Links and Resources
Below is a collection of links to help you create active changes in your life. Some connect you with facts about nutrition and fitness, some with like-minded organizations or sources of support. You will also find links to local groups sponsoring free or low cost activities to help you connect with other active people in your community. If you have a link you would like to see posted here, please let us know.
Informative websites
- KidsHealth, an information website for Parents, Kids, and Teens.
- The President's Challenge: Track your activity level and earn rewards!
- Fitness Calculator: Know how vigorous your activity is.
- Calorie King: A list of calories in common foods.
- CDC website on maintaining a healthy weight.
Bay Area Activities
- Bay Area Hiker lists hundreds of hiking sites around the bay.
- San Jose Fit: A low cost running club with professional coaches.
- Red Power Divas, originally a free women's running group, now includes men and kids.
- Girls on the Run, a 10 week running and self image program for girls.
- Movers and Shakers: A women's social walking/running group.
- Bay Area Runners: Get together with others for a run almost any day of the week!
- South Bay Mountain Bikers hosts weekend and some evening bike rides for all levels.
- Eastside Pedalers is a small and friendly women's cycling group meeting on Saturdays.
- Bike Party San Jose, a monthly bike ride with literally hundreds of people of all ages.
- South Bay Indoor/Outdoor Activities Group hosts a range of social activities including tennis, bowling, softball and more!
- Friday Night Waltz hosts social dancing every week in Palo Alto, no partner needed and lessons included.
- South Bay Soccer host several pick-up games a week in parks in the bay area.
- South Bay Wiffle Ball hosts games every Saturday.
- Hula Hoop Fitness promises a solid core workout and lots of fun! Tuesday and Friday evenings.
- Bay Area Quidditch Harry Potter fans take note: Muggles have re-invented your favorite game and are having a blast playing it!
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