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aphrodisiacal effects. Phenylethylamine is a
substance that is released naturally in the
human body when you’re in love. Choco-
late also contains Theobromine, a chemical
stimulant with a mood improving effect.
Lastly, chocolate contains another neu-
Sexual ChoColate: rotransmitter, Anandamide. Anandamide
targets the same brain structure as THC
nature’s naughty, (tetrahydrocannabinol), the active ingredi-
ent in cannabis. (2)
Yet healthy, indulgence by KYLE BROWN So why do women typically get a
stronger emotional satisfaction from
chocolate than men? According to Jim
Now that we’ve got your attention… let’s to NEVER get between a woman and her Marlowe, head nutritionist for Dr. Mercola’s
start with a little history lesson. Throughout chocolate! But what is it about choco- Optimal Wellness Center (as well as one of
much of history, chocolate has been con- late that stimulates our bodies and my nutrition coaches), “Women classically
sidered an aphrodisiac. From the world’s minds, and is it actually healthy? have a different relationship with food then
most famous lover Casanova, who was men. Typically, women get more pleasure
Infamous sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer
known to drink Cioccolata at Café Florian out of foods like deserts and sweets than
noted that, “the taste of chocolate is a
in Venice and considered chocolate to be a man will. In a man’s brain, the pleasure
sensual pleasure in itself, existing in the
the “elixir of love” (and more stimulating center for food and sex are very close but
same world as sex.” There are many
than champagne) to Montezuma, who distinctly separate. In women, they are
properties inherent in chocolate that lead
allegedly drank a cup of chocolate before superimposed on each other. In general,
to this phenomenon. One of the chemicals
entering his harem, chocolate has been when a woman eats chocolate or desert,
in chocolate is Tryptophan, an essential
noted as one of nature’s most mystical aph- the pleasure response leads to an intense
amino acid that is required by the brain to
rodisiacs. One report on the ancient Aztecs feeling that’s more than a man can under-
produce Serotonin. Serotonin is a neu-
noted that because of this, all foods made stand.” (3)
rotransmitter that modifies mood, generating
with chocolate were strictly forbidden to
feelings of pleasure and promoting an According to Italian researchers, women
women. (1)
overall sense of wellbeing. Chocolate also who eat chocolate regularly have a better
As a nutritionist-- and a man with common contains Phenylethylamine, a naturally sex life than those who deny themselves
sense-- I know the second golden rule is occurring amino acid considered to have the treat. Those consuming chocolate had
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Please welcome two new playing bass guitar in his rock band, Crimson degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Dance.
Reign, hiking, and shooting natural landscape She continued her studies, receiving her
trainers to our Staff
photos. He also takes great pride in something Master’s Degree in Corrective Exercise and Re-
called “high pointing” meaning that he tries to habilitation in 2007. Vanessa saw becoming a
nick duellman, SeleCt trainer touch the highest point in every state. So far, personal trainer as a natural progression from
Originally from Huston, he has high pointed eight states, including her passion for dance. She is truly passionate
Minnesoooooota, Nick California and its own Mount Whitney, the and committed to helping people achieve
has lived in San Diego highest point in the contiguous United States their fitness goals.
for a little over a year. at an impressive 14,497 feet.
Vanessa offers a unique Pilates and Personal
He received degree in
Training blend, which allows her to work with
Exercise Science from Vanessa Carver, MaSter trainer a variety of people. She has worked with a
Winona State University
The best words to diverse clientele including San Diego Chargers’
in Minnesota. Although he claims to be an
describe Vanessa are LaDainian Tomlinson and Shaun Phillips, as
endless resource for useless information, he
outgoing and ener- well as Major League Baseball pitcher Mark
is excited to be around such a talented and
getic. Just introduce Prior. She has also been featured in O, The
well-educated staff. Nick has worked in the
yourself, and you’ll Oprah Magazine as well as in several exercise
fitness industry since 2001, focusing his work
know what we’re videos as a fitness model. When she’s not at
around developing workout routines that are
talking about. Vanessa the gym, Vanessa enjoys reading anything
very specific to his client’s immediate needs,
is originally from Fullerton, California and has from fiction to sports journals--but don’t be
while offering sound motivation and technical
lived in San Diego for the past 10 years. She is surprised if she puts down the book to catch
advice.
proud to call herself an Aztec alum. In 2003, her at happy hour at the beach!
enjoying a healthy sports during the off-season to stay in shape, but activities to your sea-level exercise routine of
Ski Season many are weekend warriors. No matter where
you fit, you could
wind up with
triceps pull downs, biceps curls, bent over rows
and cable flies on the ground will help you when
you’re at elevation.
With winter upon us, that can only mean one
minor aches,
thing… ski season is finally here! Before you When strength training is combined with speed,
pains or a serious
dream of carving up the fresh powder, here are quickness and agility training, power is developed
injury if you don’t
some helpful tips on injury prevention to prepare and ordinary skiers make the leap to extraordi-
spend some time
you for the long and invigorating downhill slide. nary. Exercises that create power include plyo-
preparing.
metrics, sprinting, agility drills and stair running.
Both skiing and snowboarding can result in sports
All of the major Timed box jumps and floor ladder drills are other
injuries, with slightly different injury patterns.
muscle groups of great examples of these exercises.
Skiers are more likely to have knee injuries from a
the body, especially the core, are used for skiing
torque motion during falls, while snowboarders The last ingredient to a successful snow trip
and snowboarding. Muscular strength improves
tend to have more upper body injuries as a result is flexibility. Pre- and post-stretching is key for
your ability to relax and still maintain control
of falling on an outstretched hand. There are also muscles to function optimally. If a certain muscle
while making the quick adjustments needed to
many injuries common to both types of winter is not at optimal length, it will never function
navigate uneven terrain. Simple exercises that you
athletes, such as concussions (wear a helmet!), at 100%. Shortened or cold muscle fibers may
can incorporate into any daily gym routine are
neck or lumbar strains and ligamentous sprains. increase your risk for an acute strain or pull.
single leg balance activities. These are great sport-
The best way to prevent skiing or snowboarding Important muscle groups include the trunk,
specific training tools because there are instances
injuries is with proper conditioning programs that hamstrings, quads, and hip flexors.
during skiing when the majority of one’s weight
begin before you hit the slopes.
is shifted onto one leg, and quite often, all one’s Being well-educated and physically ready to
Strength, flexibility, endurance and skills exercises weight is on one leg. It is the body’s job to adapt attack the slopes could mean the difference
for skiers and boarders are essential for both rec- to these perturbations, and if a joint is trained between a torn ACL and a nicely landed 360 air!
reational and expert skiers/boarders. Most skiers in advance in a controlled environment, it can Good luck, have fun and we’ll see you on the
and boarders return to the slopes after months respond much faster and more efficiently in this slopes.
away from the sport. Some participate in other chaotic environment. Adding single leg balance Ryan Paik, PT, DPT, Kate Grace Physical Therapy
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the highest levels of desire, arousal and Remember, chocolate is naturally bitter, 2. Benton D, Donohoe RT. 1999.
satisfaction from sex. The study, which not sweet, so make sure you choose a The effects of nutrients on mood.
was presented at the European Society for chocolate source that is healthfully sweetened. Public Health Nutr. Sep;2(3A):403-9.
Sexual Medicine in London, found: “Women For example, chose candies sweetened 3. My phone meeting with Jim Marlowe
who have a daily intake of chocolate showed with xylitol or raw honey rather than cane June 11, 2006.
higher levels of desire than women who sugar. If using chocolate with cane sugar, 4. New York Times. November 14, 2004.
did not have this habit. Chocolate can keep your quantities low enough to keep “Women Really Are Hot For Chocolate!”
have a positive physiological impact on a you from a large insulin spike but high
5. http://www.fitbuff.com/chocolate-sex/
woman’s sexuality.” (4) enough to satiate your desire. So, enjoy
your chocolate-- and guys, don’t worry
by Kyle Brown, BA, CCN,
Recently, British scientists observed couples that she may prefer chocolate to kissing
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heart rates rose 20 percent more and their
bodies released 4 times the endorphins
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GET yOuR BEAuTy SLEEP
Staying well rested will not only help you please read: as well as more fun! We have great specials
prepare for all of your New Year’s resolutions, As a courtesy to all club members please for the New Year. Memberships for all are at a
but it’s also one of the best ways to maintain “discounted Special New year rate.”
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Thank you.
Fresh from the Sporting Club CaFé: that you will feel good every time you come next extravaganza. Our next “How to Eat
“How to Eat Healthy 24/7” Classes to the Club. Healthy 24/7” class will be Wednesday,
January 21, when we’ll be making food
One of the best things about the New Year At The Sporting Club Café, we make almost
based on the Mediterranean diet. We will
is that it gives us the opportunity for a new all of our food from scratch. We do this to
start on our goals. Rather than becoming ensure that you are not getting any extra
overwhelmed by everything you want to preservatives from our food, because your
accomplish, you’ll have a better chance at body obviously doesn’t need them. Our
success if you look at your top three priori- meats are hormone-free, and we choose our
ties and start working on them, one by one. vegetables from what is seasonal, organic
After all, the best way to start any project is and locally grown as much as possible.
to break it down into smaller components. The Café becomes a delicious classroom
once a month with a class called “How to
Eat Healthy 24/7.” Topics will range from review the health benefits, demonstrate the
breakfast to dinner, and from snacks to most nutritious ways to prepare the meals
desserts. These meals, which are all available and discuss easy methods for incorporating
to you through the café’s meal plans, will this famously flavorful diet into your own.
now be featured in classes on preparing Also included is a selection of organic wines,
them yourself, complete with a nutritional and a lively question and answer session.
consultation specifically catering to your
I know that for many of us, health and The cost for the class and meal is $60, but
health. The class is taught by Raw Fusion
fitness are at the top of the priority list. The you’ll save $10 if you sign up pay at least
Chef Minh Nguyen, and will have special
Sporting Club is a great tool to help you one day prior to the class.
guest nutritionists to explain the benefits of
reach your fitness goals. We not only pro- Space is limited, so start on those New
the diet.
vide you with state-of-the-art equipment, but year’s resolutions by signing up today.
also the best trainers in the nation. To top it So pick up a pen, a fork and join the fun.
off, we provide the healthiest place for you Sign up for café events in our guest a Bittersweet goodbye
to eat to complement your health goals so book, and we’ll keep you informed on our We are sorry to announce that Joanna
Makwana, The Sporting Club Group Exercise/
To utilize this benefit, just present your member- Spin Manager, is leaving the club mid January.
ship cards along with valid I.D. when making She has been hired by the San Diego Police
your Great Earth purchases. Department and starts her Academy Training
Great Earth Vitamin Stores started in 1973, and in January. This has been a life long dream of
is owned by Phoenix Laboratories out of Long hers and she will make an outstanding officer.
Island, New York, which is a registered pharma- Jo has been the GE/Spin Manager for over 3
ceutical lab (FDA licensed). Currently there are years now, and with the club for years before
only eight FDA certified labs out of nearly 1,200 that. If you know Jo, you know that there is
U.S.-based manufacturers. In the past, Great Earth no one like her – she’s hardworking, dedi-
save on all products just has supplied U.S. Olympic teams, the Los Angeles
present your sporting club membership
cated, passionate about fitness, and is always
and San Diego Marathons, and world-class body positive, fun, and motivating. She has helped
card along with valid i.d.
builders. In 1995, Money Magazine selected Great make the Spin program what it is today – one
Great Earth Vitamins (858) 452-9775
Earth Vitamins as “Number One” in the industry of the best in San Diego, with the best instruc-
Great Earth Vitamins of La Jolla, located in the for quality. Our La Jolla staff has a combined 37 tors around.
Whole Foods shopping center, is pleased to years of experience in Great Earth nutritional
have an exclusive relationship with The Sporting supplementation. Our January member social will be dedicated
Club by offering members discounts of 15 to 30% to Jo so please drop by to wish her luck and
For any questions or additional details, ask
on all products, seven days a week. Great Earth say your good-byes. Hopefully she will come
your trainers, or please call us directly at (858)
Vitamins carries a full line of supplements, including back as a spin instructor in the near future!
452-9775. We are looking forward to serving
fitness and body-building products to meet all Check around the club for the flyers regarding
you at the Great Earth Vitamins Store in La Jolla.
your nutritional needs. the “January Jo Social”!
teri’S Corner guidance in any area, please talk with Kris
Machain, our Fitness Manager, and he can
Dear Members: get you on the right track. If your concerns
It’s January already, and who isn’t glad that are in the area of nutrition, please contact Kyle
2008 is over? I know I am! Brown, our Nutrition Manager. Just ask for
their contact numbers at the Service Desk.
I read an article recently stating that the high-
end sports clubs are doing better than the The Sporting Club staff is very interested in
mid-range clubs in this challenging economy. hearing if we are meeting your needs. We
GENERAL MANAGER There are a few reasons for that, but one of will be distributing a member survey early this
Teri Pickett • 858/202-7328 the most important is that the high-end club year, so please take a few moments to com-
member is more informed, realizing that their plete it. All of our managers want to hear your
MEMBERSHIP MANAGER
Kelly Tobey • 858/202-7336 membership is not a luxury item, but is actu- feedback so that they can make their own
ally an investment in their overall health and New Year’s resolutions for even better service.
MEMBER RELATIONS MANAGER
Kristi Hurst • 858/202-7321 well being. After all, if you don’t feel good, I consider your comments a gift, as they help
and if you don’t have your health, how can all of us acknowledge where we’re doing
MEMBER SERVICES MANAGER you enjoy all the other aspects of your life? well, and address the areas in which we may
Renee Freeman-Lindsey • 858/202-7301
be need to do additional work.
How did you do in 2008 toward attaining
SPA dIRECTOR
Cindi Reyna • 858/202-7340 your fitness goals? Did you set goals for more Let’s work together to make 2009 an optimal
than just weight loss? Did you get more year for health and fitness. From everyone
SPA MANAGER involved in weight training? Cardio workouts? at The Sporting Club, we wish you and your
Lauren McLaughlin • 858/713-1866
Nutrition information? If you did, con- family a Happy New Year, and success with
FITNESS MANAGER gratulations, and let’s continue to meet those your fitness goals.
Kris Machain • 858/202-7353
goals—or set new ones. If you didn’t, that’s
new GROuP ExERCISE MANAGER why the New Year and The Sporting Club are Warm Regards,
TBA here. Either way, let’s start the New Year by Teri Pickett
taking a look at your fitness goals. If you need General Manager
PILATES MANAGER
Rhona Lebner • 858/552-4563
SERVICE dESK MANAGER
Breanne Birkedal • 858/202-7305 Safety First ImportaNt
SPORTS MANAGER Attention Members:
annoUnCeMent
Please remember that there is a 3 hour
Amy Conrad
amy.conrad@thesportingclub.com Please think about the valuables that you time limit in the Hyatt parking structure.
leave in your vehicles and where you Starting January 2009, The Sporting
TENNIS dIRECTOR Club will be charging overtime charges.
Timmer Willing • 760/492-8498 leave them. Shopping bags, purses and
Executive members receive an additional
other items that can be seen through
AquATICS MANAGER 12 hours per month. Thank you for
Kevin Bree • 858/202-7393 the windows may draw attention from your cooperation!
someone looking for “an opportunity.”
CHILdCARE MANAGER
Mary Hernandez • 858/202-7338 You can avoid the situation by putting
important items out of sight. If you store
HOuSEKEEPING MANAGER
Nate Millis • 858/202-7352 them in your trunk, be sure to move them
before you get to your destination, so no
CAFé MANAGER
Minh Nguyen • 858/202-7324 one sees you storing them. Leave your car
FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER and valuables in good shape.
Kristie Edwards • 858/202-7304