Links
Check out the following websites for more information on physical fitness.
www.physicalfitness.org - The National Association for Health & Fitness (NAHF) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to improve the quality of life for individuals in the United States through the promotion of physical fitness, sports, and healthy lifestyles and by fostering and supporting State Governor's Councils on Physical Fitness and Sports in every state and U.S. territory.
www.fitness.gov - The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) serves as a catalyst to promote, encourage, and motivate Americans of all ages to become physically active and participate in sports.
www.presidentschallenge.org. - The President's Council on Physical Fitness has released a new online program designed to help Americans maintain a regular physical activity routine. The tool tracks participants' progress in performing various activities, which can eventually lead to a Presidential Active Lifestyle Award. The site is designed for individuals, families, schools, businesses, and organizations.
www.marchintomay.org -- March into May -- a 10 week free physical activity program.
www.actionforhealthykids.org - Action for Healthy Kids is a nationwide initiative dedicated to improving the health and educational performance of children through better nutrition and physical activity in schools. This effort represents a response to our nation's epidemic of overweight, sedentary, and undernourished children and adolescents.
www.nutritiondata.com - Know what you are eating! Calories, fat grams, proteins, sugars, carbohydrates -- most every food product's nutrition information is now listed here online.
www.humankinetics.com/products/journals/journal.cfm?id=JPAH - The Journal of Physical Activity and Health (JPAH) is a new, interdisciplinary journal that will premiere in January 2004. JPAH will publish original research examining the relationship between physical activity and health, where physical activity is used as an exposure or an outcome. Visit their website to learn more about JPAH, including manuscript submission information.
www.maineahperd.org - The Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance is a nonprofit organization for professionals and students in related fields of health, physical education, recreation, and dance. MAHPERD is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Mainers by supporting and promoting effective educational practices, quality curriculum, instruction, the Maine Learning Results, and assessment in the areas of health, physical education, recreation, dance, and related fields.
www.mainecshp.com - Coordinating Maine School Health Programs. Get the latest on guidelines for coordinating school health programs; the CSHP Newsletter; calendar of events, trainings, etc.; funding opportunities; data; hot topics; and related links and other resources.
www.aahperd.org - The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) is the largest organization of professionals supporting and assisting those involved in physical education, leisure, fitness, dance, health promotion, and education and all specialties related to achieving a healthy lifestyle.
www.aahperd.org/nagws/template.cfm - The National Association for Girls and Women in Sports, has championed equal funding, quality, and respect for women's sports programs.
www.usm.maine.edu/lifeline - Lifeline, a University Extension department within USM, is committed to helping you acquire and maintain healthy lifestyle habits that will enhance your physical, emotional, and psychological well being.
www.maine-nutrition.org - The Maine Nutrition Network (MNN) is a collaboration of public and private partners that coordinate nutrition activities to create an environment that supports the health of Maine people.
www.applesforhealth.com - Applesforhealth.com is a non-profit health magazine published free, weekly to all United States and International readers, focusing on the delivery of useful information to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle for all individuals and health care professionals. It also has a page with a list of healthy recipes.
www.winterkids.org - WinterKids is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help Maine children develop life-long habits of health, education, and fitness through outdoor winter activities. Their flagship program, the WinterKids Passport, lets every Maine 5th, 6th, and 7th grader enjoy free alpine and cross-country skiing all winter long.
www.beach2beacon.org/beachtobeacon/index.html - Peoples Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race - this year taking place on August 2, 2003 - is a 6.2 mile run, starting at Crescent Beach and ending at Portland Head Light, the nation's first commissioned lighthouse. Last year the race attracted over 5,000 runners, along with over 12,000 spectators, to the Maine coast, making it the largest road race ever in the Pine Tree State. Joan Benoit Samuelson (the Council's current Co-Chair) is the founder and chair of the Peoples Beach to Beacon 10K.
www.fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_athletics.jhtml - Philanthropy News Digest - RFP Bulletin lists funding opportunities for physical activity.
www.womenssportsfoundation.org - The Women's Sports Foundation is a charitable educational organization dedicated to increasing the participation of girls and women in sports and fitness and creating an educated public that supports gender equity in sports.
www.BikeMaine.org - Through safety, education, and access advocacy, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine is working to promote bicycling to enhance our communities, environment, and economy. They are a membership-based, nonprofit organization.
www.acefitness.org - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is the largest nonprofit fitness certification and education provider in the world. Widely recognized as "America's Authority on Fitness," ACE continually sets standards and protects the public against unqualified fitness professionals and unsafe or ineffective fitness products, programs, and trends.
www.ihrsa.org - The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is a not-for-profit trade association representing health and fitness facilities, gyms, spas, sports clubs and suppliers worldwide. The Mission of IHRSA is to grow, protect, and promote the industry and to provide its members benefits that will help them be more successful.
www.ideafit.com - IDEA, The Health and Fitness Association of Fitness Professionals, has a mission to support the world's leading health and fitness professionals with credible information, education, career development, and leadership to help enhance the quality of life worldwide through participation in safe, effective fitness and healthy lifestyle programs.
www.americanrunning.org - The American Running Association is a non-profit, educational association of runners, medical professionals, and corporations dedicated to promoting running nationwide. Their mission is to encourage people to improve their health and fitness by running and maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.
www.afpafitness.com - American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA), is an international Fitness company that sets the motion in the industry of fitness, training techniques, and nutrition by developing educational programs to surpass the myths of the past. AFPA is committed to providing an advanced perspective on wellness, fitness, and nutrition through education and through staff, trainers, and instructors.
http://aeawave.com - The Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) is committed to improving health and fitness through safe, effective aquatic exercise and to encourage a physically active lifestyle for all individuals.
www.nsca-lift.org - The National Strength and Conditioning Association's goal is to unify members and facilitate a professional exchange of ideas in strength development as it relates to the improvement of athletic performance and fitness.
www.welcoa.org - The Wellness Councils of America has been helping hundreds of organizations to build and sustain world-class corporate wellness programs for over a decade.
www.mainecahc.org - Maine Consumers for Affordable Health Care. On this site you will find up-to-date information about their efforts to improve access to health care in Maine. Features of the site include: all the latest news and information about health care in Maine; detailed information about their research and direct service projects; information on the Consumers for Affordable Health Care Coalition and their legislative priorities; a downloadable version of our health care guide -- Navigating Maine's Health Care System: A Handbook; and dozens of links to useful health care sites on the world wide web.
www.fitday.com - FitDay.com is a free web site designed to help you track and analyze the important aspects of your diet and fitness. Your personal FitDay account serves as a food and exercise journal. You track the foods you eat and the exercises you do on a daily basis. Based on your journal entries, FitDay analyzes your diet, exercise, and weight, generating graphical reports on the important aspects of your fitness.
www.cyberparent.com/fitness/
- A website about physical fitness and exercise and how they go hand in hand.
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