Pollard Memorial Library

Fitness Webliography

The fitness links and books included in this webliography are intended to provide general information. It is best to consult a doctor before beginning any dietary or exercise changes, particularly if you have or suspect any sort of medical condition which might be exacerbated by exercise.

General Fitness Sites

• American Council on Exercise
• Association of Women's Fitness
• Firstpath.com
• Fitness Jumpsite - An annotated directory of hundreds of fitness and health-related Web pages, articles, and resources.
• FitnessOnline
• International Fitness Association
• iVillage Diet & Fitness - Tips and articles for women.
• Just Move - A fitness site from the American Heart Association.
• Netsweat.com
• The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports - "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."
• Recreation.gov - Search for federal recreation areas.
• Shape Up America - A "national initiative to promote healthy weight and increased physical activity in America." Founded by Dr. C. Everett Koop.

Age Groups

• American Fitness Alliance - "The source for top-quality youth activity and fitness education resources, information, and programs."
• NIHSeniorHealth - Exercise for older adults with information about safety, benefits, and exercises to try.
• 50 Plus - An international organization that promotes exercise and fitness while aging.
• Project Fit America - A national non-profit public charity that focuses on children's fitness.

Types of Exercise

• Aerobics
  • AFAA - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America website.
  • WebAerobics - A guide to various aerobics resources including videos, books, class locations, and more.
• Bicycling
  • GORP Biking - Learn where to ride, how to bike, and the right gear and supplies. Find bike clubs, national parks, and bike trips to take.
  • MassBike - The Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition, a statewide bicycling advocacy organization, page with information on safety, bike laws, and transportation.
  • Minuteman Bikeway
  • MTB.LIVE.COM - Learn about mountain biking, places to ride, and more.
  • The WWW Bicycle Lane - A directory of great bicycling links.
• Dance
  • Dance Webliography - Dance links compiled by the Library.
• Martial Arts
  • The Virtual Library: Martial Arts - An index of martial arts websites.
• Running
  • All American Trail Running
  • American Running Association
  • Dr. Pribut's Sports Page - Information about running injuries and prevention.
• Swimming
  • Swimmers Guide - An international directory of "publicly-accessible, full-size, year-round swimming pools". Also includes swimming links.
• Tai Chi
  • Yang Style Tai Chi Homepage - Information about Tai Chi, a "moving form of yoga and meditation combined".
• Walking
  • WalkerTownUSA - A guide to walking clubs by state.
  • Walking for Fitness - Articles and links from About.com.
• Weightlifting
  • International Weightlifting Association - "A continuing education provider specializing in teaching proper weight training techniques along with the development of strength training programs."
• Yoga
  • American Yoga Association - A non-profit organization with yoga information.
  • Yoga Finder - A directory for yoga classes, studios, retreats, and more.
  • Yoga Movement - A site with the "goal is to help you learn about yoga and to help direct you to the best Internet sources for yoga information."

Magazines

• Fitness Magazine
• Health and Fitness Magazine
• Men's Fitness
• Prevention
• Self - Nutrition and fitness information for women.

Books at the Library

Below is a selection of our fitness, exercise and health books at the Library. We have many other titles as well.

• American Yoga Association. 20-minute yoga workouts - 613.704 CHR
• Austin, Denise. Pilates for every body : strengthen, lengthen, and tone--with this complete 3-week body makeover - 613.71 AUS
• Bridson, Karen. Run for it : a woma's guide to running for emotional and physical health - 796.42082 BRI
• Christensen, Alice. The American Yoga Association's easy does it yoga : the safe and gently way to health and well-being - 613.7046 CHR
• Cruise, Jorge. 8 minutes in the morning : a simple way to start your day that burns fat and sheds the pounds - 613.7 CRU
• Greene, Bob. Get with the program! : getting real about your health, weight, and emotional well-being - 613.7 GRE
• Herman, Ellie. Pilates for dummies - 613.71 HER
• Kimiecik, Jay C. The intrinsic exerciser : discovering the joy of exercise - 613.7 KIM
• Kirsch, David. Sound mind, sound body : David Kirsch's ultimate 6-week fitness transformation for men and women - 613.7 KIR
• Prevention's complete book of walking : everything you need to know to walk your way to better health - 613.7176 SPI
• Schlosberg, Suzanne. Fitness for dummies - 613.7 SCH
• Ungaro, Alycea. Pilates : body in motion - 613.71 UNG