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    Fitness Resources


    HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUBS

    International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA)
    www.ihrsa.org
    This is the top industry Web site for the club industry. They are a trade association serving the health and fitness club industry. IHRSA’s mission is to grow, protect and promote the health and fitness industry.

    Club Industry
    www.fitnessbusinesspro.com
    A top industry Web site that provides insight into the world of fitness clubs. As the independent voice of the fitness industry, Club Industry’s Fitness Business Pro aims to help all fitness facilities do their business better by bringing news, trends, analysis and ideas to industry leaders.

    IHSRA’s Summary of State Consumer Protection Laws
    http://download.ihrsa.org

    Health Club Services Act
    www.attorneygeneral.gov
    U.S. Attorney General’s Office

     

    NATIONAL FITNESS CERTIFICATIONS

    ACE — American Council on Exercise
    http://www.acefitness.org
    The American Council on Exercise is the largest nonprofit fitness certification and education provider in the world. Widely recognized as “America's Authority on Fitness®,” ACE® continually sets standards and protects the public against unqualified fitness professionals and unsafe or ineffective fitness products, programs and trends.

    ACSM — American College of Sports Medicine
    www.acsm.org
    317-637-9200 ext. 139
    The American College of Sports Medicine promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life. It provides publications, audiotapes, and videotapes on physical fitness and weight loss to health professionals and the general public.

    AFAA — Aerobic and Fitness Association of America
    www.afaa.com
    As the world’s largest fitness and TeleFitness® educator, AFAA has issued over 200,000 certifications to fitness professionals including group exercise instructors and personal trainers. AFAA offers specialty workshops including Practical Pilates™, Practical Yoga Instructor Training, Indoor Cycling and KickBoxing.

    NSCA — National Strength and Conditioning Association
    www.nsca-lift.org
    NSCA is the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning. They support and disseminate research-based knowledge and its practical application to improve athletic performance and fitness.

     

    FITNESS CLUB REVIEWS AND PERSONAL TRAINERS

    Guide to Certified Training
    www.acefitness.org
    Information about the industry for personal trainer skills.

    Health Club Directory
    www.healthclubdirectory.com
    Find a club in your area. We found the site to be reasonably updated.

    Nationwide Personal Trainer Directory
    www.ustrainersearch.com
    An on-line resource for finding a personal trainer in your area.

     

    ARTICLES AND LINKS

    ABC-of-Fitness
    www.abc-of-fitness.com
    Be fit and healthy with the help of ABC-of-Fitness, your one-stop portal
    of everything you need to know about fitness. Go through our
    fitness articles and news section to learn the basics and other physical fitness essentials.

    American Running Association
    www.americanrunning.org
    Provides information on exercise and nutrition to the public.

    “Growing Stronger — Strength Training for Older Adults”
    Article from the Centers for Disease Control
    Published: March 21, 2006

    “Helping Your Child’s Physical Development”
    From the Child Development Institute

    National Association for Health and Fitness
    www.physicalfitness.org
    A network of state and governor’s councils for fitness and physical activity.

    National Association on Physical Activity and Disability
    www.ncpad.org
    An information center concerned with physical activity and disability.

    Physical Fitness Guides for Kids and Teens
    Links to age-by-age guidelines and recommendations for ages 2-18 from the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

    The President’s Challenge Physical Activity & Fitness Awards Program
    www.presidentschallenge.org
    The mission of the PCPAF is to promote the benefits of fitness everywhere it can, from local communities all the way to the highest levels of government. That involves partnering with organizations across the country — including schools, boys and girls clubs, corporations and more.

    “State Actions to Promote Nutrition, Increase Physical Activity and Prevent Obesity: A Legislative Overview”
    Health and Policy Tracking Service (July 11, 2005)

    “Stay Active and Be Fit — A Guide to Fitness and Activity Fundamentals”
    The President's Challenge Physical Activity & Fitness Awards Program

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