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- Helpful Links and Additonal Resources |
Asimba - A large health information site with many useful tools for active people.
Body Trends Health & Fitness - It is our sincere desire to help you find the right exercise equipment and information about fitness, so that you can get on with your wellness program.
Dieting Online - Get access to your own Personal Trainer right on-line. Complete custom programs for weight loss, fitness, diet and exercise. Walking to weightlifting, it's all here, customized just for you!
Health World Online - A comprehensive database of health related information.
HealthGate - A credible health and medical information site for healthcare professionals, their patients, and consumers.
Kathy Smith Lifestyles - Health information, fitness facts, questions and answers, products, and more.
Nutricise Weight Loss Program - The Nutricise Weight Loss Program combines nutrition, exercise, and behavior modification with personalized one-on-one coaching with a live nutritionist via email.
Powerbelt The Ultimate Walking System - The PowerBelt Walking System is the product that defines the total body walking workout.
Prevention Health - Prevention.com is intended to heighten awareness of health information.
Laser Hair Removal - Purmedspa.com is America’s number one day spa offering skin care services that are in demand today.
RaceWalk.com - A comprehensive guide to race walking clubs and events.
The Fitness Jumpsite - Fitness Link provides no-fluff, no-nonsense articles and tips that tell it like it is for those who work hard and play hard.
The Walking Connection - Information, products, services and activities for people who to walk, hike and travel.
Walking Tours with Maggie Spilner - Former Prevention Walking Editor now offers wonderful walking tours in The U.S. and abroad with just the right mix of walking, yoga, sightseeing, and relaxation. Maggie is also available for clinics and seminars. Check out the annual Walker's Rally, too!
Women.Com - A diverse information database designed to enhance the lifestyle of women. |
| Organizations |
| AARP - AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association dedicated to shaping and enriching the experience of aging for our members and for all Americans.
American Cancer Society - This website provides comprehensive information about cancer, specifically regarding prevention and treatment cancer.
American Diabetes Association - A site dedicated to preventing and curing diabetes and toimprove the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
American Heart Associate - The AHA website contains loads of useful information regarding the fight against heart disease and stroke.
AVA The Spirit of Walking - Share the spirit of walking with the clubs and walkers of the American Volkssport Association. Meet friends, walk scenic trails and improve your physical and mental health with a natural, accessible, and low-stress activity.
Fifty Plus Fitness Association - International organization devoted to the more active lifestyles for those who are fifty years or older. Check out their amazing list of activities.
Find Your Ideal Weight - Most "Ideal Weight" tables use obsolete formulas to calculate ideal weight. This website allows you to enter in information about your body type (such as weight, height and gender) and it will calculate your "realistic" ideal body weight.
Fit 4 Free - Preventative health education programs. A great site to stay informed about all the new developments in health and fitness.
March of Dimes - Comprehensive information regarding the health of babies such as reducing infant mortality and birth defects.
Shape Up America - Up to date information about safe weight management, healthy eating, increased activity and physical fitness
The American Council on Exercise - A website committed to promoting active, healthy lifestyles and their positive effects on the mind, body and spirit.
Type 1 Info - Where to turn for answers about the care and rights of diabetic children attending school. The purpose of this website is to inform and educate the parents of these children.
Walk-a-Block Club of America - An site that provides a directory to hundreds of local walking clubs across America.
Walker's Rally hosted by Maggie Spilner - PREVENTION Magazine's walking editor hosts an annual Walker's Rally. This fun an informative weekend is packed with talks, forums, clinics...and walking!
WalkSport America - WalkSport America is a national health and fitness company with a single mission - to get America walking! We create and deliver exciting, educational, and motivational tools designed for people who know they need to exercise, but who are having trouble finding a program they can keep for life. Located in malls, our goal is to remove the obstacles to exercise (real or imagined), making it easy and fun! |
| Government |
| Access America for Seniors - This U.S. federal government interagency service is designed to be the web site for senior citizens "to conduct business with and get information from" the federal government.
National Institute of Health - The NIH mission is to uncover new knowledge that will lead to better health for everyone.
National Women's - The National Women's Health Information Center is a one-stop gateway for women seeking health information.
National Women's Health Information Center - This website is specifically geared to help women learn more about the leading health concerns of the men in their lives.
U.S. Consumer Gateway - The detailed website offers online federal information resources for consumers.
U.S. National Park Service - Information on all U.S. National Parks. |
Are you looking for specific travel adventures that incorporate your walking enthusiasm? Here is a list of travel companies and resources that may pique your interest....
Please Note: The Walker's Warehouse does not endorse and/or warranty the products or services of any of the companies listed below. This list serves as a compilation for our user's convenience.
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The Walking Connection
Offers journeys to exciting destinations inside and outside the U.S.
Phone : 800-295-WALK
URL: www.walkingconnection.com |
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Adventure Women
An adventure and travel company for women over 30.
Phone: 800-804-8686
URL: www.adventurewomen.com |
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BCT Scenic Travel
Organizes scenic walking in areas such as the British Isles, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, and Austria.
Phone: 800-473-1210
URL: www.bctwalk.com |
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Mount Robson Adventure Holidays
Offers "Fifty Plus Adventures" including short scenic walks in the shadow of Canada's highest peak, plus bird-watching, canoeing, rafting, and guided hikes.
Phone: 250-566-4386 |
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Nifty Over-Fifty Tours
Offering walks in New Zealand and Australia led by Jan Coyle.
Phone: 650-595-2090
URL: www.pacificpathways.com |
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NorthWind Walking
Organizes 2 to 11 day tours in Pacific Northwest, California, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Virginia, Georgia, Vermont, and Main.
Phone: 800-496-771 |
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Rosemary Quick
Rosemary Davenport Quick, who grew up in England, leads a few low-key hikes through places such as the Cotswolds, Dorset Villages and the Lake District. Most trips are more like "strolls" and usually average around five miles.
Phone: 970-881-2709 |
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The Wayfarers
Organizes exclusive walking vacations throughout Britain, Ireland, France, Italy, and Switzerland.
Phone: 800-249-4620
URL: www.thewayfarers.com |
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Centers for Disease Control
Lists health travel advisories.
URL: www.cdc.gov |
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Lonely Planet
Online information provided by Lonely Planet Publications.
URL: www.lonelyplanet.com |
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MapQuest
Driving directions, personalized maps and an interactive atlas.
URL: www.mapquest.com |
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The Weather Channel
Up-To-Date weather reports for locations worldwide.
URL: www.weather.com |
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Travel Health Online
Worldwide Travel and Safety Tips
URL: www.tripprep.com |
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U.S. National Park Service
Information on all U.S. National Parks
URL: www.nps.gov |
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U.S. State Department
Travel advisories issues by the U.S. state department warning U.S. citizens of travel conditions abroad.
URL: travel.state.gov |
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