In This Issue:Strong SurvivorsExpanding PossibilitiesFun in the Sun

SUMMER 2014

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Editor/Art Director/Photographer Contributors Diana Garcia Joeseph Piscioneri, Nurys Saldaña-Diaz, Printing and Distribution Shannon Malooly Claremont Print and Copy

COVER PHOTO: The Men’s Living Well After Cancer group enjoying a celebratory dinner on the last day of their program.

CONTRIBUTORS

Cover Story Et Cetera 8 Strong Survivors 5 An Evening in Paradise 5 Fun in the Sun 7 MYZONEFeatures 11 Luck(y) is on our Side 4 Quest for a Cure 6 6 The Racquet Squad10 Expanding Possibilities14 Redefining the Workout

PHOTO BY DIANA GARCIA

Diana Garcia joined The Claremont Club in November as the new communications specialist. She helps

manage The Club’s social media networks and is responsible for the design and content of internal and design and content of internal and external communications including newsletters, a blog and more.

Joe Piscioneri is a retired fire fighter who joined The Claremont Club in 1987. He became a personal

trainer in 2001. He is very interested in writing true, uplifting and personal in writing true, uplifting and personal stories.

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THIS PAST MAY, I HAD THE AMAZING opportunity to speak at the Exercise is Medicine conference in Tel Aviv, Israel. Professor Steven Blair presented science and data supporting the non-debatable facts that exercise prolongs and improves quality of life. Professor Kathryn Schmitz presented science and data about exercise and cancer. I was able

to show what we are doing at the Club with chronically injured and chronically ill populations. The facts are astounding. Consider the prescription below.

If we had a pill that conferred the proven health benefits of exercise, physicians would prescribe it to every If we had a pill that conferred the proven health benefits of exercise, physicians would prescribe it to every

In Good Health,

Mike AlpertPresident/CEO

patient and healthcare systems would find a way to make sure every patient had access to this wonderful drug.

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HAVE YOU MET ONE OF The Claremont Club’s new Health and Wellness Coaches? This group of gurus in green has the 411 on the Club and are here to help members reach their fitness goals.

Call ext. 277 to book an appointment with any of our Health Call ext. 277 to book an appointment with any of our Health and Wellness Coaches and receive a health risk assessment that calculates your health age, determines health risk based on the health history of you and your family, and develops an exercise prescription that fits your goals.

What’s Your Health Age?

THIS PAST SPRING, PROJECT WALK Claremont client, Augie Nieto, was recognized at the 2014 Bash for Augie’s Quest. The superhero-themed celebration raised more than $1.7 million to support ALS research.

Nieto awed the crowd as he walked across the Nieto awed the crowd as he walked across the stage, clad with a superhero cape and the assistance of Project Walk Claremont Specialists, Tanya Slusser and Kristin Johnson. He was diagnosed in 2005 with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, and was told his muscles would deteriorate and that he only had a few

more years to live.

The event celebrated Nieto as living proof that recovery is possible when combined with science, research and exercise.

President/CEO ofPresident/CEO of The Claremont Club, Mike Alpert, was one in a group of people who also received a superhero cape. This was a tribute to his generous efforts and close partnership with Nieto in the Quest for a Cure. Alpert has played an important role in the Quest and has received national and international recognition for his inspiring einspiring efforts.

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Left: Augie Nieto walking across the stage in front of thousands.

Right: Mike Alpert (in blue) honored with a cape for his efforts in a Quest for a Cure.

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JUNE KICKED OFF THE START OF SUMMER at The Claremont Club, which means Summer Camp 2014 is in full swing. School is out and the little ones are enjoying their break at the Club making friends, playing outside unplugged from technology, being creative and most importantly, having fun!

“After being cooped up all winter long, children are excited to spend time “After being cooped up all winter long, children are excited to spend time in the sunshine and fresh air,” said Childcare Director, Cathleen Garner. “Even if parents are home during the summer months, and childcare is not necessarily needed, there are many benefits Summer Camp provides your children.”

TCC oTCC offers 18.5 acres of fun: swimming, sports, weight training, field trips, group exercise classes, specialty camps, bounce houses, dress-up days and more.

Fun in the Sun

THIS PAST JUNE, the community gathered for an “Evening in Paradise” at The Claremont Club. More than 300 people attended the 2014 Art of Giving in efforts to money to support the Club’s Living Well After Cancer Program.

Attendees mingled around the Olympic Attendees mingled around the Olympic Pool deck; enjoyed wine, beer and food from local vendors; and took part in raffles, games and a live auction. TCC employees volunteered their time

to staff the event. Adding to the tropical island theme, the TCC Swim Team did a synchronized swimming routine and some of the male personal trainers performed a traditional Haka ancestral war cry dance.

The LivingThe Living Well After Cancer program provides a support system for participants and is specially designed to improve cancer survivors’ fitness level, quality of life and self-esteem.

An Evening in

By JOSEPH PISCIONERI

ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE YOU TO FOUR racquetball players who meet at The Claremont Club about four times each week.

The youngster in this group is 65-yeaThe youngster in this group is 65-year-old Myron Hester, a retired law officer who is an active deacon at his church. Then there’s Rich Laughton, 71, who has his own business in childcare and safety. Also at age 71 is Darlene Odonis, an active registered nurse. Both she and Myron are cancer survivors. The senior of this group, Chuck Welby, 78, is retired, but a very active lane swimme78, is retired, but a very active lane swimmer. Both Chuck and Rich also play in the Club’s weekly, Saturday racquetball ladder.

Their daily goal is to reduce stress by having fun exercising and training some of the new kids in the 50 and 60-year-old group, or visitors from other states and clubs. They’re all in the low end of their BMI range. These “cut-throat” athletes enjoy long volleys and mixed doubles. The guys give no quarter to Ms. Darlene who serves at about 100 mph and has a mean backhand. about 100 mph and has a mean backhand.

The Racquet Squad(Left to Right) Chuck Welby, Myron Hester, Darlene Odonis and Rich Laughton

The original patriarch of this doubles pair was the late Ted Harrison, a member of the TCC family who passed away four-and-a-half years ago at the active age of 82. They still remember, revere and honor Ted’s memory by celebrating his birthday each November 18, under the oak trees in front of the Stone Clubhouse, while having coffee and donuts promptly at 7 a.m.donuts promptly at 7 a.m.

They continue to draw about a dozen members who all share stories and experiences about Ted on the court at The Club, at Dodger baseball games or some foreign country he was going to visit.

Racquetball to this group of four is comparable to pie a la mode without the calories. They just can’t seem to get enough of it.

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Left to Right: Carly Cummings, LeAnne Gurmin, Maggie Weeks, Neesa Ricco and Samantha Bashist at the stylist class.

FOUR STYLISTS FROM AMBIANCE DAY SPA recently attended a class with America’s Next Top Model’s lead stylist and Justin Timberlake’s personal stylist, Christopher Loera.

The workshop, hosted by SEVEN Luxury Haircare, discussed today’s cultural similarities with the 1920s and how hair defined a decade. Loera also encouraged stylist attendees that they too have the authority as artists to define the decade we live in now.

These ladies took a lot away from the class and These ladies took a lot away from the class and have brought the 20s-esque styles back to The Claremont Club. Book an appointment at Ambiance to take your hair back in time for any luxurious occasion.

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ARE YOU ONE OF THOSE MYZONE USERS that only wears your belt when there’s a competition? We thought so and we’ve got a solution to your problem!

IntIntroducing our MYZONE Monthly Honor Board, an individual challenge that continues month after month.

There are four categories and four ways to be rewarded for earning those MEP’s! The Healthy Hurdle category is for those who earn at least 1,300 MEP’s for the month, Basic 2K is for those with 2,000 MEP’s for the month, Intermediate 3K is for 3,000 MEP’s that month and the Performance 4K is for those who rack up over 4000 MEP’s in a month. Prizes change each who rack up over 4000 MEP’s in a month. Prizes change each month, so check the MYZONE Honor Board to see what your ranking is. Get moving!

By DIANA GARCIA

FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE IT STARTED at The Club in 2005, the Living Well After Cancer (LWAC) program welcomed male cancer survivors to embark on a 12-week journey of health and wellness with a nationally certified personal trainer, free of charge.

Chris Fitzgerald, who has enjoyed working as a personal trainer atChris Fitzgerald, who has enjoyed working as a personal trainer at The Club since 2012, has completed his third year training and supporting LWAC program participants and was in charge of leading the men’s group this past spring.

“It’s a life-changing program and has definitely impacted my life,” Fitzgerald said. “These guys are my ‘boys’ now! I consider myself lucky to be working with such fighters.”

Five strong survivors of a wide spectrum of ages met up with FitzgeraldFive strong survivors of a wide spectrum of ages met up with Fitzgerald Tuesday and Thursday evenings for three months to work on their fitness routines and lifestyles.

The program has allowed

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1. Chris Fitzgerald having fun working out with Vernon Krahn, 71.

2. (Left to Right) Chris Fitgerald, Doug Schade, Charles Clay, Vernon Krahn and Collin Hackett hanging out in front of the Clubhouse.

these men to gain strength and find support among a group of new friends. It is specially designed to improve cancer survivors’ fitness level, quality of life and self-esteem.

“I love it and I think it’s the greatest thing I’ve ever done,” LWAC participant Doug Schade, 67, said. “It’s so great to be here that I come religiously everyday and have made a lot of friends.”

Fitzgerald enjoys the group of Fitzgerald enjoys the group of guys and is able to devote more one-on-one time to each of them during sessions because of the small group size.

“Chris is a sharp guy and the “Chris is a sharp guy and the epitome of what a trainer should be,” LWAC participant Charles Clay, 64, said. “He has all the right tools.”

The men’s and women’s LWAC groups will begin again in fall 2014 and are open to cancer 2014 and are open to cancer survivors of all ages.

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3. Watching the game and talking sports while Charles Clay works out in the Cardio Room.

4.4. Kal Alturi (in orange), 40, reminiscing about the program during the LWAC dinner.

THIS SUMMER, PROJECT WALK CLAREMONT expanded its facility by 2,100 square feet, giving it a total of 5,100 square feet of workout space.

The decision to expand was made partly because of the rapid growth in The decision to expand was made partly because of the rapid growth in the number of clients and applicants for specialized therapy. It was also due to the fact that Project Walk Claremont is extending its services to people who not only have a spinal cord injury, but also those who suffer from ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s and Stroke.

Longtime business associate ofLongtime business associate of The Claremont Club, McGuire, Inc., was contracted for the entire 12-week project that will undoubtedly expand possibilities and provide hope for populations living with debilitating diseases.

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Want to try a specialty class without committing to a Group Exercise program that last weeks? This

August, purchase a PowerPass and take one, two or an unlimited number of specialty group trainings from a unlimited number of specialty group trainings from a list of options including TRX-treme, Not So Basic Training, Mommy Makeover and more. Stay tuned!

Are you on Instagram? We are! Follow us @theclaremontclub for daily photos and take a closer look into life at The Club.

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Charlie (right), his little brother Stephen (left), 3, and Lucky playing on the jungle gym at KidsCourt.

KIDSCOURT RECENTLY GAINED A FURRY FRIEND. Lucky the dog is the pet of Charlie Johnston, a six-year-old boy who lives with autism, a developmental disorder that affects the brain’s normal development of social and communication skills.

The Claremont Club has allowed the Labradoodle to accompany the boy at KidsCourt because Lucky is allergen-free and his presence allows Charlie to interact more with others.to interact more with others. The dog is considered the boy’s “transitional object” or “comfort blanket.”

Lucky and Charlie have opened up a whole new area of education for the little ones. They are able to learn more about tolerance and developmental disorders in an accepting and loving environment.

As KidsCourt’s unofficial mascot, Lucky brings joy and mascot, Lucky brings joy and excitement while Charlie gets the chance to experience a healthy life with kids his age at The Claremont Club.

Luck(y) is on Our Side

THE CLAREMONT CLUB would like to thank all the local community vendors who graciously support the annual Art of Giving event year after year. We encourage everyone to take advantage of all of these wonderful community gems and community gems and their exemplary services and products.

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Enjoy 18.5 acEnjoy 18.5 acres of exercise and recreation with 29 tennis courts, an Olympic-size swimming pool, weight and cardio rooms, Pilates and yoga studios, over 100 group exercise classes each week, a full service day spa and more. With the Club’s lengthy list of services and amenities, three hours will fly by befofly by before you know it.

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Did you know...

Redefining the Warm Up!

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NAME: Nurys Saldaña-Diaz

CERTIFICATIONS:

MS in Exercise Physiol

ogy

NSCA – CPT Certified

Black Belt in Isshin Ry

u Karate-Do

Taiji-Fit Certified

CPR & AED Certified

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Self massage allows you to address trigger points in muscles that create pain and effect movement. Our bodies develop adhesions between muscle and fascia that limit how fascia that limit how much we can move. Massage with foam rollers, The Stick or lacrosse balls helps reduce these adhesions.

Want to learn more?Join me for my Redefining the Warm Up: Movement Preparation class on Thursday, Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Yoga Studio for

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MOVEMENT PREPARATIONWWe have all heard of the importance of warming up before physical training, but have you heard of warming up with Movement Preparation? Master Trainer Nurys Saldaña-Diaz shows how it can increase core temperature; lengthen, strengthen, stabilize and balance muscles; and prepare your body for the upcoming movements. Muscles are stretched through a series of controlled, active movements, holding them only for 1-2 seconds instead of an extensive period of time.

B. Scapular Wall Slide: Start seated with crossed legs and lower back and arms flat against a wall at all times (hands and head level). Move arms up so they are at 90 degree angles and hold. Then fully extend afully extend arms toward the ceiling and hold. (Reverse and repeat 10 times)

B. Scapular Wall Slide

After you are comfortably mobilized, it’s time to activate the gluteus, abdominal musculature and lower traps.

A. Yoga Plex

A. Glute March

B. Super Band Walk

A. Glute March: Lie down face up on a mat with arms down at your sides. With heels on the ground, raise your hips up till your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders. Then, raise your left knee up to your chest as far as you can with hips raised up. Alternate back and forth. (10 repetitions on each side)

B. Super Band Walk: Place both feet shoulder width apart inside a super band and cross the band to form an X while placing your arms overhead. Assume a quarter squat position and take step with the right, then the left. (2 sets of 10 repetitions on each side)

Mobility drills lead to a greater range of motion and more efficient movement. They should address mobility at the mobility at the ankle, hip, thoracic spine and shoulder.

A. Yoga Plex: Start in a downward dog, palms and heels flat on the floor, back straight. Slowly bring your right foot behind your hands. Rotate your torso to the right as you reach your right arm toward the ceiling. Reverse back to start on the other side. (3-5 repetitions on each side)

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