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Diabetes Self-Management is an online publication with great articles about staying active.
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/nutrition-exercise/exercise/Find a gym in your area.
http://www.gymsandfitnessclubs.com/gyms-by-location/A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, MedLine Plus is a trusted resource for exercise information.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exerciseandphysicalfitness.htmlPresident's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition is a resource for national guidelines and ideas for being active.
http://www.fitness.gov/be-active/The Weight-Control Information Network website combines diet and physical activity in a variety of print friendly publications.
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/index.htm#public
Resources
National Organizations
Department of Health and Human Services (PDF)
Be Active Your Way: A Guide for AdultsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Physical Activity for EveryoneNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Tips to Help You Get ActiveAmerican Cancer Society
Exercise Counts: How Many Calories Will Your Activity Burn?American Cancer Society
Target Heart Rate Calculator- Exercise, lifestyle, and your bones
- Exercises to help prevent falls
Department of Veterans Affairs (PDF)
How to Take Your Heart Rate- Physical activity
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Aerobic Exercise: Top 10 Reasons to Get PhysicalMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Core Exercises: Why You Should Strengthen Your Core MusclesNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Exercise for Your Bone HealthMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Functional Fitness Training: Is it Right for You?Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Rev Up Your Workout with Interval TrainingMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Strength Training: Get Stronger, Leaner and HealthierMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Stretching: Focus on FlexibilityNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Walking: A Step in the Right DirectionAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Warm Up, Cool Down and Be FlexibleMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Weight Training: Do's and Don'ts of Proper TechniqueAmerican Podiatric Medical Association, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
What Is Aerobic Dancing?