VERGE Magazine

Issue: 01

Woods

How to

stay fit

this

winter SOUTH AFRICA’S

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Camiera

Contents: Issue: 01

South Africa’s Top

Photographers

Featured Model:

Camiera Woods

The New Mercedes A

Class

How to Stay Fit This

Winter

What’s new in

Fashion

Sane’y Vorster

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Welcome to our first issue

Verge is proud to announce our

first issue of verge magazine,

when it comes to lifestyle,

modeling etc. we have it all.

Included in our first issue you will

find a two page spread of our

featured model Camiera as well

as an article on the new fresh and

funky Mercedes A-Class.

We hope you guys enjoy

South Africa’s Finest

Photographers

SEAN F:

Verge came across Sean

Flow and his work a short

while back and we were so

impressed with his work

as well as the feedback we

received from models

which he has worked with,

if you looking for quality

and professionalism you

can’t go wrong with this

photographer.

Copyright: Sean F

Model: Stephanie Fitzell

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Optical Noise Photography:

Robert Harris otherwise known as

Optical Noise Photography has

started becoming a well-known

photographer around SA, we have

been paying attention to his work

lately and can honestly say that his

talent improves with every shoot,

definitely a photographer worth

trying out. Give them a shout on

facebook or call them on

073 884 9993

Copyright: Robert Harris

Model: Dominique Solomon

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Twilight Photography:

Twilight photography a Randburg based photographer is the perfect example of quality and

professionalism, no matter what is required you never have to worry about a thing when it

comes to twilight. Twilight photography also does weddings and various other shoots that

you may require. Give them a call on 073 735 0003

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Copyright: Eben Deuces Wild

Model: Megan Skye

Deuces Wild:

We started taking notice of

Deuces Wild Photography a

couple months back after

our very own Megan Skye

did a shoot with them,

their photographer Eben’s

work highly impressed us,

the quality of his work is

fantastic and definitely the

kind that deserves to be

noticed.

Contact them at

eben@deuceswild.co.za

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CAMIERA Woods

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The New Mercedes A-Class

New design idiom

A true Mercedes. And yet so very different. The new A-Class will surprise you with its fresh, sporty design that blends emotive appeal with individualistic character and strikes a completely new note in the compact vehicle segment. The Mercedes-Benz design team were crowned "Team of the Year" in 2011 by a top-ranking jury of industry experts. To configure your A-Class further, just select from each of three design and equipment lines and three design packages with differing emphases - and create your very own, very individual new A-Class.

Exterior

.Striking lines, dynamically curved surfaces and a window line that calls to mind a coupé all go to make up the sporty and emotional exterior of the A-Class. The significantly modified dimensions, with greater width and distinctly reduced height, contribute to its athletic appearance. The pronounced arrow-shaped front section and expressive radiator grille give the A-Class both an air of self-confidence and a decidedly energetic look. The flanks, with two striking structural lines, and the powerfully muscular rear wings give a feeling of forwards thrust even when the car is at a standstill. The coupé-like side line with the curved roof, beltline rising towards the rear and long, narrow, glass area emphasises the sporty appearance of the new A-Class. The B-pillar is covered by the "frame under glass" design of the door. The distinctly wide rear end with horizontal structuring exudes power and athleticism. This is thanks to the bicolour tail lamps, which extend well into the sides of the vehicle. At night an innovative lighting design gives the new A-Class an exciting aura.

Interior

A love of detail comes through in the high-quality interior with its sporty ambience. The shapes, surfaces and materials go together to form a high-quality and harmonious whole and meet the highest standards, both visually and haptically.

The cockpit combines a sporty ambience with ergonomic styling and layout. The result: undiluted driving enjoyment, with the comfort so typical of Mercedes-Benz. Various design and equipment lines as well as design packages (Exclusive package and AMG Exclusive package) allow you to individualise your interior to lend it a stylish, urban, sporty or exclusive tone. Three seating variants ensure ergonomic comfort. A large selection of attractive fabric covers and colours provide many versatile possibilities for individualization. Exclusive fittings, such as the upper section of instrument panel upholstered in ARTICO man-made leather as part of the Exclusive package (optional) or the ambient lighting which comes in conjunction with the Light and Sight package (optional), characterize the sporty interior of the new A-Class. Depending on the design and equipment line or design package, high-quality trim is applied to the vent openings, the armrests in the doors and to many controls. The generous use of decorative stitching, either in the fittings colour or a contrasting colour, for the seats, steering wheel, armrests and doors, lends a touch of exclusivity.

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10 Workout Secrets to staying fir this winter From the Pros Experts and successful exercisers reveal the top tips and tricks they use to get the most from their fitness routines.

By Carol Sorgen

WebMD Feature

Reviewed by Michael W. Smith,

Getting and staying fit can be a challenge. For

many of us, it's hard just to get up off the couch.

So what's the secret of people who have

managed to make exercise a way of life?

1. Be Consistent

Chase Squires is the first to admit that he's no

fitness expert. But he is a guy who used to

weigh 205 pounds, more than was healthy for

his 5'4" frame. "In my vacation pictures in 2002, I

looked like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man at

the beach," says the 42-year-old Colorado

resident. Squires decided enough was enough,

cut out fatty food, and started walking on a

treadmill. The pounds came off and soon he was

running marathons -- not fast, but in the race. He

ran his first 50-mile race in October 2003 and

completed his first 100-miler a year later. Since

then, he's completed several 100-mile, 50-mile,

and 50k races.

His secret? "I'm not fast, but I'm consistent,"

says Squires, who says consistency is his best

tip for maintaining a successful fitness regimen.

"It all started with 20 minutes on a treadmill," he

says. "The difference between my success and

others who have struggled is that I did it every

single day. No exercise program in the world

works if you don't do it consistently."

2. Follow an Effective Exercise Routine

The American Council on Exercise (ACE)

recently surveyed 1,000 ACE-certified personal

trainers about the best techniques to get fit.

Their top three suggestions:

Strength training. Even 20 minutes a day

twice a week will help tone the entire

body.

Interval training. "In its most basic form,

interval training might involve walking for

two minutes, running for two, and

alternating this pattern throughout the

duration of a workout," says Cedric

Bryant, PhD, FACSM, chief science

officer for ACE. "It is an extremely time-

efficient and productive way to exercise."

Increased cardio/aerobic exercise.

Bryant suggests accumulating 60

minutes or more a day of low- to

moderate-intensity physical activity, such

as walking, running, or dancing.

3. Set Realistic Goals

"Don't strive for perfection or an improbable goal

that can't be met," says Kara Thompson,

spokesperson for the International Health

Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA).

"Focus instead on increasing healthy behaviors."

In other words, don't worry if you can't run a 5K

just yet. Make it a habit to walk 15 minutes a

day, and add time, distance, and intensity from

there.

4. Use the Buddy System

Find a friend or relative whom you like and trust

who also wants to establish a healthier lifestyle,

suggests Thompson. "Encourage one another.

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Exercise together. Use this as an opportunity to

enjoy one another's company and to strengthen

the relationship."

5. Make Your Plan Fit Your Life

Too busy to get to the gym? Tennis star Martina

Navratilova, health and fitness ambassador for

the AARP, knows a thing or two about being

busy and staying fit.

Make your plan fit your life, she advises in an

article on the AARP web site. "You don't need

fancy exercise gear and gyms to get fit."

If you've got floor space, try simple floor

exercises to target areas such as the hips and

buttocks, legs and thighs, and chest and arms

(like push-ups, squats, and lunges). Aim for 10-

12 repetitions of each exercise, adding more

reps and intensity as you build strength.

6. Be Happy

Be sure to pick an activity you actually enjoy

doing, suggests Los Angeles celebrity trainer

Sebastien Lagree.

"If you hate weights, don't go to the gym. You

can lose weight and get in shape with any type

of training or activity," he says.

And choose something that is convenient. Rock

climbing may be a great workout, but if you live

in a city, it's not something you'll be doing every

day.

7. Watch the Clock

Your body clock, that is. Try to work out at the

time you have the most energy, suggests Jason

Theodosakis, MD, exercise physiologist at the

University of Arizona College of Medicine. If

you're a morning person, schedule your fitness

activities early in the day; if you perk up as the

day goes along, plan your activities in the

afternoon or evening.

"Working out while you have the most energy

will yield the best results," Theodosakis says.

8. Call In the Pros

Especially if you're first getting started,

Theodosakis suggests having a professional

assessment to determine what types of exercise

you need most.

"For some people, attention to flexibility or to

balance and agility, may be more important than

resistance training or aerobics," he says. "By

getting a professional assessment, you can

determine your weakest links and focus on

them. This will improve your overall fitness

balance."

9. Get Inspired

"Fitness is a state of mind," says fitness

professional and life coach Allan Fine of

Calgary, Alberta, Canada. One of Fine's tricks to

get and stay motivated is to read blogs or web

sites that show him how others have been

successful. "Who inspires you?" he asks.

10. Be Patient

Finally, remember that even if you follow all

these tips, there will be ups and downs,

setbacks and victories, advises Navratilova. Just

be patient, and don't give up, she says on the

AARP web site: "Hang in there, and you'll see

solid results."

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Vorster

Copyright: Sean F

photography

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