How Do I
Fitness and Exercise
Web Sites
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America on the Move
By taking 2,000 more steps a day and cutting 100 to 200 calories out of your daily diet, you can halt weight gain. Move more; eat less. -
ACSM: Physical Activity Guidelines
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Heart Association (AHA) outline exercise recommendations for healthy adults and older adults. The ACSM also offers brochures on how to get the most out of your fitness equipment. -
CDC: Nutrition and Physical Activity
This program provides science-based activities for children and adults that address the role of nutrition and physical activity in health promotion and the prevention and control of chronic diseases. -
Healthier US.gov
"Obesity is epidemic in the United States. In recent years, diabetes rates among people ages 30 to 39 rose by 70%. About 46.5 million adults in the United States smoke cigarettes, even though this single behavior will result in disability and premature death for half of them. More than 60% of American adults do not get enough physical activity, and more than 25% are not active at all." This website is geared to correcting that situation. -
The President's Challenge
An initiative from the President's council on Physical Fitness and Sports designed to help Americans get fit. The Active Lifestyle program helps you do 30 minutes of activity a day, 5 times a week and provides you with a personal activity log. -
Shape Up America!
Shape Up America! is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization committed to raising awareness of obesity as a health issue by providing you with the latest information about safe weight management and physical fitness.
Pittsburgh Resources
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Healthy Lifestyle Program
UPMC's Healthy Lifestyle Program encourages you to take an active role in maintaining the quality of your health. By helping you adopt beneficial behaviors, we can help you add years to your life.
DVDs
Lynn Anderson presents age-defying workouts for all skill levels and body types.
Bollywood is an international sensation. Use the colorful music and dance included within this DVD will help you work out.
The successful Crunch gym franchise's pointers on how to get the beach body you've always wanted.
Lisa will show you all the moves to salsifying your workout and adding some spice to your day.
The popular television show has spawned a workout DVD which aims to help you shed the pounds just like your favorite stars do.
Get fit after your pregnancy with this DVD.
This intense cardio workout is designed to shed pounds and lose fat.
Jamie King - famed choreographer of many music videos and movies, is trying to help you rock the pounds off with this workout video.
Sue West presents a series of workouts designed for each season.
Three walking workouts of varying intensity will help shed unwanted pounds and tone muscle groups.
Browse the Catalog/Shelves
For library materials on this topic, browse these subject headings in the library catalog. Use the Library of Congress Classification Numbers to browse the shelves in the library.
| Subject | LC Classification |
| Aerobic Exercise | RA 781.15 |
| Body Building | GV 546.5-546.56 |
| Body Building | GV 546.5-546.56 |
| Exercise |
GV 461-547 RA 781 |
| Physical Fitness | |
| Physical therapy | RM 695-727 |
| Weight Lifting | GV 511 |
| Yoga |
B 132.Y6 RA 781 RM 727.Y64 |
Selected Books
Resistance Training: The Total Approach
Detailed workout plans for resistance strength training using weights and bands.
GV546.B59 2007
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Yoga: Illustrated
The popular "Idiot's Guide" series presents basic information on yoga.
RA781.7.B83 2006x
Fit and Female: The Perfect Fitness and Nutrition Game Plan for Your Unique Body Type
Nutrition and exercise strategies designed for women of various body types.
RA781.6.C66 2006
Strength Training for Seniors: How to Rewind Your Biological Clock
Workout plans included within this book are specialized with senior citizens in mind.
qRA777.6.F43 2006
The Biggest Loser Fitness Program: Fast, Safe, and Effective Workouts to Target and Tone Your Trouble Spots
The popular reality series "The Biggest Loser" serves as the inspiration for this book, which combines fitness plans with dietary changes.
RA781.6.G72 2007
Mariel Hemingway's Healthy Living From the Inside Out: Every Woman's Guide to Real Beauty, Renewed Energy, and a Radiant Life
Hollywood star Mariel Hemingway reveals her pointers for looking fit and boosting energy for ladies.
HQ1221.H38 2007
The Mayo Clinic Plan: 10 Essential Steps to a Better Body and Healthier Life
The Mayo Clinic weighs in with expert dietary and fitness advice for consumers.
RA776.M116885 2006x
Workouts for Women: Weight Training
You will find a variety of weight workouts of varying intensity in this book published specifically for women.
GV546.6.W64 H93 2006
The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan: Reclaim Health, Regain Strength, Live Longer
The Harvard Medical School presents detailed workouts with breast cancer survivors in mind.
RC280.B8 B6889 2007
Yoga as Medicine
Yoga as therapy for the mind and body is covered in this book.
RM727.Y64 M43 2007
Making the Cut: The 30 Day Diet and Fitness Plan for the Strongest, Sexiest You
Jillian Michaels of TV's "The Biggest Loser" offers her opinions and advice through month-long workout plans.
RM222.2.M482 2007
Weight Training for Dummies
The popular and widely read "For Dummies" series weighs in with advice for basic weight lifting and training.
GV546.N47 2006x
Ageless Yoga: Gentle Workouts for Health and Fitness
Low-impact yoga workouts for all ages and skill levels are included here.
RA781.7.P446 2006
The No Sweat Exercise Plan: Lose Weight, Get Healthy, and Live Longer
Low impact and no impact exercising emphasizing stretching and diet lose weight and improve body condition.
RA781.S5647 2006
The Encyclopedia of Muscle and Strength
Strength and mass building exercises are discussed within this encyclopedia with an emphasis on isolating muscle groups for each workout.
qGV546.S74 2006
Fitness and Exercise Sourcebook
This book serves as a basic guide to exercising, getting fit, and developing training routines.
GV436.F53 2007
101 Ways to Work Out with Weights
Designed for men and women, this guide presents low impact weight training in a variety of styles and methods for every body type.
GV546.3.W49 2006
6 Weeks to a Hollywood Body: Look Fit & Feel Fabulous with the Secrets of the Stars
Steve Zim, personal trainer to the stars, offers an exercise and diet program designed to help you lose weight and stay healthy.
RA781.Z536 2006
The Abs Diet: Get Fit Stay Fit Plan
The popular Abs Diet will help you get the six pack you've always wanted.
RA781.Z56 2006
