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Online Resources

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Exercise Tips

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FitDay Online Diet & Fitness Journal • http://www.fitday.com/
- Sign-up for your free web account and join the growing number of FitDay members who are tracking their foods, exercises, weight loss, and goals online. FitDay provides you with the feedback and analysis you need to stay on track towards your diet and fitness goals.
- Submitted by TRIAD Communications 5/20/2005 5:29:30 PM

Physical Activity and Sport in the Lives of Girls • http://www.fitness.gov/girlssports.htm
- Explore the benefits and hazards of girls' participation in sports, including the physical, psychological, social and educational effects.
- Submitted by Project Connect 5/16/2005 11:00:00 AM

Pep Up Your Life: A Fitness Book for Mid-Life and Older Persons • http://www.fitness.gov/pepup.htm
- Learn more than 35 convenient exercises to increase flexibility, strength and endurance. It's never too late to start a regular fitness routine!
- Submitted by Project Connect 5/16/2005 10:58:56 AM

Nolan Ryan Fitness Guide • http://www.fitness.gov/nolanryan.htm
- Get great advice and inspiration from baseball legend Nolan Ryan. Design, track and maintain an exercise regimen, at any age. Discover helpful tips for overcoming common barriers like boredom or a busy schedule.
- Submitted by Project Connect 5/16/2005 10:57:53 AM

Life Advice: About...Your Child and Organized Sports • http://www.fitness.gov/lifeadvice.htm
- Attention soccer Moms, Little League Dads, and all parents ... Learn healthy ways to encourage your child to participate in organized sports. Get pointers on dealing with coaches, winning, losing and fair play.
- Submitted by Project Connect 5/16/2005 10:56:28 AM

Kids In Action (Fitness for children 2-6) • http://www.fitness.gov/funfit/kidsinaction.html
- Get toddlers moving! Learn fun, adult-directed fitness activities for 2 to 6 year-olds.
- Submitted by Project Connect 5/16/2005 10:55:04 AM

Get Fit: A Handbook for Youth Ages 6-17 • http://www.fitness.gov/getfit.08.01.pdf
- Learn a fun way to get in shape for the President's Challenge Youth Physical Fitness Awards program.
- Submitted by Project Connect 5/16/2005 10:53:15 AM

Fitness Fundamentals: Guidelines for Personal Exercise Programs • http://www.fitness.gov/fitness.htm
- Create a personal exercise program that's right for you. From endurance to flexibility, learn how to design a sound routine that includes all the basic components of physical fitness.
- Submitted by Project Connect 5/16/2005 10:52:03 AM

Exercise and Weight Control • http://www.fitness.gov/exerciseweight.htm
- Put more action into your life! Discover how regular activity can help control your weight. Learn how to calculate the calories burned by common activities. Get tips for starting and keeping up a regular exercise routine.
- Submitted by Project Connect 5/16/2005 10:43:57 AM

Catch the Ball (Girls and women's fitness tips) • http://www.fitness.gov/catch.htm
- Get to know the benefits of girls' sports participation.
- Submitted by Project Connect 5/16/2005 10:42:27 AM

10 Tips To Healthy Eating and Physical Activity For You • http://www.fitness.gov/10tips.htm
- Get on track now by learning to eat right and building physical activity into your daily routine.
- Submitted by Project Connect 5/16/2005 10:40:28 AM

President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports: Publications • http://www.fitness.gov/council_pubs.htm
- Free publications about exercise and physical fitness.
- Submitted by Project Connect 5/16/2005 10:39:20 AM

Teen Exercise.com • http://www.teenexercise.com/index.html
- A website dedicated to teens and healthy exercise. Topics include: Self-defense Drug Abuse Sport Yoga / Pilates Jump Exercise Nutrition Weight Training Articles News Submit a Story Terminology Fitness Shopping
- Submitted by Project Connect 3/21/2005 8:41:52 PM

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Eating Healthier

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FitDay Online Diet & Fitness Journal • http://www.fitday.com/
- Sign-up for your free web account and join the growing number of FitDay members who are tracking their foods, exercises, weight loss, and goals online. FitDay provides you with the feedback and analysis you need to stay on track towards your diet and fitness goals.
- Submitted by TRIAD Communications 5/20/2005 5:29:30 PM

Fast Facts About Sports Nutrition • http://www.fitness.gov/fastfacts.htm
- These fast facts will show you the importance of everything from water to spinach.
- Submitted by Project Connect 5/16/2005 10:50:43 AM

10 Tips To Healthy Eating and Physical Activity For You • http://www.fitness.gov/10tips.htm
- Get on track now by learning to eat right and building physical activity into your daily routine.
- Submitted by Project Connect 5/16/2005 10:40:28 AM

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Staying Motivated

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FitDay Online Diet & Fitness Journal • http://www.fitday.com/
- Sign-up for your free web account and join the growing number of FitDay members who are tracking their foods, exercises, weight loss, and goals online. FitDay provides you with the feedback and analysis you need to stay on track towards your diet and fitness goals.
- Submitted by TRIAD Communications

Surgeon General's Report Fact Sheet: Women • http://www.fitness.gov/women.htm
- See how women are affected by regular physical activity and fitness. Includes suggestions for communities to encourage programs for women.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Surgeon General's Report Fact Sheet: Adults • http://www.fitness.gov/adults.htm
- Get the facts and figures on how adults can benefit from regular physical activity and fitness. Explore community initiatives that support adult programs.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Surgeon General's Report Fact Sheet: Older Adults • http://www.fitness.gov/older.htm
- Discover the health impact of regular physical activity and fitness on older adults. See what your community can do to encourage seniors.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Surgeon General's Report Fact Sheet: Adolescents and Young Adults • http://www.fitness.gov/adoles.htm
- Explore the key facts, figures and benefits of physical fitness for adolescents and young adults. See how your community can encourage activity programs for this age group.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Nolan Ryan Fitness Guide • http://www.fitness.gov/nolanryan.htm
- Get great advice and inspiration from baseball legend Nolan Ryan. Design, track and maintain an exercise regimen, at any age. Discover helpful tips for overcoming common barriers like boredom or a busy schedule.
- Submitted by Project Connect

10 Tips To Healthy Eating and Physical Activity For You • http://www.fitness.gov/10tips.htm
- Get on track now by learning to eat right and building physical activity into your daily routine.
- Submitted by Project Connect

President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports: Publications • http://www.fitness.gov/council_pubs.htm
- Free publications about exercise and physical fitness.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Teen Exercise.com • http://www.teenexercise.com/index.html
- A website dedicated to teens and healthy exercise. Topics include: Self-defense Drug Abuse Sport Yoga / Pilates Jump Exercise Nutrition Weight Training Articles News Submit a Story Terminology Fitness Shopping
- Submitted by Project Connect

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Health Issues

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Just for Kids

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FitDay Online Diet & Fitness Journal • http://www.fitday.com/
- Sign-up for your free web account and join the growing number of FitDay members who are tracking their foods, exercises, weight loss, and goals online. FitDay provides you with the feedback and analysis you need to stay on track towards your diet and fitness goals.
- Submitted by TRIAD Communications

Surgeon General's Report Fact Sheet: Adolescents and Young Adults • http://www.fitness.gov/adoles.htm
- Explore the key facts, figures and benefits of physical fitness for adolescents and young adults. See how your community can encourage activity programs for this age group.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Physical Activity and Sport in the Lives of Girls • http://www.fitness.gov/girlssports.htm
- Explore the benefits and hazards of girls' participation in sports, including the physical, psychological, social and educational effects.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Life Advice: About...Your Child and Organized Sports • http://www.fitness.gov/lifeadvice.htm
- Attention soccer Moms, Little League Dads, and all parents ... Learn healthy ways to encourage your child to participate in organized sports. Get pointers on dealing with coaches, winning, losing and fair play.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Kids In Action (Fitness for children 2-6) • http://www.fitness.gov/funfit/kidsinaction.html
- Get toddlers moving! Learn fun, adult-directed fitness activities for 2 to 6 year-olds.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Get Fit: A Handbook for Youth Ages 6-17 • http://www.fitness.gov/getfit.08.01.pdf
- Learn a fun way to get in shape for the President's Challenge Youth Physical Fitness Awards program.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Fast Facts About Sports Nutrition • http://www.fitness.gov/fastfacts.htm
- These fast facts will show you the importance of everything from water to spinach.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Catch the Ball (Girls and women's fitness tips) • http://www.fitness.gov/catch.htm
- Get to know the benefits of girls' sports participation.
- Submitted by Project Connect

President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports: Publications • http://www.fitness.gov/council_pubs.htm
- Free publications about exercise and physical fitness.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Teen Exercise.com • http://www.teenexercise.com/index.html
- A website dedicated to teens and healthy exercise. Topics include: Self-defense Drug Abuse Sport Yoga / Pilates Jump Exercise Nutrition Weight Training Articles News Submit a Story Terminology Fitness Shopping
- Submitted by Project Connect

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Just for Teens

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FitDay Online Diet & Fitness Journal • http://www.fitday.com/
- Sign-up for your free web account and join the growing number of FitDay members who are tracking their foods, exercises, weight loss, and goals online. FitDay provides you with the feedback and analysis you need to stay on track towards your diet and fitness goals.
- Submitted by TRIAD Communications

Surgeon General's Report Fact Sheet: Adolescents and Young Adults • http://www.fitness.gov/adoles.htm
- Explore the key facts, figures and benefits of physical fitness for adolescents and young adults. See how your community can encourage activity programs for this age group.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Physical Activity and Sport in the Lives of Girls • http://www.fitness.gov/girlssports.htm
- Explore the benefits and hazards of girls' participation in sports, including the physical, psychological, social and educational effects.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Get Fit: A Handbook for Youth Ages 6-17 • http://www.fitness.gov/getfit.08.01.pdf
- Learn a fun way to get in shape for the President's Challenge Youth Physical Fitness Awards program.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Fast Facts About Sports Nutrition • http://www.fitness.gov/fastfacts.htm
- These fast facts will show you the importance of everything from water to spinach.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Catch the Ball (Girls and women's fitness tips) • http://www.fitness.gov/catch.htm
- Get to know the benefits of girls' sports participation.
- Submitted by Project Connect

President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports: Publications • http://www.fitness.gov/council_pubs.htm
- Free publications about exercise and physical fitness.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Teen Exercise.com • http://www.teenexercise.com/index.html
- A website dedicated to teens and healthy exercise. Topics include: Self-defense Drug Abuse Sport Yoga / Pilates Jump Exercise Nutrition Weight Training Articles News Submit a Story Terminology Fitness Shopping
- Submitted by Project Connect

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Just for Adults

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FitDay Online Diet & Fitness Journal • http://www.fitday.com/
- Sign-up for your free web account and join the growing number of FitDay members who are tracking their foods, exercises, weight loss, and goals online. FitDay provides you with the feedback and analysis you need to stay on track towards your diet and fitness goals.
- Submitted by TRIAD Communications

Surgeon General's Report Fact Sheet: Women • http://www.fitness.gov/women.htm
- See how women are affected by regular physical activity and fitness. Includes suggestions for communities to encourage programs for women.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Surgeon General's Report Fact Sheet: Adults • http://www.fitness.gov/adults.htm
- Get the facts and figures on how adults can benefit from regular physical activity and fitness. Explore community initiatives that support adult programs.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Pep Up Your Life: A Fitness Book for Mid-Life and Older Persons • http://www.fitness.gov/pepup.htm
- Learn more than 35 convenient exercises to increase flexibility, strength and endurance. It's never too late to start a regular fitness routine!
- Submitted by Project Connect

President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports: Publications • http://www.fitness.gov/council_pubs.htm
- Free publications about exercise and physical fitness.
- Submitted by Project Connect

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Just for Seniors

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FitDay Online Diet & Fitness Journal • http://www.fitday.com/
- Sign-up for your free web account and join the growing number of FitDay members who are tracking their foods, exercises, weight loss, and goals online. FitDay provides you with the feedback and analysis you need to stay on track towards your diet and fitness goals.
- Submitted by TRIAD Communications

Surgeon General's Report Fact Sheet: Older Adults • http://www.fitness.gov/older.htm
- Discover the health impact of regular physical activity and fitness on older adults. See what your community can do to encourage seniors.
- Submitted by Project Connect

Pep Up Your Life: A Fitness Book for Mid-Life and Older Persons • http://www.fitness.gov/pepup.htm
- Learn more than 35 convenient exercises to increase flexibility, strength and endurance. It's never too late to start a regular fitness routine!
- Submitted by Project Connect

President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports: Publications • http://www.fitness.gov/council_pubs.htm
- Free publications about exercise and physical fitness.
- Submitted by Project Connect

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