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Ben (left) strikes a pose with trainer Tom Nelson

I'm sure you've heard about The Secret by now. This current rage actually traces back to one of my favorite motivators, Norman Vincent Peale, author of The Power of Positive Thinking. Not so earth-shattering, he espouses the simple yet powerful nugget of positivity.

Here's our motivational quote to start things off in the right direction:

"If you expect the best, you will be the best. Learn to use one of the most powerful laws in this world; change your mental habits to belief instead of disbelief. Learn to expect, not to doubt. In so doing, you bring everything into the realm of possibility."

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

Our inspiration in this newsletter comes from Cynthia Davila, veteran TRAIN Trainer Derek Czarnecki's new bride of 18 months.

Cynthia is a retired professional dancer having done stints with Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, Prince, Earth, Wind & Fire and other numerous top artists. A bone stress fracture and a torn meniscus ended her dance career prematurely and Cynthia went on to teach pilates which she has been doing for the past 6 years.

Cynthia has always been drawn to fitness and actually started lifting at Golds Venice at 16 years of age. Realizing that now was the time to take her life goals to another level, she had another accomplished TRAIN trainer and professional fitness model, Mandy Blank, guide her to competition caliber.

Cynthia lifted twice a week with Mandy but also diligently worked out on her own the other days of the week. She pretty much became a very familiar site here at TRAIN and worked doggedly every day combining this work ethic with a strict diet consisting of clean meats, lots of veggies and tons of water. Her toned, feminine, all-natural body is indeed inspiring! And Derek is loving it!!!!

All this hard work resulted in Cynthia's placing in the Top 5 of the NPC Orange County Classic last April 28^th, 2007. Her placing 4^th on her 1^st time out is an amazing triumph and everyone at TRAIN heartily and proudly congratulates Cynthia!!!

Cynthia says, "I loved the whole process. It certainly shows you what character you have. The only thing I would change is having more time to train." Cynthia is so revved up by her experience that she will compete once more in about 18 weeks and is aiming to go pro!

Cynthia thanks everyone for being so supportive and having TRAIN so accessible from her work that she couldn't help but workout!

Way to go, Cynthia!!!

TRAIN Spinners: Mel Gettleman, Naomi Meneses, Ali Rahimi, Gordon Duvall and Georgeann Nicol among many others will be riding the giant 545-mile ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles from June 3^rd to June 9^th.

68-year old Mel prepares for his annual ride.

Ali Rahimi shares with you his inspiration for his decision: his friend and trainer, Doug Blasdell. "From the day I met Doug, he was determined that I could make this ride. It was this gift of optimism that lead him to train people of all ages to participate alongside him. I promised Doug I would do it, never really believing I could, but only on one condition - that he trained me. When Doug died, I thought that hope had died with him. But Doug's longtime friends stepped in and took charge. By training me, they said, they are continuing his spirit. Quite frankly, without these remarkable people, I would not be doing this. I would simply write a check in Doug's memory and never dare attempt such a feat of endurance. But the determination of my "coaches" is infectious and my ride is, therefore, in large part, a tribute to their friendship and solidarity."

One of those coaches, Geo Nicol, says, "I told him that he could not quit and that I would train him in Doug's place. In the beginning, Ali resisted. I insisted. I bullied. In other words, I was a biotch on wheels. Ali caved in. I was thrilled because I knew he wanted to honor his commitment to Doug, but just didn't think he could do it now that Doug was gone. I knew he could. It has been my honor to train this wonderful man. I have made him ride up huge hills. In Lycra. He did not whine about the hills. Ali rode 80 miles with me last Sunday. It was his longest ride on a bike EVER. No whining. Not a peep. He has amazed and inspired me."

There are so many rousing stories out there. TRAIN proudly supports all the AIDS Riders by providing donations and offering 10% off all SPIN class and series purchases. For your own donation to this worthwhile cause, please go to: www.aidslifecycle.org and click on "Make a Donation."

Memorial Day Schedule

Gym Hours

8am - 1 pm

Classes:

9am SPIN with Mimi

1030am SQueeZE with Tracy

Best of all, our favorite returning son, Fernando Serrano, will be back manning the Front Desk!!! Welcome back, Fernando! We missed you.

SPIN Update

Starting June 2007, we will resume having early morning classes to be taught by another returning son, Michael Koth! Take his classes at 7am every Tuesday and Thursday.

Jeff Daly will also be assuming the 9am Tuesday and Thursday slots.

Adam Malis no longer runs our SPIN Program. We thank him for his past efforts. Going forward, marketing efforts will be given a big push by Kristin Minter.

Studio SOMA Update

The recent sale of the property has changed our arrangements with Studio SOMA. While the main gym and the SPIN studio remain for as long as w e occupy the premises, we will no longer have jurisdiction over the back studio and, thus, space to accommodate Mike and Tracy's Ballet Workout and SQueeZE classes respectively.

We will continue to offer these classes until June 30th to give those of you who take these classes enough heads-up time to use up your series.

Following are the steps we need to do to prepare for this transition:

1. Effective immediately, we will no longer accept series renewals for Ballet Workout and SQueeZE classes.

1. Those with series packages have the following options:

1. Use up the classes left in your series packages by June 30th.

2. If you use up their classes before June 30th and would like to continue taking classes, you can pay for individual sessions at the Front Desk.

3. if after June 30th, you still have classes remaining in your series packages, you can:

i. Use them for our SPIN classes.

ii. Transfer your series to friends or family.

iii. We will NOT be providing any refunds for any remaining classes on series packages.

We appreciate having Mike and Tracy as part of our roster of instructors and contributing vastly to TRAIN. We also want to thank all of you who regularly took Ballet Workout and SQueeZE classes and wish you lasting health and fitness.

We look forward to continuing to see your friendly and familiar faces here at the gym investigating other exercise options such as SPIN, strength and cardio training.

As far as the main gym and SPIN studio are concerned, we will continue to remain indefinitely where we are until we find a new home. We are currently close to securing a new location within a few blocks of our West Hollywood site but nothing definitive to announce as yet.

If you or anyone you know is aware of a potential space to accommodate the gym, please contact Barry at:
310-309-0025 or email: barrydane@sbcglobal.net.

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So, the 'secret' is no secret after all. The age old truism "you get what you give" lives on. Whether it's Cynthia reaching new heights with body building competition, 68-year old Mel inspiring us all that nothing is impossible and Marco and Angel renewing the cycle of life with baby Phoenix, the world is abundant out there and there are no limits unless we impose it ourselves.

TRAIN 411 - The latest and greatest from TRAIN West Hollywood

May, 2007


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