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Health & Wellness: Get Fit Toolkit

Information on medicine, health & wellness from databases, books and magazines in Mesa County Libraries.

Get Fit Toolkit

Mesa County Public Libraries has a wealth of resources on getting physically active. Our collection contains materials in both English and Spanish on numerous fitness topics and in many different formats. The selected website are from reliable sources with loads of information and tools to help you get moving! Check out our LibGuide on Outdoor Adventures for more ideas on outdoor recreation. 

Physical Activity Resources from the Internet

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There are numerous government and organizational resources on physical activity and fitness. Here are a handful of sites with lots of useful tips and tools.

  • MedlinePlus - Exercise and Physical Fitness
    • Excellent starting point for information on exercise and physical activity from a curated lists of sites chosen by the National Library of Medicine. Links indicate if there is a Spanish language option.
  • HealthinAging.org
    • Geared towards older adults, the Go4Life website has a wealth of exercise videos, motivational tips and other enticements to get people moving. Spanish language resources are also available.
  • National Fitness Foundation
    • The National Fitness Foundation inspires all Americans to accelerate their journey to living healthy. The site provides tips and motivation to get you moving, weekly planners provide specific food and exercise goals, and the site offers information on health for children.
  • Physical Activity - Centers for Disease Control
    • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​CDC website dedicated to promoting American's health through regular physical activity and good nutrition. Site includes sample workouts, exercise videos and success stories.

 

Physical Activity Resources in our Community

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Please see our LibGuide on Outdoor Adventure for fitness and exercise options in our big backyard.

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