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April Member of the Month: Patrick Vincent
In the last thirteen months, I've lost my job, had my left
knee totally replaced, and was in line for another knee
replacement. I was unable to bend over and tie my
own shoes without losing my breath. I was in such
bad shape that I would have my wife put my socks
and shoes on for me. I love to play golf and for the
last five years I could only manage to play about ten
rounds per year. I always needed to ride, instead of
walk the course. I was overweight and way out of
shape. I needed to do something about my lifestyle.
When I saw the material on the 12-week Transition
Lifestyle System program, I decided to check it out. I
talked to Suzanne Williamson about the program and
she was very convincing that it would be a step in the
right direction for me to get my life back. It would teach
me the right way to eat. I talked to another member
who had lost forty-seven pounds on the program.
That was enough for me, I knew I could accomplish
the same weight loss or possibly even more if I
dedicated myself to the program.
My wife helped me with my meals and gave me
positive feedback. My initial blood pressure and lab
work were abnormal even with medication and
midway during the program they were back to
normal. I've walked nine holes on the golf course
twice now, and look forward to walking eighteen holes
this year. I am now exercising six times per week
instead of four and I've even added the treadmill as
part of my routine. I'm still doing the weight machines
as well as running in the therapy pool. As I write this,
I have lost forty-five pounds to date with one week to
go. My goal is to lose one hundred pounds this year,
and I've got fifty-five pounds left!
~ By Patrick Vincent
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Greetings!
Hello and welcome to the April issue of the Razor
Sharp Newsletter. Spring is finally here! Don't
just "spring clean" your house this year, "spring clean"
your workout too! Get rid of what's become dull and
boring, and add life to your program. Take advantage
of the wide variety of classes, programming, and
amenities here at Razor Sharp. You will be glad you
did!
The Razor
Sharp Staff
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| Last Zumba Jam of the Season is April 17th! |
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That's right! Join us on Saturday April 17th as we
host our last Zumba Jam in the gymnasium! The
time
is from 10:00am until 11:30am, and features the
area's best Zumba instructors!
This event is FREE for members, and non-
members pay only $5. Doors open at 9:30am,
and there is a limit of 200 participants so participation
is on a first come, first serve basis. We'll see you
there!
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| Take Advantage of the Educational Programs at Razor Sharp |
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"Big results happen with small steps at Razor Sharp,"
and small steps start with education. April is
chalked full of educational and interactive programs
designed to move you toward becoming a healthier
individual. Mark your calendars for these upcoming
events
- Kitchen Basics sponsored by Eat Right
Racine on
Thursday April 1st 6:30-7:45pm. Class is FREE,
registration is required, seating is limited. Call 995-
4369 or email: eatrightracine@gmail.com.
- Transitions Lifestyle System Weight Loss
Program
overview Wednesday April 7th at 4:00pm. The 8 week
class begins April 14th. The last day to register is
April 12th. Minimum of 8 people required. Overview
is FREE and open to members and non-members.
Sign up for overview is not required.
- Osteoporosis Screening Wednesday April
7th
5:00-7:00pm & Saturday April 24th 8:00-10:00am.
FREE for members, $5 for non-members.
Registration is required.
- Diabetes Prevention Program and Blood
Sugar
Screening Wednesday April 21st 10:00-
11:00am.
FREE and open to members and non-members.
Registration preferred.
- "What is Hay Fever"? with Allergist Dr. Lebak
from
Aurora Health Care. Wednesday April 21st 6:00-
7:00pm. FREE and open to members and non-
members.
As always, our programs are open to members and
non-members. For questions or to register for the
above programs, please call or email
Suzanne Williamson RN at 262-321-0200 or
www.swilliamson@razorsharpfit.com
All classes will be held in the Razor Room.
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| CLASSES CANCELLED ON SATURDAY APRIL 10TH |
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Please be aware that all classes are cancelled on
Saturday April 10th, which is the day of the Mount
Pleasant Half-Marathon. Due to the high number of
registrants, the area surrounding the club will be
highly congested until noon. The club WILL remain
open, but parking may be limited. Please plan your
workouts accordingly. Thank you and good luck to
those participating!
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| April is "Double Club Bucks" Month! |
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A good friend shares everything including good
health! Introduce your friends to Razor Sharp so they
can experience the benefits of exercise, more energy,
less stress, and a happier, healthier lifestyle. If they
sign up for a new 12-month membership, you will
receive $40 IN CLUB BUCKS. Club Bucks
can be put toward any club service, proshop item or
membership dues.
Refer a friend today! Stop by the Front Desk and pick
up a couple "Free Day Passes" to give to friends and
family members who you think would be interested in
checking out the Razor Sharp. Regular restrictions
apply.
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| Arthritis and Acupuncture |
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Arthritis is one of the major reasons for limited
mobility as we age. Osteoarthritis, the most common
form of arthritis, affects more than 40 million
Americans. When the expensive drugs being taken
have no positive effects on the pain; it is then that
people seek out alternative solutions. Acupuncture
has been proven to have positive results.
In a study involving 570 patients all over 50 years of
age, who had been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of
the knee and who were in moderate pain, were
divided into three groups. One had acupuncture,
another had sham acupuncture (fake needles used,
no needles inserted), and the other one-third had
counseling to learn how to deal with their pain.
Patients were allowed to continue using their
previous remedies for relieve of pain.
After eight weeks the acupuncture group reported
more mobility and a higher level of functionality, but
with the same amount of pain. But, after the full 26
weeks, the acupuncture patients reported less pain
(40% improvement), compared to the sham treatment
patients (33%) improvement), or the educational
counseling patients (19% improvement).
Acupuncture has no side effects, so why not give it a
try? To set up an appointment contact the front desk.
Both Juanita and Kelly will be happy to assist you on
your way back to health with improved mobility and
functionality.
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| Coffee Shop to Open in June |
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Construction will soon begin on The Grind Café, a
new coffee shop that will move into the vacant space
between Aurora Rehabilitation and the Gallery Studio.
Coffee shop owners Steve and Lisa Novak expect to
open the business in June. Look for more details on
menu and hours of operation in upcoming
newsletters.
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| ATM Now Available |
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Just in case you haven't seen it, or haven't been into
the club for a couple weeks, Razor Sharp Fitness now
has an ATM machine in the front desk area for your
convenience.
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| Interested In Scuba Certification? |
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Razor Sharp Fitness is putting together an interest list
for any person who is interested in getting certified in
scuba diving. This is just a list to see if there is
enough interest to hold a class. The class would be
open to both members and non-members. Anyone
who is interested or has any questions please
contact Dan Neumann, Aquatics Director at (262)321-
0200 or at dneumann@razorsharpfit.com.
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