Fitness
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*Before starting any exercise program, it is important to speak to your doctor and the instructor of the exercise class to determine if the particular class or activity is appropriate for your individual needs. The following is for information purposes only and is not a substitute for informed medical advice.
Articles, Fact Sheets, Pamphlets, Journals & Videos
PARL subscribes to the Gale Health and Wellness Resource Center database. This service is available free to anyone with a Library card. Not only can you access thousands of articles, pamphlets and fact sheets on various health topics but also informative video files. Below are links to a sampling of the many resources from the database available on the subject of Exercise.
How to Get Fit in the Comfort of Your Own Home
Staying Young: The Role of Physical Activity in Aging
Getting Fit When You're Crunched for Time
Doing Abdominal Crunches the Right Way
Learning to Stretch the Right Way
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Visit the Health and Wellness Resource Center to search for information on the topic of your choice. If you do not have a free library card to access this online database drop in to your nearest branch library or register online.
Suggested Books
These books are just a small sample of books on the topic of fitness from our collection. Please search the online catalogue for a more complete listing.
- Body by design: the complete 12-week plan to transform your body forever
- Total core fitness: stronger, leaner, and fitter to the core
- Pedometer walking: stepping your way to health, weight loss and fitness
- The Mayo Clinic plan: 10 essential steps to a better body & healthier life
- Newbody workout for women: 6 weeks to a fit and fabulous new you
- Strong kids, healthy kids: the revolutionary program for increasing your child's fitness in 30 minutes a week
- Get with the program!: getting real about your health, weight, and emotional well-being
- Core performance: the revolutionary workout program to transform your body and your life
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Local Information, Organizations & Featured Links
Nova Trails: Hike & Explore the Nature of Nova Scotia
Website: http://www.novatrails.com/
Antigonish County Recreation
Contact: Marlene Melanson, Recreation Director
285 Beech Hill Road
RR7 Stn Main
Antigonish, NS B2G 2L4
Phone: (902) 863-1141
Fax: (902) 863-5751
E-mail: recreation@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
Website: http://www.antigonishcounty.ns.ca
Antigonish Town Recreation
T. Cameron Recreation Co-ordinator
E-mail: tcameron@townofantigonish.ca
Phone: (902) 863-2351 ext. 233
Assistant L. MacIntyre
E-mail: lmacintyre@townofantigonish.ca
Phone: (902) 863-2351 ext. 221
Website: http://www.townofantigonish.ca
Town of Pictou Recreation
For information about Recreation programs
Phone: (902) 485-6057
Email: info@townofpictou.com
Website: http://www.townofpictou.ca
Pictou County Recreation
Contact: Cindy Fraser Recreation Co-ordinator
Municipality of Pictou County
P.O. Box 910
Pictou, N.S.
B0K 1H0
Phone: (902) 485-8528 or (902) 752-1530
Fax: (902) 485-8839
Email: recreation@county.pictou.ns.ca
Town of New Glasgow Recreation
Contact: Norma MacLeod Recreation Coordinator
Phone: (902) 755-8338
Email: nmacleod@newglasgow.ca
Website: http://www.newglasgow.ca
Town of Stellarton Recreation
Contact: David Hood
PO Box 1478
Stellarton , NS B0K 1S0
Phone: (902) 752-8944
Fax : (902) 755-4105
( Located Upstairs in the Stellarton Town Hall )
Website: http://www.stellarton.ca
Town of Trenton Recreation
Phone: (902) 752-1019
Email: mbates@town.trenton.ns.ca
Website: http://www.town.trenton.ns.ca/
Pictou County YM/YWCA
558 South Frederick Street
New Glasgow, N.S. B2H 3P5
Phone: 9902) 752-0202
Fax: (902) 755-3446
Website: http://www.pcymca.ca/
Pictou County YMCA/YWCA
24 Ross, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0
Phone: (902) 485-9622
Health Connections Resource Centre
HEALTH CONNECTIONS in the People's Place Library.
283 Main Street,
Antigonish, NS B2G 2C3
Tel: (902) 863-7369
Fax: (902) 863-9318
Email: smithlj@gasha.nshealth.ca
Provides free health information and support.
Mayo Clinic Fitness Center
Website:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness/SM99999