Fitness

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Accent on Health :

- Motivation, inspiration and resources with tips on whole body conditioning for people over 50.
Advice for the Aging Athlete :

- Informative article, authored by William G. Raasch, MD, Director of the Division of Sports Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital.
Alexander Technique and Aging Well :

- How this century-old method of stress reduction can help seniors.
American Senior Fitness Association :

- Provides senior specific fitness training, certification and resources for exercise professionals who serve older adults as well as fitness information and tips for mature exercisers.
Coronay Artery Rehabilitation Group :

- A self-help, volunteer, non-profit group dedicated to promoting a healthy life style for persons with cardiac problems, with the help of cardiac specialists.
Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science: Aging and Exercise :

- A comprehensive and somewhat technical article on the physiological changes associated with human aging and the positive role that exercise can play.
Fit Senior Online Catalog :

- Fitness, sports, gymnastic, aerobic equipment, as well as cycles, treadmills and related products and prices.
Geri-Fit :

- Vendor of a 45-minute weight training workout for older adults, also providing information on osteoporosis.
Karlsigma's Fitness Philosophy :

- Tips for diet, nutrition, exercise, fitness, mental health, and longevity, from a retired scientist.
Michigan Senior Olympics :

- Information about this program which promotes healthy lifestyles by organizing state games, sports competitions, fitness, and wellness programs for individuals over 50.
New Mexico Senior Olympics :

- Information on their annual state games and events held throughout the year. Includes a quarterly newsletter, results, events, records and senior profiles.
50-Plus Fitness Association :

- Devoted to information about, motivation toward, and participation in exercise and fitness while aging.
Portraits of Senior Athletes :

- "Growing Old is Not For Sissies" Two black and white photography books about senior athletes doing the sports that they love best.
Senior Health, from About.com :

- Links, articles, and information on senior health and fitness.
Senior-Fitness.com :

- Offers information on stretching and exercises to maintain balance and prevent falls among seniors.
Silver Sneakers :

- Fitness programs for seniors working in conjunction with health plans.
T'ai Chi - Kung Fu Alliance :

- Providing professional, certified instruction in Yang Style T'ai Chi and Northern Shaolin Kung Fu. Specializing in the Beginner Senior T'ai Chi Student.