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Library Online Resources
Access full-text articles from popular health magazines such as Self, Shape, and Prevention. Just use the Browse Publication link to select the magazines you are interested in searching through.
Find many articles on fitness using this online database. Do a keyword search for "fitness" or "exercise" to find books, fact sheets, and other resources.
A great resource for articles about health and fitness. Read articles from the Physical Fitness tab, located under the search box, or search for information on a specific topic of health using a keyword or subject search.
Check out this virtual gallery for additional information on healthy lifestyles, pursuing your passion, getting organized, and reducing stress.
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 Kids & Teens
Library Online Resources
Keep yourself well and fit. Check out all the cool sports and hobbies World Book for Kids has to offer. Search for "exercise" or click on the Sports and Hobbies tab.
Library Materials
Explore our kid-friendly DVDs for a great workout. Sit down and relax. Watch videos to learn about staying a healthy kid.
Find great books, songs, and DVDs to introduce healthy habits to children! Start stretching to touch those little toes. Browse nutrition books and physical fitness guides.
Websites
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!
Find out, "Why Exercise is Cool," including recipes and games. Teens, find out "Why Exercise is Wise," all from KidsHealth from Nemours. Available en Español.
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Mobile
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Epicurious Recipes & Shopping List
In the kitchen or on the go, use this free Epicurious application to search for healthy recipes, create quick shopping lists, and then follow the step-by-step cooking instructions for a great meal.
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Running Log
Try out this free running log application for your iPod or iPhone. Enter in your running information like distance, duration, type of run, and effort on the calendar. You can summarize the month and see your improvement.
iTunes | Website
Virtual Trainer
Start a new workout program with 250 exercises shown in 3D video. This application is suitable for all age groups looking for exercise and fitness suggestions.
iTunes | Website
Yoga Journal iPractice
See if yoga is right for you by trying this application. For $2.99, 15 unique yoga classes are available.
iTunes | Website
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Library Materials
Books
Read about a wide variety of fitness or dieting methods. Find one that fits your lifestyle.
Use these great recipes to help lose or maintain your weight.
Find the latest answers to questions on nutrition and nutritional supplements for all family members.
Dive into these books to learn new ways to build strength and muscle.
Learn safe and healthy ways to lose weight while improving your physical condition with these diet and fitness books.
Discover the different types of yoga to find one that fits your style. Yoga is a great way to keep fit.
eBooks
Download one or several of these eBooks for a variety of practical and fun fitness plans.
Find food information, dietary tips, and recipes for healthy eating to read on your computer or download to your electronic reader.
Videos
Watch and learn new recipes along with other cooking tips with these great cooking shows.
Enjoy these videos to help you get fit! There are cardiovascular and aerobic selections for everyone.
These yoga videos offer a variety of ways to get fit. Try using videos that tie in with our selection of books on yoga.
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Websites
Read Fitness magazine online to access articles, workouts, and a free fitness planner.
Check out this Harvard University hosted food pyramid to assist with healthy eating. The pyramid gives you suggestions on what types of food to eat to stay healthy and fit.
Get inspired with these recipes for healthy and nutritious soups, chilies, sandwiches, sushi, salads, and everything in between.
This section of the cooking website, allrecipes.com, has low-calorie recipes for every taste. Find quick recipes, slow-cooker recipes, and many more.
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