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Exercise & Fitness

Activities that require physical or mental exertion, usually performed to develop or maintain physical fitness.

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American Society of Exercise Physiologists. Newsletter
http://www.exercisephysiologists.com/ASEPNewsletter/index.ht...
"The ASEP Newsletter is devoted to informative articles and news items about exercise physiology. It is a monthly magazine of news, opinions, exercise physiology professionals, and events that shape exercise physiology."
Coaching Science Abstracts
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/index.htm
"These abstracts interpret research articles for practicing coaches and others interested in applied sport science. They are drawn from the personal files of the senior editor. Some dated articles are included because their content is still current. Most articles are interpreted for coaches of elite athletes and programs. The contents are changed monthly and may or may not be thematic."
fitnessonline.com
http://www.fitnessonline.com/
The fitnessonline site provides many links to articles and publications in the field of exercise and fitness. The content of the home page is updated daily and live updates are also available. Links to several major fitness magazines, including Shape, Living Fit and Muscle & Fitness, are contained within the site. Users can also create a customized home page, search for fitness partners, or talk to other users.
Hardgainer Online
http://www.hardgainer.com/hardgain.html
"We're dedicated to providing the most consistent, practical, hype-free and undiluted source of training information for typical, drug-free bodybuilders. Though our focus is always upon training methods that work for genetically-typical people, the instruction we promote works even better for those blessed with better-than-average genetics."
Journal of Exercise Physiology
http://www.asep.org/journals/JEPonline
"A professional peer reviewed Internet-based publication devoted to original research in exercise physiology. The contents of the Journal include scientific research by exercise physiologists in such areas as body composition, environmental exercise physiology, exercise and health, fitness and training, metabolic responses to exercise, physical fitness and clinical exercise testing, research design and statistics, special populations, systems physiology (cardiopulmonary, neuroendocrinology and immune function, neuromuscular and skeletal), and nutrition and exericse."
Journal of Exercise Physiology Online
http://www.asep.org/journals/JEPonline
"A professional peer reviewed Internet-based journal devoted to original research in exercise physiology. It is founded for the purpose of disseminating exercise physiology research and, thus to serve specifically the professional needs of the exercise physiologist."
Muscle Media
http://www.musclemedia.com
Muscle Media.com provides an online equivalent to the newstand version of Muscle Media. This magazine is targeted to those who are interested in building a greater muscle mass, a more nutrient-rich diet, and a healthier lifestyle. This online version provides protein-packed recipes, muscle-building training tips, inspirational pieces, information about supplements, along with a selection of articles from the current edition of the magazine. Readers can also find archived articles, subscription information, and a question and answer forum about various muscle-building products.
Muscle Media
http://www.musclemedia.com
Muscle Media.com provides an online equivalent to the newstand version of Muscle Media. This magazine is targeted to those who are interested in building a greater muscle mass, a more nutrient-rich diet, and a healthier lifestyle. This online version provides protein-packed recipes, muscle-building training tips, inspirational pieces, information about supplements, along with a selection of articles from the current edition of the magazine. Readers can also find archived articles, subscription information, and a question and answer forum about various muscle-building products.
Natural Muscle Magazine
http://www.naturalmuscle.net/
"Natural Muscle is a monthly magazine dedicated to drug free bodybuilding and fitness, covering natural bodybuilding, weightlifting, weight training, supplements, fitness, nutrition, motivation, and natural health related topics."
Physical Training: Fitness for Combatives
http://ejmas.com/pt/
The Physician and Sportsmedicine
http://www.physsportsmed.com/
"The Physician and Sportsmedicine is a peer-reviewed monthly journal serving the practicing physician's professional and personal interests in the medical aspects of exercise, sports, and fitness."
Runner's World
http://www.runnersworld.com/
Runner's World is a monthly publication devoted specifically to the sport of running. This web site contains a lot of the same information found in the paper version of the magazine, also published monthly. There are sections on shoe selection, training, and nutrition, as well as links to other related sites.
Shape
http://www.shapemag.com/
"SHAPE gives you real life tools you need to enjoy glowing health and vitality. We leave the quick fixes and diet fads to the other magazines."
Swimming Science Journal
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/swimming/index.htm
"This journal is divided into four parts, the Swimming Science Abstracts, the Carlile Coaches' Forum, the Swimming Science Bulletin, and DRUGS: The Crisis in Swimming. The Swimming Science Abstracts is a compilation of research article abstracts involving swimming. The Carlile Coaches' Forum contains original articles designed for distribution to the coaching staff of the Forbes and Ursula Carlile Swimming Organization of Ryde, New South Wales, Australia. The Swimming Science Bulletin contains original articles which take a variety of forms and are often written as a response to specific needs and controversial issues raised by swimming coaches. DRUGS: The Crisis in Swimming intends to inform and educate readers about the major problem of using performance-enhancing drugs to gain an unfair advantage over other competitors. It is principally focused on swimming, where division, apprehension, and perceived inability to cope with this predicament are effecting athletes, coaches, and administrators in a detrimental manner. In the interests of the ideal of fair competition, this forum provides articles, information, and quotes opinions that focus on this problem."
Trim
http://www.trimline.com/
A health and diet e-zine, sponsored by 24 Hour Fitness; containing feature articles on health conscious famous people, exercise tips, healthy recipes and outdoor adventures.
Vibrant Life
http://www.vibrantlife.com/
"A health and fitness magazine that combines the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of a healthy lifestyle in a practical Christian approach."
 
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