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COVER STORY Toning Up ORGANIZATION/ WEB SITE (WWW.) WHAT THEY OFFER NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING nih.gov/nia 800 222-2225 Its terrific book and video on exercise is available online or by normal mail, and is free. AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY americangeriatrics.org 800 247-4779 Makes referrals to geriatric specialists. Informative brochures include Complete Guide to Aging and Health ($40). AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE acsm.org Doesn't make referrals but will verify whether a particular trainer is certified to work with older people. YMCA AND YWCA ymca.net Check phone book for local branches Many branches offer exercise programs for older adults, including endurance, strength, Check phone book for local branches and water exercises. NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES ASSOCIATION 314 621-5545 Promotes competitive sports for older adults through local chapters in 48 states; national games held every two years. HUMAN KINETICS humankinetics.com 800 747-4457 Its ''Ageless Athlete'' book series tells people over 50 how to train in particular sports. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ BACK TO TOP					RELATED ITEMS You Can Slow Down the Clock TABLE: Toning Up INTERACT E-Mail to Business Week Online

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