from the U-M Health Minute: Today's top health issues and medical research
Joining a gym is easy. What's hard is sticking with an exercise routine for more than a few weeks into the new year. To start and stick with a new workout plan through 2008, a University of Michigan Health System fitness expert offers advice for setting reasonable fitness goals, and staying motivated at the gym.
Story: www.med.umich.edu/opm/newspage/2008/hmfitatgym.htm
Video: www.med.umich.edu/opm/newspage/2008/hmfitatgym.asx
Audio podcast: www.med.umich.edu/podcast/MiHealth/2007/fitatgym.mp3
Tips to get into shape without leaving the house
Don't have the time, money or the desire to sign up for a gym membership? That shouldn't keep you from making a New Year's resolution to get fit. University of Michigan Health System fitness experts say you don't have to join a gym to develop a successful and sustainable fitness regimen. With the right equipment and motivation, you can start an exercise program at home that will last.
Story: www.med.umich.edu/opm/newspage/2008/hmfitathome.htm
Video: www.med.umich.edu/opm/newspage/2008/hmfitathome.asx
Audio podcast: www.med.umich.edu/podcast/MiHealth/2007/fitathome.mp3
"Get Fit" Ideas and Resources
Hiking Michigan
Enjoy the beautiful outdoors year-round – and get some exercise to boot!
Hiking Michigan Web site: http://www.hikingmichigan.com/
Hiking Michigan blog: http://hiking.greatstuffblogs.com/
SOLAR
School for Outdoor Leadership, Adventure & Recreation
http://www.solaroutdoors.com/
Michigan club with more than 300 members dedicated to the enjoyment of nature and outdoor activities. Classes and trips for all skill levels and interests.
WalkyTalk
http://walkytalk.com/
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan-sponsored site and blog with great resources for walking!
Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
http://www.aabts.org/
Biking group that organizes group day trips and out-of-state tours for road and mountain bike enthusiasts.
Michigan Fitness – clubs list
http://www.outdoorathlete.com/content/clubs.aspx
List of outdoors clubs in Michigan.
Amateur Athletic Union
http://aausports.org/default.asp
The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is one of the largest non-profit volunteer sports organizations in the United States. A multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs.
AARP fitness pages
http://www.aarpfitness.com/
Not just for older people! Includes a nifty activity calculator that counts how many calories you burn with activities from cleaning gutters to ballroom dancing to working out at the gym.
American Council on Exercise
http://www.acefitness.org/
A nonprofit organization committed to enriching quality of life through safe and effective exercise and physical activity. Check out their health and fitness pages [link to http://www.acefitness.org/getfit/default.aspx ] for information on a wide range of topics.
The President’s Challenge
http://www.presidentschallenge.org/
The President's Challenge is a program that encourages all Americans to make being active part of their everyday lives. Includes fitness information for different age groups and ways to track fitness activity.
Winter Trails
http://www.wintertrails.org/
Information on outdoor winter sports.
Yoga
http://www.everythingyoga.com/
Yoga resources. Includes search function to locate a studio near you!
Yoga centers directory – Michigan:
http://www.yoga-centers-directory.net/usa/michigan.htm
Yoga Association of Greater Detroit – classes in metro Detroit:
http://www.yagd.com/Classlist.htm
HealthyStuff article on yoga: http://www.greatstuff2do.com/listingsEntry.asp?ID=503198&PT=default#yoga
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