TRAIN 411
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May 2008 |
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Greetings!
The last few weeks here at the gym have been hectic.
Spring's onset and the lovely weather
we've been blessed with of late have spurred a frenzy
of activity from: new spin classes, fund-
raisers and to trainers working on other facets
of their careers like music and fitness dvds.
Other trainers have even set personal bests in fitness
competitions like Cynthia Davila Czar-
necki (read below) and Jennifer Nixon, who once
again, proves that life (and bodies!) after
40 only get better and stronger. I'll be featuring
Jennifer's triumphs in competition in
our next newsletter.
So read on and get inspired. Do something
good for yourself, for our planet and for others.
Feel great!
-mylene
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SPIN CYCLE
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Last March 29th, TRAIN held a fundraiser to
assist
trainer, Mike Ergas,
during the unimaginably difficult
time of Bart's
(his beloved canine companion) terminal
illness.
Mike rescued Bart from a traumatic existence which
resulted in Bart's fearful and cowering behavior
around people. Mike brought Bart to the gym
often
and slowly rehabilitated this sweet dog to the point
where Bart would be very comfortable around people
and the gym environment. Their constant togetherness
brought each other unconditional love, companionship
and warmth.
Sadly, Bart passed away on April 3rd and Mike has
posted a heartfelt gratitude poster in the gym for
all
of us who have welcomed Bart into our lives here
at
the gym, his second home.
Mike thanks all the SPIN instructors: Mimi
Ziffren,
Kristin Minter, Sydney Sloan and Irina
Runier, the
spinners and donors who raised close to $300.00!
Bart will live on forever in our hearts
here at TRAIN!
Spin fundraiser
for
AIDS/Lifecycle 7
this Saturday
featuring: THE MASTERS
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90 Minutes
3 Instructors
1 Live DJ
1 Great Cause
On Saturday May
3rd, join us for an intense 90 minute masterclass
taught by 3 of
LA's top spins instructors, Gordon
Duvall, Paul Taegel, and Steve Stamstad.
Plus as a special treat, the
music will be spun LIVE by TRAIN's former spin
goddess DJ Jacquie Jacq!
$20 Minimum Donation (cash or checks)
all proceeds go to benefit AIDS/Lifecycle 7
RSVP
TO GORDONPD78@AOL.COM TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
(space is limited)
**If you can't make the class,
you can still donate at www.aidslifecycle.org/5079**
 
Need a beach body?? Come take our
new SPIN Classes!
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| *10
minute stretch |
*25
minute ride |
*20
minute resistance/
strength training |
Get that Beach
Body with Irina
→ Mondays at 630pm
Spin
& Sculpt with Mylene
→ Wednesdays
at 630pm
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Trainer
Tidbits
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If you like blues that actually sounds like
blues,
the blues your mamma and daddy might have
been under the influence of when they slipped out
of that frat party and went for that fateful moonlight
drive that ended up in the conception of your
oldest sibling, then bring your butts and
your
better judgment, or at least good protection,
down to see Gary
Allegretto and his band!"
-Darrell
Hope's
review of the last gig at Harvelle's
Come celebrate Gary's new CD release at
Harvelle's in Santa Monica this Friday night.
"MANY
SHADES OF BLUE".
(Featuring Very Special Guests:
Ivan Neville, Janiva
Magness, John Cephas, &
Doug MacLeod)
432 4th St, Santa Monica on Friday, May 2nd
(9 PM - close).
Phone: (310)395-1676
Website: www.harvelles.com
Recent reviews:
"A class act who can really play both acoustic and
electric. This record is done with
real taste.... Vocals are good... the songwriting
is quite good... a very enjoyable listen.
Congratulations and thank you."
~Bruce
Iglauer, President of Alligator Records
"To simply call Gary Allegretto a bluesman would
be a disservice. Gary's a cleverly
gifted songsmith with a wry sense of humor delivering
every song with smooth
vocals and a master's harp. Expressive phrasing,
tone and attack ... this cat's got the goods!"
~The
Blues Hound, 90.1 FM KPFT Houston
Can't make it? To listen and/or purchase please
visit:
www.cdbaby.com/garyallegretto
More info: www.garyallegretto.com
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE... PASS IT ON TO YOUR FRIENDS!
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It's Here! The comprehensive DVD workout that
is
going to motivate you out of your funk and
right into swimsuit season!
Lisa Goldenthal has designed the
Skinny
Jeans Workout for busy multi-taskers
who want to figure out a way to somehow squeeze
a workout
into their busy day. Please go to www.skinnyjeansworkout.com
and see how a simple click can get you on the way
to feeling more fit, and getting yourself back into
your favorite skinny jeans. On the website
you can view the trailer and order the dvd.
Get rid of the junk in your trunk!
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Cynthia Davila
Czarnecki places first!
The contest was called "The
Orange County Classic" held on Saturday,
April 19th.
Cynthia took first place in the Class C section.
Here's Cynthia's take on it:
"It is was an incredible journey for this one especially
since this was the exact one
I entered a year ago (my first show ever). Last
year, I placed in the top 5 taking
fourth place and here we are a year later now taking
first! I felt very proud of the
package I was delivering this time to the judges.
Seeing the transformation as
well as gains in the weight room was an incredible
experience. I couldn't have
done it with out the support and training assistance
from my husband, Derek,
as well as the use of Train. I thank you so much
again for providing me with
the space to get it done!!!! Day or night!! Actually,
everyone in the gym
was a great support system these past months of
prepping. And, finally,
I have to give mad love to Mandy Blank for getting
me started, fired up
and inspired to enter this world of Figure Competing.
Meanwhile, the pictures are available on www.musclecontest.com
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As for the next step, I plan to slow down a bit
to allow my body to
recover from the grind. We then plan on taking some
time to fine tune
the notes that were given so we can hit them even
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Diet Digest
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From the LA
Times:
Common drugs build
muscle mass
Taking the daily recommended doses of
ibuprofen and acetaminophen
produced a significant increase in muscle mass and
strength during
three months of regular
weight training compared with a placebo,
researchers reported Sunday at a San Diego meeting
of the American Physiological Society.
The drugs apparently produced intramuscular changes
that enhance the
metabolic response to resistance training, the researchers
said.
The results were surprising because short-term studies,
over periods as
short as 24 hours, showed the drugs were detrimental.
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From our partner, Fresh Dining
For a Healthier
You And a Healthier Planet
1. Walk!
Put those keys down and walk around your neighborhood.
Walk to dinner -
you'll conserve gas; or just walk around your block
to feel more connected
to your neighbors and to your environment. Not only
are you saving gas,
but you're also keeping your body active!
2. Hop, Skip, Jump, Step, Lunch, Crunch and Push
There are lots of exercises that you can do that
do not require machinery or
electricity that are effective cardio and strength
training exercises. Use stairs
for some higher impact cardio; do lunges and push
ups for targeted strength
training; try yoga. All you need is a great space
and your body - you can't get
more Earth friendly that that.
3. Try Meditating
It consumes no electricity (unless you need some
music to zone out).
Sit on the floor with the lights out and concentrate
on your breath.
Throw in a couple of positive mantras for good measure.
It's not only
good for the environment, but for you as well. You'll
feel refreshed,
centered, and ready to conquer what lies ahead.
4. Go to a local park - with or without kids
Instead of heading to an indoor activity on the
weekend
(which requires electricity), try spending the day
at your local park.
Even if you don't have kids. You can still enjoy
the community,
fresh air and greenery that most parks have to offer.
Run around with the kids
- its great exercise - or just bring a quilt
and host a picnic.
Except for the drive to and from the park (it will
be even better if you can walk),
you'll be lowering your carbon footprint for the
day.
5. Buy a Reusable Water Bottle
Your body needs water to stay healthy
and to function at its peak
performance. Note that all of those plastic
water bottles crowd landfills,
take petroleum to produce and are a disaster
for the environment.
So go ahead and purchase a reusable water
bottle and fill it up
wherever you go. You'll stay hydrated and
help save Mother Earth.
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Real Estate
Update
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Fannie Mae CEO Foresees Housing Gains
Fannie Mae President and CEO Daniel Mudd anticipates
"some recovery and growth" int he country's residential
property market but not until 2010.
Speaking before a business journalism conference
in Baltimore, the executive predicted that the rockiness
experienced last year will continue through 2008,
with a similar climate forecast for 2009.
While Mudd was encouraged by improvements in the
capital markets of late, he said
he would not feel more optimistic about the sector's
outlook until he sees evidence of
improving sales and price stabilization.
Contact Barry Dane at barrydane@sbcglobal.net /
310-657-4140 to discuss your local
real estate needs. |
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