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30 FITNESS TIPStHE CLaSSIC: BEttER tRaINING,RELaxatIoN & NutRItIoN tHaNKS to HoLMES PLaCE ExPERtS

EXCLUSIVE:MotIvatIoN CoaCH JuStIN MILES aBout HIS PLaNNED ExCuRSIoNS

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FIT IN WINTERBIG SNoWBoaRD SPECIaL:EvERYtHING FoR SNoW, BoDY & SouL

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Doron Dickman, CEO, Holmes Place Europe

elcome to the latest edition of One Life, our own Holmes Place magazine, designed for our mem-bers to keep them updated on the progress of the

group. I would like to introduce myself to you as the Euro-pean CEO of Holmes Place.First of all, may I wish you and your families a very Happy New Year full of success and good health. As these uncer-tain economic times swirl around us, it has been gratifying to hear from so many of you about the importance that Holmes Place plays in our members’ lives as the “steady rock” of inspiration and a source of well-being.We are committed not only to remaining strong and pro-viding you with the best possible levels of service, but to improving our offerings to you as a way of enhancing your lifestyle. As the new year dawns upon us, it is the traditional time to make resolutions. This year, I resolved to make a habit, rather than making a resolution. We have noticed that our members enjoy much greater success when creating habits rather than resolutions. Perhaps I might encourage you to start the new year in the same way – by creating a habit that will improve your life. We have been busy over the holiday period, seeking new ways to add value to your membership and our members’ lives. One of our key objectives for last year was to act on our members’ feedback requesting improvements in the prod-ucts we provide in our changing rooms. I am delighted to an-nounce that, effective in April of this year, we have secured a relationship with Apivita, a natural cosmetic brand, to supply us with premium bath and shower products for you.

I am also proud to announce the opening of our newest club, in Potsdamer Platz, Berlin. This health club and spa has been three years in the making and has been meticulously designed to reflect the best aspects of our “live well” phi-losophy. This “next generation” club is the most avantgarde, stylish and exciting Holmes Place we know of, designed by the world’s finest architects and design team. All of our members are invited to enjoy HP Potsdamer Platz and expe-rience the future of Holmes Place.In the spirit of improvement, we also have been hard at work during the last quarter on investing in and upgrading our existing portfolio. Our clubs in Kaiserwasser (Vienna), Millennium (Vienna), Berlin Gendarmenmarkt and Neue Welt have enjoyed recent changing room upgrades, while the clubs in Zurich and Lausanne are currently in the pro-cess of creating a more stylish and sophisticated look and feel that will reflect our members’ wishes. Next will be our clubs in Geneva, Seepark (Zurich), Börseplatz (Vienna) and Bahrenfeld (Hamburg), which will all experience the ben-efits of our extensive refurbishment program. Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. We will be investing more than 5M€ this year in our properties in Eu-rope to ensure that we remain the number-one provider of live-well services and continue to serve our members at the level you expect and deserve.It remains for me to wish you much enjoyment of this issue of One Life and a fantastic start to 2012.

Live well.

WDear members and friends,

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MMovovE WELL

6 30 Fitness Tips Move Well

8 Snowboard Special The Fascination of Freedom

12 impressions The newly opened Holmes Place

Health Club in Berlin, Potsdamer Platz

14 Book Preview Reset. How I Escaped Myself

by Jeffrey L. King

16 Fitness apps How to best use your smartphone

for training purposes

18 Exclusive Feature Motivation coach Justin Miles writes

about his upcoming expeditions to the North and South Poles

20 Holmes Place at a Glance Worldwide Membership, Friendship

Referrals & Holmes Place Shops

22 Sports calendar 2012Sporting events in Holmes Place cities

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Eat WELL

21 interview & introduction with “Healthmaker” Dr. Lekutat

on nutrition & the Green Apple Lounge restaurant in Berlin

26 30 Fitness Tips Eat Well

28 nutrition column by Holmes Place Expert

Gemma Bischoff

FEEL WELL

30 news“The Apprentice“: A Big Success

32 30 Fitness TipsFeel Well

34 The Year in culture Cultural events in many

Holmes Place cities

36 Beauty Stars and their perfumes

40 Sweepstakes Fitness games on the Wii

Win a Nitro snowboard and much more!

42 new Gadgets & Books

1 To avoid sore muscles, pain and the threat of demotiva-

tion on the slopes, sports physi-cians recommend conditioning one‘s body three months before a skiing holiday. Your body will be exposed to unaccustomed chal-lenges when skiing or snowboard-ing, so an individual training spe-cifically for winter sports is of great importance.

2 Do not train only the mus-cles needed for skiing or

snowboarding. It is much better to get the whole body in shape. During your workout, also try to simulate the slippery and shaky conditions on the slopes. The way to go about that is to include speto go about that is to include spe-cific winter sports training devices

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

3 The easiest training tip for achieving better coordina-

tion is this: Every time you brush your teeth, try to do it while stand-ing on one leg. Once you master that, try it with your eyes closed.

4 a solid self-evaluation can help protect you from in-

juries. Particularly at the begin-ning of a new season, it is crucial to know one’s limits. Many accito know one’s limits. Many acci-dents are caused by exhaustion

and fatigue. Once you start feel-ing tired, be sure to take a break.

5 Usually, it does not help to pump up only superficial

muscles, but it is important to sta-bilize the body. Muscles, tendons and joints need to get fit as well, both for sports and everyday us-age. For that purpose, try ”Func-tional Training,“ which includes movements that will match every-day or sports-specific needs in terms of mechanics, coordination and energy allocation.

6 another good way of train ing for power, coor-

dination, balance, stability and endurance with very high in-tensity is called TRX® Suspen-

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


Fitness

sions Training. This idea is both simple and brilliant: All work-outs that further strengthening are done supported by your own body weight, against the gravi-tational pull, based on the prin-ciple of instability. Flexible bands help in simulating fluid motion se-quences. Because of this aspect, muscles not only strengthened but also better coordinated.

7 After an exercise or work-out, skiing or snowboard-

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

your heart will pump a greater amount of blood through your body. External shifts in tempera-ture will contribute to your blood vessels widening and tightening, which makes it a perfect training activity. its effects will be tangi-ble: the immune system gets go-ing and your body’s defenses will be ready for the next skiing excur-sion.

8 Even when you are not out on a slope, just keep in mind

this simple formula: moving will help alleviate stress. Sports such as cycling, nordic walking or run-ning can be done in cold condi-tions as well as warm ones. Frosty temperatures even have the adtemperatures even have the ad-ditional value of stimulating the

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

9 It does take some physical ef-fort to improve one’s health.

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

10 No matter what you do to keep fit, always strive

for realistically achievable goalswhile maintaining a healthy level of challenge. Also, adapt to your individual condition, which can vary day by day: vary day by day: Sometimes less really is more!Ph

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Snowboarding – Sports, Art & Lifestyle

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hen breathing in, cold air rushes through your teeth. There is no other weather

that is as activity-friendly as the cold, since standing still means freezing, which only adds to the adrenalin rush when the wild ride downhill begins. A long time ago, the first skiers must have felt like that: intoxicated by speed and in-finitely free. Subtle shifts of weight can make a world of difference. The ride on a snowboard is like a dance, too – a dance with the hill, the ice and your own body. It is crucial to stay on guard and flexi-ble, never to succumb to the eter-nal white of the snow.Keeping the hands free in particu-

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In comparison to skiing, which has been around for thousands of years, snowboarding may seem modern. The first “monoglider” was invented by Austrian Tom Lenhardt in 1900, leading to the first competitions in 1914. In the US, snowboards was perfected by surfers like Tom Sims who were looking to stay fit in winter, and later by companies like Nitro. The original snowboard, in 1963, were called “Snurfer” (a combination of “snow“ and “sur-fer“). In the 1970s, they became available for sale and, in 1998, snowboarding turned Olympic. Nowadays, there are millions of snowboarders and hardly any skiing area without its own snowboard park.

lar can give you a sense of free-dom, since, unlike skiing, there is nothing to hold onto in snowboard-ing. Only the balance, nature and gliding. Letting go yet still staying in control.Of course, it does take power to snowboard, but power in itself is not enough – for timing and ele-

gance are also required.The depth may seem like a mag-net ever pulling you down faster, in spite of the serpentine course. Un-like almost any other sport, snow-boarding will let you experience a sense of zero gravity when every-thing is in harmony: body, board, snow, mountain and spirit.


Snowboard Special

ThE FASCINATION

here are four basic types of boards that often are used as hybrids. Rule of thumb:

The shorter a board is, the better it will turn.

Race BoardA rather stiff board for speed racing. It tends to be longer and is best suited for straight jumps, since it is rather heavy. Recently, however, race board models have started becoming more flexible and lighter.

Carving BoardBoards that were built especially for dy-namic carving.

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

Freestyle BoardShort, soft and dynamic, which all mat-ters when jumping. Newer models are a little harder to withstand farther jumps.

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

Alpine Boardsgeneral term for carving-oriented boards as opposed to freestyle.

Tandem Snowboarddouble snowboard for two people.

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

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

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

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

RockerOriginally mostly used for better turning on powdery and deep snow, it is slightly curved, like a banana. Turns very well and is freestyle-oriented.

Snow-Skate or WinterskateBasically skateboards without rol-lers. They have no binding and are mostly used for tricks.

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

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

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

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

The Boot:SELEcT TLSBoot development is making big steps forward as well. Evidence of that is the new pinnacle Select TLS by Nitro with a light- weight, low profile and supportive design. The boots are anatomically modelled for maximum comfort and minimum bulk.

Boot development is making big steps for-ward as well. Evidence of that is the new pinnacle Select TLS by Nitro with a light- weight, low profile and supportive design. The boots are anatomically modelled for

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


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APPS ARE gREAT.WE MaKE aPPS.

These days, apps are everywhere – and that is a great thing.

hile classic print media is losing some readers, smartphones and tablets

are booming, and what works best is to combine the two. More and more companies take advantage of these new mobile media de-vices to gain additional customers and to improve their image with the existing ones.The possibilities for apps are limit-less – from useful to playful, from informative to entertaining. As a trailblazer in the field, emotion touch is your perfect partner for creating your very own app. Every day, there are thousands of new apps, but, to present your com-pany adequately and to achieve a high number of downloads, it takes know-how, creativity and under-know-how, creativity and under-know-how, creativity and understanding of the customer. No mat-ter what your ideas may be, emo-tion touch will always find the best solution for making them happen. As a technology enterprise, we love apps and work individually in close collaboration to be perfect-ly suited for your business needs to develop top apps with high poten-tial for mobile portals.Both appearance and concept of a mobile solution (app or mo-bile website) will be as versatile and unique as the product they represent. Whether as a module within a cross-media campaign or as an enlargement to a com-munity platform, which offers a di-rect dialogue with customers, mo-bile brand portals can reach users much more directly than other

means of communication. Users will always be connected to your mobile brand and literally hold it in the palms of their hands.For years, emotion touch has been realizing projects in the mo-

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

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EmOTION TOUCh (WWW.EmOTION-TOUCh.COm) IS A PIONEER IN ThE FIELd OF mOBILE TEChNOLOgy. ONE OF ThE TWO COmPANy FOUNdERS, VINCENT hILdEBRANdT, IS A LONg-TERm CLUB mEm-BER OF hOLmES PLACE.


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HOLMES PLACE HEATH CLUB BERLIN / POTSDAMER PLATZT H E U L T I M A T E L I F E S T Y L E

Club Experience

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

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

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


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

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

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Everyone at Holmes Place has their very own success story. it can be grand and mean something like a lot of weight loss, or slight but with a very personal meaning. Either way, the stories are all important, because each of them means a dream came true. Even our publisher, Jeffrey L. king, has such a story to tell — by ac-— by ac-—cepting a challenge, he tested just what he could achieve within one year of club mem-bership. a challenge that was made even harder by his suf-fering from myasthenia gravis. Getting fit in spite of that was probably an even bigger success than the 21 kilos he ended up losing within that one year. By early march, a new book will come out about his experiences: Jeffrey L. king’s Reset: How i Escaped myself.Here is a preview.

There are moments in life that can change everything. Something happens that has a huge impact on the further course of a life, like a great job offer in the positive case or a debilitating illness in the negative sense – perhaps even both at the same time. More rarely, though, there is a moment of sud-den clarity, when you suddenly re-alize what has been going wrong. After all, there is only this one life, but a multitude of regrets if you have not succeeded in making friends with it in time.Jeffrey L. King had such a moment of sudden aware-ness in early 2005, after a collapse at the age of 32. Others call it burnout. He himself calls it a warning shot. His doctor made clear to him that he needed to take things more slowly to avoid being in danger of suffering a fatal heart attack by age 50. But Jef-frey was too ambitious to slow down. At least, until

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


Book Preview

ONE LIFE.

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

Jeffrey L. King

Doors and finally discovered the key – the “reset button” that he pressed to find himself again. To es-cape his remotely controlled self and rewind to the Jeffrey he was in high school, when he was not yet in-different toward himself. How great would it be to have such a reset button, to be able to use those missed chances? Instead of lamenting those lost oppor-tunities, it actually is possible to learn from such mistakes, to accept them and to re-adjust one’s balance in life, to approach new challenges without all those burdens.What had happened? On the outside, everything was go-ing great in Jeffrey’s life. He had his dream job with his own company and the so-cial recognition that comes with it. Very much to the likes of his French mother and her Ashkenazim Polish-Jewish roots. On top of that, she was in the army and Jeffrey’s father was an Afro-American 7th Day Advent-ist – an explosive mix. It must have been partly due to this conflict-prone background of his mother that she was deter-mined to instill ambition in her son when he was only an infant of a few months. Jeffrey’s mother was born in 1937 as a very weak, premature baby whose survival chances were deemed low. Her grand-mother took on the task of ensuring the girl’s survival and making her strong. Failure had not been an option for generations in the family, nor was admitting weakness. Success was important and seemed only to be achievable for workaholics. Fast-forward – as an adult, there was no stopping Jeffrey, with action around the clock on tight schedules. Top restaurants, luxury hotels, trendy parties, cool cars … on the outside, everything seemed perfect, but there was a growing feeling of alienation in Jeffrey.

Conversation over a “romantic” din-ner focused on the latest

ideas, the latest pro-jects and mostly

“Me, me, me, me, me!” Everything seemed to be as nice, safe and corny as

in the movies – but movies can get boring fast when you let

them run in a never-ending loop.Even the most sophisticated smart-

phones will stop functioning at some point, unless you recharge them. The

same actually goes for people as well, with the major difference being that, until now, there simply was no manual that told you how to do it. Now there is.How Jeffrey found his recharge battery, what “me-time” means, the important role

the Way of St. James played in all this and how ex-actly the “reset button” works – all that you can read in Jeffrey L. King’s Reset: How I Escaped Myself, which you can order here by scan.Im

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aPPSoLutE FITNESS

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

must-have apps - and some you can skip.


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Cool 3D graphics and hot snow-board action – the ultimate game to play while waiting on the ski lift.By Ezone.com

A total waste of money! Suppo-sedly it plays music matching your running pace, but it does not work at all, and the proposed mix is completely bogus. Red flag!By Discobeat Software Ltd.

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

Personal daily weight tracker & BMI. Offers perfect weight control in great detail.By Tactio Software international inc.

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

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

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

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One of the best fitness apps, with more than 85 custom-built work-outs. It even gives you your own personal trainer.By nike, inc.

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This app reminds you to stay This app reminds you to stay hydrated, which is very important hydrated, which is very important when running.when running.By Discobeat Software Ltd.


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


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n March 2, 1999, Justin Miles had a superb career in the fitness industry with a broad

range of clients, from elite ath-letes to people preparing for roles on stage and screen. By the end of the day on March 3, his career – in fact his whole life – lay in tatters.He was on his way to a training course when the car he was travel-ling in was involved in an accident, sending it cartwheeling along the highway. Four-and-a-half hours was the time it took for emergency services to cut him from the man-gled wreck.Justin awoke five days later. His brain had been shaken around in his skull during the accident so much that it caused severe bruising and a hemorrhage, leaving him

with brain damage and unable to walk or talk properly.The medical team overseeing his case advised Justin not to expect to be able to return to full-time work for somewhere in the region of three years, and to expect some aspects of his movement and speech never to return. They were wrong.Every fitness instructor understands the importance of goal-setting,

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

With his goals firmly set in stone and a timeframe of 10 years in which to execute his plan, Justin started turning his dream into a reality.Despite the bleak forecast of the medical team, his self-administe-red “recovery plan” kicked into

action. Just nine months after the accident, he ran a marathon. Two years later, he ran a marathon – every week, for a year.Now, Justin is “living the dream.” As a full-time adventurer, he takes on challenges large and small, using each one of them to promo-te healthy living choices and to raise the profile of his favorite charity, the Children’s Trust.Having spent a lot of time in jungles and deserts, Justin has now turned his attention to the coldest regions on earth. This year, he is joining a team to become the first to walk to the very center of the Arctic Ocean and will use this experience to launch an education program aimed at seven-to-11-year-olds.In 2012 as well, Justin will lead a group of people from all walks of life to the top of Kilimanjaro and build a team to tackle the very mission that killed Captain Scott: to walk from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole and back again

(nobody, to date, has yet comple-ted the mammoth 2,200 km trek).When asked how he does the things he does, Justin replies: “Any-one can do anything they want to do. All they have to do is to find a way to make it happen.”

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


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

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

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

FFRRIENDSHIPIENDSHIP P PRROGRAMOGRAMFitness is even more fun when training with friends. On top of that, you can get rewarded for bringing in new members with a great selection of gifts. For instance, you can treat yourself to some brand-new shoes or a new Holmes Place bathrobe. More info is available from www.holmesplace.de.

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is it true that it is recommended to have a glass of orange juice with your steak?It really is the case that some nu-trients can better be processed when consumed in certain combi-nations. This is particularly true for minerals like iron. Vitamin C can indeed help the intake of iron from vegetables or fruits, which is im-portant info for vegetarians. With

meat, however, it hardly makes a difference.

are there any substances that work the opposite way?Coffee and black tea, or red wine. Vegetarians should keep in mind that oxalic acid in spinach, parsley, rhubarb or beets can decrease the intake of iron, just like Coca Cola or similar carbonated soft drinks.

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

A restaurant that shows how crea-tive, healthy and varied organic and other food can be is situated at the Gendarmenmarkt Holmes Place in Berlin. Erdal “Eddy” Asci, his mother Sevilay and chef Mi-chael Drenske are serving weekly menus of delicious healthy meals at competitive prices. Every day, everything is cooked fresh without using anything deep-frozen.On top of that, they even take re-quests from their guests, because Eddy & Co. value a friendly at-mosphere “with tasty food and a

tasty chef.” They are already famous for their healthy varia-tions on typical fast-food dishes, such as organic or chicken burgers, complete with ever-new crea-tive sauce ideas. Be it cream cheese, grapes and chili one day or cream cheese with mustardday or cream cheese with mustardthe next - it never gets boring. The main goal for 2012 is even more organic foods.

TASTY FOOD & TASTY CHEF

Dr. Carsten Lekutat has his own featured health show on German TV (WDR, “The Healthmaker”). In an inter-view with One Life, he recommends certain food com-bos while cautioning against others.

THE HEALTHMAKER

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


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SPORT EvENtS

2012Berlin Jackknife Dive May 17

Summer Olympics London, July 27 - august 12

Skoda Velothon Berlin, June 10 Prague marathon May 13

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

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

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

ARt on SnowGasteinertal (near Salzburg,

austria), February 4-12A unique event that takes place in the beautiful Salzburg countryside and combines snowboard art with

“real” art.www.artonsnow.com

Rock‘n‘Roll marathon madrid april 22

In the USA, Rock‘n‘Roll marathons have already been a huge hit, with more

than 500,000 participants in more than 24 cities. Now they celebrate their

European premiere. The track follows the original Madrid Marathon with live

bands performing on 20 stages.www.es.competitor.com

Jerusalem marathon march 16

More than 3,000 years of history come to life in a race that leads through the

Christian, Jewish and Muslim quarters of Jerusalem. Last year’s premiere was a

huge success on an impressive as well as challenging track, with about 750 meters

of difference in height. www.jerusalem-marathon.com

World Snowboard Championships

Oslo, February 10-19The first world championships run by snowboarders since 1999. 240 medal candidates from more than 35 coun-tries meet in the Norwegian capital.

www.wsc2012.com

Winter X games Europe 2012

Tignes, France, march 14-16For the third time, this traditional

snowboarding competition is held in Europe, hosted by US sports channel

ESPN.www.espneventmedia.com

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February 26There are many city marathons. Those

wanting to experience something different can try out the “Kristallmara-thon,“ which takes place 550 meters

underground, in a former mine in Merker, Thuringia, Germany.

www.werrataltriathlon.de

Vienna City marathon april 15

The biggest marathon of Austria has been taking place in the capital

Vienna since 1984, on the banks of the Danube River.

www.vienna-marathon.com

Salzburg marathon may 6

Honor to whom honor is due. Where else will you see a finish on an actual red carpet, but in the festival city of Salzburg, Austria?! The route is a flat,

round course right through Salzburg’s picturesque old city district.

www.salzburg-marathon.at

ITF Beach TennisLas Palmas de Gran canaria,

Spain, march 23-25Beach Tennis has been around since

2008 with ever-increasing success. Enjoy a new kind of tennis that

includes lots of fun.www.itftennis.com/beachtennis

London marathon april 22

Finally there is no getting stuck in London traffic, since you can just run

through the city along with 30,000 others. This yearly event has been tak-ing place since 1981 and is part of the

World Marathon Majors.www.virginlondonmarathon.com

Snow golfGstaad, Switzerland, march 3Can it really be fun to play golf in the

snow? That is what the Swiss hosts are claiming for this event. Funnily

enough, Rudyard Kipling, the author of The Jungle Book, is credited with

having invented the sport.www.snow-golf.ch/uk

Prague marathon may 13

The Marathon of Prague in the Czech Republic is one of the most beautiful

in the world, leading right through the medieval city. With only about

10 meters of difference in height, it is relatively flat and thus also well-suited

for beginners. www.praguemarathon.com


Calendar

Olympiapark Berlin Relay Triathlon September 16

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

Snow Golf Gstaad, Switzerland, March 3Gstaad, Switzerland, March 3

Jerusalem marathon March 16

Warsaw marathon September 30

Sky Run Berlin, May 27

nightrider London, october 9

World Snowboard championships oslo, February 10-19

Berlin Jackknife divemay 17

For the first time, the “Jackknife Dive” takes place in Berlin, Germany: an

open swimming relay race that any-one over the age of 14 can partici-pate in. Teams of two or five people

share a distance of 5 kilometers. www.startschuss-berlin.de

Berlin marathon September 29-30

Always held on the last weekend in September, the Berlin Marathon cuts the city in half almost as effectively as the Wall used to. Whoever wants

to keep moving should just join in the race.

www.bmw-berlin-marathon.com

Skoda Velothon Berlin, June 10

This marathon for cyclists has been held in Berlin, Germany, since 2008

with ever-increasing success.www.skoda-velothon-berlin.de

PrisonrunDarmstadt, may 20

Running in a circle, in a jail. Now that really can be a sports event! At least

in Darmstadt, Germany, where a marathon is held right inside a real

prison, with the prisoners. A (we hope) unique experience…

www.sv-kiefer-darmstadt.de

Via Carolina Team Run Prague-nuremberg, July 21-22The city friendship between Prague

and Nuremberg celebrates its 20-year anniversary this year. Just one ace

reason to take part in a very special marathon that leads from the Czech “Golden City” Prague to Nuremberg,

Germany.www.viacarolinarunning.eu

Sky Run Berlin, may 27

A Stairway Race stretching over 37 stories at Alexander Square in Berlin,

Germany. www.startschuss-berlin.de

Olympiapark Berlin Relay Triathlon

September 16What is more than a triathlon? A relay triathlon. After a huge success at the premiere, this is the second time it is

held at the Berlin Olympic Park.www.startschuss-berlin.de

NightriderLondon, October 9

You can do sports for a good cause as well as for the challenge. Some events are hosted by the English cancer care

organization Marie Curie, such as a nightly bicycle ride through London.

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

Summer Olympics of the XXX Olympiad

London, July 27-august 12London is the very first city ever to be able to host its third Olympics. The first two, however, were in 1908 and 1948. There will be 302 competitions in 26

kinds of sports.www.london2012.com

Warsaw marathon September 30

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

of the city.www.maratonwarszawski.com

Soccer European Championship

Poland and ukraine, June 8-July 11

One of the big sporting events of the year is the European Championships. With their flawless qualifying run, the

German team is considered one of the favorites next to title defenders Spain.

www.uefa.com

Athens marathon november 11

The first will be the last, goes a Ger-man saying, and it is true for Greece, which invented the marathon. Their

very own race takes place late in the year on the most classical of all tracks, leading from the city of Marathon to

Athens.www.athensclassicmarathon.gr

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1 Got snow energy?During the winter months, it

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

2 The sunshine vitaminDo you arrive at work in the

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

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

3 Desk lunches boost snacking A new study has shown that,

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

4 Oats, the winter warmerAs the weather gets colder,

we have a tendency to eat more hot meals. It has been known for

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

5 Spice up your lifeNot only can spices cre-

ate a great-tasting meal, but they also have hidden health they also have hidden health properties. cinnamon has been shown to support the regulation of blood sugar levels (especially in diabetics) and curcumin (the active ingredient in tumeric) has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-cancer properties.

Eat WellImprove your mood by eating nuts, stay active thanks to dried fruitand be aware of what you eat at your desk: 10 valuable nutrition tipsby Holmes Place expert Gemma Bischoff.


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

The most recent research into ap-ples shows that their benefits go beyond fiber content. Apple pec-tin and polyphenols improve lipid metabolism and lower inflamma-tory markers. Fruit pectin also in-creases satiety, which can support weight loss. The research relates to both fresh and dried apples.

7 Support your digestion For those of you who take For those of you who take

probiotics, there is something you need to know. It is great to sup-port good bacteria with addition-al “live“ cultures (best consumed through fermented drinks, rather than tablets/powders); however, it is also essential that you have prebiotics to help support the

growth of your good bacteria. Prebiotics come from foods such as asparagus, garlic, leeks, on-ions, artichokes, bananas and honey.

8 Soothe your sore throatThe winter months see a rise

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

9 Dangers of alcoholJust a reminder to take care

with those hidden calories in al-coholic drinks. To compare calo-ries from alcohol to other food groups: You get 4 Kcal/g from car-bohydrates and protein foods, 9 Kcal/g from fats, and almost the same from alcohol with a massive 7 Kcal/g. Think before you drink!

10 Happiness and nutsNuts are rich in B vitamins,

proteins and selenium (a mineral (a mineral that has been shown to have posi-tive mood-influencing properties). Brazil nuts are the richest source of selenium. Although nuts are high in fat (therefore, high in calories), this fat is unsaturated and has heart-protective properties.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Choose hot food and drinks whenever possible.

Decrease caffeine consump-tion (to prevent dehydration).

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

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

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


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THE aPPREnTicE

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

“The apprentice” is a career pro-gram for our best employees that just recently found its impressive conclusion in the senior manage-ment “kick-off conference 2011”in Berlin.Of the chosen 14 candidates, the best nine managed to master all the challenges of this demanding program.With “The Apprentice,” we have been able to make a major contri-bution to the company’s success and not only met all the goals but even surpassed them.

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

The Success Story of the YearBy René Behr

ed by a mentor nominated by the European management team.Mentors were tasked with intro-ducing their individual topics and hosting a practice training based on those topics. They an-swered questions for two compet-ing teams as an expert and also had to judge all candidates’ pro-fessional knowledge and social competence.

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

The highlight of each meeting was the teams’ presentations in front of a top-class jury.

candidates had to face the “board,” which featured our cEO, Doron Dickman; chairman, David Turner; and director of Human Re-sources, René Behr, with the results of their monthly tasks.

in a highly competitive and high-energy atmosphere, each candi-date received constructive criti-cism for their performances, their appearance and behavior as team members or team leaders.

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

With very special pride, we pre-sent the winner of “The appren-tice” 2011: YnGVE ROOS.

His performance, appearance and loyalty confirmed that this career program perfectly matches Holmes Place goals, both for our staff and in our vision:inspiring people to live well!

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

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

Personal Training Sales

Service Excellence

membership Sales

management & Leadership

marketing & Online community

HR & Recruitment

P&L analysis & cost control

Resales & Renewals

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1 Worshipping the sun: Finally, there is an end in sight to the

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

2 Every bathroom can be turned into a spa! Most fa-

vorite perfumes are available as shower gels or bath oils as well. It is crucial to have enough time for yourself, so send the kids off to

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

3 In prenatal classes, pregnant women learn the advan-

tages of breathing techniques that can be used not only when giving birth, but also to relieve emotiobirth, but also to relieve emotio-nal or physical stress. Breathing techniques can refresh almost in-stantly by providing more oxygen and can help cure running pain, nervousness and hiccups. Simply try to take in a very deep breath, intensely and as slowly as pos-sible. Then release it extra slowly and delberately as well - with or without an accompanying sound.

4 An ideal way to cope with overtime hours and stress is

to pick a very cold day and stay home. Get cozy and warm on the sofa, try out different kinds of tea, and read a long-neglected good book.

5 Women get cold more easily than men; that much is scien-

tifically proven. They have fewer muscles; other reasons include muscles; other reasons include metabolism and hormones. There are some ways, however, that you can prevent that freezing feeling, at least a bit – and not just by re-membering to wear your gloves:a) Eat hot! chili and jalapenos con-tain the stimulating active agent capsaicin, which aids bloodflow and, thus, helps to keep you feel-ing warm.

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


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

6 When out in the cold, keep your hands and feet moving

at all times. Try at all times. Try light finger and toe gymnastics like making a fist or rolling your toes.

7 Particularly in winter, feet often get forgotten and

are not exposed to enough air. Walk around barefoot at home whenever possible and enjoy relaxing footbaths with scented bath oils.

8 Wonderful warmth: The hot-water bottle from your child-

hood days can actually be used not only to help cure a bellyache, but also to relax. Alternatively, electric blankets or cherry-pit pillows work just as well. Warmth helps to relax muscles and en-large blood vessels and, thus, improve circulation. It also has a positive effect on the metabolism, helps against cramps and even helps against cramps and even strengthens your immune system. A win-win warmth!

9 Laughter. Those who feel well will smile. Those who are

happy will laugh. It really can be that simple. Laughter is even cre-dited with prolonging life. it helps to relieve stress and relax musclesby releasing endorphins that can

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

10 Winter sports athletes have long been aware of the

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

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tHE YEaR IN CuLtuRE: 2012If you like arts, be

sure to mark the following events on

your calendar and make some travel

plans, because these events are worth it.

Whether classical music, circus or rock:

The 2012 cultural year will be multi-

faceted and exciting. And what’s even

better: Thanks to our Worldwide member-ship option, you can keep training at the local holmes Place, even while abroad.

“Alegria“ by Cirque du Soleil BUdAPEST may 17 | PRAgUE may 23 | hAmBURg may 30 | VIENNA June 20 | TEL AVIV August 8

Announced as a “baroque ode to the energy, grace and power of youth,“ the new show of the famous Canadian Cirque du Soleil is currently touring Europe. From antique mon-archies to modern democracies: Alegria is Spanish and means “cheering.” The history of the world is shown with different powers in charge, but the eternal kind of magic from the perspective of bards, clowns, children, fools and beggars.

Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of milanLONdON National gallery (until February 5)

Even without the “Mona Lisa,” this is being hailed as “the ex-hibition of all exhibitions.” After a five-year preparation, an impressive amount of paintings by Leonardo da Vinci have been brought together, including the famous “The Lady with an Ermine.”

SFF-rated Athens - International Sci-fi & Fantasy Film Festival AThENS march 1-7

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

david Sylvian COLOgNE march 7 | BERLIN march

16 | LONdON march 24

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


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Salzburg Festival July 20 until September 2

The traditional Austrian culture festival has a new leader in Alexander Pereira, who is headed for a big start: 232 ope-ras, dramas and concerts are featured in the 2012 schedule. Among them is the new series “Overture spirituelle,“ devoted to spiritual music. The opening will be marked by Jewish music with famed conductor Zubin Mehta and the Israel Philharmo-nic Orchestra.

Black SabbathdORTmUNd gERmANy June 4 | PRAgUE June 6 | BILBAO SPAIN June 15

After 33 years, Ozzy Osbourne and his former band mates have come together again for a reunion that features a stu-dio album and a tour. The heavy-metal grandfathers can be seen all over Europe in June.

Potsdam Castle NightPOTSdAm August 18

Illuminated castles, classical music, historic costumes: an enchanting event.

Bruce SpringsteenOLymPIC STAdIUm BERLIN may 30 |

VIENNA June 12

At age 62, “The Boss” still rocks on, which makes him a worthy fitness idol.

IV. Jewish music FestivalBUdAPEST march 16-18

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

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

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

Noel gallagher‘s Flying BirdsBARCELONA march 4 | hAmBURg

march 8 | BERLIN march 9 |

ZURICh march 15

Life without Oasis goes on for main songwriter Noel Gallagher. Without his crazed brother Liam, he can let the birds fly high, with broader musical influ-ences ranging from Italian Wild West movie sound-tracks to blues and gospel.

“Summit of the Stars 2012“: Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Erwin SchrotthAmBURg derby Park June 16

Currently the hottest pri-ma donna of opera, Anna Netrebko can be heard in a voice dream team, ac-companied by the Prague Philharmonic.

diamond Jubilee LONdON, June 2

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

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The Scent of Stars

n all – too – common situation: ChristinaAguilera, styled like

a Hollywood beauty from the 1940s, looks at her full wardrobe with a bored expression. She cannot seem to find any clothes she likes. Sud-denly, a little perfume bottle catches her eye. She sashays toward it, las-civiously drops her bath-

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

By Claudia Wiegand


robe, clasps the flask that clearly seems to mirror her curves and sprinkles some perfume on her naked back. Lo and behold, the small bottle’s lacy black flower pattern suddenly sprouts on her back like a tat-too. “Sometimes it‘s all you need to wear” is the cor-responding slogan.A few years ago, this is how Aguilera sold her first per-fume. The singer actually is a latecomer in the scent business, following colleagues like Jennifer Lopez or Priscilla Presley. While those lines were successful, Brit-ney Spears‘ “Curious“ turned out to be a retail stinker – not really much of a surprise, given her recent his-tory. Model Kate Moss, by comparison, may seem more competent as a scent expert. The only question is whether her nose still works properly.Either way, Moss created neither her own perfume nor her own fashion label. Instead, stars get ap-proached by companies with finished products. Ever since Gabriela Sabatini traded sweaty tennis court smells for her own perfume in 1989, hardly any star

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likes to miss out on this lu-crative side business. Be it Céline Dion (who leads with 15 scents, currently “Signature“), soccer star David Beckham (who will be releasing his new sports scent in March), pop punker Avril Lavigne (“Black Star“) or Be-yoncé’s “Pulse“ – where there is a CD, a TV show or a movie, you can al-ways find an accompa-nying scent. Even if there is just an image, there is also a perfume, as in Paris Hilton’s case. After all, that is exactly what selling a perfume boils down to, since high-fashion brands like Dol-

ce & Gabbana continue advertising with famous Hollywood faces such as Matthew McConaughey and Scarlett Johansson.The more attractive the star, the bigger the temp-tation to want to smell like him or her. Indeed, Patrick Süskind’s novel The Perfume was not the first to find out that temp-tation can go through the nose as well. Just like in Aguilera’s commercial, the idea is that you really can put on an imaginary second skin.A scent based on the suc-cessful German TV dating show “Bauer sucht Frau” (“Farmer Seeks Woman”),

however, turned out to be a joke. A pity, since the however, turned out to be a joke. A pity, since the Farmer Josef special, with a touch of dung heap and Farmer Josef special, with a touch of dung heap and a pinch of numbskull, could have been a hit.a pinch of numbskull, could have been a hit.Meanwhile, it is Justin Bieber who is really cashing in on a new perfume recently released in the US. It is called “Someday,” the bottle is decorated with little hearts and it is clearly aimed at female fans who can dream of one day seducing Bieber with it… But beware: Bie-ber’s girlfriend Selena Gomez is working on her very own scent – which might include a fan repellent… Ph

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nce upon a time, game consoles used to have a target audience of kids

and nerds whose movement highlight of the day was grab-bing the next snack. Those times are long gone, since new mo-tion-control technologies now make it possible to work out while gaming on the TV.From aerobics to yoga, sa-wing trees to training muscles – the range of motion-controlled fitness games is wide. Of course, these games will never replace a visit to the gym, but they can be a great addition to your routine with training fun in the company of family and friends. Of particular in-terest to snowboarders will be the Wii-exclusive Balance Board by

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

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

1. Do you go snowboarding?Our whole family has discovered snowboarding. We often like to spend Our whole family has discovered snowboarding. We often like to spend our vacation after Christmas doing that to relax. our vacation after Christmas doing that to relax.

2. What is your experience with Wii Fit Plus?2. What is your experience with Wii Fit Plus?I used to think that Wii is something for children, but then I was amazed I used to think that Wii is something for children, but then I was amazed by the many fitness possibilities. With Wii Fit Plus, I can easily do something by the many fitness possibilities. With Wii Fit Plus, I can easily do something for my body at home and it is even fun. The individual training programs for my body at home and it is even fun. The individual training programs seem especially useful to me.

3. as parents, do you play together with your children?s parents, do you play together with your children?Yes, that is huge fun. Especially with Wii balance games, we become acYes, that is huge fun. Especially with Wii balance games, we become ac-tively involved.

SWEEPSTAKE BOX:Together with Nintendo, we are raffling off two Wii Fit Plus Packs (each with a console, game and Wii Balance Board, all in black), as well as a bundle (Wii Fit Plus game and the Wii Balance Board). Just go to www.onelife-mag.com to enter the sweepstake!

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

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1X SnOWBOaRD LamPSnowboardlampen.de is the business of two brothers who convert snowboards into lamps. The winner will get to choose between set lamps. The winner will get to choose between set designs or use a configurator to build their dream design snowboard lamp, worth about 180 Euros.

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NEWS FoR tECH-FaNS & BOOKWORmSWhat the year 2012 will hold in store

The wireless Wahoo Fitness heart monitor, recently released for smartphones in the US, only costs $80 there. It is already used in several apps, such as “MapMy-Fitness,” “RunKeeper,” “321Run,” “Runmeter” and “MotionX.”

While gossipy bankers and other speculators are pondering the possible release of iPhone 5 (will it be round?) and Samsung Galaxy S3, yet a whole different smart-phone might outdo them all: the Lumia 900, produced in collabo-ration by Nokia and Microsoft.

SmaRTPHOnE uPDaTES: LUMIA 900, IPHONE 5 & SAMSUNG GALAXY S3

nO OnE iS HERE ExCEPT AEPT AEPT LL OF Usby Ramona Ausubel

mY namE iS BiRTHDaYaYa . HAPPY BIRTHdAY.Y.Y

One of the cur-rently most-dis-cussed debut novels will come out in February: Ramona Ausubel wrote about a remote Jewish vil-lage in Romania,

which, in 1939, decided to cut off from the outside and start living in a fantasy world.

Even secret service agents age. At least in real life, because, while the character James Bond is turn-ing 50 this year, in his books, he will forever be young. The anniversary will be celebrated with a whole lot of new releases like, 50 Years of Bond Film Posters (Dorling Kinders-ley) and xL James Bond (Taschen) with previously unknown pictures and trivia from the 007 movies.


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