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The 2008 Olympics start on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China and the US Men's Olympic Gymnastics Team is prepared to compete.

Cook Yourself Thin on Lifetime Television helps an active woman to lose weight after having a baby by teaching her how to make low fat adjustments in favorite recipes.

Eating disorders are more prevalent in young athletes than previously thought.

The qualifying round was a shaky experience for the US team, with Memmel and Peszek injured and only competing on bars. Johnson and Liukin, however, finished strong.

A variety of rewarding jobs can be found as a gymnastics coach at a fitness center or a gymnastics academy.

Find out about the twelve athletes invited to the 2008 Women's Olympic Selection Camp including the top-ranking gymnasts from Trials, Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin.

Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin from the US are favored to win the all-around. If they falter, however, gymnasts like Nistor, Yang, Jiang, and Semenova could sneak by.

After a disappointing silver-medal finish in the team competition, US gymnasts Johnson and Liukin both hope to regroup and battle for 2008 Olympic All Around gold.

The start order does not look good for Nastia Liukin in the uneven bars final, but her high A-score could give her the advantage over gymnasts like He and Semenova.

The floor exercise final is Shawn Johnson's best shot at a gold these games after earlier disappointment, but Liukin, Cheng Fei, and Sandra Izbasa all also have a shot.

Due to a complicated tie breaking procedure that no longer allows for double medals in gymnastics, Nastia Liukin was edged out on the bars. Yang finished third.

The 2005 Hilton Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular showcased the power & artistry of the world’s most popular Olympic sports.

After qualifying, it would be a surprise if the US, China, and Russia did not finish 1-2-3. The order at the top will likely depend on uneven bars.

San Francisco AT&T Park transformed into an ice palace for the December 5, 2007 figure skating show.

Lists of risk factors vary by source. A study published by the American Psychological Association reviewed more than 300 articles assessing various risk factors.

On July 19th, USA Gymnastics announced the names of the 2008 Women's Olympic Gymnastics Team. Find out who made it and how likely they are to win in Beijing.

Though some scores at the Beijing Olympics have been unexpectedly low or high, it is unlikely that actual bias is involved, or even that results have been affected.

Use this guide when watching the women's gymnastics competition at the Beijing Olympics to understand scoring on vault, bars, beam, and floor exercise.

Pilates teaching appeals to a variety of people. There are several major groups of people who may be attracted to a career in Contrology.

With the Beijing Olympics around the corner, it seems an opportune time to have a look at some of the star performers of previous Olympiads.

With Shawn Johnson not competing, Cheng Fei is looking for gold on vault, but she'll have to beat Alicia Sacramone and North Korean Hong Un-Jong first.

Sunday night was full of surprises in women's gymnastics. Johnson was pushed out of gold again at the last minute on floor, and a mistake on vault pushed Cheng to third.

Shin splints affect athletes of all ages and are common among runners and gymnasts. Understanding them and how to treat them can improve the quality of your workout.

Party decorations for your Olympic Themed Kids Party are a cinch to pull together on a shoestring budget.

A series of falls and mistakes from competitors on the most stressful event in women's gymnastics paid off for Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin in the last event final.

Beth Tweddle won two gold medals in the gymnastic finals at the World University Games in Belgrade.

An elite athlete's ability to deal with the stresses of top level sport, from overcoming injuries to dealing with last minute nerves, is what separates him from the rest.

Professional athletes use visualization to improve win their game. You can use it to improve your skiing and snowboarding skills.

Fourteen of the most well known people in sports, television, modeling, and music have come on board for the seventh season of The Apprentice.

World class figure skaters and gymnasts will make the holidays warmer this Christmas Eve.

Many writers use HTML or PDF compilers to write an electronic book, or EBooks. Finding just the right compiler to fit a writer's needs, can be a daunting task.

Youngsters who excel in the Handstand can make a career in gymnastics & acrobatics or the performing arts like break-dancing, acro-dancing, cheerleading or freerunning.

This form of low impact exercise can improve all aspects of your life by giving you more energy, lifting your mood, improving your strength and building your stamina.

In an exciting competition Friday morning, US team member Nastia Liukin became 2008 Olympic women's gymnastics all around champion. Shawn Johnson finished second.

The proclamation of all yoga practice is that how you are on the mat, so you are in life. How you are in practicing yoga with a partner, so you are in relationships.

High intensity plyometric training is an effective way to increase muscle explosiveness.

Plyometrics should be part of the exercise regimen of intermediate and advanced athletes.

The ReD Foxes has become one of the leading dance teams throughout the world, performing at four European Championships, two World Championships and two Olympics.

BMX, also known as bicycle motocross, will be making its debut at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Three men and one woman make up the US team.

The group narrows to 14; One dancer gives a solo performance to remember; Michael Jackson is remembered

It came as little surprise that the most popular search of 2009 in Google's Zeitgeist was when the King of Pop, Michael Jackson died on June 25 this year.

Lifetime Television has premiered a new cooking series that teaches guests how to double flavor in food while cutting fat so they can drop weight and lose inches.

Gilda Radner is one of America's comic legends. This DVD contains her 1979 stage show which includes many her famous characters.

Looking for a safe, fun, yet low-cost day/overnight camp for your child this summer? What to look for in child care during the summer months, without breaking the bank.

Born in Germany in 1880, Joseph Pilates developed over 500 exercises which he originally called Contrology and have now become what we know today as the Pilates method.

Recreate child-friendly Olympic-styled events for your party guests to enjoy.

Missy Peregrym stars opposite Jeff Bridges in Stick It, her first feature film.

The Thai martial arts legend is currently filming a sequel to the surprise hit movie, Ong-Bak.

Based on current research, the Uniquely Me! Program targets critical developmental areas in an attempt to boost self-esteem and eliminate at-risk behaviors.

Shawn Johnson has a shot at the all-around gold in Beijing, though her first challenge will be to help the US team to gold over the Chinese.