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Halfway There
This month's featured member is Dan De Leon. He
has been a member of Razor Sharp for only six
months, but has accomplished a great deal thus far.
To date, Dan has lost an amazing 40 lbs! His goal is
to lose 80, and in only six months he has hit the
halfway mark.
When I asked Dan what made him decide to join and
tackle his weight loss goal he said, "well, when I was
24 I became a father and quit working out. Now that
I'm 30 I figured that it was time that I did something
about it." Now that he's lost 40 lbs., Dan says that he
has a lot more energy and it's easier to play with his
daughter. "I coach my daughter's (now 5 years old)
soccer team, and after they saw me throwing her up
in the air they wanted me to throw them up too! It's
exhausting and I wouldn't have been able to do that
before I lost the weight," said Dan.
So you're probably wondering how he did it,
right? Well, Dan explained that from January until May
he only lost 13 lbs. He was inconsistent with his
training and wasn't sure if he was doing the right
things. In May however, he starting working
out with personal trainer Bridget Durocher
consistently and in the last two months he has now
dropped 25lbs.!
"Bridget helped me work on my endurance and
progressively I was able to do more and more,"
comments Dan. Between strength training with
Bridget twice a week, lifting on his own twice a week
and running six days a week, Dan can now run on the
treadmill for an hour (he started with five minutes)!
After talking to him for a bit, I asked what it was that
motivated
him to keep coming in to the club. He said that a lot of
it is not wanting to disappoint Bridget, but the other
part of it is also his competitiveness with himself. He
says, "I bring out the 'Anything I can do, I can do
better' mentality."
Excellent job Dan and on behalf of the staff here at
Razor Sharp we wish you the best of
luck in reaching that 80lb. weight loss goal. I have no
doubt that you will be successful in your quest!
~by Tenille Isome
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Greetings!
Hello and welcome to the July issue of the Razor
Sharp Newsletter. It's time again to vote for Racine's
BEST OF contest featured in the Racine Journal
Times! We have won "Best Fitness Center" the last
two times (2005 and 2007) and we would be honored
to have your vote again this year! Simply go to
www.journaltimes.com to cast your ballot today!
Thank you very much for your business and for your
loyalty to Razor Sharp!
~The Razor Staff
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| A Closer Look at Low GI Diets |
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There have been several recent studies
demonstrating that a low-glycemic load diet may help
individuals achieve weight loss comparable to a low-
fat diet. By comparison, a low-glycemic load diet
appears to have a more significant affect on
promoting cardiovascular health, and helping the
body to maintain low cholesterol and normal blood
sugar levels.
The scientific data is even more compelling for low GI
diets when each food that is consumed falls within
the low-GI category of 55 or less. Also, low-GI diets
are best implemented when they are not calorie
restricted. A non-caloric-restricted diet that is low-GI
may help support even greater cardiovascular
protection and body fat loss. When a low-GI diet is
combined with lifestyle changes such as exercise
and stress reduction, you will probably have the best
possible outcome.
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| Refer a Friend and You Could Win a TV! |
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Need a TV? Or do you want a new one? We may be
able to help! If you refer a friend to join* Razor Sharp
Fitness during July or August, not only will you receive
$20 in club bucks, you will also be entered in a
drawing to win a 42" flat screen TV! The more people
you refer, the more chances you have to win!
*Regular referral program rules apply. Contract
must be completed by August 31st. Winner will be
drawn at noon on September 1st. Need not be
present to win.
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| Pools to Close for One Week in August |
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During the last full week in August (Monday the 24th
thru Sunday the 30th) both the lap pool and therapy
pool will be closed for mandatory draining, cleaning,
maintenance and repairs. We apologize for any
inconvenience this may cause you. The pools will
reopen on Monday, August 31st. If you have any
questions please contact Dan Neumann, Aquatics
Director at (262)321-0200 or
dneumann@razorsharpfit.com.
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| Razor Sharp to Hold Speed and Agility Camp in July! |
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Razor Sharp will be hosting its first speed and agility
camp this summer for athletes 14 years or older who
want to improve their speed, strength, power, and
agility. The camp will consist of four 2hr sessions
and will be held on Tuesday July 21st, Thursday July
23rd, Tuesday July 28th, and Thursday July 30th from
1-3pm each day.
The first week will focus on strength & agility and the
second week will focus on speed & power. The camp
costs $80 for members (or child of a member) and
$100 for non-members and this includes a t-shirt.
Razor Sharp's personal trainer, Ernie Zuberbuehler,
will be conducting the camp. The deadline to register
is Monday, July 13th. Brochures are available at the
front desk and online at
www.razorsharpfit.com (in the "What's New" section).
If you
have any questions please contact Mike Jelacic at
(262)321-0200 or mjelacic@razorsharpfit.com.
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| Got Pain? Get Acupuncture! |
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Juanita and Kelly are here to help you live a pain free
life. They've already helped many of your fellow Razor
Sharp Fitness members live without pain and they
can
help you too. If you currently experience pain from
arthritis, sports injuries, muscle pain, sinus pressure,
headaches, or any other source stop by the front desk
or call 321-0200 to schedule an appointment today!
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| 2nd Annual Ping Pong Tournament |
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Razor Sharp will once again be holding a double
elimination ping pong tournament, Saturday July
18th, 2009. The tournament will be held on Saturday
July 18th, with first game being held at 9:00am. The
brackets will be determined that morning, with the
names being drawn randomly. Games will be "best
of 3" format with rally scoring up to 21. Entry fee is
$5.00 paid on the day of the event. The winner will
receive a plaque. Register at the front desk today, or
if you have any questions
please contact Mike Jelacic at (262)321-0200 or
email mjelacic@razorsharpfit.com.
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| This Month Only! One-Hour Massages are 20% Off! |
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During the month of July, our massage therapists will
be offering 20% off of their one-hour massages.
Treat yourself to a well-deserved massage with one
of our 4 amazing therapists. This special is available
to members and non-members alike so make sure
to tell your friends! Call 321-0200 to book your
appointment today! (Sorry, the discount does not
apply to gift certificates.)
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| Razor Sharp Runners Successful at Area Events |
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Congratulations to all who participated in the 30th
annual Lighthouse Run! It was wonderful to see so
many of the members compete in the 10 and 4 mile
runs. Despite the heat there were many outstanding
times and overall results which can be found on
www.lighthouserun.com
Coach Bridget would also like to congratulate the
runners who trained with her to complete the
Kenosha Firecracker 10k and 5k on June 27th. Elaine
Linn won her age division with a 5 K time of 27:10!
Check out all of the results at
http://www.kenoshaymca.org/races/firecracker.php
There are many great running events coming up this
fall. A group of runners from Razor is now beginning
their 12 week journey into becoming half
marathoners. The Chicago Half Marathon is a 13.1
mile run that goes through downtown Chicago. There
are still spots available to register today and join our
team in representing just how fabulous Razor Sharp
Fitness and its members are. If you are interested in
joining us in training, traveling, or just have further
questions, please contact Coach Bridget at
bedurocher09@hotmail.com.
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