Kids Fitness
Completed Programme
It is never too young to get fit. In these exercise sessions, kids learn better balance, flexibility, and athletic stances as well as how to protect themselves from injury. Included in this series is a custom-designed yoga session just for kids.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
The Northface Expedition
Completed Programme
This revolutionary series chronicles 'The NorthFace' athletes as they embark on a series of awe-inspiring expeditions that deliver an immersive look at the environment, local cultures and diverse people that make up our world.
In a riveting mix of physical challenges and heart-wrenching stories, 'The Northface Expedition' series follows some truly courageous athletes as they tackle the planet's most breathtaking and punishing terrain to assist regional philanthropic efforts via Global Giving. This series delivers an unparalleled look at the daily triumphs and challenges of extraordinary athletes.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in SD)
Yoga
Completed Programme
Whether you’re a hard-core yogaphile or just looking to catch the wave of the fastest growing fitness activity, these diverse yoga workout sessions appeal to beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Yoga workouts include: Vinyasa Yoga, Power Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Yoga for Athletes.
A Sportskool production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
World Dog Sport
Completed Programme
This is great family viewing. The U.S. Border Collie Handlers Association arrives in Sturgis, for this beautiful and unique sporting event in which sheep dogs compete in herding events.
The audience will see terriers compete in the most important competition of their breed in the world. And 66 dogs complete a 22 obstacle course to see who wins this agility competition. More than 1,000 dogs from six breeds are tested on instinct and ability to win the grand prize trophy.
A World Sport production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Monster Truck
Completed Programme
When you put two high horse powered vehicles and skilled drivers side by side,
you create an atmosphere for MONSTROUS competition. The Pro MT Event is a two-day competition, with the top monster trucks battling in a first of it’s kind racing showdown.
A World Sport production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Element
Completed Programme
With a specific event as a backdrop, each episode of 'Element' introduces you to a few of the world's best snowboarders, free-skiers and wake boarders and lets you experience first hand what it's like to operate at the elite level of action sports.
Witness the determination, strength, passion and the radical spirit needed to be the best. Some of the skiers you’ll meet include Andy Finch, also known as the 'Pitbull' does one thing better than anyone else in the snowboard world – he goes big! The smooth as silk Peter Olenick is on top of the Freeski world. Competing in Half Pipe, Slopestyle, and whatever else is thrown at him, this young ripper from Aspen is the real deal.
Are they insane or in their element? You decide.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
Events
Completed Programme
This is the World Superpipe Championships. The world's best skiers and riders return to the scene of the USA Olympic medals sweep. An international field of athletes representing Finland, Switzerland, Germany, Norway, Canada, France, Australia and the USA took on the Olympic Eagle Superpipe in pursuit of a $90,000 cash purse at the Inaugural World Superpipe Championships at Park City Mountain Resort.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
(Also available in SD)
Alpine Chronicles
Completed Programme
Using some of the world's most formidable ski racing venues as a back drop, 'Alpine Chronicles' reveals the heart and soul of Alpine racing by taking a look at the day to day lives of the US Ski Team as they prepare for the challenges of The World Circuit. Alpine Chronicles takes an in-depth look at the venues, crowds, history, tradition, and of course the competition.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Angel Falls
Completed Programme
B.A.S.E – Building, Antenna, Span & Earth are the four main types of objects that are jumped. Follow a group of B.A.S.E jumpers as they journey through the jungles of Venezuela to Angel Falls, the tallest waterfall in the world. B.A.S.E jumpers are always looking for the next challenge and the thrill has to be greater each time. Not to mention blending their sport with places of outstanding natural beauty.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Around the World Sports: Sepak Takraw & Kabbadi
Completed Programme
These two sporting specials take the audience to view some traditional Asian sports, Sepak Takraw and Kabbadi. Sepak Takraw is football, volleyball and gymnastics all played in one. This is a fast paced highly athletic game.
Kabaddi is another popular game among the people of Asia, especially in the villages of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Japan. Some historians believe that Kabaddi has been played for over 4,000 years.
It involves skills and powers of two teams and combines the characteristics of wrestling and rugby. Learn the rules and meet the professionals of these two very intriguing games.
A World Sport production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Crank Worx
Completed Programme
Whistler, Canada is a world class mountain bike destination. And Crank Worx is the free ride mountain bike festival held at this prime location. This special covers the festival highlights. See the best free-ride athletes compete on this hottest free-ride mountain bike playground.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
FMX Riot
Completed Programme
'FMX Riot' is the freestyle motocross competition set in the hills, dunes and outdoor expanses of Southern California. The concept: Take eight riders and a camera out to the edge of civilisation and let them go wild! There are no ramps and no judges. The riders include Mike Metzger, Jeremy 'Twitch' Stenberg, Tyler King and Germany's Busty Wolter. They will all spend four days riding around this natural terrain.
This programme will take you back to the roots of the sport.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Free Flight
Completed Programme
Today, some of the most cutting edge and dynamic flight occurs in aircrafts that weigh less than 50 pounds. Free Flight maximises the pilot's connection to the heavens by minimalizing the aircraft.
The pilot's adventure saw our pilot skimming the surf and swooping through the miraculous cliffs of Hawaii in a powered ultralight, all the while experiencing the most beautiful and thrilling flight of her life.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Kayaking
Completed Programme
Freestyle kayaking is a truly unique sport combining skill and technique with the beauty and challenges created by Mother Nature. These journeymen search the globe for never before challenged waters, as well as the most difficult, as they push the limits of what can be done in a kayak. It all leads up to a head to head showdown, to be crowned the top kayaker, at The Teva Mountain Games.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available as HD)
Last Man Standing
Completed Programme
Forty of the best freestyle MotoX riders in the world will make or break careers, risking life and limb as they compete for a top spot at the 2004 X Games in Los Angeles, California.
This competition attracts the world's top riders who will do anything to win.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
On a Single Breath
Completed Programme
Free diving was once a means of gathering food. It's now an extreme sport in which the human body is pushed to record depths, and sometimes to the point of blackout, while diving on a single breath of air.
We follow Annabel Briseno, a 52 year old grandmother, on her week long quest to break world records in four free diving disciplines. As the week unfolds it becomes clear that a world record in free diving is a precarious agreement of mind, body and sea that sometimes collapses violently.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
One World
Completed Programme
Take to the rivers of the world as the sport of kayaking and the lifestyle of kayakers unite cultures, athletes, and friends in Zambia, Uganda, Costa Rica, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Norway.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Pit of Swallows: Slack Lining
Completed Programme
We follow expert rock climber, Dean Potter, on his trip to Mexico as he attempts to slackline across the mouth of the legendary Pit of Swallows. Focus and determination are the traits which bring these athletes to heights they’ve only dreamed of. Dean shares with us how he achieves the right state of mind to fulfil his wild ambitions.
A Rush production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Pororoca, Quest for the Endless Wave
Completed Programme
This is the story of a group of the world’s top surfers, who risk more than their reputations by challenging this mysterious and unpredictable wave. The legendary Pororoca wave occurs on the full moon once a year as the Atlantic
Ocean swells back into the Amazon River creating this tidal phenomenon. Surfers, already dealing with the physical challenge of an extraordinarily long ride, must also elude swirling logs, as well as alligators, piranhas
and anacondas.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Running Wild
Completed Programme
This is an extreme, off-road, 24-hour, vehicle race from the Baja desert. Follow Robby Gordon before during and after his amazing race.
Using the combination of land, helicopter, and in-truck cameras, the viewer will get a first class ticket to the world of off-road racing. The underlying message that continues to come through every year, just finishing any race is a victory in itself.
A World Sport production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in SD)
Teva Mountain Games Sprint Race (1x60')
Completed Programme
The Teva Mountain Games is the country's largest celebration of mountain sport, soul and culture. Featuring kayaking, climbing, mountain biking, adventure racing and music concerts, the event draws top athletes from around the world to Vail, Colorado for this remarkable contest. Each summer over 20,000 visitors flock to the ski resort town for this competition and festival.
A Rush production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
The Core
Completed Programme
Free climbing, we follow Dean Potter, after his epic journey in The Pit of Swallows, this time the adventurous rock climber prepares for a 24-hour climb on the face of El Capitan in gorgeous Yosemite Park. Dean tests his limits and explores his spirituality in this captivating and poetic journey. A tremendous
insight into this man and his land as he attempts to blend as one.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Motocross
Completed Programme
Motocross is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. Learn how to control a two hundred pound machine pushing forty horse power while navigating a course riddled with obstacles.
These 3 sessions targeting different skill levels will teach you how to handle jumps, drops, hills, corners, and different types of dirt.
A Sportskool production from Rainbow Media
(Also available as SD)
Skateboarding
Completed Programme
Mike Vallely, aka Mike V, is arguably the world's leading skateboarder. Living up to his reputation as the 'skateboarder’s skateboarder,' Mike V. leads viewers through the how-to’s and basic techniques of the most popular tricks of the sport including the hip ollie and large rail.
A Sportskool production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Soccer with Mia Hamm
Completed Programme
Perfect your soccer game by learning from a master. Olympic gold medalist Mia Hamm takes you through the step by step of the moves most relied upon by the pros.
From perfecting footwork to side volleying to learning to curve the ball, Mia Hamm teaches you everything you need to know to help you play like a pro.
A Sportskool production
(Also available in HD)
source
Completed Programme
It is never too young to get fit. In these exercise sessions, kids learn better balance, flexibility, and athletic stances as well as how to protect themselves from injury. Included in this series is a custom-designed yoga session just for kids.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
The Northface Expedition
Completed Programme
This revolutionary series chronicles 'The NorthFace' athletes as they embark on a series of awe-inspiring expeditions that deliver an immersive look at the environment, local cultures and diverse people that make up our world.
In a riveting mix of physical challenges and heart-wrenching stories, 'The Northface Expedition' series follows some truly courageous athletes as they tackle the planet's most breathtaking and punishing terrain to assist regional philanthropic efforts via Global Giving. This series delivers an unparalleled look at the daily triumphs and challenges of extraordinary athletes.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in SD)
Yoga
Completed Programme
Whether you’re a hard-core yogaphile or just looking to catch the wave of the fastest growing fitness activity, these diverse yoga workout sessions appeal to beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Yoga workouts include: Vinyasa Yoga, Power Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Yoga for Athletes.
A Sportskool production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
World Dog Sport
Completed Programme
This is great family viewing. The U.S. Border Collie Handlers Association arrives in Sturgis, for this beautiful and unique sporting event in which sheep dogs compete in herding events.
The audience will see terriers compete in the most important competition of their breed in the world. And 66 dogs complete a 22 obstacle course to see who wins this agility competition. More than 1,000 dogs from six breeds are tested on instinct and ability to win the grand prize trophy.
A World Sport production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Monster Truck
Completed Programme
When you put two high horse powered vehicles and skilled drivers side by side,
you create an atmosphere for MONSTROUS competition. The Pro MT Event is a two-day competition, with the top monster trucks battling in a first of it’s kind racing showdown.
A World Sport production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Element
Completed Programme
With a specific event as a backdrop, each episode of 'Element' introduces you to a few of the world's best snowboarders, free-skiers and wake boarders and lets you experience first hand what it's like to operate at the elite level of action sports.
Witness the determination, strength, passion and the radical spirit needed to be the best. Some of the skiers you’ll meet include Andy Finch, also known as the 'Pitbull' does one thing better than anyone else in the snowboard world – he goes big! The smooth as silk Peter Olenick is on top of the Freeski world. Competing in Half Pipe, Slopestyle, and whatever else is thrown at him, this young ripper from Aspen is the real deal.
Are they insane or in their element? You decide.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
Events
Completed Programme
This is the World Superpipe Championships. The world's best skiers and riders return to the scene of the USA Olympic medals sweep. An international field of athletes representing Finland, Switzerland, Germany, Norway, Canada, France, Australia and the USA took on the Olympic Eagle Superpipe in pursuit of a $90,000 cash purse at the Inaugural World Superpipe Championships at Park City Mountain Resort.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
(Also available in SD)
Alpine Chronicles
Completed Programme
Using some of the world's most formidable ski racing venues as a back drop, 'Alpine Chronicles' reveals the heart and soul of Alpine racing by taking a look at the day to day lives of the US Ski Team as they prepare for the challenges of The World Circuit. Alpine Chronicles takes an in-depth look at the venues, crowds, history, tradition, and of course the competition.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Angel Falls
Completed Programme
B.A.S.E – Building, Antenna, Span & Earth are the four main types of objects that are jumped. Follow a group of B.A.S.E jumpers as they journey through the jungles of Venezuela to Angel Falls, the tallest waterfall in the world. B.A.S.E jumpers are always looking for the next challenge and the thrill has to be greater each time. Not to mention blending their sport with places of outstanding natural beauty.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Around the World Sports: Sepak Takraw & Kabbadi
Completed Programme
These two sporting specials take the audience to view some traditional Asian sports, Sepak Takraw and Kabbadi. Sepak Takraw is football, volleyball and gymnastics all played in one. This is a fast paced highly athletic game.
Kabaddi is another popular game among the people of Asia, especially in the villages of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Japan. Some historians believe that Kabaddi has been played for over 4,000 years.
It involves skills and powers of two teams and combines the characteristics of wrestling and rugby. Learn the rules and meet the professionals of these two very intriguing games.
A World Sport production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Crank Worx
Completed Programme
Whistler, Canada is a world class mountain bike destination. And Crank Worx is the free ride mountain bike festival held at this prime location. This special covers the festival highlights. See the best free-ride athletes compete on this hottest free-ride mountain bike playground.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
FMX Riot
Completed Programme
'FMX Riot' is the freestyle motocross competition set in the hills, dunes and outdoor expanses of Southern California. The concept: Take eight riders and a camera out to the edge of civilisation and let them go wild! There are no ramps and no judges. The riders include Mike Metzger, Jeremy 'Twitch' Stenberg, Tyler King and Germany's Busty Wolter. They will all spend four days riding around this natural terrain.
This programme will take you back to the roots of the sport.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Free Flight
Completed Programme
Today, some of the most cutting edge and dynamic flight occurs in aircrafts that weigh less than 50 pounds. Free Flight maximises the pilot's connection to the heavens by minimalizing the aircraft.
The pilot's adventure saw our pilot skimming the surf and swooping through the miraculous cliffs of Hawaii in a powered ultralight, all the while experiencing the most beautiful and thrilling flight of her life.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Kayaking
Completed Programme
Freestyle kayaking is a truly unique sport combining skill and technique with the beauty and challenges created by Mother Nature. These journeymen search the globe for never before challenged waters, as well as the most difficult, as they push the limits of what can be done in a kayak. It all leads up to a head to head showdown, to be crowned the top kayaker, at The Teva Mountain Games.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available as HD)
Last Man Standing
Completed Programme
Forty of the best freestyle MotoX riders in the world will make or break careers, risking life and limb as they compete for a top spot at the 2004 X Games in Los Angeles, California.
This competition attracts the world's top riders who will do anything to win.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
On a Single Breath
Completed Programme
Free diving was once a means of gathering food. It's now an extreme sport in which the human body is pushed to record depths, and sometimes to the point of blackout, while diving on a single breath of air.
We follow Annabel Briseno, a 52 year old grandmother, on her week long quest to break world records in four free diving disciplines. As the week unfolds it becomes clear that a world record in free diving is a precarious agreement of mind, body and sea that sometimes collapses violently.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
One World
Completed Programme
Take to the rivers of the world as the sport of kayaking and the lifestyle of kayakers unite cultures, athletes, and friends in Zambia, Uganda, Costa Rica, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Norway.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Pit of Swallows: Slack Lining
Completed Programme
We follow expert rock climber, Dean Potter, on his trip to Mexico as he attempts to slackline across the mouth of the legendary Pit of Swallows. Focus and determination are the traits which bring these athletes to heights they’ve only dreamed of. Dean shares with us how he achieves the right state of mind to fulfil his wild ambitions.
A Rush production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Pororoca, Quest for the Endless Wave
Completed Programme
This is the story of a group of the world’s top surfers, who risk more than their reputations by challenging this mysterious and unpredictable wave. The legendary Pororoca wave occurs on the full moon once a year as the Atlantic
Ocean swells back into the Amazon River creating this tidal phenomenon. Surfers, already dealing with the physical challenge of an extraordinarily long ride, must also elude swirling logs, as well as alligators, piranhas
and anacondas.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Running Wild
Completed Programme
This is an extreme, off-road, 24-hour, vehicle race from the Baja desert. Follow Robby Gordon before during and after his amazing race.
Using the combination of land, helicopter, and in-truck cameras, the viewer will get a first class ticket to the world of off-road racing. The underlying message that continues to come through every year, just finishing any race is a victory in itself.
A World Sport production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in SD)
Teva Mountain Games Sprint Race (1x60')
Completed Programme
The Teva Mountain Games is the country's largest celebration of mountain sport, soul and culture. Featuring kayaking, climbing, mountain biking, adventure racing and music concerts, the event draws top athletes from around the world to Vail, Colorado for this remarkable contest. Each summer over 20,000 visitors flock to the ski resort town for this competition and festival.
A Rush production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
The Core
Completed Programme
Free climbing, we follow Dean Potter, after his epic journey in The Pit of Swallows, this time the adventurous rock climber prepares for a 24-hour climb on the face of El Capitan in gorgeous Yosemite Park. Dean tests his limits and explores his spirituality in this captivating and poetic journey. A tremendous
insight into this man and his land as he attempts to blend as one.
A Rush HD production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Motocross
Completed Programme
Motocross is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. Learn how to control a two hundred pound machine pushing forty horse power while navigating a course riddled with obstacles.
These 3 sessions targeting different skill levels will teach you how to handle jumps, drops, hills, corners, and different types of dirt.
A Sportskool production from Rainbow Media
(Also available as SD)
Skateboarding
Completed Programme
Mike Vallely, aka Mike V, is arguably the world's leading skateboarder. Living up to his reputation as the 'skateboarder’s skateboarder,' Mike V. leads viewers through the how-to’s and basic techniques of the most popular tricks of the sport including the hip ollie and large rail.
A Sportskool production from Rainbow Media
(Also available in HD)
Soccer with Mia Hamm
Completed Programme
Perfect your soccer game by learning from a master. Olympic gold medalist Mia Hamm takes you through the step by step of the moves most relied upon by the pros.
From perfecting footwork to side volleying to learning to curve the ball, Mia Hamm teaches you everything you need to know to help you play like a pro.
A Sportskool production
(Also available in HD)
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