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FIT IN WINTER BIG SNOWBOARD SPECIAL: EVERYTHING FOR SNOW, BODY & SOUL 30 FITNESS TIPS THE CLASSIC: BETTER TRAINING, Relaxation & Nutrition THANKS TO HOLMES PLACE EXPERTS EXCLUSIVE: MOTIVATION COACH JUSTIN MILES ABOUT HIS PLANNED EXCURSIONS TO BOTH THE SOUTH & NORTH POLE

1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY ISSUE:

WINTER 2012

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Editorial

Doron Dickman, CEO, Holmes Place Europe

Dear members and friends,

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elcome to the latest edition of One Life, our own Holmes Place magazine, designed for our members to keep them updated on the progress of the group. I would like to introduce myself to you as the European CEO of Holmes Place.

First of all, may I wish you and your families a very Happy New Year full of success and good health. As these uncertain economic times swirl around us, it has been gratifying to hear from so many of you about the importance that Holmes Place plays in our members’ lives as the “steady rock” of inspiration and a source of well-being.

We are committed not only to remaining strong and providing you with the best possible levels of service, but to improving our offerings to you as a way of enhancing your lifestyle.

As the new year dawns upon us, it is the traditional time to make resolutions. This year, I resolved to make a habit, rather than making a resolution. We have noticed that our members enjoy much greater success when creating habits rather than resolutions. Perhaps I might encourage you to start the new year in the same way – by creating a habit that will improve your life.

We have been busy over the holiday period, seeking new ways to add value to your membership and our members’ lives. One of our key objectives for last year was to act on our members’ feedback requesting improvements in the products we provide in our changing rooms. I am delighted to announce that, effective in April of this year, we have secured a relationship with Apivita, a natural cosmetic brand, to supply us with premium bath and shower products for you.

I am also proud to announce the opening of our newest club, in Potsdamer Platz, Berlin. This health club and spa has been three years in the making and has been meticulously designed to reflect the best aspects of our “live well” philosophy. This “next generation” club is the most avantgarde, stylish and exciting Holmes Place we know of, designed by the world’s finest architects and design team. All of our members are invited to enjoy HP Potsdamer Platz and experience the future of Holmes Place.

In the spirit of improvement, we also have been hard at work during the last quarter on investing in and upgrading our existing portfolio. Our clubs in Kaiserwasser (Vienna), Millennium (Vienna), Berlin Gendarmenmarkt and Neue Welt have enjoyed recent changing room upgrades, while the clubs in Zurich and Lausanne are currently in the process of creating a more stylish and sophisticated look and feel that will reflect our members’ wishes. Next will be our clubs in Geneva, Seepark (Zurich), Börseplatz (Vienna) and Bahrenfeld (Hamburg), which will all experience the benefits of our extensive refurbishment program. Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. We will be investing more than 5M€ this year in our properties in Europe to ensure that we remain the number-one provider of live-well services and continue to serve our members at the level you expect and deserve.

It remains for me to wish you much enjoyment of this issue of One Life and a fantastic start to 2012.

Live well.

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Contents

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SNoWBoaRD

SPECIaL

Editorial

Mov ovE WELL

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30 Fitness Tips

Move Well

Snowboard Special

The Fascination of Freedom

impressions

The newly opened Holmes Place Health Club in Berlin, Potsdamer Platz

Book Preview

Reset. How I Escaped Myself

by Jeffrey L. King

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Fitness apps

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Exclusive Feature

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How to best use your smartphone for training purposes

Motivation coach Justin Miles writes about his upcoming expeditions to the North and South Poles

Holmes Place at a Glance

Worldwide Membership, Friendship Referrals & Holmes Place Shops

Sports calendar 2012

Sporting events in Holmes Place cities

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Eat WELL

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interview & introduction

with “Healthmaker” Dr. Lekutat on nutrition & the Green Apple Lounge restaurant in Berlin

30 Fitness Tips Eat Well

nutrition column

by Holmes Place Expert Gemma Bischoff

FEEL WELL

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news

“The Apprentice“: A Big Success

30 Fitness Tips Feel Well

The Year in culture

Cultural events in many Holmes Place cities

Beauty

Stars and their perfumes

Sweepstakes

Fitness games on the Wii Win a Nitro snowboard and much more!

new Gadgets & Books

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Fitness

move Well Brushing teeth while standing on one leg, instability training and pulse control: 10 effective and practical fitness tips for an ideal winter sports preparation by Holmes Place expert Christine Fröbel

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To avoid sore muscles, pain and the threat of demotivation on the slopes, sports physicians recommend conditioning one‘s body three months before a skiing holiday. Your body will be exposed to unaccustomed challenges when skiing or snowboarding, so an individual training specifically for winter sports is of great importance.

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Do not train only the muscles needed for skiing or snowboarding. It is much better to get the whole body in shape.

During your workout, also try to simulate the slippery and shaky conditions on the slopes. The way to go about that is to include spespe cific winter sports training devices

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such as shaky boards, a bosus, a therapeutic spin top and such to balance power and coordination, for only the right combination of power, coordination and ba lance will best prepare you for the mountains.

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The easiest training tip for achieving better coordination is this: Every time you brush your teeth, try to do it while standing on one leg. Once you master that, try it with your eyes closed.

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a solid self-evaluation can help protect you from injuries. Particularly at the beginning of a new season, it is crucial to know one’s limits. Many acciacci dents are caused by exhaustion

and fatigue. Once you start feeling tired, be sure to take a break.

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Usually, it does not help to pump up only superficial muscles, but it is important to stabilize the body. Muscles, tendons and joints need to get fit as well, both for sports and everyday usage. For that purpose, try ”Functional Training,“ which includes movements that will match everyday or sports-specific needs in terms of mechanics, coordination and energy allocation.

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another good way of train ing for power, coordination, balance, stability and endurance with very high intensity is called TRX® Suspen-

Fitness

sions Training. This idea is both simple and brilliant: All workouts that further strengthening are done supported by your own body weight, against the gravitational pull, based on the principle of instability. Flexible bands help in simulating fluid motion sequences. Because of this aspect, muscles not only strengthened but also better coordinated.

your heart will pump a greater amount of blood through your body. External shifts in temperature will contribute to your blood vessels widening and tightening, which makes it a perfect training activity. its effects will be tangible: the immune system gets going and your body’s defenses will be ready for the next skiing excursion.

organism and the immune system, with the bonus side effect of improving the body’s defenses.

After an exercise or workout, skiing or snowboarding, head off straight to the sauna.

Your body temperature will rise by 1 or 2 degrees Celsius, similar to having a light fever. Skin will heat up by 3 to even 10 degrees Celsius, causing blood vessels to widen. Without much of an effort,

Even when you are not out on a slope, just keep in mind this simple formula: moving will help alleviate stress. Sports such as cycling, nordic walking or running can be done in cold conditions as well as warm ones. Frosty temperatures even have the adad ditional value of stimulating the

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It does take some physical effort to improve one’s health.

However, if workout intensity is too high, you actually risk damaging your health in the long run. For these reasons alone, it is best to keep an eye on your pulse when training.

No matter what you do to keep fit, always strive for realistically achievable goals while maintaining a healthy level of challenge. Also, adapt to your individual condition, which can vary day by day: Sometimes less really is more!

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Snowboard Special

ThE FASCINATION

oF FREEDoM

Snowboarding – Sports, Art & Lifestyle

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hen breathing in, cold air rushes through your teeth.

There is no other weather that is as activity-friendly as the cold, since standing still means freezing, which only adds to the adrenalin rush when the wild ride downhill begins. A long time ago, the first skiers must have felt like that: intoxicated by speed and infinitely free. Subtle shifts of weight can make a world of difference.

The ride on a snowboard is like a dance, too – a dance with the hill, the ice and your own body. It is crucial to stay on guard and flexible, never to succumb to the eternal white of the snow.

Keeping the hands free in particu-

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lar can give you a sense of freedom, since, unlike skiing, there is nothing to hold onto in snowboarding. Only the balance, nature and gliding. Letting go yet still staying in control.

Of course, it does take power to snowboard, but power in itself is not enough – for timing and ele-

gance are also required.

The depth may seem like a magnet ever pulling you down faster, in spite of the serpentine course. Unlike almost any other sport, snowboarding will let you experience a sense of zero gravity when everything is in harmony: body, board, snow, mountain and spirit.

In comparison to skiing, which has been around for thousands of years, snowboarding may seem modern. The first “monoglider” was invented by Austrian Tom Lenhardt in 1900, leading to the first competitions in 1914.

In the US, snowboards was perfected by surfers like Tom Sims who were looking to stay fit in winter, and later by companies like Nitro. The original snowboard, in 1963, were called “Snurfer” (a combination of “snow“ and “surfer“). In the 1970s, they became available for sale and, in 1998, snowboarding turned Olympic. Nowadays, there are millions of snowboarders and hardly any skiing area without its own snowboard park.

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here are four basic types of boards that often are used as hybrids. Rule of thumb: The shorter a board is, the better it will turn.

Race Board A rather stiff board for speed racing. It tends to be longer and is best suited for straight jumps, since it is rather heavy.

Recently, however, race board models have started becoming more flexible and lighter.

Carving Board Boards that were built especially for dynamic carving.

Freeride Board A freeride board is softer and wider than its colleagues. It is primarily meant for deep snow surfaces, smaller tricks and some carving.

Freestyle Board Short, soft and dynamic, which all matters when jumping. Newer models are a little harder to withstand farther jumps.

SNOWBOARdINg A-Z REgULAR OR gOOFy: ThERE ARE TWO STANdINg POSITIONS FOR SNOWBOARdINg – LEFT LEg AhEAd (REgULAR) OR RIghT LEg AhEAd (gOOFy). RIghT-FOOTERS ARE NOT REALLy ThAT gOOFy, SINCE ABOUT hALF OF SNOWBOARdERS SPLIT UP EIThER WAy.

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MoRE SNoWBoaRD tERMS: Alpine Boards general term for carving-oriented boards as opposed to freestyle.

Tandem Snowboard double snowboard for two people.

Splitboard Can be split into two to four parts, making it possible to climb up a hill like a skier. One of the big trends in 2012.

Allround Board Looks similar to a freestyle board yet is much more versatile.

Jib Board has been around for about five years, used for riding on rails and other obstacles.

Snowkite Board Broader and better suited for deep snow. you can get pulled by a kite.

Rocker Originally mostly used for better turning on powdery and deep snow, it is slightly curved, like a banana.

Turns very well and is freestyleoriented.

Snow-Skate or Winterskate Basically skateboards without rollers. They have no binding and are mostly used for tricks.

Swingbo Short-lived trend from the 1980s that had two skis mounted on a board. It proved too dangerous.

gullwing Camber developed by Nitro. Relieves pressure from the contact points, giving the board a loose ride, like a skateboard with loose trucks.

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Snowboard Special

The Movie:

The Board:

With breathtaking images, the new snowboard movie “The Art of Flight“ (DVD, Red Bull Media House) by Curt Morgan invites you to places where no snowboard has gone before. It sets whole new standards for sports on a big screen.

One of the ultra fastest and most popular snowboards of season 2011/12. While Baron Munchhausen once rode on a cannonball, this high-tech board, the Pantera LX by Nitro, will make you feel like riding on a missile. It goes super fast down any hill but still leaves you in perfect control.

“THE aRT OF FLiGHT“

niTRO PanTERa LX

The Boot:

SELEcT TLS Boot development is making big steps forfor ward as well. Evidence of that is the new pinnacle Select TLS by Nitro with a lightweight, low profile and supportive design.

The boots are anatomically modelled for maximum comfort and minimum bulk.

SNoWBoaRD

TRENdS 2012 higher, faster, further. This winter, snowboards really are everywhere: on the slopes, on the ceiling, in the movies. here are some essentials.

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APPS ARE gREAT. WE MaKE aPPS. These days, apps are everywhere – and that is a great thing.

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hile classic print media is losing some readers, smartphones and tablets are booming, and what works best is to combine the two. More and more companies take advantage of these new mobile media devices to gain additional customers and to improve their image with the existing ones.

The possibilities for apps are limitless – from useful to playful, from informative to entertaining. As a trailblazer in the field, emotion touch is your perfect partner for creating your very own app.

Every day, there are thousands of new apps, but, to present your company adequately and to achieve a high number of downloads, it takes know-how, creativity and under understanding of the customer. No matter what your ideas may be, emotion touch will always find the best solution for making them happen.

As a technology enterprise, we love apps and work individually in close collaboration to be perfectly suited for your business needs to develop top apps with high potential for mobile portals.

Both appearance and concept of a mobile solution (app or mobile website) will be as versatile and unique as the product they represent. Whether as a module within a cross-media campaign or as an enlargement to a community platform, which offers a direct dialogue with customers, mobile brand portals can reach users much more directly than other

EmOTION TOUCh (WWW.EmOTION-TOUCh.COm) IS A PIONEER IN ThE FIELd OF mOBILE TEChNOLOgy. ONE OF ThE TWO COmPANy FOUNdERS, VINCENT hILdEBRANdT, IS A LONg-TERm CLUB mEmBER OF hOLmES PLACE. means of communication. Users will always be connected to your mobile brand and literally hold it in the palms of their hands.

For years, emotion touch has been realizing projects in the mo-

bile field. Former clients whose mobile strategies emotion touch helped develop and implement include BMW, Grohe, ERGO, Wella, Axel Springer, Wincor Nixdorf and many others.

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Impressions

HOLMES PLACE HEATH CLUB BERLIN / POTSDAMER PLATZ

THE ULTIMATE LIFEST YLE

Club Experience On 4,500 square meters, famous London architect Sean Hatcher created the new and fourth Holmes Place club in Berlin, Germany, with an innovative wellness concept for mind, body and soul.

“One life - live it well” is the motto here as well. Where could living be more enjoyable than in a five-star lifestyle that features the very best in fitness, wellness and spa?

Where once border patrols watched over no-man’s land, today there is an impressive luxury wellness temple on three floors, which features many groundbreaking new Ideas, such as an exclusive Nail & Foot Spa. The stylish steam and sauna areas alone are worth the visit, with Experience Showers, its Ice Fountain and the Scrub Bar.

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Impressions

Feel Well: Welcome to the five-star club lounge, complete with a fireplace! The very best lifestyle has to offer.

LOUNGE MASSAGE

CYCLING

Fotos: Š www.Yashoda.info

move Well: Relaxation for the soul in a perfect setting.

RELAX

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Book Preview

Everyone at Holmes Place has their very own success story. it can be grand and mean something like a lot of weight loss, or slight but with a very personal meaning. Either way, the stories are all important, because each of them means a dream came true. Even our publisher, Jeffrey L. king, has such a story to tell — by accepting a challenge, he tested just what he could achieve within one year of club membership. a challenge that was made even harder by his suffering from myasthenia gravis.

Getting fit in spite of that was probably an even bigger success than the 21 kilos he ended up losing within that one year. By early march, a new book will come out about his experiences: Jeffrey L. king’s Reset: How i Escaped myself.

Here is a preview.

There are moments in life that can change everything. Something happens that has a huge impact on the further course of a life, like a great job offer in the positive case or a debilitating illness in the negative sense – perhaps even both at the same time. More rarely, though, there is a moment of sudden clarity, when you suddenly realize what has been going wrong.

After all, there is only this one life, but a multitude of regrets if you have not succeeded in making friends with it in time.

Jeffrey L. King had such a moment of sudden awareness in early 2005, after a collapse at the age of 32.

Others call it burnout. He himself calls it a warning shot. His doctor made clear to him that he needed to take things more slowly to avoid being in danger of suffering a fatal heart attack by age 50. But Jeffrey was too ambitious to slow down. At least, until 14 | HOLmES PLacE | WINTER 2012

he sold a magazine in 2008 and suddenly had a lot of time for introspection – time to reflect on the fact that he hardly recognized his own body after years of gradual, almost-unnoticed weight gain due in part to bad habits. Also of great concern was how he could possibly manage to make more room for a previously hardly existing private life as a busy business manager.

Jeffrey started searching, listened to “The End” by The

Image by Guilherme Gustavo Condeixa | original photo by Tim Inconnu | Text: Claudia Wiegand

ONE LIFE. Doors and finally discovered the key – the “reset button” that he pressed to find himself again. To escape his remotely controlled self and rewind to the Jeffrey he was in high school, when he was not yet indifferent toward himself.

How great would it be to have such a reset button, to be able to use those missed chances? Instead of lamenting those lost opportunities, it actually is possible to learn from such mistakes, to accept them and to readjust one’s balance in life, to approach new challenges without all those burdens.

What had happened? On the outside, everything was going great in Jeffrey’s life. He had his dream job with his own company and the social recognition that comes with it. Very much to the likes of his French mother and her Ashkenazim Polish-Jewish roots.

On top of that, she was in the army and Jeffrey’s father was an Afro-American 7th Day Adventist – an explosive mix. It must have been partly due to this conflict-prone background of his mother that she was determined to instill ambition in her son when he was only an infant of a few months.

Jeffrey’s mother was born in 1937 as a very weak, premature baby whose survival chances were deemed low. Her grandmother took on the task of ensuring the girl’s survival and making her strong. Failure had not been an option for generations in the family, nor was admitting weakness.

Success was important and seemed only to be achievable for workaholics.

Fast-forward – as an adult, there was no stopping Jeffrey, with action around the clock on tight schedules. Top restaurants, luxury hotels, trendy parties, cool cars … on the outside, everything seemed perfect, but there was a growing feeling of alienation in Jeffrey.

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“I live my life making sure that, if today were the last day, taking a look in the mirror would leave me satisfied with its reflection.“ Jeffrey L. King

Conversation over a “romantic” dinner focused on the latest ideas, the latest projects and mostly “Me, me, me, me, me!” Everything seemed to be as nice, safe and corny as in the movies – but movies can get boring fast when you let them run in a never-ending loop.

Even the most sophisticated smartphones will stop functioning at some point, unless you recharge them. The same actually goes for people as well, with the major difference being that, until now, there simply was no manual that told you how to do it. Now there is.

How Jeffrey found his recharge battery, what “me-time” means, the important role the Way of St. James played in all this and how exactly the “reset button” works – all that you can read in Jeffrey L. King’s Reset: How I Escaped Myself, which you can order here by scan.

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apps

aPPSoLutE

FITNESS

Whatever you search for, you will find an app for it. Especially when it comes to fitness and nutrition, the choices are great and increasing by the day. here are some must-have apps - and some you can skip.

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apps

FREE

ENDOMONO SPORTS TRackER

TARGET WEIGHT FOR aDuLTS

FREE

FREE

CALORIE COUNTER & DiET TRackER

Personal daily weight tracker & BMI. Offers perfect weight control in great detail.

A calorie tracker with more than 1.1 million kinds of food in its data-base. Awesome app!

By Tactio Software international inc.

By myFitnessPal.com

FITNESS BuiLDER

FREE

FREE

WCD DRink aLaRm

A comprehensive fitness app, that is especially useful for trainers, since it helps in tracking stats. The initial month is free – after that, it requires a subscription.

By PumpOne

This one is a must-have! Perfect for both casual and marathon training. It has a built-in GPS function to help you track your running progress and let friends cheer you on.

By endomondo.com

FREE

CRAZY SnOWBOaRD

JOG.Fm 2,39 €

A total waste of money! Supposedly it plays music matching your running pace, but it does not work at all, and the proposed mix is completely bogus. Red flag!

By Discobeat Software Ltd.

Cool 3D graphics and hot snowboard action – the ultimate game to play while waiting on the ski lift.

This app reminds you to stay hydrated, which is very important when running.

By Discobeat Software Ltd.

By Ezone.com

NIKE TRaininG cLuB

ON THE SnOW O FREE

FREE

The ultimate android app for winter sports. It features five-day weather forecasts, live webcams and reports by other skiers.

One of the best fitness apps, with more than 85 custom-built workouts. It even gives you your own personal trainer.

By SkiReport.com

By nike, inc.

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Portrait

Just for

the Challenge Everyone needs a goal. After fitness instructor Justin Miles was brain-damaged in a car accident, he decided that his goal was to become a real-life Indiana Jones.

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Portrait

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Text: Justin Miles

n March 2, 1999, Justin Miles had a superb career in the fitness industry with a broad range of clients, from elite athletes to people preparing for roles on stage and screen. By the end of the day on March 3, his career – in fact his whole life – lay in tatters.

He was on his way to a training course when the car he was travelling in was involved in an accident, sending it cartwheeling along the highway. Four-and-a-half hours was the time it took for emergency services to cut him from the mangled wreck.

Justin awoke five days later. His brain had been shaken around in his skull during the accident so much that it caused severe bruising and a hemorrhage, leaving him

with brain damage and unable to walk or talk properly.

The medical team overseeing his case advised Justin not to expect to be able to return to full-time work for somewhere in the region of three years, and to expect some aspects of his movement and speech never to return. They were wrong.

Every fitness instructor understands the importance of goal-setting,

and Justin set his. As he “spent hour after hour ’sat‛ doing not-a-lot” (to use his own words), he developed an idea: In 10 years’ time, he wanted to become a full-time adventurer, a cross between Indiana Jones and Sir Ranulph Fiennes, who devotes his experiences to encouraging people – children in particular – to realize the positive benefits of exercise.

action. Just nine months after the accident, he ran a marathon. Two years later, he ran a marathon – every week, for a year.

Now, Justin is “living the dream.”

As a full-time adventurer, he takes on challenges large and small, using each one of them to promote healthy living choices and to raise the profile of his favorite charity, the Children’s Trust.

Having spent a lot of time in jungles and deserts, Justin has now turned his attention to the coldest regions on earth. This year, he is joining a team to become the first to walk to the very center of the Arctic Ocean and will use this experience to launch an education program aimed at seven-to-11-year-olds.

In 2012 as well, Justin will lead a group of people from all walks of life to the top of Kilimanjaro and build a team to tackle the very mission that killed Captain Scott: to walk from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole and back again

Justin’s projects are funded by commercial sponsorship. To find out how your company could become involved or to find out more about Justin Miles, you can visit his website at www.justforthechallenge.com.

With his goals firmly set in stone and a timeframe of 10 years in which to execute his plan, Justin started turning his dream into a reality.

Despite the bleak forecast of the medical team, his self-administered “recovery plan” kicked into

(nobody, to date, has yet completed the mammoth 2,200 km trek).

When asked how he does the things he does, Justin replies: “Anyone can do anything they want to do. All they have to do is to find a way to make it happen.”

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News

HOLMES PLACE: ONE LIFE. ONE CLUB. MANY OPTIONS.

WORLDWIDE MEMBERSHIP When you travel, there are many things you can take along. Unfortunately, that does not include your favorite Holmes Place. With more than 75 clubs in 10 countries, however, that may not be a problem after all, thanks to the “Worldwide membership” option. For a small fee, you can upgrade your membership to include a whole city, country or the world. Yet another expansion, with 56 new franchise fitness studios, is currently in the works.

Fitness is even more fun when training with friends. On top of that, you can get rewarded for bringing in new members with a great selection of gifts. For instance, you can treat yourself to some brand-new shoes or a new Holmes Place bathrobe.

More info is available from www.holmesplace.de.

SHOPS Along with the popular Holmes Place product line, club shops also offer top brands such as Apivita – a natural cosmetics line – or Speedo swimwear that you can purchase at every club. Feeling good when working out has a lot to do with wearing the right clothes and, thanks to new research, fabrics have become high-tech. There are indeed outfits that not only look great, but can absorb and get rid of sweat to keep you dry and fresh. One of the prime companies in this field of sophisticated sportswear, with antibacterial Dri-Fit materials, is kuDu, available for the first time in Europe exclusively at Holmes Place shops.

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FRIENDSHIP P PR ROGRAM

Interview

THE HEALTHMAKER Dr. Carsten Lekutat has his own featured health show on German TV (WDR, “The Healthmaker”). In an interview with One Life, he recommends certain food combos while cautioning against others.

Text and Interview: Claudia Wiegand | Photos: © Barbara Dudzińska, © Barbara Helgason - Fotolia.com

is it true that it is recommended to have a glass of orange juice with your steak?

It really is the case that some nutrients can better be processed when consumed in certain combinations. This is particularly true for minerals like iron. Vitamin C can indeed help the intake of iron from vegetables or fruits, which is important info for vegetarians. With

meat, however, it hardly makes a difference. are there any substances that work the opposite way?

Coffee and black tea, or red wine.

Vegetarians should keep in mind that oxalic acid in spinach, parsley, rhubarb or beets can decrease the intake of iron, just like Coca Cola or similar carbonated soft drinks.

What about other minerals?

For calcium and magnesium, it is pretty similar: Vitamin C has a positive effect on how they are processed. Phosphate from soft drinks or hotdogs works the opposite way. Too much alcohol or spinach is bad as well. But at least spinach is still a vegetable and not chewing-gum…

TASTY FOOD & TASTY CHEF Together with his mother Sevilay, Erdal “Eddy” Asci runs the Green Apple Lounge, a restaurant in Holmes Place at the Berlin Gendarmenmarkt. His recipe for success is an international, fresh and creative cuisine, which even fulfills special requests.

A restaurant that shows how creative, healthy and varied organic and other food can be is situated at the Gendarmenmarkt Holmes Place in Berlin. Erdal “Eddy” Asci, his mother Sevilay and chef Michael Drenske are serving weekly menus of delicious healthy meals at competitive prices. Every day, everything is cooked fresh without using anything deep-frozen.

On top of that, they even take requests from their guests, because Eddy & Co. value a friendly atmosphere “with tasty food and a

tasty chef.” They are already famous for their healthy variations on typical fastfood dishes, such as organic or chicken burgers, complete with ever-new creative sauce ideas.

Be it cream cheese, grapes and chili one day or cream cheese with mustard the next - it never gets boring. The main goal for 2012 is even more organic foods.

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SPORT EvENtS 2012 aRt on Snow Gasteinertal (near Salzburg, austria), February 4-12

Berlin Jackknife Dive May 17

Skoda Velothon Berlin, June 10

Summer Olympics London, July 27 - august 12

Prague marathon May 13

Via carolina Team Run Prague-Nuremberg, July 21-22

Calendar

THE HOLMES PLACE SPORTS CALENDAR 2012. FEATURING MANY EVENTS IN CLUB CITIES.

ARt on Snow

Gasteinertal (near Salzburg, austria), February 4-12 A unique event that takes place in the beautiful Salzburg countryside and combines snowboard art with “real” art. www.artonsnow.com

World Snowboard Championships

Jerusalem marathon

Rock‘n‘Roll marathon madrid

More than 3,000 years of history come to life in a race that leads through the Christian, Jewish and Muslim quarters of Jerusalem. Last year’s premiere was a huge success on an impressive as well as challenging track, with about 750 meters of difference in height.

In the USA, Rock‘n‘Roll marathons have already been a huge hit, with more than 500,000 participants in more than 24 cities. Now they celebrate their European premiere. The track follows the original Madrid Marathon with live bands performing on 20 stages.

www.jerusalem-marathon.com

www.es.competitor.com

march 16

april 22

Winter X games Europe 2012

Oslo, February 10-19

Tignes, France, march 14-16

The first world championships run by snowboarders since 1999. 240 medal candidates from more than 35 countries meet in the Norwegian capital.

For the third time, this traditional snowboarding competition is held in Europe, hosted by US sports channel ESPN.

www.wsc2012.com

www.espneventmedia.com

ITF Beach Tennis

London marathon

Beach Tennis has been around since 2008 with ever-increasing success.

Enjoy a new kind of tennis that includes lots of fun.

Finally there is no getting stuck in London traffic, since you can just run through the city along with 30,000 others. This yearly event has been taking place since 1981 and is part of the World Marathon Majors.

Las Palmas de Gran canaria, Spain, march 23-25

www.itftennis.com/beachtennis

april 22

www.virginlondonmarathon.com

merkerser rkerser Untertage Kristallmarathon February 26

There are many city marathons. Those wanting to experience something different can try out the “Kristallmarathon,“ which takes place 550 meters underground, in a former mine in Merker, Thuringia, Germany.

Vienna City marathon

Salzburg marathon

The biggest marathon of Austria has been taking place in the capital Vienna since 1984, on the banks of the Danube River.

Honor to whom honor is due. Where else will you see a finish on an actual red carpet, but in the festival city of Salzburg, Austria?! The route is a flat, round course right through Salzburg’s picturesque old city district.

april 15

www.vienna-marathon.com

may 6

www.salzburg-marathon.at

www.werrataltriathlon.de

Snow golf

Prague marathon

Can it really be fun to play golf in the snow? That is what the Swiss hosts are claiming for this event. Funnily enough, Rudyard Kipling, the author of The Jungle Book, is credited with having invented the sport.

The Marathon of Prague in the Czech Republic is one of the most beautiful in the world, leading right through the medieval city. With only about 10 meters of difference in height, it is relatively flat and thus also well-suited for beginners.

Gstaad, Switzerland, march 3

www.snow-golf.ch/uk

may 13

www.praguemarathon.com

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Olympiapark Berlin Relay Triathlon September 16

Jerusalem marathon March 16

Snow Golf Gstaad, Switzerland, March 3

Warsaw marathon September 30

World Snowboard championships oslo, February 10 -19

Soccer European championship Poland and ukraine, June 8 - July 11

Sky Run Berlin, May 27 nightrider London, october 9

Calendar

Berlin Jackknife Dive

Skoda Velothon

Berlin Marathon

For the first time, the “Jackknife Dive” takes place in Berlin, Germany: an open swimming relay race that any­ one over the age of 14 can participate in. Teams of two or five people share a distance of 5 kilometers.

This marathon for cyclists has been held in Berlin, Germany, since 2008 with ever-increasing success.

Always held on the last weekend in September, the Berlin Marathon cuts the city in half almost as effectively as the Wall used to. Whoever wants to keep moving should just join in the race.

May 17

Berlin, June 10

www.skoda-velothon-berlin.de

www.startschuss-berlin.de

Prisonrun

www.bmw-berlin-marathon.com

Via Carolina Team Run

Darmstadt, May 20

Prague-Nuremberg, July 21-22

Running in a circle, in a jail. Now that really can be a sports event! At least in Darmstadt, Germany, where a marathon is held right inside a real prison, with the prisoners. A (we hope) unique experience…

The city friendship between Prague and Nuremberg celebrates its 20-year anniversary this year. Just one ace reason to take part in a very special marathon that leads from the Czech “Golden City” Prague to Nuremberg, Germany.

www.sv-kiefer-darmstadt.de

September 29-30

www.viacarolinarunning.eu

Summer Olympics of the XXX Olympiad London, July 27-August 12

London is the very first city ever to be able to host its third Olympics. The first two, however, were in 1908 and 1948.

There will be 302 competitions in 26 kinds of sports.

Warsaw Marathon September 30

The second-biggest marathon of Poland after Posen. The almost completely flat race track leads along the River Vistula, with a panoramic view of the city. www.maratonwarszawski.com

www.london2012.com

Sky Run

Berlin, May 27 A Stairway Race stretching over 37 stories at Alexander Square in Berlin, Germany. www.startschuss-berlin.de

Soccer European Championship

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Poland and Ukraine, June 8-July 11

Olympiapark Berlin Relay Triathlon

London, October 9

What is more than a triathlon? A relay triathlon. After a huge success at the premiere, this is the second time it is held at the Berlin Olympic Park.

You can do sports for a good cause as well as for the challenge. Some events are hosted by the English cancer care organization Marie Curie, such as a nightly bicycle ride through London.

www.startschuss-berlin.de

www.mariecurie.org.uk/en-gb/events

September 16

Nightrider

Athens Marathon November 11

One of the big sporting events of the year is the European Championships.

With their flawless qualifying run, the German team is considered one of the favorites next to title defenders Spain.

The first will be the last, goes a German saying, and it is true for Greece, which invented the marathon. Their very own race takes place late in the year on the most classical of all tracks, leading from the city of Marathon to Athens.

www.uefa.com

www.athensclassicmarathon.gr

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Nutrition

Eat Well Improve your mood by eating nuts, stay active thanks to dried fruit and be aware of what you eat at your desk: 10 valuable nutrition tips

by Holmes Place expert Gemma Bischoff.

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Got snow energy?

During the winter months, it is essential that you have a good energy source to keep you going.

Snowboarding or skiing all day requires not only a good breakfast (see point 4), but also great snacks. A suitable choice would be a handful of mixed nuts and dried fruit – the sugars in the fruits give you instant energy, while the fats from the nuts give you a longterm energy source to keep you going until the last lift closes.

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The sunshine vitamin Do you arrive at work in the dark and leave in the dark? If so, you could be at risk of vitamin D deficiency this winter. To support a healthy immune system, ensure that you get plenty of vitamin

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D-rich foods (salmon, mackerel, sardines, egg yolks). If you take a vitamin D supplement during the winter, make sure it is vitamin D3, as this is the type we get from sunlight exposure (vitamin D2 occurs naturally in most diets).

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Desk lunches boost snacking A new study has shown that, if you are distracted while eating, you are more likely to over-eat.

Participants who were distracted (by work/TV) while eating were less likely to remember what they ate and also ate significantly more cookies (52 g versus 27 g).

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Oats, the winter warmer As the weather gets colder, we have a tendency to eat more hot meals. It has been known for

some time that oats help lower blood cholesterol and recent research shows that regular oat consumption also affects other blood markers that promote heart health. Tip: Try heating oats with milk, cinnamon and a few raisins for a great winter breakfast.

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Spice up your life Not only can spices create a great-tasting meal, but they also have hidden health properties. cinnamon has been shown to support the regulation of blood sugar levels (especially in diabetics) and curcumin (the active ingredient in tumeric) has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-cancer properties.

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can “an apple a day“ really keep the doctor away?

The most recent research into apples shows that their benefits go beyond fiber content. Apple pectin and polyphenols improve lipid metabolism and lower inflammatory markers. Fruit pectin also increases satiety, which can support weight loss. The research relates to both fresh and dried apples.

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Support your digestion For those of you who take probiotics, there is something you need to know. It is great to support good bacteria with additional “live“ cultures (best consumed through fermented drinks, rather than tablets/powders); however, it is also essential that you have prebiotics to help support the

growth of your good bacteria.

Prebiotics come from foods such as asparagus, garlic, leeks, onions, artichokes, bananas and honey.

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Soothe your sore throat The winter months see a rise in illness; in particular, colds and coughs. Many people reach for cough medicines, which tend to be very high in refined sugar. If you want to try a natural remedy to soothe a sore throat, then mix 1 teaspoon of honey in a cup with juice from half a lemon and warm water. The honey contains natural anti-bacterial properties that can aid recovery and the lemon contains vitamin C (make sure the water isn‘t too hot, as this destroys the vitamin C).

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Dangers of alcohol Just a reminder to take care with those hidden calories in alcoholic drinks. To compare calories from alcohol to other food groups: You get 4 Kcal/g from carbohydrates and protein foods, 9 Kcal/g from fats, and almost the same from alcohol with a massive 7 Kcal/g. Think before you drink!

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Happiness and nuts Nuts are rich in B vitamins, proteins and selenium (a mineral that has been shown to have positive mood-influencing properties).

Brazil nuts are the richest source of selenium. Although nuts are high in fat (therefore, high in calories), this fat is unsaturated and has heartprotective properties.

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Nutrition Column

By Gemma Bischoff Nutrition Manager, Holmes Place Europe

Hot Food for cold Weather When the weather changes, we have to be prepared, especially when taking part in winter sports. Those of you who like skiing and snowboarding know the importance of staying warm with the right clothes, but do you think about what you are eating and drinking?

Anyone who exercises in cold weather needs to take a few precautions to stay warm and safe, and perform at an optimal level. correct nutrition helps regulate your body temperature and provides enough energy for your muscles to work properly.

In cold weather, your metabolism increases slightly to warm you up and humidify the cold, dry air you breathe. You tend to burn a few

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more calories to stay warm. With each exhalation, you lose significant amounts of water, so hydration is vital when out on the slopes (something many people don’t consider).

The ideal foods to choose when you have spent significant time in cold temperatures are complex carbohydrates and proteins (consumed two hours before exercise): Warm soups, chili, low-fat

cheese and bread, pasta with tomato sauce, baked potatoes, cereals, peanut butter, and lean meats are all good choices.

It’s also important to take regular snacks to replace carbohydrate stores that are being used for exercise and warming. If you don’t replace this energy, you are likely to feel more fatigued and you will feel the cold much faster.

Nutrition Column

cold Weather nutrition Tips Drink plenty of water (for adults, around 2.5-3 L).

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Eat a variety of high-carbohydrate foods. Plan to eat a small snack every 60 minutes (100-200 calories), e.g., a handful of mixed dried fruit and nuts or a small energy bar.

Choose hot food and drinks whenever possible.

Decrease caffeine consumption (to prevent dehydration).

Don’t drink alcohol (alcohol dilates the blood vessels and increases heat loss).

These tips are important for those people doing regular outdoor sports. For those of you who like to stay nice and warm inside, it is still important to take care with your meal choices. When we think about winter, it is common to associate this time with eating heavier meals that are often more calorie-dense than in summer meals, and many people are less active in the winter months, leading to weight gain.

The weather outside might be frightful but your diet doesn’t have to be! It is still important to make sensible choices about your nutrition and exercise during the colder months to save you having to do a complete overhaul in the spring!

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News

THE aPPREnTicE SKY IS THE LIMIT

The Success Story of the Year

By René Behr

The success of our company always mirrors the success of our employees, who are full of passion. Through “The apprentice” program, we have been following 14 of our particularly talented and ambitious co-workers from all over Europe on a journey through an exciting and inspirational year!

“The apprentice” is a career program for our best employees that just recently found its impressive conclusion in the senior management “kick-off conference 2011” in Berlin.

Of the chosen 14 candidates, the best nine managed to master all the challenges of this demanding program.

With “The Apprentice,” we have been able to make a major contribution to the company’s success and not only met all the goals but even surpassed them.

The program included several three-day meetings, each head-

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ed by a mentor nominated by the European management team.

Mentors were tasked with introducing their individual topics and hosting a practice training based on those topics. They answered questions for two competing teams as an expert and also had to judge all candidates’ professional knowledge and social competence.

Every month, a different candidate got the chance to prove leadership competence and guide their team toward the best possible result in competition with the other group.

The highlight of each meeting was the teams’ presentations in front of a top-class jury. candidates had to face the “board,” which featured our cEO, Doron Dickman; chairman, David Turner; and director of Human Resources, René Behr, with the results of their monthly tasks. in a highly competitive and highenergy atmosphere, each candidate received constructive criticism for their performances, their appearance and behavior as team members or team leaders.

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2011

The nine top candidates qualified with tasks in:

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Throughout the whole year, all candidates collected points for their overall performance – for great efforts, innovative ideas, positive communication, personality, social skills and – of course – for the results of their own monthly challenge.

Personal Training Sales

marketing & Online community

Service Excellence

HR & Recruitment

membership Sales

P&L analysis & cost control

management & Leadership

Resales & Renewals

With their infectious enthusiasm, “apprentice” candidates alexandra, Juliane, karolina, Zuzana, Yngve, Thomas, marc, Jakub and christina showed that they have been successful in developing the necessary qualifications and

managed to improve their leadership abilities as well as their competence. They understood the company goals and can now actively help in shaping the future of Holmes Place.

With very special pride, we present the winner of “The apprentice” 2011: YnGVE ROOS. His performance, appearance and loyalty confirmed that this career program perfectly matches Holmes Place goals, both for our staff and in our vision: inspiring people to live well!

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Wellness

Feel Well People are not machines. For those who want to feel good all around, emotional well-being matters almost as much as physical fitness and nutrition. Here are 10 tips for feeling well in winter.

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Worshipping the sun: Finally, there is an end in sight to the long, dark nights of winter. A few sunbeams even manage to break through the cloudy, grey skies as lone harbingers of spring. The sun really does still exist! It’s about time to replace winter fat with winter sports to feel good about your body again during the summer season. It’s best to start off slowly and purposefully by taking long walks. If you manage to catch a sunbeam, stop and take some time to appreciate it.

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Every bathroom can be turned into a spa! Most favorite perfumes are available as shower gels or bath oils as well.

It is crucial to have enough time for yourself, so send the kids off to

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their friends and the husband or wife off to a boys‘ or girls‘ night out. Make sure to have some good music ready in the player and then just relax in the water (but don’t fall asleep!).

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In prenatal classes, pregnant women learn the advantages of breathing techniques that can be used not only when giving birth, but also to relieve emotioemotio nal or physical stress. Breathing techniques can refresh almost instantly by providing more oxygen and can help cure running pain, nervousness and hiccups. Simply try to take in a very deep breath, intensely and as slowly as possible. Then release it extra slowly and delberately as well - with or without an accompanying sound.

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An ideal way to cope with overtime hours and stress is to pick a very cold day and stay home. Get cozy and warm on the sofa, try out different kinds of tea, and read a long-neglected good book.

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Women get cold more easily than men; that much is scientifically proven. They have fewer muscles; other reasons include metabolism and hormones. There are some ways, however, that you can prevent that freezing feeling, at least a bit – and not just by remembering to wear your gloves: a) Eat hot! chili and jalapenos contain the stimulating active agent capsaicin, which aids bloodflow and, thus, helps to keep you feeling warm.

Wellness

Text: Claudia Wiegand | Photo: MartiniDry – Fotolia

b) Sauna visits or the good old alternating hot and cold baths, as once suggested by German priest and therapist Sebastian Kneipp, stimulate body heat. c) avoid smoking and alcohol. In the long run, they will leave you feeling even colder.

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When out in the cold, keep your hands and feet moving at all times. Try light finger and toe gymnastics like making a fist or rolling your toes.

Wonderful warmth: The hotwater bottle from your childhood days can actually be used not only to help cure a bellyache, but also to relax. Alternatively, electric blankets or cherry-pit pillows work just as well. Warmth helps to relax muscles and enlarge blood vessels and, thus, improve circulation. It also has a positive effect on the metabolism, helps against cramps and even strengthens your immune system.

A win-win warmth!

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Particularly in winter, feet often get forgotten and are not exposed to enough air.

Walk around barefoot at home whenever possible and enjoy relaxing footbaths with scented bath oils.

Laughter. Those who feel well will smile. Those who are happy will laugh. It really can be that simple. Laughter is even credited with prolonging life. it helps to relieve stress and relax muscles by releasing endorphins that can

even positively affect the immune system. Laughter may not be the best medicine, but it sure is a good one.

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Winter sports athletes have long been aware of the need to physically prepare for the snowboard or ski season. They also know that it is important to warm up every day before actually getting started. However, to effectively avoid accidents, they may want to take a wellness break on the third day of their vacation. Statistically, that is when most skiing accidents occur.

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Culture

The Year In Culture: 2012 If you like arts, be sure to mark the following events on your calendar and make some travel plans, because these events are worth it.

Whether classical music, circus or rock: The 2012 cultural year will be multifaceted and exciting.

And what’s even better: Thanks to our Worldwide Membership option, you can keep training at the local Holmes Place, even while abroad.

“Alegria“ by Cirque du Soleil Budapest May 17 | Prague May 23 | Hamburg May 30 | Vienna June 20 | Tel Aviv August 8 Announced as a “baroque ode to the energy, grace and power of youth,“ the new show of the famous Canadian Cirque du Soleil is currently touring Europe. From antique monarchies to modern democracies: Alegria is Spanish and means “cheering.” The history of the world is shown with different powers in charge, but the eternal kind of magic from the perspective of bards, clowns, children, fools and beggars.

SFF-rated Athens International Sci-fi & Fantasy Film Festival

David Sylvian Cologne March 7 | Berlin March 16 | London March 24

Athens March 1-7

Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan London National Gallery (until February 5) Even without the “Mona Lisa,” this is being hailed as “the exhibition of all exhibitions.” After a five-year preparation, an impressive amount of paintings by Leonardo da Vinci have been brought together, including the famous “The Lady with an Ermine.”

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A visit to Greece is worthwhile not only for the Acropolis, but also the sci-fi film festival in Athens. It has a wide range and an attractive program, far removed from those international monetary troubles.

Fans of David Bowie will appreciate David Sylvian as well. With a voice of tender beauty, the former singer of Japan has already enchanted on soundtracks by Ryuichi Sakamoto. Shy Sylvian had given up on touring, but now he is back on the road with a CD to promote called “Implausible Beauty.”

Culture Potsdam Castle Night Potsdam August 18 Illuminated castles, classical music, historic costumes: an enchanting event.

Salzburg Festival July 20 until September 2

Bruce Springsteen

The traditional Austrian culture festival has a new leader in Alexander Pereira, who is headed for a big start: 232 operas, dramas and concerts are featured in the 2012 schedule.

Among them is the new series “Overture spirituelle,“ devoted to spiritual music. The opening will be marked by Jewish music with famed conductor Zubin Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

Olympic Stadium Berlin May 30 | Vienna June 12 At age 62, “The Boss” still rocks on, which makes him a worthy fitness idol.

IV. Jewish Music Festival Budapest March 16-18

“Rock at the Ring & Rock in the Park“ Nuremberg June 1

“Summit of the Stars 2012“: Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Erwin Schrott Hamburg Derby Park June 16

Text: Claudia Wiegand | Photos: Fotolia.com

Currently the hottest prima donna of opera, Anna Netrebko can be heard in a voice dream team, accompanied by the Prague Philharmonic.

Noel Gallagher‘s Flying Birds Barcelona March 4 | Hamburg March 8 | Berlin March 9 | Zurich March 15 Life without Oasis goes on for main songwriter Noel Gallagher.

Without his crazed brother Liam, he can let the birds fly high, with broader musical influences ranging from Italian Wild West movie soundtracks to blues and gospel.

Where better could you start searching for the roots of music from the Balkans but at a festival of Jewish music in Budapest, Hungary? A “must“ for fans of music that can make you dance.

With Metallica as headliners and German oldie punks Die Toten Hosen (The Dead Pants), this major German concert festival is sure to keep you rocking.

Black Sabbath Dortmund Germany June 4 | Prague June 6 | Bilbao Spain June 15 After 33 years, Ozzy Osbourne and his former band mates have come together again for a reunion that features a studio album and a tour. The heavy-metal grandfathers can be seen all over Europe in June.

Diamond Jubilee London, June 2 This year, London is looking forward not only to the Summer Olympics, but also to the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen’s coronation. Elizabeth II was born in 1926 and has now sat on the throne for exactly 60 years – which deserves special thanks when looking at a possible heir to the throne like Prince Charles… but seriously, many street parties will be held as well.

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Whether sports star or pop starlet, more and more big names have their own perfumes.

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n all – too – common situation: Christina Aguilera, styled like a Hollywood beauty from the 1940s, looks at her full wardrobe with a bored expression. She cannot seem to find any clothes she likes. Suddenly, a little perfume bottle catches her eye.

She sashays toward it, lasciviously drops her bath-

By Claudia Wiegand

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The Scent of Stars

Beauty

robe, clasps the flask that clearly seems to mirror her curves and sprinkles some perfume on her naked back. Lo and behold, the small bottle’s lacy black flower pattern suddenly sprouts on her back like a tattoo. “Sometimes it‘s all you need to wear” is the corresponding slogan.

A few years ago, this is how Aguilera sold her first perfume. The singer actually is a latecomer in the scent business, following colleagues like Jennifer Lopez or Priscilla Presley. While those lines were successful, Britney Spears‘ “Curious“ turned out to be a retail stinker – not really much of a surprise, given her recent history. Model Kate Moss, by comparison, may seem more competent as a scent expert. The only question is whether her nose still works properly.

Either way, Moss created neither her own perfume nor her own fashion label. Instead, stars get approached by companies with finished products. Ever since Gabriela Sabatini traded sweaty tennis court smells for her own perfume in 1989, hardly any star

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mODEL kaTE mOSS maY SEEm cOmPETEnT aS a ScEnT EXPERT. THE OnLY quESTiOn iS WHETHER HER nOSE STiLL WORkS PROPERLY. likes to miss out on this lucrative side business. Be it Céline Dion (who leads with 15 scents, currently “Signature“), soccer star David Beckham (who will be releasing his new sports scent in March), pop punker Avril Lavigne (“Black Star“) or Beyoncé’s “Pulse“ – where there is a CD, a TV show or a movie, you can always find an accompanying scent. Even if there is just an image, there is also a perfume, as in Paris Hilton’s case. After all, that is exactly what selling a perfume boils down to, since highfashion brands like Dol-

ce & Gabbana continue advertising with famous Hollywood faces such as Matthew McConaughey and Scarlett Johansson.

The more attractive the star, the bigger the temptation to want to smell like him or her. Indeed, Patrick Süskind’s novel The Perfume was not the first to find out that temptation can go through the nose as well. Just like in Aguilera’s commercial, the idea is that you really can put on an imaginary second skin.

A scent based on the successful German TV dating show “Bauer sucht Frau” (“Farmer Seeks Woman”),

however, turned out to be a joke. A pity, since the Farmer Josef special, with a touch of dung heap and a pinch of numbskull, could have been a hit.

Meanwhile, it is Justin Bieber who is really cashing in on a new perfume recently released in the US. It is called “Someday,” the bottle is decorated with little hearts and it is clearly aimed at female fans who can dream of one day seducing Bieber with it… But beware: Bieber’s girlfriend Selena Gomez is working on her very own scent – which might include a fan repellent…

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Sweepstakes

WINTER GaMES

Fitness games are trendy: snowboard training at home with the Wii

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nce upon a time, game consoles used to have a target audience of kids and nerds whose movement highlight of the day was grabbing the next snack. Those times are long gone, since new motion-control technologies now make it possible to work out while gaming on the TV. From aerobics to yoga, sawing trees to training muscles – the range of motion-controlled fitness games is wide. Of course, these games will never replace a visit to the gym, but they can be a great addition to your routine with training fun in the company of family and friends. Of particular interest to snowboarders will be the Wii-exclusive Balance Board by

Nintendo. It looks like a scale and actually does measure the shifting of weight, instantly transferring it to the game. With the board and matching movement programs like “Wii Fit Plus“ (Nintendo), you can practice things like balance and sensomotor training. A recent study by sport scientists has shown that workouts with the Balance Board and Wii Fit Plus will have sisi milar effects as those of classic balance training. Beginners can get especially great results in imim proving their standing stability and postural control. At the moment, the Wii Balance Board is being tested to see if it can be used for ClW training astronauts.

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Wii are fit Former german erman tennis player Stefanie graf talks about her experiences with the Wiiii Balance Board and Wii Fit Plus.

1. Do you go snowboarding?

Our whole family has discovered snowboarding. We often like to spend our vacation after Christmas doing that to relax.

2. What is your experience with Wii Fit Plus?

I used to think that Wii is something for children, but then I was amazed by the many fitness possibilities. With Wii Fit Plus, I can easily do something for my body at home and it is even fun. The individual training programs seem especially useful to me.

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3. ass parents, do you play together with your children?

Yes, that is huge fun. Especially with Wii balance games, we become acac tively involved.

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tech & Books

NEWS FoR tECH-FaNS & BOOKWORmS What the year 2012 will hold in store TECh WaHOO FiTnESS’ IPHONE 4S-COMPATIBLE BLUEHR HEART RATE A MONITOR ATE The wireless Wahoo Fitness heart monitor, recently released for smartphones in the US, only costs $80 there. It is already used in several apps, such as “MapMyFitness,” “RunKeeper,” “321Run,” “Runmeter” and “MotionX.”

SmaRTPHOnE uPDaTES: LUMIA 900, IPHONE 5 & SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 While gossipy bankers and other speculators are pondering the possible release of iPhone 5 (will it be round?) and Samsung Galaxy S3, yet a whole different smartphone might outdo them all: the Lumia 900, produced in collaboration by Nokia and Microsoft.

by Ramona Ausubel

One of the currently most-discussed debut novels will come out in February: Ramona Ausubel wrote about a remote Jewish village in Romania, which, in 1939, decided to cut off from the outside and start living in a fantasy world.

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