FITNESS AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

The most important thing you can do to reduce your risk of illness and injury is to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  But what exactly does that mean?  Everyone is unique and your current health and goals for weight and fitness must be taken into consideration.  If you’re interested in starting a fitness regimen or weight loss program, talk to your doctor to determine a program that suits your needs and physical condition.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

General fitness – Florida State University
http://www.tshc.fsu.edu/he/nutrition/General_Fitness/general_fitness.htm

Fitness assessment – The Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness/SM00086

The Fitness Challenge – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.healthierusveterans.va.gov/FitnessChallenges.asp

Diet and nutrition overview – The American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200010

Nutrition and weight control – Johns Hopkins University
http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/alerts_index/nutrition_
weight_control/24-1.html