Library Online Resources

 

Consumer Reports
Find ratings on fitness equipment.

 

General OneFile
Access full text articles from popular health magazines such as Self, Shape, and Prevention. Just use the Browse Publication Title link to select the magazines you are interested in searching through.

 

Health and Wellness Resource Center
Find many articles on fitness using this online database.

 

Health Reference Center Academic
A great resource for articles about health and fitness.

 

New Year, New You Virtual Gallery
Check out this virtual gallery for additional information on fitness, health, smoking cessation, and more.

Kids & Teens

Library Online Resources

Health and Wellness Resource Center

Search for videos all about exercise on the Health and Wellness Resource Center.

 

World Book for Kids

Keeping yourself well and fit? Check out all the cool sports and hobbies World Book for Kids has to offer. Search for "exercise" and click on the tab Sports and Hobbies.

 

Library Materials

Books

Find great books to guide you in a fun way to exercise!

 

DVDs

Get kid friendly DVDs for a great workout.

 

Music

Wiggle and learn. Move side to side and feel the workout with great music!

Web Sites

Fun Exercise for Kids

Find great kid friendly exercises and programs that are just perfect for little ones.

 

Kids Exercise
Keeping your kids active and fit can be hard work! Here you'll find tips and advice to keep them on the go as well as exercise and nutrition ideas!

 

Kids Health
Find out why exercise is cool from recipes to games.

 

Kids LifeStyle

Learn the five steps in having a healthy lifestyle from food to exercise.

 

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Library Materials

 

Books

Fitness and Dieting
These books offer different methods. Find one that fits your lifestyle.

 

Food Preparation
Learn new tips and other healthy living habits.

 

Low-Calorie Cookbooks
Use these great recipes to help lose or maintain your weight.

 

Nutrition
Get answers to questions about not just nutrition, but body weight, herbal, and nutritional supplements.

 

Strength Training
Read books with new ways to build strength and muscle.

 

Yoga
Read how yoga is a great way to keep fit.

 

Weight Loss
Safe and healthy ways to lose weight with these books.

 

Videos

Cooking
Watch how it's done and learn new recipes along with other cooking tips.

 

Exercise
Enjoy these videos to help you get fit! There are cardio selections for everyone.

 

Yoga
These videos offer a variety of ways to get fit using videos that tie in with our selection of books on yoga.

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Web Sites

 

Grains and You
Learn about the health benefits of bread, and tips on how to keep bread fresh and play a game of Breadtris while you're there.

 

Low-Calorie
Recipes for every taste. Find quick recipes, slow-cooker recipes, and many more.

 

Fitness Magazine
Read the magazine online to access articles, workouts, and a free fitness planner.

 

Traineo
Get the motivation you need to get fit! Use this free Web site for personal fitness.

 

Healthy Food Recipes & Nutritional Menu Ideas
Get inspired with these recipes for soups, chilies, sandwiches, sushi, salads, and everything in between.

 

Healthy Eating Pyramid
A Harvard University hosted food pyramid to assist with healthy eating by giving you suggestions on what types of food to eat.

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Blogs

 

Female Fitness
Looking for good online articles about women's fitness? Try this blog which includes entries from Fit and Female Blog and Louis Moore's Build a Better Body Blog.

 

Male Fitness Blog
A blog that combines entries from My Fitness Hut Blog and Turbulence Training Blog. For men's fitness ideas and suggestions.

 

Mark's Daily Apple
Find food information, dietary tips, and recipes for healthy eating.

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