FITNESS & EXERCISE RESOURCES
On this page you will find information on the importance of fitness and the benefits of regular exercise on your well-being. There are resources for learning more about topics such as strength training, Tai Chi, Yoga, stretching, walking, and more, and how to incorporate these into your busy lives. Apps, books, articles, videos, and more will get you started on your way to a more fit you!
WEBSITES: ORGANIZATIONS & INSTITUTIONS
- Physical Activity GuidelinesFrom the American College of Sports Medicine
- Exercise & FitnessFrom Harvard Medical School
BOOKS AT THE TUC LIBRARY
The Hidden Mechanics of Exercise: Molecules That Move Us by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Exercise and Chronic Disease: AN Evidence-Based Approach by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
APPS
- MyFitnessPalTake control of your goals. Track calories, break down ingredients, and log activities with MyFitnessPal. - from website
- Daily Workouts Fitness TrainerGet hundreds of HD exercise videos, including cardio, full-body exercises and workouts for abs, arms, butt, and legs. Many effective 5 to 30 minute workouts.
- SWORKITThe best personal trainer app to help you get (and stay) in the best shape of your life. - from website
- JefitManage & Track all your workout in one place and connect with friends and other members for support, feedback, and tips.
- 7 Minute Workout Challenge7 Minute Fitness Challenge is an app designed with your busy life in mind. Backed by actual research, the app can transform your body for a mere 7 minutes a day. - from website
- down dogIncludes yoga, 7 Minute Workout, Barre, HIIT, and prenatal yoga classes. The app offers classes from 10-110 minutes, from beginning to expert levels, and creates new sequences to help you progress your practice.
- Map My WalkAllows you to track your distance, pace, calorie burn, elevation, and more.
VIDEOS
AEROBIC EXERCISE
- 10-Minute Home Cardio WorkoutFrom the UK National Health Service (NHS)
- Aerobic ExerciseFrom the Cleveland Clinic
- Cardio Exercises at Home: 19 Moves for Every Fitness LevelFrom Healthline.com
- Harnessing the Power of High-Intensity Interval TrainingFrom Harvard Medical School
- Mayo Clinic: Aerobic ExerciseArticles from the Mayo Clinic on various aspects of aerobic exercise
RUNNING & JOGGING
- Running and Jogging - Health BenefitsFrom Department of Health & Human Services, State Government of Victoria, Australia
- The Truth Behind ‘Runner’s High’ and Other Mental Benefits of RunningFrom Johns Hopkins Medicine
- 8 Ways Running Works Wonders for Your MindFrom Cigna HealthCare
- How to Start RunningFrom The New York Times
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GUIDELINES
- Adult Activity: An OverviewFrom the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd editionThis is a 118 page PDF, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published in 2018.
- How Much Physical Activity Do You Need?From the American Heart Association (AHA)
- What’s Your Move? Exercise GuidelinesInfographic from Health.gov
ARTICLES
- 5 Ways to Stay Active During Your Workday When It’s too Dark and Cold for Walking MeetingsFrom IDEAS.TED.COM
By Jessica Gross, Nov 3, 2014 - Benefits of Physical ActivityFrom the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Essential Guide to Getting MovingFrom My Fitness Pal blog
- Haven’t made it to the gym yet? Try snacking on exercise insteadFrom IDEAS.TED.COM.
By Mary Halton, Jan 11, 2019 - The Real-World Benefits of Strengthening Your CoreFrom Harvard Medical School
- Why Does Running Give You a High? A Look at the ScienceKelly McGonigal PhD, Apr 28, 2020
From IDEAS.TED.COM
STRENGTH TRAINING
- Strength training: How-To Video CollectionStep-by-step videos for strength training exercises from the Mayo Clinic.
- 8 Tips for Safe and Effective Strength TrainingFrom Harvard Medical School
YOGA & STRETCHING
- Why Stretching is Extremely ImportantFrom UC Davis.
- Stretching: Focus on FlexibilityFrom Mayo Clinic
- The Physical Benefits of YogaFrom Harvard Medical School
- The 8 Best Online Yoga Classes of 2020From Verywell Fit
- Yoga – Benefits Beyond the MatFrom Harvard Medical School
SIT LESS, MOVE MORE
- What Are the Risks of Sitting Too Much?From the Mayo Clinic
- The Problem with SittingFrom Harvard Medical School
- Is Sitting Too Much Bad for Your Health?From Healthline
WALKING
- 5 Surprising Benefits of WalkingFrom Harvard Medical School
- Walking: Trim Your Waistline, Improve Your HealthFrom Mayo Clinic
- 10,000 Steps a Day: Too Low? Too High?From Mayo Clinic
- Walking: Your Steps to HealthFrom Harvard Medical School
- Walking for HealthFrom the UK National Health Service (NHS)