Fitness and Exercise
Exercise plays a vital role in maintaining your health. The Poughkeepsie Public Library District has materials to help you find the appropriate exercise regimen. Using this guide will help you locate the sources you need. Although the collection of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District is highlighted here, you can also expand your search in the Mid-Hudson Library System Public Library Catalog (online catalog) to include your local Library.
Print Sources
These print sources about exercise can be found at the Poughkeepsie Public Library District, or can be sent to you at your local Library if you use the "Request-a-Title" option in the online catalog.
The Body Noble: 20 Minutes to a Hot Body with Hollywood's Coolest Trainer by Derek Noble (613.71 Nob)
The Complete Book of Core Training: The Definitive Resource for Shaping and Strengthening the "Core"--the Muscles of the Abdomen, Butt, Hips, and Lower Back by Kurt Brungardt (613.71 Bru)
Exercise Beats Arthritis by Valerie Sayce (616.722 Say)
Fit and Sexy for Life: The Hormone-Free Plan for Staying Slim, Strong, and Fabulous in Your Forties, Fifties, and Beyond by Kathy Kaehler with Stacy Whitman (613.71 Kae)
The Jump Off: Mark Jenkins's 60 Days to a Hip-Hop Hard Body by Mark Jenkins with Jeff O'Connell (613.7 Jen)
Mario Lopez's Knockout Fitness by Mario Lopez with Jeff O'Connell (NEW 613.7 Lop)
The No Sweat Exercise Plan: Lose Weight, Get Healthy, and Live Longer by Harvey B. Simon (613.7 Sim)
The Pilates Promise: 10 Weeks to a Whole New Body by Alycea Ungaro (613.704 Ung)
Strength Training for Seniors: How to Rewind Your Biological Clock by Michael Fekete (613.71 Fek)
Periodicals
A journal produced by editors and journalists dedicated to delivering accurate, trusted, up-to-date health and medical information, for consumers. Written in plain English, using real-life examples, each articles is reviewed by nationally recognized medical advisers who specialize in complex health issues. Also contains additional medical and diagnostic information from medically accredited sources.
Web Sites
These websites about exercise can be accessed using an internet accessible computer.
American Diabetes Association: Exercise
A great resource that will map your jogging distances and count the calories burned. Also included are suggested courses run by others in your area.
The President’s Council on Fitness and Sports
Prepared by Daniel J. Matranga, Reference Librarian, 11/08 , updated 5/10
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