National Blueprint: Increasing Physical Activity Among Adults Aged 50 and Older
Active Aging Partnership
Active Aging
Partnership
Active Aging Partnership

Blueprint
Organizations
Blueprint Organizations

Aging and Physical
Activity Links
Aging and Physical Activity Links

Conferences and
Future Events
Conferences and Future Events

Open Bulletin Board/
Questions about
Physical Activity
Open Bulletin Board/Questions about Physical Activity

Public Information/
Aging Tips
Public Information/Aging Tips

Physically Active
Role Models
Physically Active Role Models

Media Section
Media Section

Publications and
Other Resources
Publications and Other Resources

Downloadable
Presentations
about the Blueprint
Downloadable Presentations about the Blueprint

Partner Links
Partner Links

New Active Green
Environments Project
Partner Links

Qi Gong and
Tai Chi Project
Qi Gong and Tai Chi Project

About the Organization:

The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Contact Info:

American Heart Association
National Center
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
AHA: 1-800-AHA-USA-1
or 1-800-242-8721
http://www.americanheart.org

News and Events:

Poor Fitness Increases Risk of Death in Women More Than in Men

Saying "Yes" to Regular Physical Activity Says "No" to Stroke

Resources on Aging and Physical Activity:

Exercise (Physical Activity) for Older People and Those with Disabilities
American Heart Association scientific position and recommendations.

Exercise Tips for Older Americans

Older Americans and Physical Activity

Physical Activity in Your Daily Life

Tips for Exercise Success

Just Move
This online fitness center includes an exercise diary to help you track your workouts and progress.

Exercise and Your Heart
A guide to physical activity. Includes five common myths about exercise and the key to success.

Choose to Move
A self-paced 12-week physical activity program created specifically for women. Participants can receive a free program handbook with tips and tools to help you meet your fitness goals.


Blueprint Grant Contact Information:

Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, PhD
Department of Kinesiology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
126 Louise Freer Hall
906 S. Goodwin Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: (217)244-7122, Fax: (217)244-7322
E-mail:blueprint@kines.uiuc.edu

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