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Source: International Council on Active Aging
Description:
List of fitness programs and facilities, searchable by state and city.
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Source: Arthritis Foundation
Description:
exercise program designed specifically for people with arthritis that uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion, and maintain muscle strength. Go to the Chapter Map (www.arthritis.org/chaptermap.php) to locate a class near you, or call the Arthritis Answers Help Line at 1-800-542-0295.
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Source: National Institutes of Health
Description:
Free downloadable booklet with all the basics for beginning a senior exercise program. (Also includes address where you can order a copy of the booklet.) Newly updated for 2009.
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Source: AARP
Description:
Appealing online exercise program to motivate seniors to increase their level of physical activity
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Description:
Website of association of active aging professionals includes resources and information about senior fitness
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Source: AARP
Description:
Online 10-week walking program that emphasizes using a step counter.
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Description:
New “Growing Stronger” program promotes weight training
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Source: International Council on Active Aging
Description:
Information designed to help seniors get back into a fitness regime, whether at home, at a club, with a personal trainer or on their own.
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