Fitness: Exercises, Nutrition Tips, and Tools to Get Fit
Physical activity can improve cardiovascular fitness, increase strength and energy and relieve stress. Below are sites with vital information about exercise and nutrition to help you reach your fitness goals. For a Spanish-language version of the Guide, click here.
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Fitness for Seniors
Seniors have special concerns about exercise. Even basic concepts are different, so it's imperative to know that the fitness information you're receiving is designed for your needs. The following Web sites have senior-specific exercise information from trusted sources.
Dulcinea's Insight
- In addition to online health sites, try looking at the Web sites of the nation's top health organizations or senior associations, you may find additional fitness information for seniors on these.
- Fitness advice found on the Web should be used for informational purposes only. Consult your doctor to know exactly what type of exercise your body can handle.
Dulcinea's Picks
The American Geriatrics Society
has a concise introduction to physical activity for seniors that outlines the general benefits of exercising, and benefits afforded by specific types of exercise. It also covers issues of appropriate workout intensity and frequency for seniors.
The National Institute on Aging
provides an 88-page exercise guide on senior fitness. It's quite extensive in its coverage, which includes introductory information, safety, motivation, programs, and nutrition information specific to seniors. It also supplies printable charts to help you keep a record of your fitness activities. This link will prompt you to download the file; do so by clicking "open" or "save to disk."
The Center for Disease Control
's "Growing Stronger" is a senior exercise program created with Tufts University. It has information you'll need to prepare a fitness program and employ it in your daily life. There are articles on exercise preparation, safety, and intensity for seniors; and exercise guides that are complemented by visual aids and diagrams.
The Mayo Clinic
has a slide show that takes you through a series of exercises designed especially for seniors to promote balance and avoid the dangerous falls that can occur due to instability. All exercises are simple and require nothing more than a floor and a wall to complete.
The American Physical Therapy Association
has a series of exercise tips for seniors with a few ideas for alternative workouts, like gardening and golf. The article can also be downloaded and printed in PDF format.
The American Academy of Physicians
provides an introduction to exercise for seniors accompanied by diagrams of some simple exercises that can be done around the home.
Fitness Calculators and Tracking Tools
Customizing your fitness plan down to the rep, calorie, or mile is easy, thanks to a variety of ... read more »
Online Fitness Communities
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