My Sport Diary

by Robert Deangelo Michael Phelps has done it! He has smashed Mark Spitz's record of 7 gold medals in the Olympia. In a very heated event he barely beat Milorad Cavic by a fingernail. Just a mere .01 of second in the 100m butterfly on Saturday at the Beijing Olympics Water Cube. Cavic's team coach filed a protest after the race, according to NBC reporter Andrea Kremer, but FINA, swimming's world governing body, refused to accept it. Phelps, was trailing the race; he was second to last (7th out of 8 swimmers) at the first wall but made up for with a fast as lighting turn at the wall. His size 14 feet acting as flippers. Even with his fast turn he was still behind Cavic. Then in the final meters he shot out and got to the wall first in 50.58 to Cavic's 50.59. Just .01 seconds faster but enough to win his 7th gold medal. Mark Spitz, as you know held the record after having won 7 golds at the Munich Games. Phelps final event is the tell all. He will try to beat that record ...

by James Kronefield For a great workout that you can really benefit form, try water exercises. This is the new modern way to get in shape and stay that way. Anyone can perform these exercises regardless of their age or physical condition. Water exercises are excellent for people that suffer from back pain or any type of joint condition such as arthritis. They are safer to do because the water supports your weight and puts less of a strain on your body than regular exercises do. If you are pregnant and want to stay in shape, this is the best way to do so. Below are some great water exercises that are easy to perform. Have you always wanted to have toned arms, here is your chance. Stand straight with your arms straight in front of you holding a ball. Next, while breathing rhythmically take and push the ball under the water making a figure eight. This will really give your arms a workout and help you whip them into shape in no time. You will be amazed at the difference it can make. Jumpin...