SENIOR HEALTH FITNESS

Senior Health, from About.com
Links, articles, and information on senior health and fitness.
seniorhealth.about.com

Alexander Technique and Aging Well
How this century-old method of stress reduction can help seniors.
www.alexandertechnique.com

Silver Sneakers
Fitness programs for seniors working in conjunction with health plans.
www.silversneakers.com

Accent on Health
Motivation, inspiration and resources with tips on whole body conditioning for people over 50.
www.accentonhealth.com

Senior-Fitness.com
Offers information on stretching and exercises to maintain balance and prevent falls among seniors.
www.senior-fitness.com

Karlsigma's Fitness Philosophy
Tips for diet, nutrition, exercise, fitness, mental health, and longevity, from a retired scientist.
members.aol.com

50-Plus Fitness Association
Devoted to information about, motivation toward, and participation in exercise and fitness while aging.
www.50plus.org

Geri-Fit
Vendor of a 45-minute weight training workout for older adults, also providing information on osteoporosis.
www.gerifit.com

Fit Senior Online Catalog
Fitness, sports, gymnastic, aerobic equipment, as well as cycles, treadmills and related products and prices.
www.fit-senior.com

Portraits of Senior Athletes
"Growing Old is Not For Sissies" Two black and white photography books about senior athletes doing the sports that they love best.
ettaclarkphotography.com

Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science: Aging and Exercise
A comprehensive and somewhat technical article on the physiological changes associated with human aging and the positive role that exercise can play.
www.sportsci.org

T'ai Chi - Kung Fu Alliance
Providing professional, certified instruction in Yang Style T'ai Chi and Northern Shaolin Kung Fu. Specializing in the Beginner Senior T'ai Chi Student.
taichialliance.byregion.net

Advice for the Aging Athlete
Informative article, authored by William G. Raasch, MD, Director of the Division of Sports Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital.
healthlink.mcw.edu

New Mexico Senior Olympics
Information on their annual state games and events held throughout the year. Includes a quarterly newsletter, results, events, records and senior profiles.
www.nmseniorolympics.org

Coronay Artery Rehabilitation Group
A self-help, volunteer, non-profit group dedicated to promoting a healthy life style for persons with cardiac problems, with the help of cardiac specialists.
www.carg.ca

Michigan Senior Olympics
Information about this program which promotes healthy lifestyles by organizing state games, sports competitions, fitness, and wellness programs for individuals over 50.
michiganseniorolympics.com

American Senior Fitness Association
Provides senior specific fitness training, certification and resources for exercise professionals who serve older adults as well as fitness information and tips for mature exercisers.
www.seniorfitness.net