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Exercise and Physical Fitness

Getting Started

Available via the World Wide Web  Weight Training: Free Weights or Machine Weights
This web link provides information on the benefits of incorporating both free weights and machine weights into your exercise program.

Available via the World Wide Web  Fundamentals of Physical Fitness
What does it mean to be fit? The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports explain the fundamentals of exercise and provide information on starting an exercise program.

Available via the World Wide Web  What is Anaerobic Training?
This link defines anaerobic training and how it can benefit your exercise program.

Available via the World Wide Web  What is Aerobic Exercise?
Do you want to live longer and in better health? A program of regular aerobic exercise can help you avoid chronic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, stroke, and diabetes.

Available via the World Wide Web  Fitness Tips: 10 Exercise Myths
This website dispels popular myths and misconceptions about exercise.

Available via the World Wide Web  Avoiding the Muscle Hustle: Tips for Buying Exercise Equipment
The Federal Trade Commission offers valuable advice for consumers on buying exercise equipment.

Available via the World Wide Web  Sports Nutrition Corner
Do the foods we eat affect our athletic performance? Does proper nutrition determine success in attaining our fitness goals? This website contains useful information for athletes and non-athletes on exercise and nutrition.

Available via the World Wide Web  Sports Performance and Supplements
Can Creatine help enhance your strength level? Can Vitamin C reduce muscle soreness? This article discusses real evidence behind some popular Sports Supplements.

Available via the World Wide Web  Choosing Fitness Videos
There are as many exercise videos out there as there are diets! How do you know which ones are good for you? Here are some tips to boost your chances of getting a good video that suits your needs.

Available via the World Wide Web  Physical Activity Helps Seniors Age Successfully
This website, from the Center of Disease Control, provides recommendations and resources on exercise for the physically active older adult.

Available via the World Wide Web  Pick the Best Personal Trainer for You
Are you considering starting an exercise program? Are you a golfer looking to improve your performance? Are you home bound and simply need to get stronger to continue to live independently? Whether you're an athlete or just trying to keep up with the grand kids, a personal trainer can help you meet your physical activity needs and goals. This link provide tips on finding a personal trainer that matches your needs.

Available via the World Wide Web  Pregnancy and Exercise: What You Can Do for a Healthy Pregnancy?
Advice on the benefits and risks of exercising during pregnancy. Provided in English and Spanish.

Available via the World Wide Web  Exercise for Children
A directory of links to websites from the National Library of Medicine with the latest information on Exercise for children. Information is provided in both English and Spanish.

Available via the World Wide Web  Staying Healthy
This link contains articles for children on keeping fit and having fun.

Available via the World Wide Web  Do You Know How to Feed Your Child Athlete?
This article contains nutritional advice for parents on feeding the child athlete. Parents can learn about nutrition for specific sports.

Available via the World Wide Web  Choosing a Health Club
Before signing a health club contract become an educated consumer. Visit this website and get tips about choosing the right Health Club.

Sport Injuries and Prevention

Available via the World Wide Web  Common Sports Injuries
Learn about the most common sport related injuries and their treatments.

Available via the World Wide Web  Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention
Parent guide for preventing sport related injuries amongst active children.

Available via the World Wide Web  Four Exercises to Avoid
This article provides alternatives to performing four popular but dangerous weight training exercises.

Available via the World Wide Web  Heat-related Illness
Safety tips for preventing, identifying, and caring for heat related illnesses.

Available via the World Wide Web  Sport Injuries
A directory of links to websites from the National Library of Medicine with the latest information on Sports Injuries. Information provided in both English and Spanish.

Recreation

Available via the World Wide Web  Parks Activities and Facilities
Learn about a wide array of activities and facilities available through the Parks & Recreation Department. Find a full service Parks & Recreation Center near you. The recreational facilities offer services such as indoor pools, weight rooms, basketball courts, dance studios, boxing rings, and art studios. All Recreation Centers offer a wide range of programs for all ages, such as aerobics, dancing, computer classes and art. Most programs are free or available at a modest cost, and all are open to the general public.

Available via the World Wide Web  Outdoor Adventures
Learn about fun outdoor adventures for children right here in NewYork City.

Available via the World Wide Web  Step Out NYC
Step Out New York City was created to encourage increased physical activity and community Involvement for all New Yorkers. The organization is a collaboration between the New York Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, NYC Commission on Women’s Issues, the YMCA, and the Police Athletic League.

Available via the World Wide Web  Bike New York
Bike New York is a non-profit organization established in 2000 to promote and encourage bicycling and bicycle safety.