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MyPyramid Tracker - Assess Your Food Intake and Physical Activity
MyPyramid Tracker is an online dietary and physical activity assessment tool that provides information on your diet quality, physical activity status, related nutrition messages, and links to nutrient... Details >
Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Pilates: A Core Conditioning Program 
Pilates, named for its founder Joseph Pilates, is a total conditioning program that works your body “from the inside out” by focusing on “core” muscles – mostly those in the stomach and back. ... Details >
Resources of Health and Fitness Organizations
This list of health and fitness organizations is offered on www.fitness.gov, the health, physical activity, fitness and sports information website of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sp... Details >
Strengthen Your Abdominals with Stability Balls
The stability ball - an extra-large, inflatable orb designed to improve balance while targeting specific muscle groups - can be adapted for many uses, including developing core strength, improving pos... Details >
Tai Chi for Health Purposes
The health benefits, as well as the risks and side effects of this Chinese martial art are discussed in this fact sheet. The health benefits include increased muscle strength, coordination, balance, ... Details >
Test Your Physical Activity IQ
Test your knowledge about all aspects of physical activity with this short online quiz from Shape Up America!... Details >
The President's Challenge Adult Fitness Test
Get an estimate of your level of aerobic fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and your body composition. This adult fitness test is for people aged 18 and older who are in good health... Details >
Tips for Exercise Success
Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for heart disease. This online document advises the consumer about safety steps to take towards a successful and injury-free exercise program.... Details >
What If I Don't Like Sports?
This article talks about fun activities that kids can do to get lots of good exercise that does not include playing sports.... Details >
Why Exercise is Cool
Important reasons why exercise is good for kids and why it is cool to be fit. Find out what exercise does for your heart, your muscles and your general health.... Details >