Exercise & Fitness

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

Resources in this category:

Athlete’s Advisor
http://www.athletesadvisor.com/index.html

Nutrition and conditioning information for the student-athlete.

CyberDiet
http://www.cyberdiet.com/reg/index.html

An interactive tool to help you determine the best diet, exercise program, etc. for "a healthy lifestyle". Contains sections on nutrition, fast food and recipes.

Dr. Pribut's Running Injuries Page
http://www.drpribut.com/sports/sportframe.html

This page consists of an index of articles written by Dr. Stephen Pribut about all aspects of running. He covers training styles, equipment needs, and related injuries. There is also a list of podiatric links and users may e-mail Dr. Pribut with specific running questions.

Fitness & Exercise
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48472

This IPL pathfinder is designed to help you find more information about fitness and exercise. Print and Internet resources are cover topics such as fitness programs and journals, exercises, nutrition, sports, and healthy lifestyles.

Iyengar Yoga Resources
http://www.iyengar-yoga.com

This site provides "a platform that collects resources related to Iyengar yoga." Directory of yoga-related resources, including listings of associations, books, other yoga sites, props, study materials, workshops, and a guide to many yoga centers worldwide. Users may submit additional resources to the site.

The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
http://www.ncpad.org

"The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) is a national resource for information on physical activity and disability. NCPAD gathers information on current research, local programs, adapted equipment, recreation and leisure facilities, and many other aspects of physical activity for persons with disabilities." Their web site includes directories of organizations, programs and facilities; fact sheets; discussion groups ; and online presentations.

Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/sgr.htm

This is "the first report of the Surgeon General on physical activity and health," which was released in 1996. The text of the report can be read online or downloaded. Summaries of the information are available in the at-a-glance section, which includes statistics and suggestions for moderate physical activities, and the fact sheets. "These fact sheets present report findings in population-specific [i.e. adolescents, older adults] format with key messages, physical activity facts and benefits, and suggestions for communities."

Shape Up America!
http://www.shapeup.org/

"This web site is designed to provide you with the latest information about safe weight management and physical fitness." Includes information for both the general public and health professionals.

Shotokai Encyclopedia of Karate Do & Martial Arts
http://www.shotokai.com/ingles/index.html

This site claims to be the most complete site on Shotokai Karate-do and Japanese Martial Arts. It has interviews, philosophy, essays, hundreds of historical and technical photos, history, technique, video, etc. The Shotokai tradition focuses on martial arts as a way of life rather than a competitive sport.

Yoga Journal
http://www.yogajournal.com/

This site has over 800 articles on yoga practice and philosophy, including a searchable database of poses.