Exercise and Fitness

The 28-Day Challenge
Fit and Fabulous After 40: A 5-Part Program for Turning Back the Clock
by Denise Austin
The goal of this book is to help you develop positive habits that will last a lifetime. Setting small, short-term goals like wearing sunscreen or eating more fruits and veggies is important because these serve as stepping stones to your ultimate

Six-Pack Abs Electronically?
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Makers of some electric muscle stimulators promise 'rock-hard abs' without exercise. Here are the facts. You've probably seen the ads on television that promise 'six-pack abs' without a workout. Can you really tone your muscles using an electrical muscle

Physical Activity for Women with Disabilities
by CDC
The importance of physical activity for women with disabilities cannot be overstated. Physical activity can prevent or delay many of the secondary conditions that often complicate disability, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes

Diet and Exercise Delay Type 2 Diabetes
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
A government study indicates that regular exercise and a low-fat diet can dramatically delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes.

Exercise and Arthritis, Prevention Measures
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Proper exercises performed on a regular basis are an important part of arthritis treatment, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Twenty years ago, doctors advised exactly the opposite, fearing that activity would cause more damage and inflammation.

As a Woman, You Need the Core Program
The Core Program: Fifteen Minutes a Day That Can Change Your Life
by Peggy Wachterhauser Brill, P.T.
The Core Program derives from my experience of treating thousands of women for the most frequent aches and pains they experienced in their heads, necks, shoulders, arms, backs and legs.

Energy, Technique
The Edge: Ben and Joe's Weider's Ultimate Guide to Strength, Speed, and Stamina
by Ben Weider, Joe Weider, Daniel Gastelu
When we first developed the triangle we used the term energy as the base, because energy is the result that most people want. Good energy production drives the body, but it comes from good nutrition.

Never Say Diet? : Exercise the Key
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Rather than severely restricting caloric intake and depressing metabolic activity as a result, weight-loss specialists now advise moderate exercise as a means of achieving weight control.

Exercise for Older Adults
by National Institute on Aging
You are never too old to get in shape. I am often asked what I've done over the years to stay in shape. At different times, I have engaged in many different activities. When I was in school I played football and basketball.

Weight Control and Exercising: Health Benefits of Physical Activity
by National Institute of Health
Regular physical activity can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight. Being physically active can also make you more energetic, improve your mood, and reduce the risk of developing some chronic diseases.

Exercise : Getting Off On The Right Food
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
After having a complete physical examination, including a stress test and a family history, you can plan a fitness program that is suited to your individual needs and preferences.

Firm Commitment
Firm for Life
by Cynthia Benson, Anna Bruni Benson
Twenty years ago, Anna and Cynthia Benson created a revolutionary fitness program to achieve maximum fat loss. Following this routine, The FIRM clients found that they burned fat three times faster than with aerobics alone and saw visible proof

Exercise With Care - Fitness Is Not Risk-Free
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Early one morning you're out jogging along your favorite path, getting the heartbeat going a little faster and feeling good, when suddenly, your ankle twists and your leg gives way. You groan in pain and mutter something about that hole you stepped in not

Guide to Help You Start Exercising
by National Institute of Health
Some people are active every day. You see them walking through your neighborhood, carrying a gym bag to work, or running around the park. How do people make regular physical activity a part of their lives?

It Can Happen to You ...
Fight Back; Arm Yourself with Mental and Physical Self-Defense
by Dominick DiVito
Dominick DiVito has been teaching self-defense for over twenty-five years to celebrities, law enforcement officers, and average citizens. In this new approach to self-defense, he won't expect you to master complex martial arts