Exercise & Physical Fitness

MEDLINEplus Health Information: Exercise/Physical Fitness
MEDLINEplus provides quality health care information from the world’s largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health. This page includes links to resources for the latest news in exercise and physical fitness research, as well as general information and fitness overviews. Additional topics include nutrition, and specific information for women, men, children, seniors, and teens. Spanish resources are also provided. See a related section of MEDLINEplus for information on sports fitness.

Why Should I be Physically Active?
This easy-to-read brochure from the American Heart Association provides basic information on the benefits of exercise. The brochure can be downloaded and printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader or Microsoft Word.

Fitting Fitness In: Even When You are Pressed for Time
The American College of Sports Medicine, Shape Up America!, the American Heart Association, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association have created this guide for individuals who would like to exercise to get in shape but don't know how to begin or find the time.

Maryland Council on Physical Fitness
The mission of the Maryland State Advisory Council on Physical Fitness is to educate, advise, and encourage the citizens of Maryland to gain health benefits and enhance the quality of their lives through regular physical activity. Visit this site for information on sponsored activities and publications.

Maryland State Forest and Park Service
Visit the Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Activities page for boating, canoeing, and kayaking information; listings of cycling trails; hiking trail information; swimming information; and other outdoor activities.

Mindful Excercise
This article from the Mind/Body Medical Institute discusses the importance of physical exercise as an opportunity to gain both fitness and self-awareness and enhance spiritual growth.