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ON THE COVER:Its never a dull moment at Skydive Surf City as this local can attest. The areas premier skydivingvenue is located at the Watsonville Airport just off of Highway 1. Turn to page 6 for more information orcall (831) 435-5169.

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Threes a charm for GT Active. In our third year of Good Times Weeklys annual magazine, we salute thegreat outdoors in Santa Cruz County and also take a deeper look into the areas fitness and health scenes.What thrilled us the most, however, was giving away several tickets to a lucky local who had the opportunityto experience a one-of-a-kind helicopter ride over our lush county and ocean, only to be set down at TalbottVineyards nearby for a wine tasting. Fun. See page 56 for the full report on that. Also, take note of our centerspread, featuring the best pictures of the year from Santa Cruz Waves. In the meantime, as you peruse thisyears publication, hopefully you will be reminded of how much there is to do herenot just in the great out-doors but in your ever-evolving exploration of health and fitness, too. Onward we go ... | Greg Archer, Editor

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Things are never dull whenthere is another humanstrapped to your back andyou are falling out of anairplane 10,000 feet aboutthe ground. (And really, if itwas dull, then wed behappy to slap some lifeback into you.) But thatswhat makes skydiving sothrilling. Thanks to onelocal portal, Skydive SurfCity, which has been gener-ating buzz over the last fewyears, locals are offered aterrific mix of havingexpertly trained jumpers attheir service and, well,plenty of adventure abovethe Central Coast.

Owner Volker Haag,who hails from Germanyand has been somewhat of aglobetrotter, experiencedhis first dive nearly adecade ago back eastinNew Jersey, in fact. Headmits that hes been drawnback to the diving experi-ence ever since.

I am a very ambi-tious person, Volker says.I went to school forever,got good grades and tried togo for the corporate career,but I had much more funletting go after moving toAustralia and New Zealand.Jumping out of planes andskydiving helped me let goout of that corporate box Iwas in. I was really set upto be a business person.

Not forever, thoughat least not in the tradi-tional sense. Several yearsago, he became sole ownerof Skydive Surf City LLCand, to date, has experi-enced 10,000 skydives.

The company has twobig-engine, 300hp planes,and dives take place sixdays during the week(except Wednesdays). Afreefall lasts approximately60 seconds, depending onbody weight. Individualswill then have about fiveminutes under the canopy

to relish the view and thejourney back to earth.Volker suggests planningahead: two to three hoursfrom the time of arrival atSkydive Surf Citys lair atWatsonville airport to thetime youre walking out thedoor and back to reality.

The beauty of what wedo is specialize in first-timejumps, Haag explains.Anybody can come in andthey will literally be strappedto us and doing a tandemjump. Anybody can do.

And he meansanybody. Recent visitorsinclude an 89-year-oldwoman and, over the lastyear, several individuals cel-ebrating their 80th birthday.

I love it because itsjust freedom, he adds.It's the closest we humanscan get to flying. When weare falling, you actuallyforget you are falling and itslike you are flying. Its quitepeaceful. | GREG ARCHER

Learn more at santacruz-skydiving.com or call 435-5169. Take note ofspecial deals, and consider acquiring digital photos (from $79) andphoto/video combinations (From $120 and up). Take note: an innovativevideo system can capture the entire experience from start to finish. Thisincludes footage of the plane ride, freefall and the parachute descent.Skydiving prices: $199 (10,000 feet) and $229 (12,500-14,000 feet).

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ONE SMALL STEPOne local goes for big thrills in atandem jump. We specialize infirst-time jumps,says Skydive SurfCity owner VolkerHaag.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS1997 1st place O'Neill Cold Water Classic, Santa Cruz2011 1st place Crowned Big Wave World Tour Champion 2011/2012 1st place Mavericks Invitational

The veteran big-wave surfer Peter Mel,who won for his first time theMavericks Invitational Surf Contest inJanuary, attributes his victory to finallyfeeling like he could relax and enjoy thesession. The 43-year-old, Santa Cruz-reared pro has surfed and competed atMavericks for 23 years, establishinghimself as a staple favorite among thecolossal-wave-chasers, but, until now,has narrowly missed taking the title. Inthe past, Mel says he's always felttremendous pressure to win, but inrecent years, that's changed. Call it anepiphany, he says, but the reality hasbecome that my professional surfingcareer has given way to my son's career,and my marriage, so this was just kindof a fun thing for me to do. He saysthat those developments and otherfactors, like his taking on a full-time jobas marketing director for Quiksilver inNewport Beachwhich has taken off

the pressure to win contests in order toprovide for his familyand the decisionby the Mavericks competitors this yearto evenly split the prize money (Meltook home $5,333.33), all contributedto his feeling perfectly primed for thecontest. I was in a different state ofmind than previous years, he says. Iwas relaxed. If I'm not stressing, itreflects in my health, and it reflects inthe way I surf. While Mel says it feelslike the stakes and stress levels associ-ated with world-class surf competitionshave gone down, the crown title is stillone of the most gratifying experiencesof his life. It feels really good to be aMavs champion, that was always a goaland a dream. I almost kind of gave itaway, in the sense that I didn't reallyfeel like I needed it anymore, but ithappened. And now, it's justwow. Itfeels really damn good. Learn more atpetermel.com. | JOEL HERSCH

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Kayaking OutletsKayak Connection, 413 Lake Avenue, #3, Santa Cruz,Harbor, 479-1121, kayakconnection.com.

Eskape Sea Kayaking, 740 30th Ave. #117, Santa Cruz,476-5385, eskapekayak.com.

On the Monterey Bay, one of the most intimateand gratifying experiences with nature an adven-turer can have is a close encounter with a whale,and an early-morning outing with Venture QuestKayaking is a great way to do just that. Onemoment you're kayaking along on a cold,quiet morning through the glassy gray waters,not expecting anything, and suddenly, there'sa loud whoosh, and something massivebreaks the surface right alongside you, saysDave Johnston, a professional kayaker andhead guide for Venture Quest. That'll reallyget your heart going, he admits. It's amazing.You feel very connected to nature when some-thing as big as a whale suddenly pays attentionto you. It can change your life. Venture Questleads sea kayaking tours from the Municipal Wharfand also up the Elkhorn Slough in Watsonville.Johnston, who has been leading kayak tours formore than 25 years, starting out in the white waterrapids of the Sierra Nevada, also practices kayak-

surfing, -fishing, and -whale-watching, for which hehas developed a sixth-sense detection. Of all thekayak guides in the world, Johnston has the qualifi-cations to be among the best. He has been a

member of nine U.S. Surf Kayak Teams, hastwo World Championship titles, and five

National titles. During tours, Johnstoninstructs on basic kayaking, ocean safety,delves into the natural history of theMonterey Bay, and environmental aware-ness. It's the perfect way to go out andget a feel for the ocean, he says. Graywhales frequent the Monterey Bay close to

shore beginning in March and through May,he says. The best time for kayakers to have

animal encounters are early mornings, which iswhy Johnston advises that people come early.Because meeting whales: It reminds you thatthere's a whole world under there. VentureQuest Kayaking, Municipal Wharf #2, SantaCruz, 425-8445. | STEVE KUEHL

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SSAAWWYYEERRLLAANNDD&SSEEAAS U P P L YSawyer Land & Sea Supply has just opened theirdoors in the Swift Street Courtyard on the Westside.Stacy Forrester, owner extraordinaire, took theplunge of leaving her corporate world job bystarting her own storefront adventure, offeringSanta Cruz residents custom-made surfboards bylocal shapers, quality clothing to suit our areasclimates, camping gear and other assorted items,but most of all; her contagious smile and radiantpersonality that conveys the enthusiasm she has inmaking this a community hub.

The most obvious dcor item that is beautifullysuspended from the ceiling is a handmade woodcanoe. The mastery is hung directly beneath thestill-in-place cork ceiling from the buildings oldfactory days. Mark Sanchez, the owner of the SwiftStreet complex, stopped by during both of my visitsand shopped for some apparel while sharing localhistory stories of the property. He was thrilled tohave such an amazing tenant and vivacious lady tospice things up in the area.

Future movie screenings and an upcomingself-designed clothing line will be supplementingStacys love of the peace and community shealready shares here. 402 Ingalls St., No. 21, SantaCruz (near Kellys French Bakery), 458-3466,sawyersupply.com | STEVE KUEHL

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In addition to a wide variety ofcycling enthusiasts, the county alsoserves as a thriving hub for thecycling industry, with prominentcompanies like Fox and Easton-BellSports headquartered locally. Plus,cycling luminaries such as JimGentes, founder of Giro helmets;Keith Bontrager, a pioneer in thedevelopment of the modern mountainbike; and former Olympic mountainbike racer Juli Furtado, designer ofwomens bikes with Santa CruzBicycles, choose to live and ride inSanta Cruz.

You dont have to be anOlympian to start bicycling and youdont have to go far to enjoy thebenefits of fresh air and burningcalories. To get going, you can

motivate on your own or withfriends, contact a bike shop or join a cycling club that offers regularrides and occasional skills clinics for newcomers.

The Santa Cruz County CyclingClub (santacruzcycling.org) offers itsmembers organized weekly roadrides, time trial events, social gather-ings and the option to join its raceteam, where riders compete in road,mountain bike and cyclocross eventsyear-round.

For those who prefer to focuson fat tires and trail riding, theMountain Bikers of Santa Cruz(mbosc.org) provides weekly rides atWilder Ranch State Park and otherride opportunities. The group also isactive in mountain bike advocacy.

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Santa Cruz County is the proud home of adiverse and active community of cyclists.Mountain bikers, road bikers, dirt jumpers,trials riders, you name it, here you can find men,women and kids, ranging from amateurs to pro-fessionals, who call cycling their favorite sport.

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With a fantastic network of bikepaths and dirt trails that show-cases the stunning scenery, fromthe redwoods to the Monterey Bay,strap on a helmet and get rolling!Here are a few sample rides tostart you pedaling at a pace thatsperfect for you.

Ride 1:Natural Bridges State Beach toWilder Ranch State Park

Detail: Ride primarily on pavedmulti-use bike/pedestrian pathswith ocean views. Approximately5 miles round-trip. santacruzs-tateparks.org/parks/natbridge

Ride 2: Wilder Ranch State Park

Detail: The Eucalyptus Loopincludes moderately steep fireroad and winding single-tracktrails through woods. Good forintermediate mountain bikers.Approximately: Loop trails vary inlength starting at about 10 miles.bikemapdude.com/wilder.html#sthash.2qzkN10P.dpuf

Ride 3:Natural Bridges State Beach to Davenport Out & Back

Detail: Ride Highway 1 on theshoulder of the road with oceanviews. Approximately 20 milesround-trip.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=541

Ride 4: Seacliff State Beach Visitor Centerto downtown Rio del Mar.

Detail: Ride a path shared withpedestrians and youll practicallybe on the beach. Approximately2.0 miles round-trip.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=543

Ride 5: Nisene Marks State Park to Sand Hill Point

Detail: Youll want yourmountain bike for climbingabout 1,500 feet and descendingthis peaceful, wooded dirt fireroad. Approximately 7.5 milesround-trip. everytrail.com

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TENNISTennis: the ultimate sport for testing hand-eyecoordination, quick footwork, and competitivedrive. U.S. Professional Tennis Associationplayer and Seascape Sports Club TennisDirector Brian Cory invites locals to comepractice their swingserves, forehand, volleys,and to have a great time learning the sport. Itry to get the client prepped to play the gameas soon as possible, so they can maximize theirenjoyment, he says. The community canpurchase memberships for Seascape SportsClub and play on one of 12 championship-sizecourts, receive training, and have the opportu-nity to join a U.S. Tennis Association team.Get a feel for the club's facilities on the firstfriday of the month with a Free Guest Daypass. Seascape Sports Club, 505 SeascapeBlvd., Aptos. 688-1993. | JH

UC SANTA CRUZ TENNIS COURTS, 1156 HighStreet East Field House,Santa Cruz. 459-2323

CABRILLO COLLEGE PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS,2851 Estates Dr., Aptos. 479-6149.

LA MADRONA ATHLETIC CLUB,1897 La Madrona Dr., Santa Cruz. 438-1072

MAIN BEACHVOLLEYBALLCLUB To excel as a volleyball player, one requires acompetitive spirit, mental toughness, and theability to communicate quickly and preciselywith a team. It's not just your physical ability,says Melissa Stoll, the assistant coach for thegirls' 14-year-olds team at Main Beach VolleyballClub (MBVBC). The only way you're going towin is if you're all on the same page. Stoll, whohas coached for three years at MBVBC, playedfor four years at UC Santa Cruz, and competedon a national team, says MBVBC is a great placefor kids and adults to learn, advance and enjoythe sport. Their starter program, called Blenders,teaches girls and boys under 13 the basics of thegame on Saturday mornings, while the Sandprogram, starting in May, is for players of all agesand skill levels. Their club program is for boysand girls, 14 to 18 years old. Volleyball may notbe a full contact sport, but it will definitely testyour endurance. You're diving and you'rethrowing your body on the ground, she says.It's tough. You're going to get battle wounds.But, you're also creating a sense of family withthe people you play with. Main BeachVolleyball Club, 345-1441. mbvbc.com. | JH

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Full S a i l sKnowing how to race a sailboat witha crew is based on many of the samefundamentals as operating acompany with an efficient andcohesive staffdeciding your goals,setting a course, and workingtogether to achieve a purpose. MarcKraft, founder and president ofPacific Yachting and Sailing in theSanta Cruz Harbor, offers TeamBuilding Challenge Sailing courses.Participants form six-membergroups and, paired with a PacificSailing captain on Catalina 32 boats,race against each other on theMonterey Bay. The training courseand regatta, which run about threehours altogether, create a uniqueopportunity for companies toenhance cooperation, team spirit,and leadership. Kraft designed theteam-building program 28 years agowhen he was inspired by a RopesCourse training program for com-panies, he says. In companies, you

often have a bunch of people whoare each working apart in their ownlittle cubby holes, Kraft says. TeamChallenge trains them to work as aclose-knit team. And when it getswindy, it's a way to learn about eachother's personalities and see howthey handle the rough patches. TheTeam Challenge at Pacific Sailing,which primarily offers sailing schoolfor American Sailing Association cer-tifications, can accommodate up to70 people divvied up on 14 sailboats.Pacific Yachting and Sailing, 790Mariner Park Way, Santa Cruz Harbor.423-7245, pacificsail.com. | JH

CHARDONNAY SAILINGCHARTERS, 704 Soquel Ave, SantaCruz. 423-1213, chardonnay.com.

ONEILL YACHT CHARTERS, 2222E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz. 818-3645,oneillyachtcharters.com.

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With Rick WalkerPlaying golf is about a lot morethan whacking the little white ball.Former Professional Golfers'Association (PGA) tour player andinstructor at DeLaveaga GolfCourse Rick Walker says the gamehelps with clarity of mind, teachesphysical finesse, and also theimportance of doing things theright way to achieve success.Walker is a Class A Teaching pro-fessional of 30 years for the PGA,and also founder of the TotalImmersion Golf program, where heteaches everyone from youngbeginners to advanced players onhow to improve their golf swing.The game of golf, he says, is aboutbrains as much as it is about ath-leticism. You don't approach thegame with brute force and aggres-sion, he adds. It's about learningthe stepsthinking, calculating,

and subtle control. To succeed, youget smart. You throttle down andyou get your body in balance.Every movement in golf is alearned move. For more detailedprogram descriptions and courseschedules, visitfunctionalgolfsc.com. ContactWalker at [email protected] or818-8010. | JH

OTHER COURSES

SEASCAPE GOLF CLUB,610 Clubhouse Drive, Aptos. 688-3214, seascapegc.com.

BOULDER CREEK GOLF, 16901Big Basin Highway, Boulder Creek.338-2121, bouldercreekgolf.com.

PASATIEMPO GOLF CLUB, 20 Clubhouse Road, Santa Cruz,459-9155, pasatiempo.com

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GET OUT / GUIDEBEACHESCapitola Beach Close proximity to theCapitola Wharf with a slew of othergreat restaurants and bars around. The Esplanade, Capitola Village.

Davenport Beach An easily accessiblebeach that is popular with the wind-surfing set. Nice place to plop downand chill. Davenport Landing,Davenport.

Its Beach This iconic local hangout is found below the Mark AbbottLighthouse. West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz.

Moran Lake This picturesque beach isclean, lesser-visited, easily accessedand features great views. 26th Avenueand East Cliff Drive, Live Oak.

Manresa State Beach and Sunset StateBeach The waters have a notoriousreputation for rip currents, but life-guards are on duty during thesummer months. There is also tentcamping just up the road. La SelvaBeach and Watsonville.

Natural Bridges State Beach A SantaCruz treasure with fascinating tidepools and monarch butterflies hanging from the eucalyptus trees in the fall. 2531 West Cliff Drive,Santa Cruz.

New Brighton State Beach A great camp-ground nestled in coast cypress andpines makes this a beach-campersparadise. 1500 Park Ave., Capitola.

Panther Beach Known for its beautifulrock formations and shiny, cleansand. A memorable adventure.Highway 1 south of Davenport.

Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel Twenty-five miles north of Santa Cruz, youcan relax in a cliff-top hot tub. Greatpanoramic view of the ocean, and thetallest lighthouse in the United States.210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, 650-879-0633.

Pleasure Point A nice little protectedbeach that makes for a sunny spotafter the morning fog has burned off.East Cliff Drive and Pleasure PointDrive, Santa Cruz.

Privates Privates isnt a public beach.Clothing-optional enthusiasts andlongboarders enjoy its charms. EastCliff Drive, Capitola.

Rio Del Mar The surf is milder thanManresa but this doesnt preclude thenasty riptides that have towednumerous unsuspecting swimmersinto the deep. Rio Del Mar Boulevard,Aptos.

Santa Cruz Main Beach A favorite oftourists, this famed, Boardwalk-adjacent beach boasts volleyballplayers, sunbathers and some rollingsurf. Beach Street, Santa Cruz.

Seabright (or Castle Beach) The castlemay have fallen over but this hasntaffected Castle Beachs great sandystretch. East Cliff Drive at Seabright Avenue.

Seacliff State Beach It may be wellknown for its cement ship but thelocale stands out for its strikingviews. State Park Drive, Aptos.

Twin Lakes State Beach Caters tofamilies, kite flyers, picnickers andthe like, and is said to be one of thecountys warmest beaches. East CliffDrive at 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz.

Waddell State Beach Great beachcomb-ing, tide-pooling beach, though ittends to get too windy for lying in thesun. Highway 1, north of Davenport.

BEACH VOLLEYBALLSanta Cruz Main Beach With 16 courtson the sand, everybody has room toplay a game of beach volleyball. Beach Street, Santa Cruz, cityofsantacruz.com.

Santa Cruz Harbor Beach The Santa CruzHarbor beach has four courts withnearby cafes for when players need abreak. Santa Cruz Harbor, 475-6161, santacruzharbor.org/activities.

BIKE RENTALSClub Ed Bike Rentals Though mostknown for its surf school and camps,Club Ed now also offers bike rentals.Find them at the entrance to theDream Inn. 459-6664. club-ed.com.

Family Cycling Center Offers high-endmountain and road demo-rentals,cruisers, hybrids, trailers, attach-abikes and more. 914 41st Ave., SantaCruz, 475-3883,familycyclingcenter.com.

Santa Cruz County Cycling Club Pedalaround the county with other two-wheel lovers. Members meet multipletimes a week for rides around town.santacruzcycling.org.

BOATINGCapitola Boat & Bait Be the captain ofyour boat when you rent a 16-footskiff and eight-HP motor. 1400Capitola Wharf Road, Capitola, 462-2208.

Chardonnay Cruises Relax on a luxuri-ous 70-foot sailing yacht and take inthe beautiful ocean view on a tripwith Chardonnay Cruises. Privatecharter tours are also available forcorporate meetings, weddings, orother special events. Cruise pricesvary. 704 Soquel Ave., Suite A, SantaCruz. 423-1214, chardonnay.com.

Pacific Yachting Sailing School & Charter Boating Pacific Yachtingincorporates sail training, skippercharters, team building and more.Fourteen yachts are on hand from 27to 46 feet long. 790 Mariner Park Way,Santa Cruz, 423-7245, pacificsail.com.

Santa Cruz Boat Rentals Some of thebest variety is found here. Featuring24 wooden skiffs, 16 feet long withsix HP motors. 15 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, 423-1739 or santacruzboatrentals.net.

MTM Sport Fishing Fishing and whalewatching outfit with years of experi-ence plying the Monterey Bay. 2210East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, 476-2648, shamrockcharters.com.

Leos Sports Fishing and NauticalTreasures Boutique Kayaking rentalsand fishing gear and bait. 2210 EastCliff Drive, Santa Cruz, 476-2648, nauticaltreasureboutique.com.

Stagnaros Fishing Trips One of theoriginal Italian fishing families inSanta Cruz, Stagnaros offers fishingtrips, whale watching and cruises onthe bay that will take your breathaway. 32 Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf,427-2334, stagnaros.com.

FamilyGizdich Ranch Here families can pickfruit straight from the tree or vine, takehome jams, and eat seasonal pies atthis family-friendly country ranch. 55Peckham Road, Watsonville, 722-1056.

GOLFSeascape Golf Course You can haveboth 18- and nine-hole courses over6,000 yards, situated between cypresstress. SGC also has an on-site NikeGolf learning center. 610 ClubhouseDrive, Aptos, 688-3213,seascapegc.com.

Pasatiempo Golf Course A semi-privategolf club, which makes certain teetimes available to the public. From$150-$175 depending on the day. 20Clubhouse Road, Santa Cruz, 459-9155, pasatiempo.com.

DeLaveaga This local favorite offers 18and nine-hole courses, a 40-stalldriving range, and cart rentals. 401Upper Park Road, Santa Cruz, 423-7214, delaveagagolf.com.

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HOT AIR BALLOONSSanta Cruz Balloon Rides Take theunique opportunity to experience abreathtaking adventure with friends,family, or that special someone highup above the beautiful Santa Cruzlandscape. Santa Cruz Balloon Ridesis an offshoot of the AmericanBallooning Network, which offersrides all over the bay area.Ballooning experts are availableseven days a week. 877-338-8810,sanjoseballoonrides.com.

KAYAKINGAdventure Sports Unlimited Kayakingand much more. Certified divemasters and instructors teach SCUBAin a pool heated to tropical tempera-tures and lead dive trips. Kayak rentaland instruction. 303 Potrero St., Unit15, Santa Cruz, 458-3648, asudoit.com.

Aqua Safaris SCUBA Center Offersclasses from beginner to instructorlevel, as well as rental equipment andretail gear. 6896 Soquel Ave., SantaCruz, 479-4386, aquasafaris.com.

Venture Quest Kayaking Bring yourkayak or rent one here and explorethe Monterey Bay. Tours available. 2 Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, 425-8445, kayaksantacruz.com.

KITE SURFINGSanta Cruz Kite Surfing Students willlearn about water safety and kitingmethods during beginner and inter-mediate lessons. 601-0242, sckitesurfing.com.

PADDLE BOARDINGCovewater Paddle Surf Fully dedicatedstand up paddle board (SUP) shop.Providing stand up paddle boards,equipment, rentals and classes. 726Water St., Santa Cruz, 600-7230, covewater.com.

Stand Up Paddle Board Co. Experiencethe fun. Its become one of the fastest-growing sports in town. Santa CruzHarbor, 818-7225, supclass.com.

SUP Shack Santa Cruz Beginners andpros alike enjoy the year-roundrentals and classes offered throughthis stand up paddle boardingcompany, which is located in theSanta Cruz Harbor. 2214 East CliffDrive, Santa Cruz, 464-7467, supshacksantacruz.com.

ROCK CLIMBINGCastle Rock State Park Perched alongSkyline Boulevard is a premierebouldering destination and sportclimb heaven in Santa Cruz. OnHighway 35, two-and-a-half milesfrom Highway 9, 408-867-2952.

ROCK CLIMBING GYMPacific Edge Climbing Gym One ofSanta Cruzs most respectedworkout venues. Excellent climbsand even yoga, too. 104 Bronson St.#12, Santa Cruz, 454-9254, pacificedgeclimbingym.com.

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SCUBAAqua Safaris Underwater adventur-ers can journey through the oceansof Africa, Jamaica, Tahiti, andAustralia on trips with AquaSafaris. 6896 Soquel Ave., SantaCruz, 479-4386, aquasafaris.com.

Adventure Sports Divers of all expe-rience levels can explore MontereyBays reefsan underwater won-derlandwith complete trainingbeforehand. 303 Potrero St., Unit15, Santa Cruz, 458-3648,asudoit.com.

SKYDIVINGSanta Cruz Skydiving For skydivers,safety and fun are perhaps themost important factors in choosinga skydiving experience. Santa CruzSkydiving guarantees both withdives led by licensed professionals.And for a more personal touch,video services help diversremember their hair-raising experi-

ences. 2593 Kennesaw West Road,Ste. 320, Santa Cruz, 800-753-9796,santacruz-skydiving.net.

Skydive Monterey Bay Want achance to tell people that you wenton the worlds largest tandemjump? Then book a dive withSkydive Monterey Bay, a profes-sional service that offers dives ledby licensed professionals who alsospecialize in training customers tobecome certified skydivers. 721Neeson Road #1, Marina. 888-229-5867, skydivemontereybay.com.

SURF SCHOOLS/RENTALSAdventure Out Check out the manysurf clinics but take note of otherstandoutsmountain biking,backpacking and rock-climbing.800-509-3954, adventureout.com.

Club Ed Surf School and Rentals, Inc.Great for locals and visitors.Located at Cowell Beach between theWharf and the Dream Inn. 464-0177, club-ed.com.

Cowells Beach n Bikini Surf ShopSurf lessons, rentals and close tothe best beginner break in the area.30 Front St., Santa Cruz, 427-2355, cowellssurfshop.com.

Freeline Surfshop Surfboard rentalsand moreeverything from foamor soft-top boards, and fins,flippers, wetsuits and even standup paddle boards. All at reasonableprices. 821 41st Ave., Santa Cruz,476-2950, freelinesurf.com.

ONeill Surf Shop You can nab surf-board, wetsuit rental, even brand-new gear. 400 Beach St., SantaCruz, 459-9230; 110 Cooper St. # D,Santa Cruz, 469-4377; 1115 41stAve., Capitola, 475-4151, oneill.com.

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There is no shortage of memorable trails to hike in Santa Cruz County, but these four are a good place to start.

CC TTHHEE FFOORREESSTT OOFF NNIISSEENNEE MMAARRKKSS SSTTAATTEE PPAARRKKThere is not shortage of enjoyment here, but consider the Loma Prieta Grade Loop.The trail is a hit with locals. It's also a great loop to walk, jog and you can access itby bike, too. Take note: the trail can take you deeper into Nisenes amazing 10,000acre park. The park is four miles north of Aptos on Aptos Creek Road.

CC BBEERRRRYY CCRREEEEKK FFAALLLLSS LLOOOOPPIf you have a full day, try out this trail, which is known as one of the best hikes inthe Bay Area. Located in Big Basin Redwoods State Park, it features redwoodsand picturesque waterfalls. The trail is about 11 miles, and there is a gradualclimb for a good part of that, but its worth it for the views. Day parking fees are$10. 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, 338-8860, bigbasin.org.

CC PPAACCIIFFIICC TTOO RREEDDWWOOOODDSS LLOOOOPP ((AATT WWIILLDDEERR RRAANNCCHH SSTTAATTEE PPAARRKK))This hike has it all. Its a 12-mile loop that offers up great views and a wide varietyof birds and wildlife along the California coastline. There is an eventual climb upthe hillside into a beautiful forest filled with young coast redwoods. Day parkingfees are $10. 1401 Old Coast Road, Santa Cruz, 423-9703, 426-0505, parks.ca.gov.

CC BBIIGG BBEENN TTRRAAIILL ((AATT FFAALLLL CCRREEEEKK UUNNIITT OOFF HHEENNRRYY CCOOWWEELLLL SSTTAATTEE PPAARRKK))Keep cool in the shade while exploring some of the best redwood hiking in theregion. This trail has some uphill parts, but it is mostly shaded and is also hometo an old industrial mining site. Observable limestone ruins add to the trailsmystique. Parking fees are $10. 1400 Felton Empire Road, Felton, 335-4598,parks.ca.gov.

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Imperial Courts Tennis Club Quantity andquality are the name of the game here, andImperial Courts delivers both with ninechampionship-level courts, five of whichare lighted for night play, and scheduledtournaments for junior and interclubteams. 2505 Cabrillo College Drive, Aptos, 476-1062, imperialcourts.com.

La Madrona Swim and Racquet Club If youreon the fence about which club to join, whynot try out La Madrona for one free dayand tour the scenic grounds. With a heftygame schedule and plenty of other facili-ties, you wont be disappointed. 1897 LaMadrona Drive, Santa Cruz, 438-1072,lamadronaclub.com.

Seascape Sports Club Play a game or swim instyle with majestic ocean views in thebackground, and a huge variety of courtsto play on, including a tournament-sizepaddle court. Lessons are available for bothmembers and non-members. 1505 SeascapeBlvd., Aptos, 688-1993,seascapesportsclub.com.

Tennis Club Rio Del Mar Family membershipis emphasized here as Rio Del Mar offersup very affordable membership prices anda very big schedule of family-orientedactivities. 369 Sandalwood Drive, Aptos,688-1144, riotennis.com.

WHALE WATCHINGBlue Ocean Whale Watching Blue Oceansboats are fast and feature high observationdecks and indoor sections with panoramicviewing windows. Guaranteed whale sight-ings or your next trip is free. 7881Sandholdt Road, Moss Landing, 600-5103, blueoceanwhalewatch.com.

Sanctuary Cruises This smaller, more indi-vidualized company goes out seven days aweek, year-round, runs on biodiesel, and isled by a marine biologist. 7881 SandholdtRoad, Moss Landing, 917-1042, sanctuarycruises.com.

Santa Cruz Whale Watching So pro that theywere featured on CBS, Santa Cruz WhaleWatching provides many different kinds offun-filled day trips for people aroundMonterey Bay and up to San Francisco andback. 500 7th Ave., Santa Cruz, 427-0230, santacruzwhalewatching.com.


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After a group of 12 adultssprinted through the parkinglot, they dashed into the gym todo a vigorous combination ofpushups and deadlifts.Throughout their workout, theycheered each other on andencouraged one another to keep

going. A combination of hardwork, sweat, and motivation filled the gym, andafter sitting through just one CrossFit class, it isevident that this is not the average workout.

Instructor Greg Amundson teachesCrossFit classes along with five other instruc-tors at his gym, CrossFit Amundson, located onPortola Drive in Santa Cruz. Amundson beganCrossFit training in December 2001 withfounder Greg Glassman at the original CrossFitHeadquarters in Santa Cruz. Amundson, whowas working as a deputy sheriff at the time,became hooked after his first workout. In 2007Amundson was recruited by the DEA tobecome a special agent in Southern California,but after working there for four years, he real-ized that while he enjoyed his job, he just lovedCrossFit. He retired from the DEA a year ago,and returned to Santa Cruz to open his owngym, which opened on July 2, 2012.

Amundson uses a unique approach toteaching fitness, which has been described asCrossFit with a mind, body, and spirit twist.

Its really easy to make the body strong;anybody can do that, says Amundson. But, tomake the mind strong and the spirit strong, andto harmonize the three is challenging, but thatswhat we do here.

Amundson came to develop this style ofteaching once he saw how his body, mind, and

spirit grew stronger due to his hard work in thegym. He attributes positive language in the gymas one of the major facets of his teachings.Were reinforcing things were doing right, headds. Were talking about things were gratefulfor, as opposed to things that were doingwrong or things that are lacking in our lives.That idea radiates through our physical fitnessand mindset.

By November 2012, Amundsons gymreached 100 members, which was his idealcapacity. Currently, theres a waitlist of about 50people to get into his gyms CrossFit classes,but every Saturday at 10 a.m., he offers a freeworkout that is open to the public. CrossFitclasses are offered four times in the morningand four times in the evening, every weekday.Amundson offers private training by appoint-ment, and works with professional UFC fight-ers, Jiu-Juitsu practioners, and boxers.

Everyone, regardless of your experiencelevel, trains together, he says. In any givenclass, we can have Olympic-level athletes train-ing alongside people who havent been exercis-ing in twenty years. The environment we createis very loving and supportive, and everyonetrains together as a team.

Adriana Torres, 26, of Santa Cruz recentlyjoined CrossFit Amundson because she wantedto feel healthy and be pushed to do more. Theexperience here is so unique, and I think itsbetter than the gym, Torres says. Youre a partof a team that pushes you. You can really feelthe encouragement and motivation.

Amundson notes that CrossFit is not likefitness boot camps, where they congratulateyou upon reaching your goals and send you onyour way. CrossFit is a lifetime, he explains.

Its an understanding that fitness is a part oflife. I bring in this concept of longevity, and mygoal for the athlete when they join my gym is toinspire them to be physically, mentally, andspiritually fit for the rest of their life.

Amundson, who also teaches Krav Magain his gym, works for CrossFit Inc., whichallows him to teach seminars and lecture on thewarrior spirit of CrossFit around the world. Ilearn during my travels, and I bring that coursecontent and the information Ive learned backin to the gym, he says. My teachings arealways relevant and new, and challenging forthe athlete in their mind, body and spirit.

Another unique teaching component ofAmundsons is the Question of the Week,which can range from simple questions like,What are you grateful for? to What is yourpurpose in life? On the day that the questionis proposed, the workout is shorter, but thattime is substituted with a period of contempla-tion, reflection, and journaling.

Were teaching people to think deeplyabout their life, purpose, and how they can bestgive back and serve, he says.

The definition of CrossFit, according toAmundson, is constantly varied, high intensity,functional movement. The workouts are scala-ble to fit the needs and the physical capacity ofthe individual, which allows the average indi-vidual to participate in CrossFit.

Many gyms are promoting the physiqueto look a certain way, says Amundson. Wecare about what the mind, body, and spirit cando. Were chasing performance.

3703 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz. Visit crossfitamundson.com. | Kim Reyes

CROSSFITYOURSELFASuper-human Greg Amundson on CrossFit and his unique style of teaching

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5,6,7, 8Created as a cultural center for the city,Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center hasbeen teaching dance and culture for a littleover a year now at the Tannery Arts Center.

Cat Willis, director, founded the organi-zation in 2011 and officially opened its doorsin Feb. 2012. She has been dancing all herlife, professionally training since 20 years oldand studying in places as far away as Jamaicaand Ghana, but now puts all of her energyinto her new and growing center.

Willis says speech can be communicat-ed through movement, and that movement istrans-cultural. Willis wishes, in establishingthe center, to create more diversity in Santa

Cruz, and celebrate more the culture alreadyhere. She also wants to create a space whereartists can perfect their art and teach, andcreate really high art.

With no cultural dance classes for children existing previously in Santa Cruz,she also wishes to fill that gap for a reallymulti-generational community, accessible to manythrough scholarships the center provides.

I love the idea that there would be aplace thats sort of a centerpiece within a citywhere people could come and learn aboutother cultures through movement anddance, Willis says.

With more than 15 teaching artists, theTannery Dance & Cultural Center sees theattendance of hundreds of people on a weeklybasis, ranging from 5 months and up. Classesinclude yoga, pilates, capoeira, kickboxing,and African dance. Some of the hottest classescurrently are the Haitian Folkloric,AfroHouseHop, and Modern Dance classes.

The center recently announced inNational Dance Week a new resident dancecompany called Diaspora, which will resideat the center. They will soon be performingthroughout the Santa Cruz and SanFrancisco Bay area. 227-6770, tanneryworlddance.com. | Mikaela Todd

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Dance SynergyIntro to AfricanStyle Dance Brenda KrullerInstructor 9055 Soquel Drive,Aptos, 661-0235,[email protected].

Santa Cruz Dance! English CountryDances are usually the second andfourth Thursdays at 7 p.m. at theFirst Congregational Church at 900 High Street in Santa Cruz. santacruzdance.org.

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Flashback to the past with Santa Cruz Swing Club, found-ed by Chuck Dicks, one of 12 co-organizers that run theorganization. Originating in 1992, this lively dozen holdsa monthly dance party at the Mid-County Senior Centerin Capitola, an all-volunteer-comprised club, and allmoney made at these dances stays and goes back into theclubs next dance. Ive danced all my life, Dicks says ofhis long swing career. Im 72 right now, so I was a teenag-er when swing dance was really popular. His interest hasbeen contagious. Dicks says up to 100 people attend themonthly dances, but about 400 people are officially ontheir mailing list. He says there is so much interest inswing because not only is it a hobby, it can also be exer-cise. Many group members compete locally as well. But

Dicks favorite thing about swing is the music: Whenthat music comes on, it inspires me to get up and

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If theres one thing Santa Cruz does not want for,it is artistic expression. And artistic expressionfinds its homesince 1978in the Santa CruzBallet Theater (SCBT), where petite, junior andsenior companies are classically trained in ballet.Longtime owners of the studio and artistic direc-tors of SCBT, Robert Kelley and Diane Cypher,have been with the institution since 1999. Theycontinue to carry on the legacy of the originalfounder, Jean Dunphy, with a slightly differentstyle. You may have seen Santa Cruz BalletTheater in Concert in March 2013 at theCrocker Theater at Cabrillo College, where theperforming companies blended classical balletwith Taiko drummingat first glance an inven-tive pairing. Its really quite amazing to watchthe ones that really stick with it, and also howthat affects the rest of their life, Cypher says ofthe students. They learn discipline, about beingon time, about working with other people.Dancing is a community thing. Take note: Thecompanys revered production of TheNutcracker continues to shine annually.Auditions for childrens roles take place Saturday,Sept. 14, 2013 and adult roles on Sunday, Sept.15. Visit scbt.org. | MT

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Gymnastics Center Santa Cruz Gymnastics Center celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and owner JamesKinney says the center hosts competitive teams, along with recreational programs andeven parties. The center boasts 24 on staff including 20 instructors, and about 700 stu-dents weekly. What theyre able to learn about their bodies through gymnastics isincredible, Kinney says. Its a pretty addictive sport. Take note: Local children couldbe learning the art of gymnastics as early as preschool. 462-0655, scgym.com. | MT

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The Japanese martial art, Aikido, which trans-lates into English as the Art of Peace, is theperfect discipline for anyone who seeks toimprove physical fitness, learn self-defense,and tune into ones ki.

Linda Holiday Sensei, head instructor atAikido of Santa Cruz, and Aikido practitionerfor more than 40 years, encourages everyone

to join her and the other experienced instruc-tors at their dojo. Aikido is for everyone,says Holiday. It's an enjoyable practice forchildren, teens, and women and men of allages. This July, join Linda Sensei andinstructors from all over the world for the20th anniversary of the Santa Cruz AikidoSummer Retreat. For the uninitiated, Aikido

of Santa Cruz offers a New Beginning ClassSeries at the dawn of each month. We wel-come all people with a sincere interest inAikido to take a first step on the mat,Holiday says, and find out for themselveswhy so many people smile when they practiceAikido. For more information visit aikidosantacruz.org.. | Aric Sleeper

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PATES PASSIONLee Pate, who was just voted bestclass instructor by GT readers, provestime and time again that she is thebest at making someone feel goodabout themselves through exercise.

Having been bullied in her highschool years because of being over-weight, then later suffering a humiliat-ing slander from a poor fitness instruc-tor, Pate felt virtually lost in not want-ing to exercise. But with the help ofher family (that was populated withaerobics instructors), she found a wayto overcome these personal imageobstacles and gathered an impressivearts education, later mastering in exer-cise physiology. She then earned herfaculty status at San Jose State,excelling at teaching fitness programsthere for the last 18 years.

Pate now heads an exercise pro-gram at Cabrillo Fitness titledR.I.P.P.E.D. Her core values in helpingpeople learn about themselves throughexercise centers on the work beingfun, especially for those that are begin-ning their path toward fitness. Havingexperienced a R.I.P.P.E.D. class recent-ly, we felt newly motivated and real-ized why she won the award; her viva-cious and heartfelt personality never

tired in the 60 minutes of workingoutand her students could feel that.Cabrillo Fitness is located at 6200Soquel Drive in Aptos, call 475-5979to check for her schedule of classes.

GET R.I.P.P.E.D.A self-titled plateau proof fitness for-mula, the acronym is Resistance,Intervals, Power, Plyometrics andEndurance, as the workout portion,along with diet suggestions to help youattain and maintain your physique inways that are fun, safe, doable andextremely effective.

The program was created by now-CEO Terry Shorter in 2008. Since thenit has spread like wildfire across thecountry. The segments of each sessioninclude dynamic stretching, resistanceexercises, cardio intervals, power sec-tions, sports-based athletic movementsand enduranceall in that order. Thediet part can be facilitated throughtheir website, and Shorter is now intro-ducing R.I.P.P.E.D. for kids and withinstructors like Lee Pateit is obvioushow this exercise model continues togrow and succeed. Check out rippedplanet.com. | SK

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Restorative yoga, a fairly new phenomenon in yoga practiceis now being offered at Village Yoga by owners Sally Adamsand Amy Mihal. Celebrating 12 years last week, Village Yogastudio offers restorative, bikram and vinyasa yoga. Adamssays restorative yoga is the study of ease, and offers peo-ple a quiet space to unplug for an hour and a half, goinward, and get comfortable physically and emotionally.Adams says it offers a chance for people to drop into a deeprelaxation, and its the missing link with yoga practices.People swarmed to it because its so different to anythingthats being offered, Adams says. People have said to me, Ididnt even know I was craving that. 425-9642, bikramyogasantacruz.com. | MT

Aimee Nitzberg has spent 13 years as a yoga instructorand has owned three previous yoga studios. She has nowbeen an owner of Pleasure Point Yoga for a year and ahalf, a studio that is modest in size but large in potential.After taking a brief hiatus from yoga, Nitzberg re-enteredthe world reinvigorated, and ready to re-tackle her long-term passion for the art. When opening Pleasure PointYoga, she wanted an intimate and simple space where shecould teach authentically. With almost zero marketingand a relatively slower start, the studio has come to grow,although still small in numbers. The methods used arevinyasa flow (either sweaty or mixed) and yin yoga.Theres a lot more freedom to be creative and explore,Nitzberg says. Classes we loved: Sweaty Flow (in a heatedroom) and Yin. 479-9642, pleasurepointyoga.com. | MT

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Agile Monkey In just a short time, Agile Monkey Pilates Studioin Downtown Santa Cruz has become a popularpilates hub. Owner and founder Lisa Graham firstlaunched in 2007, and recently opened the newlocation downtown in September of 2012 to pro-vide more space for her practice. The studio offersmany classes, but the base pilates methodologystrings all of them together. Take note of PilatesRehab here, which stands out. There are alsoPilates Prenatal Services. Two-intro class packagesvaryfrom $25-$55; drop-ins range from $18-$45, depending on the class. Check out the OpenLevel Matt & Props classes. We want you to feelbetter in your body, says Graham says. 458-4125,mindbodyonline.com. | MT

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In-Shape CapitolaIn-Shape was founded in 1981 to [help] people stayhealthy and have fun, according to its website. RhondaMeyer, general manager for the Capitola location, saysIn-Shape has 63 locations currently, but started as onefamily-owned location in Stockton. The center hostsaquatics classes, cycle exercise and dance classes, andmuch more. Among its most popular classes are zumba,along with a variety of results-orientated conditioningclasses. Meyer says In-Shape maintains its family-orient-ed vibe even as a bigger business. You never feel like anumber, Meyer says. You feel important. Take note:In-Shapes massive and impressive overhaul of its prede-cessor, Spa Fitness, truly stands out. The club boasts aslick, clean, modern look. Check out the R.I.P.P.E.D.classes. 476-7373, inshapeclubs.com. | MT K

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When we go to see mind-blowing, gravity-defying feats of athleticism, such as the SantaCruz Warriors, or tattoo-covered, body-checking savagery on roller skatestheSanta Cruz Derby Girlswe're not necessari-ly thinking, Get me in that game. But thereis something enthralling, energizing anddeeply satisfying about watching our hometeams do what they do best, and knowingthat those swift, passionate and driven ath-letes are representatives of Santa Cruz. And,of course, they put on one hell of a show.The point is, the Santa Cruz Warriors andthe Derby Girls (as well as our many high

school football, basketball, soccer, and surfteams) are more than simply sources ofentertainmentthey are beacons of successthrough dedication and hard work, they arealso mirrors of colorful, hard-nosed coun-terculture, role models, our friends, andour family members. They are members ofthe community who help to define the per-sonality and culture of this city. Catch themboth at the Kaiser Permanente Arena.Learn more at nba.com/dleague/santacruz.Santa Cruz Warriors basketball will start inNovember. Check outsantacruzderbygirls.org | Joel Hersch

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This years Best Ofwinner for sporting goods store,

Jerrys Sports has been a cornerstone inthe Santa Cruz community since it firstopened in 1978. One of the many thingsthat has allowed Jerrys Sports to thriveover the years is its customer service,according to assistant manager DavidLecoeuche.

Weve been successful because ofour family business feel, and very inviting,relaxed atmosphere, says Lecoeuche.None of us work on commission, so noone is competing with each other.

With batting cages to lure in thebaseball crowd, 10 percent off for anyoneparticipating in Junior Guards, and a widearray of other sports equipment, Jerrys

Sports is ready to equip athletes of allages, but their specialty, according toLecoeuche, lies in running shoes.

We have a very knowledgeablestaff that sets us apart from the otherstores, says Lecoeuche. We are all welltrained and can meet the needs of ourcustomers based on foot problems, theircharacteristics of running, and their levelof experience.

Jerrys sports runs a Two forTuesday special on batting cages eachweek, and every Thursday they hold Batfor Baker/Butler where all proceeds fromthe batting cages go to the Butch Baker &Elizabeth Butler Scholarship Fund. 1148Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 465-1400, shopjerryssports.com. | Aric Sleeper

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FIT/GUIDEBIKES & CYCLINGBicycle Trip Boasting all the top brands of bikes,this one-stop-bicycling-shop also has everythingyou may need in terms of gear, gadgets, adviceand support. Over its 45 years as an independent,locally owned business, Bicycle Trip has formed astrong cycling community of everyone from procyclists to everyday residents. 1001 Soquel Ave.,Santa Cruz, 427-2580, bicycletrip.com.

Bike Dojo Spin classes, guided outdoor rides, andeven basic biking lessons. Something for everylevel of riderplus free secure bike parking. Greatprograms. Great deals. 1101 Pacific Ave., Ste. G,Santa Cruz, 713-5475, thebikedojo.com.

Epicenter Cycling Load up on all of your bike needsat Epicenter and then take off on one of their biketoursa shuttle will take you from their frontdoor to the heart of Nisene Marks State Park for achallenging and memorable ride. 1730 Mission St.,Santa Cruz, 423-9000; 8035 Soquel Drive, Ste. 23,Aptos, 662-8100, epicentercycling.com.

Family Cycling Center Unique in that it offers animpressive variety of bikes, but also offers rentals.Take note of the nice array of bike gear you canget here, toofrom baby joggers and child seatsto cargo trailers and Trail-a-Bikes. 914 41st. Ave.,Santa Cruz, 475-3883, familycycling.com.

Spokesman Mountain bikes, road bikes, compo-nents, apparel, fittings, repair this is the placeto go for any of that, whether youre a seasonedcyclist or a casual biker. The friendly and knowl-edgeable staff will happily answer any questionyou have and help you get going on two wheels.231 Cathcart St., Santa Cruz, 429-6062,spokesmanbicycles.com.

CLIMBINGPacific Edge Brilliant design and wonderful climbscan be had here. It remains one of the areas finestportals to climb. All that, a nice array of yogaclasses, plenty of climbing gear and much morecontinue to fuel Pacific Edges success. 104Bronson St., Ste. 12, Santa Cruz, 454-9254, pacificedgeclimbinggym.com.

DANCECabrillo College Classes Include: modern dance,ballet, choreography, musical theater, dance edu-cation, history, criticism and more. 6500 SoquelDrive, Aptos, 479-6591, cabrillo.edu/academics/dance.

Dance Church Unleash your passion here. We digthe tagline: You are invited to dance yourselffree. Check it out every Saturday and Sundayfrom 9-11:15 a.m. $10 at the door. 418 Front St.,Santa Cruz, 466-9770, the418project.org.

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FIT/GUIDEDanceSynergy With nine instructorstrained in a broad spectrum ofstyles (ballet, belly dance, hip-hop,Zumba, kickboxing, tango, etc.)theres something for everyonehere. 9055 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 661-0235, dance-synergy.com.

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Motion Pacific One of DowntownSanta Cruzs most reputable danc-ing hotspots. It stands out for itsdiverse selection of dance classesfor children to adults. Check outthe many productions MotionPacific puts on throughout theyear. 131 Front St., Santa Cruz,457-1616, motionpacific.com.

Santa Cruz Dance CompanyConfidence-building classes forkids, zumba for the 14-pluscrowd. Get moving in an envi-ronment thats as community ori-ented as it is creative. Offers tap,jazz, modern contemporary, con-temporary, jazz contemporary,lyrical, ballet, hip-hop, acrobaticsand musical theater. 2800 PorterSt., Soquel, 479-4700, santacruzdancecompany.com.

GYMNASTICSGymnastics Learning Center Learn totumble, trampoline and twirl atthis center, which offers classes,camps, birthday parties and more.2608 Chanticleer Ave., 713-5954, scsportscentral.com.

Santa Cruz Gymnastic Center Offers arange of programs for children ages18 months through 16 years old,including preschool, recreationaland tumbling. Plus: gymnasticcamps with bars, beam, flexibility,trampoline, rope climbing, arts andcrafts, strength development, birth-day parties and more. 2750 BSoquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 462-0655,scgym.com.

HEALTH CLUBSCrossFit Santa Cruz With an empha-sis on good health, CrossFit SantaCruz designs workouts that targetstrength, flexibility, and cardiovas-cular health. 2521 Mission St., Ste.C, 421-2065, crossfitsantacruz.com.

Curves This goal-oriented commu-nity is a place for women who areinterested in losing weight to workout in a supportive, non-judgmen-tal environment. 2724 Soquel Ave.,Ste. D, Santa Cruz, 465-8228,curves.com.

In Shape A hot spot in Capitola, thenewly remodeled club has justabout everythingfrom aerobicsclasses to personal training andmore. Check out the upgradedequipment and amenities. 1100-1200 41st Ave., Capitola, 476-7373,inshapeclubs.com.

La Madrona Swim and Racquet ClubWith their 100 Milers SwimClub and racquetball tourna-ments, this community-orientedclub is a great place to meet otherathletes. 1897 La Madrona Drive,438-1072, lamadronaclub.com.

Santa Cruz Rowing Club Offers excel-lent facilities that are available toeveryone, regardless of experience.scrowing.org.

Santa Cruz Core Fitness Programsavailable include chiropractic, mas-sage and acupuncture. Traditionalphysical therapy is offered as well.317 Potrero St., Santa Cruz, 425-9500, santacruzcore.com.

Santa Cruz Strength This is a nicespot for people to reach their fit-ness goals. The staff is knowl-edgable and it offers a nice varietyof strength training options. 151Harvey W Blvd., Santa Cruz, 334-7273, santacruzstrength.com.

Scotts Valley Gym An impressiveamount of free weights, cardioequipmenttreadmills, uprightand recumbent Lifecycles,StairMasters, elliptical machinesand a rowing machinethe gymhas plenty for you to break asweat. Showers, fitness classes andchild care sweeten the deal. 105Whispering Pines Drive, ScottsValley, 439-9400,scottsvalleygym.com.

Simpkins Family Swim Center It con-tinues to win top honors in theBest Of Santa Cruz Readers Poll.Locals find excellent deals hereand its one of the best places totake the kids. Dive in. 979 17thAve., Santa Cruz, 454-7946,scparks.com/simpkins_home.

Studio 831 Locally owned andboasting more than 1200 squarefeet of workout wonders, the pop-ular studio wins points for itsimpressive class schedule (Crossfitand Urban Rebound stand out)and personal training. 2351 MissionSt., Santa Cruz, 469-3959, santacruzstudio831.com.

Toadal Fitness One of the areasfinest and best fitness centersitcontinues to win the most votes inthe Best Of Santa Cruz ReadersPoll. Aside from its many fitnessclasses and the actual workout areain the gym, its interesting to noteits Toadal Fitness-4-Kids program,which offers a wide range of fitnessexperiences for the younger set.Toadal Fitness (downtown), 113Lincoln St., Santa Cruz, 423-3764.More locations at toadalfitness.com.

Truly Toned Personal trainer Trenisedesigns personalized workouts forpeople regardless of athletic ability.More experienced athletes can pur-chase a single session to gain someinsight about spicing up their timeat the gym. 118 Younger Way, SantaCruz, 247-7069, trulytoned.com.

MARTIAL ARTSKaijin Mixed Martial Arts LearnBrazilian jiu jitsu, kickboxing,wrestling, boxing, and judo fromthe experts. If you want to drop infor just one class, you have to payonly $20. 2100 Delaware Ave.,Santa Cruz, 427-2560,kaijinmma.com.

Lairds Martial Arts Academy Home toNinja Camps for kids 5-12,Lairds offers martial arts classes forboth children and adults. Becausethey focus on personal develop-ment rather than competition, thetournaments they host are allabout achieving personal bests. 175Walnut, Suite C, Santa Cruz, 459-8901, lairdsacademy.com.

Santa Cruz Bujinkan Dojo Santa Cruz Bujinkan Dojo trainspeople of all skill levels, ages 4 andup, to integrate mind, body, andspirit through martial arts training.2728 S. Rodeo Gulch Rd., Suite #4,Soquel (873) 465-8236, www.scbudo.com

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FIT/GUIDEMinorsan Mix it up with self-defenseclasses, Zumba, Pilates, and kickbox-ingthey have it all here. Offers childprogram to ensure safety of children.1320 Mission St., Ste 1, Santa Cruz, 458-0900, minorsan.com.

Santa Cruz Family Martial Arts The per-fect introduction to taekwondo for tykes.Classes offered in aerobic kickboxing,and grappling too. Patient instructors,reasonable cost, variety of ages welcome.728 Water St., Santa Cruz, 818-5425,completefamilymartialarts.com.

Westside Aerobics and Martial ArtsPopular and inventive. Take note ofthe nice variety or workouts hereallthat and some of the best staff andinstructors you may experience. 509Swift St., Unit L, Santa Cruz, 454-9100, wama-club.com.

YOGAAshtanga Yoga Institute Ashtanga Yoga,or eight-limbed yoga, focuses on

the teachings of restraint, observanc-es, posture, breath control, withdraw-ing the mind from sense perception,concentration, meditation, and super-consciousness. 1307 Seabright Ave.,Santa Cruz, 426-8893, pacificcultural.org.

Bikram Yoga Aptos New students takenote of this studios 10 for 20deal10 consecutive days of yogafor $20. Once youve gotten used tothe heat, try doing one of their 60-day challenges. 7960 Soquel Drive,Aptos, 661-5030, bikramyogaaptos.com.

Body in Motion Thirteen years ago, thiswas the first fully equipped pilatesstudios in the county; now, they alsooffer the Xtend Barre Workout. 783Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos, 685-1779,pilatescalifornia.com.

Divinitree Yoga Its become one of the-more popular yoga portals in town,most likely because of the nice mix ofinstructors and the overall vibe in the

place. 1043b Water St., Santa Cruz,421-0518, sc.divinitree.com.

Joy of Movement This pilates andGYROTONIC studio offers matclasses, group reformer classes and indi-vidual sessions. 8035 Soquel Drive #31,Aptos, 688-8077, joyofmovement.biz.

Nourish With a team of easygoing prosleading the yoga sessions, youll learnflawless yoga techniques at this stu-dio. 130 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz, 429-9355, nourishsantacruz.com.

TheraPilates Offers pilates, physicaltherapy, pilates teacher training,group classes, osteoporosis courses,pilates for bone building and muchmore. 920 41st Ave., Santa Cruz, 476-3100, therapilates.com.

Village Yoga Bikram yoga for thosewho are serious about developingflexibility, strength, and willpower.Namaste. 1106 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 425-9642, bikramyogasantacruz.com.

ZUMBAMinorsan Self Defense and FitnessPromises their Zumba class feelsmore like a party than a workout, butalso brings the discipline and preci-sion their martial arts-based studio isknown for. A work hard, play hardclass. 1320 Mission St., Santa Cruz,458-0900, minorsan.com.

Santa Cruz Dance Company Prides itselfon a Zumba workout program that isdiverse and inclusive of all ages andgenders. Who knew that a little Latinfusion worked wonders to bridge thegeneration gap? Grab grandma, jun-ior, and your dancing shoes. 2800Porter St., Soquel, 479-4700, san-tacruzdancecompany.com.

Santa Cruz Core Fitness and Rehab Anexcellent option for interval trainingthats as fun as it is effective. Workout your core while toning your mus-cles. 317 Potrero St., Ste. C, SantaCruz, 425-9500, santacuzcore.com.

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An eating disordercould equally be called athinking disorder. So manyunkind thoughts plaguethe minds of people whobattle their body and food.As people overcome eatingdisorders, they realize thatits their thinking, waymore than their body thathas been the cause of theirsuffering. A critical internaldialogue (or more accu-rately monologue!) causesanxiety and/or depression.To recover from an eatingdisorder a person mustretrain their brain andlearn how to challengerather than believe everythought their mind con-jures up.

Our culture has pro-grammed us to see foods in

terms of good and bad.We need to upgrade thatprogram and learn to seefood in terms of nourish-ment and periodic pleasurerather than constant com-fort, punitive punishmentor sweet sedative. In thebook I co-wrote, TheDont Diet, Live-ItWorkbook, we call thisnew paradigm a Live-It.A Live-It is about livingwith food rather thanavoiding it or overdoing it.

Learning to Live-Itmeans finding a balancebetween movement andrest. Many people exercisewith an internal whip thattells them what to do.Others find it hard to moveat all. A Live-It allows peo-ple to move in ways theyenjoy and rest without anounce of guilt.

Learning how to copewith emotions is anothercomponent of a Live-It. Inthe same way that we cate-gorize foods as good andbad, many people believethere are good and bad feel-ings. All emotions are natu-

ral and when we welcomethem, they pass. Many ofus were taught to stuffdown our feelings, whichcauses depression and/oraddiction. A Live-Itinvolves welcoming all feel-ings, alleviating the need tonumb them unnaturally.

It is possible to retrainyour brain. It is possible toeat only when you arephysically hungry and tendto your emotions whenyou are emotionally hun-gry. It is possible to movein ways you love and restwithout guilt. It is possibleto learn to Live-It!

Andrea Wachter is aLicensed Marriage andFamily Therapist. She hasexpertise in: eating disor-ders, substance abuse,depression, anxiety, grief andrelationship struggles. Formore information on thebook, her Stress LessTeleclass or her onlinecourse, visitinnersolutions.net.

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Types of Eating Problems:Food, Weight and Body ImageIssuesStruggling, not at thelevel of an eating disorder butstill needing help.

AnorexiaRefusal to eat enough,leading to malnourishment.

Binge EatingFrequent overeat-ing, loss of control over food.

Bulimia NervosaBinge eatingfollowed by purging: vomit-ing, laxatives, diuretics,restricting or exercise.

OrthorexiaObsession withhealthy eating. Starts out rea-sonably but becomes extreme.

Anorexia AthleticaObsessiveexercise and calorie restriction.

Night Eating SyndromeConsuming majority of calo-ries at night, often waking upto eat.

Sleep Eating DisorderBingeingwhile sleep-walking.

Types of Support:Outpatient1-3 hrs. per week.

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)3-5days per week.

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The educated staff at Way of Life inCapitola specializes in wellness and nutri-tion, and recommends these seven top-selling supplements.

CCOmega-3: Derived from fish oil andplants like flax, the essential fatty acidOmega-3 helps to preventcardiovascular disease, has anti-inflammatory effects, and may reducethe symptoms of depression.

CCMulti-vitamins: For those that may notget enough nutrition in their diet, thereis the multi-vitamin. One pill a day maykeep more than just the doctor away.

CC Vitamin-D: Skin produces Vitamin Dnaturally when exposed to sunlight, butfor an individual who needs to stay outof the sun, has a weakened immunesystem, or is at risk for osteoporosisvitamin D may be helpful.

CC Co-Q 10: The vitamin-like substanceknown as Co-Q 10 assists in theproduction of the bodys energy, andresearch shows that it reduces bloodpressure in patients with hypertension,and can reverse the damage done byfree radicals, especially in skin cells.

CC Calcium: Paired with vitamin D, thebody better absorbs calcium tostrengthen bones. On its own, researchhas shown that calcium helps tostabilize weight, keeps blood pressureunder control, and lowers cholesterol.

CCProbiotic: A combined term of theLatin for and the Greek lifeprobiotics are microorganisms thatstimulate healthy intestinal function,help stop diarrhea, and may preventrespiratory infections.

CCWeight Management: To stave offhunger, and help manage weight, thefolks at Way of Life suggest green coffeebean extract, the extract of thepumpkin-shaped fruit garciniacambogia, or the fiber-based appetitesuppressant PGX Daily.

Remember to check with the Way of Lifenutritionists or another health professionalbefore starting a supplement regimen.Way of Life, 1220 A 41st Avenue, Capitola,464-4113, wayoflife.net | Aric Sleeper

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FEEDING theNEEDDanny Keith, founder of the surf andskate, hunger-fighting nonprofitGrind Out Hunger, empowers theyouth of Santa Cruz, harnessing their driveand energy for action sports and creativity,and directing it into positive change for thecommunity. The nonprofits mission is toinstill kids with leadership values and showthat they can have a major impact in the fightagainst childhood hunger and malnutrition.Both Keith and the nonprofit entity took firstplaces in GT's Best Of community pollKeith for Best Mover and Shaker, andGrind Out Hunger for Best LocalNonprofit. Keith's energy, which, as a life-long surfer himself, has resonated powerfullywith Santa Cruz's youngest surfers, skaters,musicians, and driven kids who simply wantto help. Between Keith, his growing militia ofhunger fighters, and innovative social mediacollaborations with celebrity singers likeChris Rene, James Durbin and Tess Dunn,and partnerships with organizations likeSanta Cruz Warriors, Grind Out Hungerpushes onward at full throttle. Keith says heapproaches collaboration with the youth asmaking a dealnot telling them what's rightor what's wrong or what they should do, but

simply explaining to them that they have thepower to make a positive difference in thelives of other kids, just like them. It's a wayto ingrain in them the purpose of positivechoices, and getting them make those choicesbecause of the way it makes them feel, hesays. Not because of what's been preachedto them. What that's done is it's firmly placedthe choices they make in their own hands.Get involved at the Grind Out HungerHeadquarters, 912 41st, Ave., Santa Cruz.Learn more at grindouthunger.org. Joel Hersch

Upcoming Grind events May 28: Danny Keith guest Chef at Michaels onMaina night of food, wine and fundraising.

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Without the cracks, pops, and twists associ-ated with conventional chiropractors, Johnand Christina Amaral of the Well BeingCenter in Soquel employ more subtle tech-niques to relieve the weary minds andinjured bodies of their patients.

We really look at the whole person,says Dr. John Amaral. We look at whatsgoing on physically in the body, and alsowhats happening with someone mentallyand emotionally.

The Amarals are both licensed practi-tioners of traditional chiropractic medicine,but their passion lies in a modality calledNetwork Spinal Analysis (NSA), a form ofbodywork pioneered by their longtime men-tor Donald Epstein, D.C. Take note: TheWell Being Center recently won top honorsin 2013 Best Of Santa Cruz Readers Poll.

We use a very light touch, oftentimesjust barely touching the body in very specif-ic areas, says John. It starts a process oftension release, and at the same time theperson becomes more aware of what thattension was related to.

The yin to Johns yang, his wife andbusiness partner, Dr. Christina Amaral, alsospecializes in NSA, but she brings her ownunique approach to each patient. Peoplecan access different parts of themselves thatthey wouldnt with just me, or maybe theywouldnt with just him, she says. Whenpeople come to see the two of us, they getvery well-rounded care.

For more information call 475-2448 orvisit wellbeingcenter.com. Dr. Amaral offersfree introductory workshops at the WellBeing Center each month. | Aric Sleeper

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In Tune?Get there with Acutonics

Having been introduced to the benefits ofacupuncture just three years ago, I had oncebeen skeptical of the process and above all,the needles. But the ills I sought relief fromwere treated, so when given the chance todiscover more about Resonation Acupuncture(known as Acutonics, or the use of tuningforks and sound vibration in conjunctionwith acupuncture) I was intrigued.

Katie Briggs, a local licensed acupunctur-ist who graduated from Five Branches nineyears ago, specializes in this technique. Ischeduled a session with her and sheallowed my regular practitioner to sit in withus to observe and take pictures. Katie offersa quaint studio treatment room within a one-minute walk to the beaches by 16th Avenue.She has lived in Santa Cruz for more than 20years, having also graduated from UCSC andtraveled to China to further study heracupuncture field, followed by an in-depthtraining of Acutonics in New Mexico.

Briggs explained that the sound of vibra-tion is really effective for individuals who

may be over-stimulated with needles or beintimidated by the idea of needle insertion,or it might be that they are in so much painthat the needles could cause the patient fur-ther issues. Briggs originally came acrossthis therapy when she had a nerve conditionthat was not responding to any kind oftouch or acupuncture.

Briggs goal as a practitioner is to solicit adeep level of relaxation. She explained thatthese vibrations also work well with boneyoutcroppings, in addition to the rib area ofthe liver and lungs.

After the initial patient/practitioner inter-view, she placed some heating pads on areasof my body that helped with relaxation andthe needle. Her needle work was deft andpainless. But when she started the tuningfork resonations, I felt a whole new wave ofcalm and, literally, a body resolution. Sheeven used several large gongs toward the endwhose sounds helped me recollect my worldtravels. A soothing and worthy experience.234-6616, resonationacupuncture.com. | SK

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HEALTH/GUIDEACUPUNCTURECrosswinds Therapy The aim ofCrosswinds Therapy is to restorefunction, improve mobility, relievepain, and prevent physical disabilitiesthrough acupuncture. They also offerChinese herbology treatments. 525Laurel St., Ste. 105, Santa Cruz, 239-9978, crosswindstherapy.com.

Flux Community Acupuncture Lounge Seepage 8. 1010 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz,425-1383, fluxacupuncture.com.

Meridian Acupuncture Experience abranch of holistic Chinese medicinewith an acupuncture treatment atMeridian Acupuncture. A prescriptionof natural herbs aids in achievingrelaxation and decreasing pain afterthe acupuncture treatment. 740 FrontSt., Room 345-A, Santa Cruz, 423-3818, meridiansantacruz.com.

MyCenter for Acupuncture and MassageTherapy The practitioners strive tohelp everyone in Santa Cruz feel theirbest with acupuncture treatments.The treatments at MyCenter focus onfertility, womens health, stress reduc-tion and pain management. 621 WaterSt., Santa Cruz, 234-9198.

Natural Bridges Acupuncture ClinicThe knowledgeable staff at this clinic promote preventive medicineand healthy lifestyle changes. 550Palm St., Santa Cruz, 419-7885, naturalbridgesacupuncture.com.

Prime Pain 4140 Jade St., #102,Capitola, 464-7246.

Santa Cruz Integrative Medicine and ChiCenter 21511B East Cliff Drive, SantaCruz, 475-8180,santacruzchicenter.com.

Spring of Health Specializing in treat-ment of chronic pain such as ten-donitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, andsports and occupational injuries,Spring of Health uses Chinese medi-cine to relieve pain. Acupuncture hasbeen found to also cure flu, stress andarthritis. 740 Front St. # 350, SantaCruz, 423-3777, springofhealth.com.

Traynor Acupuncture 108 Locust St., #2,Santa Cruz, 325-8149.

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