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Working Out
Useful Sites
American Council on Exercise: Fit Facts
About this site: For more than ten years, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) has been promoting the positive effects of an active, healthy lifestyle. Whether you're thinking of starting an exercise program or looking for fun alternatives to your usual workout, the ACE Web site has something to get you moving. There are even articles targeted specifically to kids, teens, and seniors. (http://www.acefitness.org/fitfacts/fitfacts_list.aspx2)  Pluses: The site adresses uncommon topics like vegetarianism and athletes, as well as exercising with a disability or an illness.  Minuses: The articles aren't in any particular order.  Best feature: Use the registry to find an ACE-certified personal trainer or a weight-management consultant in your area. Profiles include the instructor's areas of expertise, years of experience, and hourly rates. |
Getting Started and Staying Active
About this site: So you've made the big step toward a healthier lifestyle, but you've hit some roadblocks. Can't get motivated? Need exercises you can do at home? Want to know how to turn up the intensity on your workout? You'll find the answers here. (http://primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/active.htm) Pluses: Good troubleshooting guide for those who need detailed information about common fitness challenges. Minuses: Limited interactivity; serves more as a clearinghouse for articles. Best feature: Great ideas for increasing your activity level in other ways than heading to the gym: http://primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/activity.htm |
Health and Fitness Home Page
About this site: Lisa Balbach, a certified aerobics instructor and personal trainer, offers practical information on how to get in shape. The site includes easy-to-follow stretching exercises and aerobics choreography. (http://k2.kirtland.cc.mi.us/~balbachl/fitness.htm) Pluses: Balbach avoids jargon and explains moves and exercises simply. Minuses: No exercise graphics or pictures to follow. Best feature: The calorie burning guide calculates how long you have to exercise to work off that chocolate chip cookie. |
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