Physical Activity
*Guidelines

Leader Resources
*A primer for government officials


Health Care
*Why are Health Care Costs Rising?
*Controlling Costs with Wellness Programs
*Wellness Incentive Program Example

Local Organizations
*Be Active NY

National Organizations
*American College of Sports Medicine
*American Council on Exercise
*Centers For Disease Control
*IHRSA
*Coalition for Active Living
*Prevention Institute
*Eat Better Move More
*Nat'l Coalition for Promoting Activity
*Alliance for the Prevention of Chronic Diseases
*Active Living Leadership

*Nat'l Business Group on Health
*Action for Healthy Kids
*Active Living

Medical Sites
*National Library of Medicine
*National Institute of Mental Health
*Mayo Clinic
*The Harvard Center for Disease Prevention
*Drug Digest

Special Populations
Heart Disease
*American Heart Association
Diabetes
*American Diabetes Association
*Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
Obesity
*American Obesity Association
Cancer
*American Cancer Society
Arthritis

*The Arthritis Society
*Arthritis Foundation
Back Pain
*American Academy of Orhopedic Surgeons
*Spine Health
Osteoporosis
*National Osteoporosis Foundation
*NIH-Osteoporosis
*International Osteoporosis Foundation
Fibromyalgia
*Fibromyalgia Network
*National Fibromyalgia Association
*American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association
Multiple Sclerosis
*Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
*Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
Parkinson's Disease
*Parkinsons Disease Foundation
Asthma
*American Lung Association
*Asthma Society of Canada
*Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America

Resources
*Just Move

What is the Healthy Lifestyle Alliance?

The Healthy Lifestyle Alliance consists of Plaza Fitness approved physicians who not only believe in healthy lifestyles but actively encourage patients to seek optimal health through proper eating habits and regular exercise. These physicians understand Plaza Fitness philosophies, including Dr. Hyman's UltraMetabolism, and work with you in your pursuit of optimal health. You, your primary care physician or medical specialists, and the fitness professionals at Plaza Fitness work together to help you achieve optimal health.

How can I achieve optimal health?

The process of moving toward optimal health is on-going. Whether you are 30 and in the prime of your life, or 65 and beginning to experience health-related issues, it is never too late to begin an exercise program or to make alterations to your diet. You will immediately notice changes in your overall health and energy levels.

How can I get started?

Following your initial consultation with a Plaza Fitness professional, you will have all the tools you need to educate yourself, find a doctor who believes in healthy lifestyles, and a plan which outlines changes to your eating habits and activity levels to promote your optimal health.

Eating Habits
*Guidelines

Local Organizations
*Eat Right NY
*NYS Psychological Association

National Organizations
*USDA
*American Dietetic Association
*Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
*Harvard School of Public Health
*NANA
*5 A Day Program-MN

Eating Disorders
Overeating
*Overeaters Anonymous
*Eating Disorders Association
Anorexia

*National Association of Anorxia and Eating Disorders

Resources
*Alliance for Eating Disorders
*Academy for Eating Disorders
*Delicious Decisions
*Healthy Place
*Something Fishy

*Dieting Review

*Ultraprevention

*Ultra-Metabolism
*Celiac.com