Promotes fitness, health and quality of life through research, education and practical applications of sports medicine.
http://www.acefitness.org/
American Council on Exercise (ACE)Non-profit organization, sets certification and education standards for personal trainers and group fitness instructors.
http://www.health.com
Monthly articles from the print magazine.
http://www.fitness.gov/
Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and SportsPromotes, encourages and motivates Americans of all ages to become physically active and participate in sports. Includes details of the Presidents Challenge award programs for students, and the Presidential Sports Award Program for ages 6 years old and up.
http://www.self.com/
Find some of the stories that appear in the print magazine each month, health calculators, workout slide shows, and fitness forums.
http://www.24hourfitness.com/
Centers and health club locations worldwide, personal training, exercise classes.
http://pilates.about.com/
Essential information, sample exercises, FAQs, product reviews and articles on topics such as equipment and certification.
http://www.asep.org
Certification (EPC), undergraduate academic accreditation, electronic research (JEPonline) and publications (PEPonline), licensure through state affiliates.
Brad Appletons Stretching and FlexibilityFree online book covers physiology, flexibility, types of stretches, and techniques.
http://www.canfitpro.com/
Provides certification and continuing education for group fitness instructors, personal fitness trainers and allied health professionals. Also offers some courses for nonprofessionals.
http://www.curves.com/
30 minute exercise and weight loss centers for women with locations worldwide. Includes program information and list of franchises.
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/
Fitness, beauty, wellness, food and other topics. Includes recipe finder and email newsletter.
http://www.goldsgym.com/
Golds GymCo-ed gyms with locations worldwide. Includes gym locator, franchise information, and member resources.
http://www.gympost.com/
Gyms, health clubs, athletic clubs, hotel gyms, racquet clubs, women-only gyms, studios.