Reasons to Stay Physically Active

Aging Hearts and Arteries: A Scientific Quest

Source: National Institute on Aging

Description:

Colorful 68-page booklet about how aging affects the heart and circulatory system. Download free from the National Institute on Aging website.


American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Description:

Website has consumer and patient information about arthritis, joint replacement, osteoporosis, hip fracture and many other orthopedic conditions, as well as comprehensive information about safe exercising.


American Heart Association

Description:

Organization committed to promoting cardiovascular health. Website includes many resources for heart and stroke prevention and recovery.


American Senior Fitness Association

Description:

Organization to promote excellence in older adult fitness by providing widely accessible, senior specific fitness education programs, fitness resources and internationally recognized professional certification.


Arthritis: How to Stay Active and Independent

Source: American Academy of Family Physicians

Description:

Information about arthritis, how physical activity exercise can help, and special exercise considerations for people with joint disease.


Exercise for Older Adults

Source: National Institute on Aging

Description:

Online tutorial and resources for seniors who want to increase their level of physical activity.


Exercise for Seniors

Source: Medline Plus

Description:

Extensive collection of resources from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health


Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging

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.


Growing Smarter, Living Healthier: A Guide to Smart Growth and Active Aging

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Description:

New guidebook discusses the creation of age-friendly, environmentally sustainable communities


International Council on Active Aging

Description:

Website of association of active aging professionals includes resources and information about senior fitness


Lifelong Fitness Alliance

Source: Stanford Center for Research in Disease Prevention

Description:

Bay Area organization to advocate lifelong wellness and bridge the gap between awareness and action by providing information and opportunities for health and fitness.


Physical Activity

Source: American Geriatrics Society

Description:

Health benefits of exercise as we age, and how to develop the right program.


Seniors and Exercise

Source: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Description:

Information and resources for older adults who want to takes step toward a more active, healthy lifestyle.


Strengthening Activities and Older Adults

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Description:

New “Growing Stronger” program promotes weight training


Welcome Back to Fitness Toolkit

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.


Young at Heart: Tips for Older Adults

Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Description:

Online guide for healthy eating and safe physical activity for seniors.