Diet & Fitness Resources

There are a variety of dieting and fitness resources available on the internet.making exercise image by IKO from Fotolia.com

Resources for diet and exercise are widely accessible via the internet. Individuals can find nutritional support and exercise information on an assortment of health topics from Spark People, Weight Watchers and Diet.com. While Spark People and Diet.com are free online resources, Weight Watchers charges a fee for membership.

Spark People

Spark People is a website with over eight million members from 150 countries. According to the Spark People website, Spark People is the number one fitness and weight loss website in the United States. As of September 2010, membership and the programs are free for everyone. Members enjoy customizable diet and fitness plans personalized to their lifestyle. Website tools include calorie counters, workout trackers and exercise videos. Members have access to dietitians and exercise trainers through the member forums and receive moral support from other members.

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Weight Watchers is a diet and exercise resource available both online and in person at Weight Watchers centers. Weight Watchers sells cookbooks, magazines, food items, exercise DVDs, exercise journals, phone apps and more. Unlike Spark People, Weight Watchers charges a fee for membership, meetings and for use of the online tools. As of September 2010, there is a weekly membership option and a monthly membership option, which includes unlimited use of the internet tools. Weight Watchers has two meal plans to choose from: the Core Plan and the Points Plan.

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Diet.com is a diet and fitness resource that can be found online. The site offers exercise demonstration videos, diet programs, online support groups, tools, recipes, quizzes and advice from experts. Registration is free and as of September 2010, there are 500,000 members. Members may shop through Diet.com for exercise and diet-related products.

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