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Get Active: Quick Guide to Healthy Living
People of all ages benefit from exercise. It doesn’t matter how out-of-shape you feel or how long you have been inactive.... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Aim for A Healthy Weight!: Information for Patients and the Public
These guidelines from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute present a new approach for the assessment of overweight and obesity and establish principles of safe and effective weight loss. Calc... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Avoiding the Muscle Hustle: Tips for Buying Exercise Equipment
Also available in: Spanish
This online fact sheet from the FTC advises consumers on exercising good judgment when evaluating advertising claims for fitness products.... Details >
Core Exercises: Beyond Your Average Abs Routine 
A well-balanced core exercise routine focuses on more than your abs. Gain a better understanding of the role your body's core muscles play and how to strengthen them. ... Details >
Develop a Safe Exercise Program
An exercise program, if conducted properly, will increase your energy level, reduce stress, help you fight disease and allow you a better night's sleep. Consider these suggestions from the National Sa... Details >
Exercise (Physical Activity)
Information about the importance of regular aerobic physical activity to cardiovascular health.... Details >
Exercise and Physical Activity: Getting Fit For Life
This article provides information for older adults on exercise and physical activity, including ways to be active, who should exercise, and safety tips.... Details >
Exercise for Older Adults
Learn about the benefits of exercise for older adults. This document offers safe exercises to try, video clips, and instructions on how to chart your progress. ... Details >
National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Exercise Your Way to Health
Also available in: Chinese-Traditional
Studies show that people who exercise regularly have a lower chance of heart attack, cancer, high blood pressure, and many other chronic diseases. This document offers suggestions to help you get star... Details >
Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging
Also available in: Spanish
This guide contains valuable information about how exercise and proper nutrition are crucial for staying healthy as we age and provides useful tips on establishing and maintaining a regular exercise p... Details >