Fitness

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

   
   http://www.50plus.org/

» Accent on Health
   Motivation, inspiration and resources with tips on whole body conditioning for people over 50.

   
   http://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.

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

» Alexander Technique and Aging Well
   How this century-old method of stress reduction can help seniors.

   
   http://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.

   
   http://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.

   
   http://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.

   
   http://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.

   
   http://www.fit-senior.com

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

   
   http://www.gerifit.com

» Karlsigma's Fitness Philosophy
   Tips for diet, nutrition, exercise, fitness, mental health, and longevity, from a retired scientist.

   
   http://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.

   
   http://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.

   
   http://www.nmseniorolympics.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.

   
   http://ettaclarkphotography.com

» Senior Health, from About.com
   Links, articles, and information on senior health and fitness.

   
   http://seniorhealth.about.com/

» Senior-Fitness.com
   Offers information on stretching and exercises to maintain balance and prevent falls among seniors.

   
   http://www.senior-fitness.com/

» Silver Sneakers
   Fitness programs for seniors working in conjunction with health plans.

   
   http://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.

   
   http://taichialliance.byregion.net