.com - Offers information on stretching and exercises to maintain balance and prevent falls among seniors.
www.senior-fitness.com
- SeniorWorld Online - Health, fitness, and nutrition articles for seniors.
www.seniorworld.com
- Silver Sneakers - Fitness programs for seniors working in conjunction with health plans.
www.silversneakers.com
- T'ai Chi - Kung Fu Alliance - Providing professional, certified instruction in Yang Style T'ai Chi and Northern Shaolin Kung Fu. Specializing in the Beginner Senior T'ai Chi Student.
taichialliance.byregion.net
- Walk 500 - A senior fitness program offering support, and guidance.
www.walkingtheworld.com/walk500
- Walk Tall - Exercise program for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
www.triadpublishing.com/walktall.htm
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