Fitness

Accent on Health - Motivation, inspiration and resources with tips on whole body conditioning for people over 50.
www.accentonhealth.com/

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.
healthlink.mcw.edu/article/953058816.html

Alexander Technique and Aging Well - How this century-old method of stress reduction can help seniors.
www.alexandertechnique.com/articles/aging

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.
www.seniorfitness.net/

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.
www.carg.ca

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.
www.sportsci.org/encyc/agingex/agingex.html

Fit Senior Online Catalog - Fitness, sports, gymnastic, aerobic equipment, as well as cycles, treadmills and related products and prices.
www.fit-senior.com

Geri-Fit - Vendor of a 45-minute weight training workout for older adults, also providing information on osteoporosis.
www.gerifit.com

Karlsigma's Fitness Philosophy - Tips for diet, nutrition, exercise, fitness, mental health, and longevity, from a retired scientist.
members.aol.com/Karlsigma/index.html

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.
michiganseniorolympics.com/

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.
www.nmseniorolympics.org/

Over 50 Magazine - Middle Tennessee Edition of a bi-monthly publication.
www.over50.org/news/index.asp

50-Plus Fitness Association - Devoted to information about, motivation toward, and participation in exercise and fitness while aging.
www.50plus.org/

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.
ettaclarkphotography.com

Senior Health, from About.com - Links, articles, and information on senior health and fitness.
seniorhealth.about.com/

Senior-Fitness.com - Offers information on stretching and exercises to maintain balance and prevent falls among seniors.
www.senior-fitness.com/

Silver Sneakers - Fitness programs for seniors working in conjunction with health plans.
www.silversneakers.com

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.
taichialliance.byregion.net