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Devoted to information about, motivation toward, and participation in exercise and fitness while aging.
http://www.50plus.org/

Links, articles, and information on senior health and fitness.
http://seniorhealth.about.com/

Health, fitness, and nutrition articles for seniors.
http://www.seniorworld.com/

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

Tips for diet, nutrition, exercise, fitness, mental health, and longevity, from a retired scientist.
http://members.aol.com/Karlsigma/index.html

Motivation, inspiration and resources with tips on whole body conditioning for people over 50.
http://www.accentonhealth.com/

Center designed to accommodate the unique needs of women of all ages and senior citizens. (New Jersey)
http://www.fit1st.com/

"Growing Old is Not For Sissies" Two black and white photography books about senior athletes doing the sports that they love best.
http://ettaclarkphotography.com

Senior fitness services for the older adult community.
http://www.agefit.com/

A comprehensive and somewhat technical article on the physiological changes associated with human aging and the positive role that exercise can play.
http://www.sportsci.org/encyc/agingex/agingex.html

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.
http://www.seniorfitness.net/

Offers information on stretching and exercises to maintain balance and prevent falls among seniors.
http://www.senior-fitness.com/

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.
http://www.carg.ca

Informative article, authored by William G. Raasch, MD, Director of the Division of Sports Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/953058816.html

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

Fitness, sports, gymnastic, aerobic equipment, as well as cycles, treadmills and related products and prices.
http://www.fit-senior.com

How this century-old method of stress reduction can help seniors.
http://www.alexandertechnique.com/articles/aging

Fitness programs for seniors working in conjunction with health plans.
http://www.silversneakers.com

Middle Tennessee Edition of a bi-monthly publication.
http://www.over-50.org

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

An authoritative site from the National Institute on Aging describing the benefits and guidelines for exercise for seniors.
http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/agepages/exercise.htm