Internet Fitness Resources

Missy works long and hard every day to help East Tennesseeans be in the best physical shape that they can be. But unfortunately she can't be everywhere at once and can't give personal instruction to everyone so she's found a number of internet sites that can help you pursue and achieve your fitness goals. If you know of a site that's no listed here, send her an email.

Walking and Biking in East Tennessee
New! Smoky Mountains Hiking Club (http://www.smhclub.org/) The Smoky Mountains Hiking Club is over 600 member hikers and outdoors enthusiasts who love the Smokies and the mountains of East Tennessee. City of Knoxville Greenways (www.ci.knoxville.tn.us/greenways/) There are currently 33.49 miles of paved greenway for the citizens of Knoxville. Nearly 19 miles of greenway have been built since 1988. Map of all Knoxville Greenways Great Smokey Mountain National Park Trails (www.angelfire.com/freak2/kristinadean/GSMNP_Footpounding.html) SmokeyGirl gives reports of her hikes in and around the Smokey Mountains National Park. Haw Ridge Park (www.cs.utk.edu/~dunigan/mtnbike/haw.html) Haw Ridge Park, across the lake from Bull Run steam plant, offers a variety of trails and former jeep roads for the hiker, trail runner, or experienced mountain biker. America on the Move (www.americaonthemove.org) This is a website that is helping individual and groups become more active by incorporating walking and taking the stairs instead of elevator daily to get in more steps. East Tennessee 2 step (www.knoxcounty.org/health/etn2step/index.php) The East Tennessee 2 Step Healthy Weight Initiative is a unique effort that combines evidence-based recommendations to promote healthy weight with community wisdom about the practical application of these recommendations. Knoxville Track Club (www.ktc.org) They always have an ongoing list of area races and walks around East Tennessee with links to help you sign up for different fitness events. They also have an active Youth program with info about cross country, indoor and outdoor track for children. Trail running is picking up interest and they have a list of off road runs to participate in. Greater Knoxville Triathlon Club (www.knoxtri.com) For people interested in Triathlon events and training. Smokey Mountain Wheelmen Bicycle Club (www.smwbike.org/) Smoky Mountain Wheelmen Bicycle Club website which has lists of upcoming rides and maps on where to go around East Tennessee for good rides.
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