Exercise & Fitness

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

Resources in this category:

AthletesAdvisor.com
http://www.athletesadvisor.com/

Nutrition and conditioning information for the student-athlete. Features articles from contributing authors who are experts in their field.

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. 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.

HealthierUS.gov
http://www.healthierus.gov/

Comprehensive information on preventing disease, maintaining a healthy diet, exercise, and much more!

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

Serves as a "comprehensive website for Iyengar yoga." Directory of yoga-related resources, including listings of associations, books, other yoga sites, study materials, workshops, and a guide to yoga centers worldwide. Users may submit additional resources to the site.

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

NCPAD (National Center on Physical Activity and Disability) promotes resources that enable persons with disabilities to be physically active. Their web site includes directories of organizations, programs, fact sheets, discussion groups, and online presentations.

The Original Judo Information Site
http://www.judoinfo.com/

Explains Judo, its history and techniques, and Judo competition. The Judo Forum lets you meet others interested in Judo.

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

This "first report of the Surgeon General on physical activity and health," was released in 1996. Summaries of the information are available in the at-a-glance section. The report provides suggestions and statistics on physical activity, and each part can be read online or downloaded.

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

"Shape Up America! is focusing on redefining weight management by encouraging increased physical activity and healthy eating for all Americans." You can find information on healthy weight management, including diet and exercise.

Shotokai Encyclopedia of Karate Do & Japanese Martial Arts
http://www.shotokai.cl/ingles/frames.html

Claims to be the most complete site on Shotokai Karate-do and Japanese Martial Arts. Includes interviews, philosophy, essays, historical and technical photos, technique, etc. Shotokai tradition focuses on martial arts as a way of life rather than a competitive sport.

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

Offers an incredible number of articles on yoga practice and philosophy, along with a searchable database of poses. Yoga blogs, newsletters, and videos can also be found here.