The level of independence is the pinnacle of the Stairway to Lifetime Fitness. Very few Americans engage in regular physical activity throughout their life span. Along with your self-assessment and self-planning skills you may need some resources to help you make sense of the information on health, fitness, and wellness that is often misrepresented by the media. The following is a list of resources that will help you become a knowledgeable consumer of information and products on health, fitness, and wellness.