From the Librarians' Internet Index (http://lii.org/) this week:

Familydoctor.org: Physical Activity
A collection of fact sheets on exercise and fitness, with an emphasis on
safety (for weight training, running, snowboarding, and other sports) and
specific injuries and illnesses (such as ankle sprains and shoulder pain).
Includes links to pages on fitness for children, teenagers, and older
adults. From the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
URL: http://familydoctor.org/x5216.xml
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20113

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Physical Activity For Everyone
This site provides basic information for adults and children about physical
activity and fitness. Topics include the value of physical activity and how
to start a fitness program. Explains common terms and offers statistics on
physical activity in the United States and resources for health
professionals. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20112

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Ready To Start a Fitness Program? Take These 5 Steps
This starting point for planning an exercise program contains resources for
assessing your fitness level, designing a fitness program, getting exercise
equipment, starting the program, and monitoring progress. Includes links to
articles about weight training, stretching, aquatic exercise, aerobic
exercise, and other fitness topics. From the MayoClinic.com, the website of
the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
URL: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness/HQ00171
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20063

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Feature Stories: New Year's Resolutions Guide
This series of articles provides ideas for sticking to resolutions made for
the new year. Includes general resolution advice, and strategies for weight
loss, exercise, and quitting smoking. From the University of Maryland
Medical Center.
URL: http://www.umm.edu/features/resolutions_guide.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20114