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Our Family of Sites
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Adventure Network www.adventurenetwork.com
SNEWS (Specialty News) www.SNEWSnet.com
A subscriber-based trade newsletter for the trade specializing in the outdoors, fitness, and sports.
Education
American College of Sports Medicine www.acsm.org
ACSM promotes healthy activity and education to both the sports medicine and fitness professionals, as well as to consumers. It incorporates research with the goals of health, fitness, sports performance and quality of life.
American Council on Exercise www.acefitness.org
A nonprofit group that certifies and train instructors and offers newsletters and education to both consumers and professional in a no-nonsense way.
American Running Association www.americanrunning.org A non-profit group whose goal is to education about the health and fitness aspects of running. Site includes fitness and training articles, plus referrals to sports medical professionals.
Boston Marathon Training www.bostonmarathon.org
The granddaddy of marathons run by the Boston Athletic Association on Patriot's Day each April. A thorough, safe marathon training guide with lots of great explanations and definitions is available to all by clicking on the date of the upcoming marathon on the home page navigation bar, then scrolling down on that page to the "Marathon Training Guide."
Gatorade Sports Science Institute www.gssiweb.com
Although run by Gatorade, the sports science institute is known for solid research into nutrition and hydration.
Melpomene www.melpomene.org
Melpomene Institute helps girls and women of all ages link physical activity and health through research, publication and education. Members and non-members can get information about health and fitness issues, as well as find events and subscribe to journals.
Rails-To-Trails Conservancy www.railtrails.org
Dedicated to preserving old rail ways as public recreation trails, Rails to Trails provides information about trail advocacy, converting rails to trails, as well as books, guides, and maps to trails around the United States.
USA Track & Field www.usatf.org
The national governing body for track & field in the United States. Information about meets and events for all ages, elite athletes-in-the-news, as well as news, features and links to other track- running- and walking-oriented sites and news.
University of Missouri-Columbia Nutritional Sciences Resource http://outreach.missouri.edu/hesnutrnews/index.htm
An outstanding array of scientifically sound and unbiased resources on everything from food safety to nutrition archives, as well as recommendations for other sites and even jokes!
University of Illinois Nutrition Sciences Department http://www.nat.uiuc.edu Nutritional calculators to help someone decide what is a healthy diet for them that includes plenty of nutrients. Also includes an energy calculator.
Women's Sports Foundation www.WomensSportsFoundation.org
A source for sports and athletic information for girls and women, including advocacy, research, grants, and awards.
Retail / Etail
For a complete listing of over 150 leading fitness and outdoor retailers, including maps with directions to their stores, go to: www.GearTrends.com
Company Directory
AquaBells
Weight-training for the road! Pack these flat into your suitcase, fill them with water when you get to your destination, and enjoy light weights for a workout. Tell them you got the information and web site address from Total Fitness Network for special care.
Dynamix or 1-800-843-6499
The best place for upbeat workout music for everything from aerobics and kickboxing, to cycling and walking. When you order, give the code AP109 to receive $5 off your first order, and 10 percent off subsequent orders. Order by mail, internet, or phone. Request a catalog by calling the toll-free number. This is where to get the Therese Iknoian's two instructional music audio tapes!
HeartMonitors.com
More than just heart rate monitors, the site not only has a great selection of different monitor brands, but also has exercise training software, pedometers, blood pressure monitors, body-composition scales, and all kinds of monitoring and training devices.
Human Kinetics
A solid source for sport training books and research literature, including a series of coaching books and references for fitness and sport professionals. Everything from walking and fitness, to some of the best training books for running, marathoning, triathlon, weight-lifting and other needs like stretching. Human Kinetics carries Therese Iknoian's two walking books.
Internetfitness.com
Information about fitness, health, exercise, and equipment from leading experts. Categories, each with an expert, include running, walking, strength-training, motivation, and equipment. Therese Iknoian of Total Fitness Network is the Walking expert!
Manufacturers / Distributors
For a complete listing of over 180 leading outdoor and fitness manufacturers and suppliers, including their new products and company information, go to: www.GearTrends.com
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