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For programs designed solely for children:

TV-Y (All Children -- This program is designed to be appropriate for all children.) Whether animated or live-action, the themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. This program is not expected to frighten younger children.

TV-Y7 (Directed to Older Children -- This program is designed for children age 7 and above.) It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7. Therefore, parents may wish to consider the suitability of this program for their very young children. Note: For those programs where fantasy violence may be more intense or more combative than other programs in this category, such programs will be designated TV-Y7-FV.

For programs designed for the entire audience, the general categories are:

TV-G (General Audience -- Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages.) Although this rating does not signify a program designed specifically for children, most parents may let younger children watch this program unattended. It contains little or no violence, no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.

TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested -- This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.) Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The theme itself may call for parental guidance and/or the program contains one or more of the following: moderate violence (V), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).

TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned -- This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.) Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the following: intense violence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).

TV-MA (Mature Audience Only -- This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.) This program contains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L).

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Series Title & Description

National Body Challenge
The Battle Begins

Discovery Health takes on the national obesity epidemic and chooses six ordinary Americans to represent the nation in a grueling twelve week battle to see who can get fit the fastest.

National Body Challenge: Twins Edition
Episode 4

Moni Boyce and Desi Green are identical twins whose father is a diabetic. The overweight sisters are beginning to show signs of the disease. They joined the Discovery Health National Body Challenge for 2008 to get on the path of a new healthy lifestyle.

Neat
Dude, where's my clutter?

Kymm and Raven are a young couple stuck in a rut. They're trying to raise their young daughter and launch their careers but can't get beyond the clutter that surrounds them. Hellen helps to whip their office into shape, and maximize space in the bedroom.

Neat
Downsize This

Andrea and Sheldon recently downsized their space. The problem is that they didn't downsize their belongings. The bedroom and basement are completely cluttered. Hellen will teach them how to let go of the belongings that no longer fit their lifestyle.

Push Pull

Cathe Friedrich leads this total body weight training workout utilizing the Push/Pull principle. This weight training approach works opposing muscle groups, allowing you to cut down on your rest periods to maximize overall workout time.

Rhythmic Step with Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich, renowned fitness expert, leads an advanced, all-step workout, packed with choreography from start to finish. You'll burn fat, calories and improve your overall fitness level as you jump, shuffle and mambo your way through the steps.

Shimmy
Episode 2

Dancers introduce four core belly dance moves: the 'head slide', the 'basic Egyptian step', 'hip circles' and the 'Turkish figure-eight'. Then, dancers combine these new moves into an authentic belly dance followed by a freestyle belly dance.

Shimmy
Episode 3

Dancers introduce the 'hip-piston', 'snake-arms', expressive hand and facial gestures, and the challenging 'three-quarter shimmy'. Then, the new moves are combined into a fun and energetic dance followed by a freestyle belly dance.

Shimmy
Episode 4

Dancers teach 'shoulder rolls', the 'village shimmy', 'm and m's', and the upper-body isolation called the 'chest camel'. Then, dancers combine all these moves into an exhilarating belly dance followed by a freestyle dance.

Shimmy
Episode 5

Dancers teach new belly dance moves including the 'three-step turn', the 'hip-bounce', the 'gawazzi step', the 'cabaret shimmy', and the 'side-step arm-sweep'. The moves are combined into a lively and fun belly dance followed by a freestyle dance.

Shimmy
Episode 6

Dancers teach the 'step/touch/step', the 'Turkish bump', the 'chest-circle', the 'liquid-arms' and the 'Egyptian figure-eight'. The choreographed dance includes all of the new moves; a freestyle belly dance follows.

Shimmy
Episode 7

Dancers showcase the 'grapevine' traveling step, the 'falling leaves', the 'head-slides', the 'hip-down ronde de jambe' and the 'hip-circle.' The new moves are combined into a choreographed dance followed by a freestyle belly dance.

Shimmy
Episode 24

Dancers also demonstrate some new moves including five authentic belly dance moves: the hip isolations 'maya hips' and its reverse, the 'Egyptian figure-eight', the 'cabaret shimmy', the 'gawazzi step, and the 'sidestep arm-sweep'.

Shimmy
Episode 25

Dancers practice key belly dance moves including 'hip pistons' and 'snake arms' as well as the more challenging 'belly rolls,' 'Lebanese hip-circles, and the 'zaar head'. Dancers combine the moves into a beautiful choreographed dance.

Step Blast

Cathe Friedrich leads this advanced step workout featuring new and exciting choreography. Three combinations are taught separately leading up to the Step Blast Challenge where the steps are performed together along with high-intensity Power Blasts.

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