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February Member of the Month - Michael Koch
I was always athletic and played sports regularly
throughout high school, but I never used to take
working out seriously. Once I got to college, my sports
playing decreased dramatically and I continued to
avoid working out. Needless to say my diet was
terrible as well. After about 6 years of this, I had
gained a bit of a "spare tire" in my midsection.
After school ended, I was given an employment
opportunity with a federal law enforcement agency.
Although I had the intelligence for the job, the
requirements were very strict regarding the fitness
standards. A fitness test involving strength, speed,
and conditioning would have to take place and a
minimum score of 10 had to be achieved if I was
going to continue on this path. I knew I was going to
need some help.
I decided to get a membership at Razor Sharp
Fitness, and I acquired Ernie Zuberbuehlers help as
my personal trainer. After a few months of regular,
strenuous training, I finally reached the minimum
fitness standards which were required and passed
the fitness test for this particular federal agency. I
continued working out after this point though, still
using some of the skills Ernie taught me, eagerly
anticipating the federal training I would soon receive.
To my surprise though, I found out a couple months
later that I was going to have to retest, this time
achieving a score of at least 15 on the fitness test.
Although I was confident about the strength portions, I
was uncertain about my conditioning and speed. Over
the next month, I again utilized the help of Ernie. This
time he had me doing sprints a couple times a week
in the gym. By the time the fitness test came around, I
was ready. I scored a 20 which put me in line for the
next set of training class.
Within the past month I have moved and am now in
Virginia training for the job. I am proud to say that I
have continued to succeed physically thus far. I am
even finding that the small amount of boxing I did with
Ernie is helping as well. If it were not for Razor Sharp
and the sessions with Ernie, I would not have been
able to achieve this. They pushed me from a lazy
college student to being able to compete side by side
with people fresh out of the military. Thanks for
everything, Razor Sharp.
~ by Michael Koch
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Greetings!
Hello and welcome to the February issue of the Razor
Sharp Newsletter! The 2010 "New Year New You
Fitness Challenge" is in full swing and the points are
being racked up daily. Whether you are participating in
the challenge or not, Razor Sharp has many
different ways you can keep moving forward towards
your fitness goals. Try a new class, go for a swim or
shoot some hoops- just keep working hard and
having fun! You will get there before you know it.
The Razor
Sharp Staff
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| CLOSING EARLY ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH |
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Please note that on Saturday, February 13th the club
will be closing at 4 pm due to a scheduled electric
service interruption by We Energies. This service
interruption is necessary so that We Energies crews
can make modifications to their electric distribution
system that serves this area.
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| 2nd Annual Zumba Party Tickets Selling Fast |
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Come join the party on Friday February 19th! Razor
Sharp will be hosting its 2nd Annual Zumba Party in
the gymnasium. With over 10 instructors, some who
come from other areas of the country, it's sure to be a
blast! The party will be from 6:30 to 8:30 and the
tickets
are $10 in advance ($15 at the door) for both
members and non-members.
You will burn calories, have fun, and possibly win one
of the great prizes that will be awarded! Tickets are
going fast and there is a limit of 200 so stop by the
front desk and get yours today!
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| February is Fitness and Fellowship Month at Razor Sharp! |
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Join Cardiac Specialist Dr. Khan, MD from Aurora
Health Care on Monday February 15th from 6:00pm-
7:30pm in the Razor Room, for an energetic
discussion on "The Heart and Athletics." He will
cover the "Do's and Don'ts" of exercise, and the effects
and benefits to the heart. Dr. Khan is board certified in
cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, and
nuclear cardiology.
Also, the topic of the month for our chronic pain
support group on Monday February 22nd from
6:00pm-7:00pm in the Razor Room is "Release
Your
Pain with Exercise." Our guest speaker is our very
own Bill Lyon, Certified Personal Trainer. Bill has
worked as a personal trainer at Razor Sharp for the
past six years. He graduated from UW Milwaukee with
a bachelor's degree in pre-physical therapy and
health and fitness. Wanting to help a wider
population of individuals, he will soon graduate from
UWM's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.
Bill will discuss a basic overview of the science of
exercise and the effects on the human body with
respect to health, wellness and pain relief.
Both of these seminars are open to members and
non-members so don't miss out! Registration is not
required, but appreciated.
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| Give the Gift of Health This Valentine's Day |
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Are you wondering what to get that special
someone for Valentine's Day? Well look no further
because Razor Sharp has gift cards available for
purchase. You simply choose the amount, and your
sweetheart can use it towards anything we offer such
as a massage, smoothies, tanning, personal training,
acupuncture, or they may even use it towards a
membership! Show your valentine that you care
about their wellness and give them the gift health this
year!
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| Acupuncture for Heart Health |
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Primary high blood pressure accounts for over 90% of
all cases of high blood pressure. According to a study
in The Journal of The American Medical Association
in May 1996 hypertension is the most common risk
factor for congestive heart failure.
One major cause of HBP (High Blood Pressure) is
stress. Two things you can do to release the stress
that causes your anxiety, anger, frustrations and your
inability to relax is proper breathing and good nutrition.
Relaxation Breath - Consciously taking deep
breathes throughout the day has the immediate effect
of calming you down. Breathe in through your nose
and blow it out your mouth. While taking in a breath
make sure you are pushing out your stomach- it
helps to place your hand on your stomach. This
makes your diaphragm muscle work and allows you
to take in more air.
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| New Silver Sneaker Classes! |
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On January 26th, we began two new Silver Sneaker
MSROM classes. They are taught by personal trainer
Valerie and held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at
1:00pm. If you enjoy the morning Silver Sneaker
classes but would prefer to visit the gym during a time
when it's not quite as busy and there is closer
parking available, join Valerie Tuesday and
Thursdays at 1:00pm!
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| Triathlon Training Informational Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9th at 6:00 pm in the Razor Room |
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If you're thinking about doing your first triathlon this
year, or you're an experienced triathlete looking to take
your training to the next level, you should attend this
meeting to learn more about training programs that
will help you achieve your 2010 goals.
If you can't make it to the meeting but would like more
information,please email Terri Bannon at
tbannon@razorsharpfit.com.
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| Family Night to be Held Again on Saturday February 27th |
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Mark your calendars! We will be holding another
family night on Saturday, February 27th from 5:00 -
8:00pm. Members may bring their children ages 5 to
14 to Razor Sharp to swim, shoot hoops, or play ping
pong free of charge. We have now opened Family
Night up to members who would like to bring their
grandchildren ages 5 to 14 as well. In this situation
however, a minor release form must be completed by
the children's parents prior to the event.
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