Publications

1.   Age Page: Exercise: Feeling Fit for Life - This publication discusses the importance of exercising as an individual ages. It provides information on the four types of activity that are important and give safety tips to help prevent injury.
   http://www.niapublications.org/engagepages/exercise.asp
2.   Exercise for Older Adults - This publication discusses the benefits of exercise for older adults by using both written material and short instructional videos. It provides information on safety, different exercises, and charting your progress.
   http://nihseniorhealth.gov/exercise/toc.html
3.     Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging - This 80-page illustrated booklet provides healthy older people with scientifically accurate recommendations about exercise. In addition to providing sample exercises, the booklet explains the benefits of the exercises, how to stay motivated, and how to track your progress.
   http://www.niapublications.org/exercisebook/ExerciseGuideComplete.pdf
4.   Growing Stronger - Strength Training for Older Adults - Growing Stronger is an exercise program based upon sound scientific research involving strengthening exercises. It includes information on getting started and staying motivated. In addition, it provides descriptions of specific exercises and log sheets to help you monitor your progress.
   http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/growing_stronger/index.htm
5.   Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Across Your Lifespan: Young at Heart: Tips for Older Adults - This booklet contains tips for older adults on eating healthy, getting active, and losing weight.
   http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/young_heart.htm
6.   Questions and Answers About Arthritis and Exercise - This booklet answers general questions about arthritis and exercise. It gives information on different exercises for people with different types of arthritis, explaining how the amount and form of exercise will vary for each individual.
   http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/arthritis/arthexfs.htm

Organizations

1.   Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, NCCDPHP, CDC
2.   Healthy Lifestyles & Disease Prevention Campaign
3.   National Institute on Aging Information Center, NIA, NIH, HHS
4.   Weight Control Information Network, NIDDK, NIH, HHS
5. AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
6. American Association of Retired Persons
7. National Center on Physical Activity and Disability

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