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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
Feeling Fit
Through these games, quizzes and word puzzles, girls learn about the importance of making physical activity a regular part of their daily lives.... Details >
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Find a YMCA
Interested in a YMCA? There are more than 2,400 YMCAs in the United States, and each one offers different programs and events. For more information on any U.S. YMCA, start your search here. ... Details >
Fit Source: Physical Activity and Nutrition Resources for Child Care Providers
Also available in: Spanish
This site links child care and afterschool providers to a wide variety of physical activity and nutrition resources. You will find links to activities, lesson plans, healthy recipes, information for p... Details >
National Child Care Information Center, Administration for Children and Families
Foot Health: Walking
Also available in: Spanish
Podiatric and family physicians recommend walking to ease or ward off a number of physically related ills. ... Details >
Frequently Asked Questions About Physical Activity
This page presents frequently asked questions about physical activity. Answers include information on will missing an activity session periodically or reducing training temporarily affect endurance or... Details >
Get Up and Go! 10,000 Steps a Day
Learn why walking 10,000 steps a day is recommended for weight management and overall health. This site offers various ways in which you can add this important fitness goal into your daily life. ... Details >
HealthierUS.Gov
HealthierUS.Gov is a Web site supporting the President's HealthierUS initiative by providing links to credible, accurate information from the Federal Government that can help Americans choose to live ... Details >
HealthierUS: The President's Health and Fitness Initiative
President Bush's HealthierUS Initiative is based on the premise that increasing personal fitness and becoming healthier is critical to achieving a better and longer life. Extensive research, much of i... Details >