July/August 2007 - Los Angeles Athletic Club

the official publication of the los angeles athletic club
July/August 2007 • Volume 96 • Issue No. 7
message from the
president
Official publication of
The Los Angeles Athletic Club
Publisher Steven K. Hathaway
Editor Cory Hathaway
laac
steve hathaway
Dear Members:
By now many of you have enjoyed the new fitness equipment the Club
recently purchased for the 7th floor. The entire cardio section has been
replaced with new Matrix treadmills, elliptical and bikes. These machines
have incorporated the latest design to give you the most efficient cardio
workout possible.
On the strength side, where our free weights are, we have installed a line of
FreeMotion equipment that has replaced many of our older strength pieces.
The nice feature of this equipment is that it will adapt to any body size unlike
the old style of machines. Because this equipment is new we encourage you
to ask any of our fitness instructors to demonstrate the many types of exercises
you can do. Additionally, we will soon be replacing our dumbbells with new
Iron Grip pieces which is considered the top of the line in the industry.
We will soon be rearranging some of the equipment in the 6th floor fitness
room for those of you who prefer this workout room. Also on the 6th floor you
will notice the new pool deck furniture and classic photos of some of our early
swimmers and divers who trained at the Club.
I hope you are enjoying your summer and we hope to see you around the
Club.
editorial office
Graphic Designer John Parago
Contributing Photographer Michael Burke
John Parago
Contributing Writers Marlene Wiscovitch
George Padilla
Bob Hanscom
The Los Angeles Athletic club
Steven K. Hathaway, President
Ph: (213) 625-2211 Fax: (213) 689-1194
431 West Seventh Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Website: www.laac.com
E-mail: [email protected]
board of governors
Chair John Levy
Vice Chair Cedd Moses
Richard Hadel
Stephanie Hathaway
Paul Nankivell
Don Schenkel
Steve Ishisaka
Darren Edwards
Sabrina Lachman
Steven Williams II
Beatrice James
Member committee chairpersons
Apollo Club, Doug Price
Athena Club, Francesco Sorianello
Athletic Committee, Azim Rajan
Basketball Committee, Steve Ishisaka
Board of Governors, Chair, John Levy
Business Task Force, Don Schenkel
Food and Beverage Committee, Cedd Moses
Handball Committee, Paul Nankivell & Gerard Chok
John R. Wooden Award Committee, Mike Solum
Racquetball Committee, Richard Hadel
Squash Committee, Azim Rajan
Swim Club, Patrick Lake
Toastmasters, Mike Franco
Media Outreach Committee, Richard Hadel
431, Darren Edwards
Family Outreach, Steve Williams and Sabrina Lachman
Mercury, Steve Williams
Mercury (ISSN# 0025-9969) is published monthly, except
April, bimonthly July/August and November/December,
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Copyright © 2007 The LAAC Corp. All rights reserved.
The opinions expressed in Mercury are not necessarily
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Steve Hathaway
President & General Manager
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The new fitness equipment
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Advertising Sales Office
Advertising Sales Christin Maxwell
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table of contents
july 2007
featured in
this issue
4
9
16
Featured
4
FreeMotion Fitness Equipment
9
WISPA World Squash Tour
16
Personal Training
Departments
6
Club News
7
Club Upgrades
8
Person Profile: Raymond Vergara
10
Club Calendar
12
By The Numbers
12
Master Swimteam
19
Business Directory
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fitness equipment
july 2007
FreeMotion Fitness
Equipment
By George Padilla
By now, those of you that frequent the seventh floor fitness area
may have noticed some “minor” changes to our strength and
circuit training areas.
The most notable change is probably
the appearance of the FreeMotion strength training equipment.
What is FreeMotion?
All human movement falls into one of the
following categories: Standing and locomotion, Raising and lowering the body’s
center of mass, Pushing and pulling, and
Rotation. That’s it! But each of us has a
different body type and unique movement pattern. There is no such thing as
the “average” LAAC Member. FreeMotion
equipment can accommodate virtually
any movement pattern.
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What are the benefits of using FreeMotion
equipment?
FreeMotion equipment was designed to
increase your performance in daily activities and sports performance. Sounds a lot
like “functional training” right? It sure is!
By adding resistance to these movement
patterns (Pushing, Pulling, etc.), you can
effectively train the specific muscles to
enhance that activity.
Is FreeMotion safe to use?
Absolutely! FreeMotion allows the user to
move naturally based on their body type
and movement patterns. Additionally, a
“user defined” path of movement effectively reduces stress on your joints.
What is the advantage of the FreeMotion
swivel pulley system?
The FreeMotion swivel pulley system allows
the user to engage in “3-D” movement
patterns! This increased range of motion
capability coupled with a user defined
movement pattern = better targeting
of your specific muscles and increased
recruitment of your stabilizer muscles
(“core muscles”). Simply put, training on
these machines can help you improve
your strength, agility, posture and increase
caloric expenditure for fat loss.
What is the advantage of asymmetrical
training?
Most movements in life are asymmetrical.
Think of how we walk or run. Rarely are
both limbs in contact with the ground.
In fact, when running, at some point
neither limb is in contact with the ground!
FreeMotion equipment makes unilateral
training simple. Because of the cool swivel
pulley system, you can train at the speed
that you need to keep up whether in your
sport or in your daily life!
Feel free to ask me or any of our fitness
staff for help on this equipment.
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club news
july 2007
Club
News
Spring
Volleyball
League
The Spring Volleyball league ended with an exciting match
between captains Sehyung Kim’s and Frank Shin’s teams.
Although both teams were missing key players, the remaining
people scrambled to play an intense game. Kim’s excellent
setting and smart court placement paired with teammate
Dan Rhee’s tough hitting made them formidable opponents.
However, they were no match for Shin’s relentless attacks and
Denise Kattan’s consistent digging. Shin’s team ended up
winning the championship in two games. Please join us for more
exciting volleyball action during open gym every Tuesday night
from 6-8 on the 6th floor gym.
Golf
Club
The Los Angeles Athletic Golf Club kicked off the summer
with a fun day at Scholl Canyon Golf Course. After five weeks
of personalized lessons from golf pro and club member Kevin
Norwall, several new golfers joined some seasoned golf
enthusiasts for a doubles scramble on June 9th. New members
Kevin Corrigan and Lisa Maurath teamed up to play a great
front nine holes, but pulled up a little short on the back nine
and could not catch leaders Bill Turner and Len Therrien,
who finished at even par. Turner also won the Longest Drive
competition and Greg Maradei bested everyone to collect
his prize for Closest to Pin. Everyone had a great time and
would love to get together for a weekly outing. To join other
club members, meet up with the Golf Club every first Thursday
of the month in the Third Floor Bar. Or Email Claudia Choi at
[email protected].
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club upgrades
july 2007
Club
Upgrades
Club
Fitness
Equipment
The Club has received delivery of high quality Matrix Cardio
equipment loaded with features that you will definitely want
to try. There are two different types of new elliptical trainers.
First, the A5X Ascent trainer that moves beyond the limitations
of traditional elliptical trainers and matches your body’s natural
movement. And second, the MX-E5XC elliptical trainer that
comes complete with a 21” stride length and ultra-smooth
dual-action upper body cardio arms. You will also want to try
the new MX-H5X Hybrid cycle that combines the best of both
upright and recumbent cycling. This cycle offers a command
seating position with a comfortable back support. We also have
top of the line MX-T5X treadmills with a wider walking/running
surface which results in a more satisfying user experience.
pool
Furniture
The pool area has recently been renovated with The
Club lifestyle design to include new furniture for all the
members to lounge and enjoy.
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person profile
july 2007
Person Profile:
Raymond Vergara
How long have you been a
member at The Club?
the numerous amenities The Los Angeles Athletic Club offers, my
family too can enjoy the facilities while I complete my workout.
It seems forever, the staff
here has been awesome
and
very
friendly!
Everyone greets you as if
you are family. I love the
atmosphere, even though I
just joined in May of 2007.
What major changes and improvements have you noticed with
yourself in doing the program?
Lots! For beginners, I have lost five pounds and two waist sizes.
The program really works. I have received numerous compliments
from family and friends about my weight loss. I have a lot of
energy in the mornings and just recently gave my gardener his
final check. I will be mowing my lawn going forward. I feel great
about myself but most importantly I feel 21 again.
Tell us a
yourself?
little
about
I grew up in downtown Los Angeles. I remember as kids during
the construction of The Bonaventure Hotel, we would ride the
windowless outside elevators before Arnold Schwarzenegger
made them famous. I like surfing but most recently love spending
time with my first new born Alessandra. I live in the South Bay with
my wife Lupita of six years. I work in downtown Los Angeles for a
privately held staffing company.
How did you hear about the boot camp program?
It was introduced to me by Lupe Alvarado, I always wanted to
join a program like this but could never commit. I am glad that
I stayed with the program and thank Lupe for suggesting it
to me! It has been a rewarding experience both mentally and
physically.
How long have you been doing the boot camp program?
We are approaching our last week. The program lasts six weeks
and we train three days including Saturdays. In retrospect,
I thought time was going to be a major obstacle but thanks to
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What advice or comments can you give to members who are
thinking or may want to join the program?
Don’t hesitate! Just do it! You will be glad you did. I promise you
that the boot camp is not your typical Full Metal Jacket jargon.
Instead it is a carefully, physically and mentally thought out
regimen that will challenge your body; nothing too extreme or
over the top. The instructor “Nacho” makes the work-outs fun
and rewarding. He cares about your well being and pushes you
to reach your full potential. I have made friends with people who
have been genuinely supportive and a pleasure to know them.
It is worth the challenge but most importantly your health will
improve. Whorah!
Boot Camp Starts September 10 through October 20
Monday and Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
For more information:
Ignacio Macias
(213) 625-2211 x3476
[email protected]
wispa squash tour
july 2007
Grainger survives
the Raneem-supreme
squash test...
By Bob Hanscom, LAAC Squash Professional
Top seed and hot favorite Natalie Grainger looked awesome in her matches,
powering through the draw and taking absolutely no prisoners at this year’s
Epstein Becker & Green WISPA World Squash Tour Event staged at The Club
over the week of June 20th to the 24th.
Those who expected a repeat performance
were to be disappointed, what they got
was a thrilling final. The young pretender,
current World Junior Champion, Raneem
Weleily of Egypt, pushed her experienced
opponent to the brink.
The pattern was set early as Raneem
opened out to 4/0 in the first. Looking
cool and unflustered the young Egyptian
now, cutting out the loose shots that were
giving Raneem the opportunity to put in
her drops or volley kills that were winning
so many points. Slowly she worked her way
back and leveled.
At 3/0 to Natalie in the third it looked as
though the match might have swung,
but just when Natalie thought she could
relax, Raneem’s magic returned. Smaller
and nimbler than her opponent, the world
junior champion was racing around court,
often doing the splits on her retrievals, and
picking off those winners again.
Another swing as Raneem took a 2/1 lead
and carried on to go 4/0 up in the third how many more twists? As it happened,
just one as Natalie picked it up again, and
Raneem’s error count started to rise.
Raneem Weleily of Egypt and Natalie Grainger
of the USA
matched Natalie for retrieving and quickly
started to show her fine array of shots.
The count in my notes for rallies a player
wins, really wins rose in Raneem’s favor
as she took the lead and went to 5/0
in the second.
Natalie was starting to impose herself more
It was still tight, 4/4, 5/5, 7/7 in the fourth
before Natalie took it on a stroke and a
tin, and she had to pull back from 2/4 in
the decider. Once she had leveled though
it was all Natalie, five ticks recorded as
however hard Raneem ran her opponent
was always there for the next one.
So, the expected end, but not quite as
expected. Natalie now prepares for the
Pan-Am Games in Rio while Raneem
heads for the World Junior Championships
in Hong Kong.
In the amateur divisions, it was the two
visiting coaches of professional players
Samantha Teran and Sarycarman Diaz,
Jose’ Angel Bacceril (#97 in the world) and
Miguel Montero, putting on a show in the
5.5 division in front of the packed gallery
which just watched the Grainger/Weleily
match. Although the rallies and games
were close and exciting, it was the higherranked Bacceril coming out ahead…
winning in three straight games.
The 5.0 division was won by LAAC member
and USC dental student Adeel Anwar
over Jay Hout. The 4.5’s saw Ron Lietch
take out Glenn Gottlieb. Steve Cubbins,
visiting from England, was victorious
over LAAC’s Geoff Thompson in a tight
4.0 fiver-gamer. Another LAAC member,
Glenn Mah, found success in the 3.5’s
when pitted against Vik Singh. The “local
favorite” match on Sunday afternoon saw
Cory Hathaway, (competing in his first
squash tournament), come out ahead in
a hard fought match over Dan Clark of
San Diego in the 3.0 division.
Many thanks to the sponsors, patrons,
committee and volunteers for helping
to organize and stage one of the most
satisfying and best-attended squash
tournaments held at The Club over these
past fifteen years.
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club calendar
july 2007
WISPA World squash tour, june 20-24
Squash Round Robins
Kids Super Skills & Fitness Class
Every Saturday
12:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.
Every Tuesday
6:15p.m. - 9:00p.m.
Players of all levels are welcome and are separated into groups
according to level of play. Two games are played and then the
players rotate and the next player in line has a chance to play.
Rotation continues as long as the evening lasts and the players
want to play.
Saturday, July 7 - August 25
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
For children ages 4 to 8 years old. Every month a new sport
will be taught. Class will be for 2-hours Saturday mornings. For
more information contact Skye Conant, (213) 625-2211 x3366 or
[email protected]
Squash Junior Program
Every Saturday
12:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.
Boys and/or girls of all levels between the ages of 8 through
15 years are welcome and are separated into four two to four
groups according to level of play with one instructor per court.
Children are taught basics of the game, i.e., how to warm up,
conditioning, rules, stroke production, movement patterns, tactics, strategy, game/match-play and etiquette. For more information, please contact Bob Hanscom, (213) 625-2211 x3342 or
[email protected]
POWER YOGA
Every Saturday
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m
New power yoga class offered on Saturdays. This is a vigorous
and dynamic approach to yoga. This class is geared toward
the more advanced yoga student with six months or more
of training. For more information contact George Padilla,
(213) 625-2211 x3476 or [email protected]
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SUMMER CAMP
Monday - Friday, June 25 through August 17
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. extended babysitting 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
For children 4 -12 years old. Camp activities include friendship
circle, swimming lessons, fitness activities, games, snacks, arts
and crafts, dance lessons, and a field trip. The goal of the camp
is to teach the children to communicate more effectively and
develop new friendships with fellow participants. For more information and to enroll your child in camp contact Skye Conant at
(213) 625-2211 x 3366 or [email protected]
summer ROOFTOP PARTY
Thursday, August 23
6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Join us on the rooftop of The Club for live entertainment, Mojitos,
Pina Coladas and salsa under the stars. Cuban dinner buffet
begins at 7:30 p.m. and dancing into the night. Cigars will also
be available at the bar. To make reservations for this once a year
event call (213) 630-5200, $38++ per person.
club calendar
july 2007
Leader’s luncheon
RIVER RAFTING SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER
Thursday, July 26
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Los Angeles’s chief economist Jack Kyser will discuss the local
downtown economy and the impact/status of downtown’s revitalization. For more information and to make reservations please
call (213) 630-5200.
Friday, August 17 to Sunday August 19
4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Ready for some adventure and excitement? Take an excursion
from the daily grind with LAAC members on the South Fork
American River and try your hand at river rafting. Includes
instruction, river guides, entertainment, food, campsite, bus
transportation, and refreshments. For more information please
call (213) 630-5200.
SCUBA DIVER CERTIFICATION COURSE
Thursday, August 2
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Get certified as a scuba diver, for more information contact
Stephen Mendel (310) 413-9309 or [email protected]
Advanced sCUBA DIVER CERTIFICATION COURSE
Friday, August 3
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Get certified as a scuba diver, for more information contact
Stephen Mendel (310) 413-9309 or [email protected]
CPR/AED First aid training
Friday, August 24
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Get CPR/AED first aid training, for more information contact Bill
Lidyoff at (323) 726-2155 or [email protected]
Leader’s luncheon
Thursday, August 16
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
USC’s athletic director Mike Garrett, will be discussing USC athletics, and the goals he has set for the future. For more information
and to make reservations please call (213) 630-5200.
Texas Hold’em Tournament
Thursday, October 18
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
LAAC will be sponsoring a classic Texas Hold Em Tournament to
be held here at The Club on the third floor main dining room. This
will be a professionally run tournament and will be open to everyone (members and non-members) prizes include a 42” HD Flat
Screen Television and a 80GB Ipod. For more information contact
Marcy Segura (213) 625-2211 x3331 or [email protected]
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by the numbers
july 2007
by the
numbers
1912
The year The Club opened at the corner of Seventh and Olive street, and the first building in Southern
California to have a swimming pool on an upper floor.
550
The average amount of calories burned from an hour of rowing.
$16.95
166
The price of the Flat Iron Steak - 8oz. Flat Iron Steak pan
roasted and topped with a Brandy Pan jus and herbed
pommes frites.
Gallons of water in the pool weighing 1.5 million pounds.
29%
of adults ages 20 and over with hypertension
(cdc.gov)
Master
SwimTeam
What sort of fitness or competitive goals have you achieved with the LAAC
Masters Swim Team?
I have been told by Lelana and others that my freestyle stroke has improved
dramatically in the approximately 10 weeks that I have been participating
in the Masters Swim Classes. (Lelana reports that people have commented
on this to her also. I didn’t know that my terrible swimming style was such a
topic of conversation!) I have also noticed that my pace is faster and my
endurance has improved. I still have a lot to learn. - Patrick Moran
What sort of fitness or competitive goals have you achieved with the LAAC Masters Swim Team?
It is hard for me to be really fit because I work, have 3 kids and a house to run, and lack enough commitment. I also have a long
commute to LA every day. But the team gets me to the pool much more often and pushes me to improve. My fitness level for
swimming is much improved and my freestyle stroke is more efficient. - Laura Gold
Master Swim Team meets
Tuesday 5:15 a.m. - 6:15 a.m.
Thursday 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
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For more information:
Skye Conant
(213) 625-2211 x 3366
[email protected]
FELLOW LAAC MEMBERS!
It’s time you discovered where many of your CLUB
FRIENDS buy their diamonds and gold
jewelry and receive PROFESSIONAL attention.
GRADY G. TAYLOR JEWELRY INC.
Wholesale Diamonds • Gold Jewelry
Located across the street from the LAAC
in the Crown Plaza Bldg., on OLIVE are their
magnificent PRIVATE SHOWROOMS.
(Just present your LAAC card to
member Brett Taylor)
631 South Olive Street • Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Tuesday thru Friday 9 to 5
Saturday 9 to 2
(Closed Monday)
(213) 626-7024
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Los Angeles Athletic Club
Official Race Headquarters of the
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon.
[email protected]
RACE DATE
Sunday, September 9, 2007
OFFICIAL RACE HEADQUARTERS
The Los Angeles Athletic Club will serve as Official Race Headquarters for the Kaiser Permanente LA Triathlon. Located just
blocks away from the finish line, The Los Angeles Athletic Club has extended a member rate for triathletes competing in this
year’s race. The Club facilities are among the finest in the city. An indoor 25-yard pool, indoor running track and new Matrix
stationary bikes as well as other cardio, circuit training and free weight areas are all housed in The Club. Use of the athletic
facilities is complimentary for triathletes staying at The Club Hotel.
DISTANCES
Point to point Olympic distance course:
Swim: 1.5K (.9 miles)---Venice Beach
Cycle: 40 Kilometer (24 miles)---Hollywood and
surrounding areas
Run: 10 Kilometers (6.2 miles)---Downtown. Ends at
STAPLES Center
Cycle: 20 miles---Hollywood and surrounding areas
Run: 5k---(3.1 miles)---Downtown. Ends at
STAPLES Center
START TIMES
Professionals: 6:45 am • Elite: 6:55 am Olympic: 7:00 am
• Sprint: 8:30 am •
Bike only: 7:20 am. Swim only: 8:55 am. Awards at noon
Point to point Sprint Course:
Swim: .4 miles---Venice Beach
Arnold Price
Co-Founder
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reach their financial goals. Through an integrated approach to financial services and
a commitment to personally meeting client needs, PRB provides the solutions you’re
looking for. Because at PRB, we take partnerships personally.
Stuart Raffel,
CLU,CPC, RFC
Thomas O. Michel
Managing Director
Los Angeles
Leo Thomas,
LUTCF
Co-Founder
Partner
The Los Angeles Athletic Club Basketball Community would like to
thank Leo Thomas for his continued support of our Basketball Program
here at LAAC.
Peter Browne,
LUTCF
Co-Founder
Los Angeles Office
1925 Century Park East, 4th Floor
Los Angeles, Ca 90067
Tel. 310.551.3125 • Fax. 310.551.0327
New York Office
475 Park Avenue South, 18th Floor
New York, Ny 10016
Tel. 212.867.7730 • Fax. 212.682.1129
Ian S. Baker,
Managing Partner
New York
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personal training
july 2007
Personal
Training
With The Club’s new fitness equipment in place and summer in full swing, be
sure to talk to one of the trainers to make sure you’re hitting your personal fitness goals this summer.
Eddie Addison
Eddie has been a member of the California Basketball Officials Association, trained world class athletes both
in the U.S. and abroad since 2001, and has been a professional member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association since 2002. Specializing in athletic performance and body sculpting, and utilizing a combination of free weights, machines and agility exercises, you’ll be surpassing your expectations in no time. When
working out with Eddie you’ll see and feel the results while becoming knowledgeable and enjoying your time
during your sessions.
Renee Sands
Renee is an ACE certified personal trainer, a massage therapist since 1991, Ms. Israel Body Building 1990 and
a long distance cyclist. She helps clients to get stronger with weights and balance and relieves injuries. When
training with Renee she looks at clients in a holistic way, listening to clients eating pattern and offers alternative choices. I don’t allow clients to give up when I feel they can go further. I tailor a program to each person’s
needs.
Ignacio Macias
Ignacio holds a B.S. degree in kinesiology, and is a Y.M.C.A personal fitness certified instructor. He is able to
motivate you into getting in shape. When selecting Ignacio as your trainer he’ll set high expectations for you to
achieve. He’ll utilize all his training knowledge to successfully help you achieve your desired results, and will exceed those results in more ways than one.
Ruben Ceja
Ruben has eight years of training under his belt and is majoring in Physical Education at Cal State Long Beach.
His area of specialty is improving body composition, muscular strength and muscular endurance in all his
clients. In choosing Ruben as your personal trainer he has a proven track record with over eight years of work
experience.
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Mohamed Kargbo
Mohamed is AFFA certified and attends workshops every year organized by ACSM. He specializes in helping
the client with weight loss, strength training, and functional training. With his experience in the fitness industry
for the past ten years, he is easy to work with. He makes it his priority to help his clients reach their goals.
Zaven Keusseyan
Zaven is a personal trainer with AFAA personal training certification and 3 year member of the UNC Men’s Varsity Crew. He specializes in athletic and/or performance-improving training. Zaven likes to focus on total-body
fitness and body-image improvement. As your personal trainer, Zaven is very knowledgeable in most athletic
activities. He has extensive experience with long-term fitness training with the objective of increased competitive performance. He can help you achieve any goal you set for yourself in a fun, easy, and enjoyable manner.
Nathan Alexander
Nathan specializes in rowing, and is an AFFA Certified Personal Trainer. He was a 3 Year Collegiate Varsity Athlete competing in rowing at UNC, which has given him a breadth of knowledge about the sport and ideology
of fitness training. He believes in positive encouragement for his clients and class members to help instill physical activity as a necessary part of one’s life.
Kristine Cheng
Kristine is a certified personal trainer through AFAA, and also holds yoga, pilates, cycling, and senior fitness
certifications. She teaches the yoga booty ballet class on Tuesdays, at 6:30 p.m for all members. Her focus is
yoga and pilates, but has experience in working with injuries. If you’re tired of your same old workout routines
or looking to loose weight and be overall firm and toned, be sure to ask for Kristine as a trainer she will be able
to put together a program designed specifically for you that will be both exciting and challenging.
George Padilla
George is a graduate from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in Physical Education, and is a certified strength specialist
from the National Strength and Conditioning Association with 17 years of experience. He specializes in helping
people move more efficiently and effectively as possible in daily activities and sports. George will train you to
be your best.
Vinnie Merrill
Vinnie is one of The Club’s Basketball trainers and coach and has worked with both the Clippers and the Lakers
basketball teams. He specializes in turning people into great shooters, so if your shot is weak, he can fix it. Why
would you want to choose Vinnie as your trainer? So he can show you how to hit those three point shots.
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business directory
july 2007
business directory
medical services
insurance
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medical services
(213) 624-5555
CA License No. 0437153
interior design
Residential and Commercial Interior Design
BORIS MAYZELS
Chiropractic Corp.
Tracy Beckman
Design
Office (213) 481-1400
Fax (213) 481-1401
1127 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1216
Los Angeles, Ca 90017
The Los Angeles Athletic Club
431 West Seventh Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
apparel • wardrobe • suits
Office/Fax: (213)
614-9470
E-mail: [email protected]
www.tracybeckman.com
realty
Los Angeles • San Diego • San Francisco
All Dressed Up
Custom Suits & Fine Casual Wear
Luis Arandia
Wardrobe Consultant
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: alldresseduponline.com
(213) 810-2479
fine watches & jewelry
Rolex Specialist
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Repairs & Sales
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legal & corporate copying services
Fine Watches & Jewelry
Mack Kevorkian
Tel: (310) 541-5404
U.S. & Swiss Certified Watchmaker
711 Deep Valley Drive
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
24 Hour Imaging and Legal/Corporate Copying Services
Tel: (213) 488-3332
Fax: (213) 488-3334
Mobile: (213)216-6900
[email protected]
*Want to advertise your business in the next Mercury? For more information, call (213) 630-5211, Ext. 3338.
Earl R. Bentancourt
640 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
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