AARP Health and Wellness
http://www.aarp.org/health

Gives info on eating well, living a long and healthy life, checkups and prevention, insurance and Medicare, as well as prescription drugs and staying active.

Adventure Cycling Association
http://www.adventurecycling.org/

Don’t let Lance Armstrong have all the fun. Get inspired with information about traveling on two wheels

African Americans and Diabetes
http://www.diabetes.org/communityprograms-and-localevents/africanamericans.jsp

Gives diabetes statistics, risk tests, information, meal recipes, and initiatives for African Americans about diabetes.

America on the Move
www.americaonthemove.org

Use this website to set goals and track your progress with your walking program.

Black Women's Health
http://www.blackwomenshealth.com/

This is a website dedicated to the health and wellness of African American women. It contains information on physical activity and other health-related topics.

CDC: Physical Activity
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/index.htm

This site has lots of user-friendly material about the benefits of physical activity, how to get started with a physical activity program, and lots of links to related topics.

Dietary Guidelines
http://www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines

Learn about the newest changes to Dietary guidelines from the USDA

Energize Yourself! Stay Physically Active.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/chdblack/energize.pdf

The National Institutes of Health and the Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute have created 7 easy-to-use booklets about cardiovascular health in African Americans. The booklets focus on cholesterol, hypertension, eating less salt, losing weight, physical activity and stopping smoking.

Exercise Daily
www.exercisedaily.org

Facts about Heart Disease and Women: Be Physically Active
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/hdw_act.pdf

This publication is provided by the Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. It includes information about heart disease and women's risk factors. It also explains how physical activity can be beneficial and tips for becoming and being physically active.

Father Abraham
http://www.health-e-ame.org/pa_prog/Father_Abraham.doc

A fun way to break the ice and get your fellow AME members moving.

FitnessDay.com
http://www.fitnessday.com/

This is a great site for learning about special events related health and fitness.

GORP.com:
http://gorp.away.com/index.html

Want to get away from the television? Check out ideas for adventure, travel, and outdoor recreation.

Hands on Health - South Carolina
http://www.handsonhealth-sc.org/

To learn more about chronic diseases, health conditions, and promoting a healthy lifestyle, visit this website.

Health: An African American Perspective
http://www.answerpoint.org/columns2.asp?column_id=818&column_type=feature

This website contains links to other websites and resources that are focused on the health of African American adults and families.

This website includes information about healthy weight, physical activity, and nutrition.

HealthierUS:
http://www.healthierus.gov/

This website is the government’s official source of credible, accurate information to help Americans with healthy life choices.

Healthy Lifestyle
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200009

Better lifestyle habits can help you reduce your risk for heart attack. Learn what you can do to prevent heart disease and stroke.

International Stress Management Association
http://isma.org.uk

Learn about the best practices in the prevention and reduction of daily stress.

Life Clinic
http://www.lifeclinic.com/

To learn more about managing chronic conditions and maintaining a health lifestyle, visit this website.

National Institute for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease
http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/index.htm#ip

Visit the National Institute for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease website for information about being physically active with arthritis or low back pain.

Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2000/DIETGD.PDF
(One page summary of the guidelines)
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2000/10guidelines.pdf

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2000) are guidelines to help you improve and maintain your health. The publication is divided into three main sections: Aim for fitness, Build a healthy base and Choose sensibly. Following the guidelines provided will help you stay healthy and fit, build a base for healthy eating, and help you make sensible choices that promote health and reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases.

Physical Activity: Rationale for Inclusion
http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/oei_ss/download/pdf/PRACTICAL4.pdf

The National Institutes of Health has made these slides available in order to explain how regular physical activity is beneficial. The slides also provide examples of activities that can easily be incorporated into your daily lifestyle to make you more active.

Sisters Together: Move More, Eat Better
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/sisters/sisters.htm

This website describes a national program to encourage African American women to maintain a healthy weight by becoming more physically active and eating healthier foods. The "online publications" section includes links to a number of useful documents about physical activity and diet.

Small Step
http://www.smallstep.gov/

This website gives lots of helpful tips for increasing your physical activity and living a healthy lifestyle.

South Carolina State Trails
http://www.sctrails.net/Trails/INDEX.html

Enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors for a relaxing kind of physical activity. South Carolina offers hundreds of scenic trails.

The President's Challenge - You're it. Get fit!
http://www.presidentschallenge.org/

This site challenges people of all ages to become more physically active. There is also an online log that lets you track your progress.

USDA National Nutrient Database
http://www.usda.gov/news/releases/2003/04/0120.htm

This site easily allows you to download a user-friendly nutrient database. Which provides information to help you make healthy lifestyle choices and improve your overall health through regular physical activity, proper nutrition, and preventive screenings.

Verb
http://www.verbnow.com/

This site is designed especially for older children and young teens.

Walking...A step in the right direction brochures
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/pubs/winpubsorder.htm

To order more "Walking...A step in the right direction" brochures (up to 25 free copies) click on this link.

WalkingInfo.org
http://www.walkinginfo.org/

This is a useful site to learn more about walking and biking resources in your area.

Walking information
http://walking.about.com/cs/shoes/a/shoeguide.htm

Find information about picking out the proper walking shoe for you.

Tae Bo Cardio
Aerobics Choreography: Basic
Level: Intermediate
Impact: Mixed
VHS:$12.95
DVD:$19.95
Length: warm up (7) + Floor aerobics (27) + Stretch (8) = 42 minutes
Description: Provides a high-energy mix of classic Tae Bo punch, jab and kick combos. Main focus on weight (fat) loss, with special emphasis on balance and body awareness.

Tae Bo Christian Believers Series
Description: Classic Tae Bo programs combined with a beginning/ending prayer, occasional Biblical quotations and lots of Christian vocal cuing.

1) Believers Poser Within
Aerobics Choreography: Basic
Level: Intermediate
Impact: Lower
VHS:$14.95
DVD:$19.95
Length: warm up (3) + Aerobics (16) + Cool down (2) + Toning (13) + Stretch (7) = 41 minutes
Description: A total body work out, combining aerobics and cardio.

2) Believers Strength Within
Aerobics Choreography: Basic
Level: Inter/Advan
Impact: Lower
VHS:$14.95
DVD:$19.95
Length: warm up (5) + Floor aerobics (24) + Toning (6) + Stretch (6) = 41 Minutes
Description: Extended aerobics that focuses on muscle control (so slightly slower, but a little more intense than "Power Within"). The toning focuses on lower body and abs.

Tae Bo: Flex
Aerobics Choreography: Basic
Level: Inter/Advan
Impact: Mixed
VHS:$12.95
DVD:$19.95
Length: warm up (6) + Floor aerobics ( 27) + Stretch (5) + Toning (5) = 43 Minutes
Description: Intermixes intervals of traditional Tae Bo kickboxing with isometric toning segments. It's designed to burn fat, build lean muscle and improve balance.

Donna Richardson's Sweating in the Spirit
Aerobics Choreography: Moderate
Level: Intermediate
Impact: Lower
VHS:$19.95
DVD:$19.95
Length: warm up (5) + Floor aerobics (40) + Cool down (2) = 47 Minutes
Description:Features a live gospel choir, a light-hearted attitude and lots of graceful, fluid aerobic movements (i.e.- jazz squares, marches, double taps, step-touches). Low-key original spiritual lyrics and a "non-denominational" emphasis on thankfulness and taking care of your whole self.

Connection Christian Workout
Aerobics Choreography: Basic
Level: Begin/inter
Impact: Lower
VHS:$19.95
Length: warm up (6) + Floor aerobics (23) + Stretch (5) = 34 Minutes (also includes an 11-minute mini-workout for your time-challenged days).
Description: A fat-burning program that's designed to "align your mind, body and soul with God." The workout begins and ends with a prayer and features upbeat Christian vocal music, with each song being introduced in reference to scripture.

Leslie Sansone's 2 Mile Walk
Aerobics Choreography: Basic
Level: Begin/Inter
Impact: Lower
VHS:$14.95
DVD:$14.95
Length: warm up (4) + Floor aerobics (21) + Cool down (4)= 29 Minutes
Description: Ultra simple steps that will provide you with the fat-burning benefits of a two-mile walk without leaving your living room.

Leslie Sansone's Walk the Walk: Cardio
Aerobics Choreography: Basic
Level: Bein/inter
Impact: Lower
VHS:$19.95
Length: Workout 1 warm up (3) + Floor aerobics (12) + Cool down (2) = 17 Minutes
Workout 2 warm up (5) + Floor aerobics (22) + Cool down (4) + Stretch (4) =35 Minutes
Description: Subtle Christian vocal music and a spiritual approach in two ultra-easy-to-follow workouts.

Winsor Pilates Original Set
Toning Emphasis: Lower Body & Abs
Level: Intermediate
VHS:$39.95
DVD:$39.95
Length: Floor Toning (23) (lower body 10/ Abs 13) = 23 Minutes
Floor Toning(52) (lower body 22/Abs 30) = 52 Minutes
Description: A well-produced, expertly cued series designed to create the long, lean body of a dancer. You'll learn Pilates techniques, use those moves in a short workout, then advance into an extended "challenge."

1) Buns & Thighs
Level: Begin/Inter
VHS: $14.95
DVD: $14.95
Length: Toning (19) = 19 Minutes

2) Abs Sculpting
Level: Begin/Inter
VHS: $14.95
DVD: $14.95
Length: Toning (19) = 19 Minutes

3) Upper Body Sculpting
Level: Begin/Inter
VHS: $14.95
DVD: $14.95
Length: Toning (19) = 19 Minutes

4) Advanced Body Slimming
Level: Inter/Advan
VHS: $14.95
DVD: $14.95
Length: Toning (19) = 19 Minutes

Description: Each of these workouts are purposeful, well-taught and precisely targeted on your specific objective.

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