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	Parallel bars (gymnastics) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Two parallel bars form an (Click link for more info and facts about artistic gymnastics) artistic gymnastics apparatus only used by (A person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies) male (An athlete who is skilled in gymnastics) gymnasts.
		The bars are supported by a (Any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.) metal or (An alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range) steel frame.
		The bars are made of (The hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees) wood or (Generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/P/Pa/Parallel_bars_(gymnastics).htm (205 words)

	mspt47.com Gymnastics Hints & Tips - Uneven Parallel Bars
		The uneven parallel bars, or sometimes known as asymmetric bars, is made up of two bars of different heights, supported by a metal frame and metal wire cables.
		The various bars skills, as are skills for beam and floor, are divided into five categories, A being the group of the easiest skills, to D and E which are the most difficult.
		Bars skills are dependent highly on the strength of the arms and abdominal muscles.
	www.mspt47.com /gymnastics?Uneven_Parallel_Bars (321 words)

	Parallel Bars Drills and Skills Page - Tips, drills, techniques for Parallel Bars. Learn swing technique, release ...
		Competition set parallel bars are 195 cm high and 350 cm long.
		Once on bars the key is to complete the skill quickly during the transition phase of the swing.
		A peach to handstand is similar in motion to a clear hip to handstand on high bar, allowing for a greater pike in the bottom phase of the skill.
	www.drillsandskills.com /skills/pbar (3131 words)

	Powered walker having integrated parallel bars - Patent 5524720
		Parallel bars provide secure and immovable support for the individual, whereas a walker is made for movement.
		During parallel bar therapy, it is not unusual that countless attempts are made to progress a disabled person from parallel bars to a standard walker.
		The grips are configured as parallel bars that are adjustable in height and that are attached to the mobile platform.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /5524720.html (4165 words)

	TAP: Web Feature: Parallel Bars. by Steve Sanders. September 8, 2003. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Whatever its educational merits, the school is the latest example of a dangerous and constitutionally troublesome trend: the rise of a parallel legal and civic universe for homosexuals.
		And the emerging parallel universe is actually denying gays the full rights of citizenship, forcing them to settle for a mere illusion of equality.
		The gay parallel universe, by contrast, channels gays who are already in the spatial mainstream into legal and civic segregation.
	www.prospect.org /webfeatures/2003/09/sanders-s-09-08.html (1239 words)

	Parallel Bars Drills and Skills Page - Tips, drills, techniques for Parallel Bars. Learn swing technique, release ...
		On the parallel bars have the gymnast hold a tight pike, looking at their knees.
		The kip on the single rail is made more difficult by the other bar not allowing for full compression.
		Have the gymnast start in an open hollow support with their feet on the bars, and hands over the inside edge of the mat.
	www.drillsandskills.com /skills/pbar/Z (672 words)

	HickokSports.com - Gymnastics Glossary
		One of the pieces of equipment used in gymnastics competition, including the balance beam, the horizontal bar, parallel bars, the pommel horse, still rings, uneven bars, and the vaulting horse.
		A mount for the uneven bars in which the body is supported by the hands and the hip rests on a bar.
		A move on the uneven bars in which the body circles the bar with the hips touching it.
	www.hickoksports.com /glossary/ggymnastics.shtml (1478 words)

	Levitated \| Parallel Bars Animation Component \| the Hidden Power of Flash MX Components, a Sybex publication
		To use the Parallel Bars component, drag an instance from the Components Panel of Flash MX to the stage.
		Bar Thickness is the maximum width of each bar, measured in pixels.
		Bar Thickness Variation is the percentage of variation in that thickness; a value of 0 forces all bars to be the same width.
	www.levitated.net /bones/hiddenPower/examples/pbars.html (317 words)

	: Continental Sports : Gymnastic equipment, parallel bars
		Identical to competition parallel bars but with a modified base and rotated legs on the pit side, enabling mounting as close to the pit edge as possible.
		The apparatus is freestanding and the width between the bars is easily adjusted using the simple sprung locating pins and thumbscrews in the bases.
		This bar is less flexible than the steel core nylon and will present modest spring or flex to the lighter junior gymnast but brings them closer to the sensation of the senior apparatus.
	www.contisports.co.uk /gymnastics/gymnastics_products_parallelbars.html (662 words)

	uneven parallel bars -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The length and construction are the same as for the parallel bars used in men's gymnastics.
		The two bars, made of wood, are oval in cross section, 5 cm (2 inches) thick, 3.5 metres (11.5 feet) long, 2 metres (6.5 feet) high, and 42 cm (16.5 inches) apart.
		For men, these are the floor exercise, side horse, rings, long-horse vaulting, parallel bars, and high bar; for women, they are the balance beam, uneven parallel bars, vaulting horse, and floor exercise.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9074241?tocId=9074241&query=uneven (858 words)

	Parallel Drainage Bars, legality of, in California (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Drainage Bars are placed in the gutter area for water to flow into them during rainstorms and flow eventually into rivers, etc. Until circa 1970, these were aligned with the road, enabling a bicycle wheel to fall through.
		Most have since been changed to bars perpendicular to the road or in both directions, except on freeways where bicycles are banned.
		Parallel bar drain grates that allow a bicycle wheel to fall into a slot certainly create a risk of injury, including permanent disability and death.
	www.trainweb.org /mts/bi/drainage-bars.html (646 words)

	Parallel Bars - Men's Apparatus - Gymnastics - AAI - Rod Floors, Tubling Trainers, Mats, Products, Equipment, and ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The PB-800 ELITE™ Parallel Bar is FIG approved, and will accommodate mats up to 20cm.
		Combination of graphite and fiberglass produces a bar with both strength and resiliency.
		Eight foot long round graphite bar fits on the 100 series parallel bars and the 407-001 low parallel bars.
	www.gymnasticproducts.com /parallel.htm (338 words)

	Gymnastics Equipment - American Parallel, Horizontal & Uneven Bars (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Bars adjust in width to 14", 16" and 18" (350, 400 and 450mm).
		Bar is 5' (1500mm) wide...Finished in powder coated blue, with non-marking floor contacts...
		Round graphite bars...Powder coat blue finish...Non-marking rubber foot pads...High bar fixed at 71" (1775 mm) above the floor...Low bar adjusts from 45" to 77" (1125 to 1925 mm)...Space between bars adjusts to 14", 16", and 18" (350, 400, and 450 mm).
	www.schoolmasters.com /gymnastics4b.html (233 words)

	Spring Captures NCAA Parallel Bars Title :: Illini gymnasts end championships week on high note
		The Allentown, Pa. native finished sixth on floor (9.337) and parallel bars (9.300), eighth on vault (9.275), and tied for third on high bar (9.475).
		As the sixth competitor on parallel bars, Spring performed a near-perfect routine, earning a 9.737 and securing his second NCAA title.
		"Parallel bars was the one event that I had a hard time finding consistency on, but I was finally able to put everything together," said Spring.
	fightingillini.collegesports.com /sports/m-gym/recaps/040905aab.html (848 words)

	USA Gymnastics Online: Technique: Hop Pirouette-Parallel Bars
		In the Code of Points, the hop ¾ pirouette in arm support swing is one of the most commonly used D moves on parallel bars.
		The hop pirouette is a good foundation for any other variation of hops on parallel bars.
		If a gymnast can make a hop pirouette in the same spot on the bar, or can release his hands simultaneously, the hop pirouette is done well.
	www.usa-gymnastics.org /publications/technique/1998/4/hop.html (688 words)

	USAGO: USA Gymnastics Magazine Online: Dealing with Fear
		The front uprise at parallel bars is a fundamental transition skill which the gymnast will utilize from the earliest optional routine development through elite routine construction.
		Contact with the bars: (figure 6) As the gymnast contacts the bars with his arms, the emphasis should be on maintaining good pressure against the bar with the arms and on beginning the kick through.
		Acceleration phase: (figure 7) During this portion of the front uprise it is important to emphasize pressure on the bars by ÒpullingÓ the bars while maintaining the arm angle.
	www.usa-gymnastics.org /publications/usa-gymnastics/1999/3/front-uprise.html (971 words)

	Two Hawkeyes Advance to Individual Event Championships :: Junior Linas Gaveika will compete on parallel bars and high ...
		Gaveika was crowned event champion on horizontal bar with a score of 9.875, breaking the University of Iowa record he set earlier this season.
		Block finished in a tie for 13th on pommel horse (9.35) and in a tie for 20th on parallel bars (8.8), while McNamara finished in a tie for 46th on parallel bars (7.9) and took 39th on horizontal bar (8.8).
		Stone finished in a tie for 39th on floor exercise (8.75), Kelly finished in a tie for 15th on pommel horse, Beiler took 44th on vault (8.7), Metzger tied for 39th on parallel bars (8.4) and Bourland tied for 31st on horizontal bar (8.95).
	hawkeyesports.collegesports.com /sports/m-gym/recaps/040404aaa.html (429 words)

	parallel bars - Find, Compare, and Buy at Shopping.com
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	Wall Mount Parallel Bars
		This unit solves the space problems of having parallel bars by folding them up against a wall.
		The single plunger/lock keeps bars steady when in use.
		Bars measure 7' long, have a 1Â½" diameter handrail, and are height adjustable from 28" to 42".
	www.bannertherapy.com /ProductInfo.aspx?number=81-700 (83 words)

	Parallel Bars (gymnastics) Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Parallel Bars (gymnastics) Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography
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	www.greatartworks.com /encyclopedia/Parallel_bars_(gymnastics) (303 words)

	How to Make Parallel Bars for the Outdoor Gym (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		To acquire the necessary firmness without putting in bracing that would interfere with the performer, the base of the apparatus should be set underground, as indicated by the dotted lines in the illustration.
		In height the parallel bars should be about four feet six inches, in length seven feet six inches, and in width twenty inches between the bars.
		Then lower the framework and, after determining that the bars are level, fill in the earth, packing it well against the uprights and braces.
	www.webguru.com /outdoor_gym_parallel.htm (361 words)

	gymnastics - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about gymnastics
		Men's gymnastics includes high bar, parallel bars, horse vault, rings, pommel horse, and floor exercises.
		Women's gymnastics includes asymmetrical bars, horse vault, balance beam, and floor exercises.
		Also popular are sports acrobatics, performed by gymnasts in pairs, trios, or fours to music, where the emphasis is on dance, balance, and timing, and rhythmic gymnastics, choreographed to music and performed by individuals or six-girl teams, with small hand apparatus such as a ribbon, ball, or hoop.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /gymnastics (297 words)

	Parallel Bars (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A predominantly swinging apparatus that is interspersed with only a few hold or strength elements.
		Swings are completed above and below the bars and consist of acrobatic flight elements, changes of direction and swing types.
		The gymnast’s routine ends in a dramatic dismount off the side or the end of the bars.
	www.bgs.qld.edu.au /edprog/extrac/BGS%20Gymnastics/p-bars.htm (52 words)

	Parallel Bars (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Probably the best thing about these bars is that the price makes them affordable for the club that is just starting a boys program.
		We used to play "add on" on low parallel bars as part of our conditioning.
		Carolina Parallel Bar Platform Mat- The ingenious design of this mat makes it do the job of a regular platform mat at a fraction of the cost.
	www.carolinagym.com /p-bars.html (337 words)

	Electric Adjustable Height Parallel Bars Physical Therapy Equipment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The 1398 Power Height Parallel bars have a 10' Patented Mobility Platform.
		Electric Power Height Parallel Bars can be adjusted with the touch of a button.
		Parallel bars have motorized height adjustment from 29" to 44"
	www.source1medical.com /s.nl/sc.2/category.22/it.A/id.297/.f (200 words)

	gymnastic supplies, gymnastic equipment, gym mats, movement education supplies
		The 53" rail is 1" in diameter, with a white birch laminate surface.
		This space saving sturdy single bar is designed for areas that are too small for the cable fastened bars.
		The bar is 5 ft. high, and the bar is 8 ft. wide.
	www.cartwheelfactory.com /gymnastic_equipment.html (1620 words)

	100 Series Parallel Bars (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Bars adjust in width to 14", 16" and 18" (350, 400 and 450 mm.)
		Bars adjust in Height from 45" to 77" (1125 to 1925 mm.)
		Converts to uneven parallel bars with 405-018 kit.
	www.nragymsupply.com /100/100pbars.html (60 words)

	Parallel Bars: Folding Parallel Bars, Platform Parallel Bars
		Parallel Bars designed to easily fold to save space.
		Parallel Bars consists of (2) 1.5" diameter, one piece, stainless steel handrails and (4) floor mounted uprights with mounting plates.
		Parallel Bars width adjusts from 15" to 28" with ergonomic control knobs on each upright.
	www.rehaboutlet.com /parallel_bars.htm (911 words)

	People's Daily Online -- Ukrainian Goncharov picks up parallel bars Olympic gold
		Goncharov, 26, who placed second on parallel bars at the 2004 European Championships, scored 9.787 points for the title.
		Li Xiaopeng from China, the defending Olympic champion on parallel bars, won the bronze with 9.762 points.
		Li, 23, who placed first on vault and parallel bars at the 2002 and 2003 world championships, was the top favorite for the apparatus final.
	english.peopledaily.com.cn /200408/24/eng20040824_154487.html (303 words)

	Illini Men's Gymnastics Takes Third At Big Ten Championships :: Romagnoli turns in scores of 9.750 on high bar and ...
		Romagnoli turns in scores of 9.750 on high bar and 9.675 on parallel bars.
		However, they bounced back with exceptional team marks on parallel bars (38.475) and floor (38.325).
		Romagnoli turned in scores of 9.750 on high bar and 9.675 on parallel bars to qualify for the individual finals on Saturday night.
	www.fansonly.com /schools/ill/sports/m-gym/recaps/031700aaa.html (367 words)

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