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Member of the Month: Gigi Petkova
On November 2008 I joined Razor Sharp Fitness and my life changed. I started working out because I wanted to lose weight after I had my son. The first class I went to was Cardio kick with Tenille and I loved it. I signed up right away. I was taking her class twice a week and decided that I needed to add some Zumba into my life. I started taking Zumba with Beatriz. So between Tenille's class and Zumba I lost 20 pounds in 6-8 months. I felt great, healthy and full of energy!
I've been a dancer since I was 5 years old, always enjoying dancing and wanting to learn more. My family and I moved from Bulgaria to the United States about 10 years ago. I am a professional Ballroom and Latin dancer, and a Belly Dancing Instructor. So since I have a background of dancing, I decided to get certified as a Zumba Fitness Instructor. I've taught Zumba at Razor Sharp for about year and a half now and I enjoy it so much. The best part is the members that keep coming to my classes and making it even more fun. I love them!!!
Everything was going great in my life except one thing. I've had some problems with my eye since I was little but for the last few years it has gotten worse. My eye developed very high pressure and became painful. I had very little vision in that eye but with the pressure being so high, I lost it all. It started to look bad cosmetically, and the color started to change. So the only choice I had, was to have the eye removed and have a prosthetic eye put in, which will look exactly the same as my other eye.
This was the hardest decision that I had to make so far in my life but I did it. I went ahead with the surgery at the end of November 2010. I just wanted the pain to go away and for my eye to look normal. I've been living with all of this for too long so finally something had to be done. Meanwhile I was still living my normal life, taking care of my son, working at Aurora as OB/GYN Medical Assistant and teaching my Zumba classes or belly dancing here at Razor Sharp. I just want to say how wonderful everyone around me was when I told them I was going ahead with the surgery, especially Razor Sharp members and employees. I couldn't do it without all of your support!
The surgery went great. I am so happy I did it because there is no pain and I feel just fine. I couldn't do Zumba for 6 weeks, but I went back to working at the hospital 2 weeks after the surgery. As most of you have seen, I'm now wearing an eye patch, which I have to do for 8 weeks post-surgery. Finally this week however, I am going to get my prosthetic eye. I am back teaching my Zumba classes and enjoying life. The hardest part was not going to the gym for 6 weeks, but I started going back slowly and I tried to work out when I could.
Again, I just want to say thank you to Razor Sharp Fitness and to the members for all of your support and I am happy to be a part of such a great place to work, to make people happy and help them reach their goal of a healthier life!
~ Gigi
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Greetings!
Hello and welcome to the first issue of the Razor Sharp Newsletter for 2011! This year is sure to be an exciting one, as we continue to offer you more services, more programming, and more fun! On behalf of all the staff here at Razor Sharp, we wish you a healthy and prosperous 2011, and best wishes to all those who have made fitness related New Year's resolutions. You can do it and we can help!
The Razor Sharp Staff
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| 3rd Annual Zumba Party Tickets Selling Fast |
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Come join the party on Friday February 4th! Razor Sharp will be hosting its 3rd Annual Zumba Fitness 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 if still available) 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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| New Class Schedule Starting Soon |
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The new land and water group exercise schedules will be available on Monday, January 18th, and will go into effect on Monday, January 31st. Look for....
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| The Blood Center Needs your Help! |
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This Thursday, January 13th, Razor Sharp will be holding our semi- annual blood drive hosted by The Blood Center of Wisconsin. If you are interested, we strongly encourage you to participate due to the extreme shortage of blood (especially O negative) available to those who need it. The blood drive is open to members and non-members alike so please tell your friends and family. Walk-ins are welcome, or stop by the front desk to reserve your donation time. Thank you!
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| Steve Brandes Joins Razor Sharp Fitness Endurance Training Staff! |
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If you're looking to do your first triathlon or 5K run this year, or you're an experienced athlete looking to take your training to the next level, Steve Brandes can help you achieve your goal.
Razor Sharp is pleased to announce Steve Brandes as the club's new endurance training coach. Steve is one of the best upcoming multisport coaches in the business. He is currently the men's track and cross country coach for Case High School and has been named Coach of the Year three times by The Journal Times. In addition, his track and field team placed second overall at the WIAA State Tournament and his athletes have been named Athletes of the Year by The Journal Times.
Steve holds a Level 1 USA Track & Field Coaching Certification and is in the process of obtaining his USA Triathlon Certification. Steve received his bachelor's degree in english language arts and a certification in supervision and management. Steve's coaching style is based upon building a strong relationship with each athlete. "Understanding and relating to each athlete is the key to success. Coaching goes beyond books and training plans, and is more about what the athlete says and feels, and providing the guidance and motivation to achieve a successful outcome," says Steve.
As a triathlete, Steve personally knows what it takes to get to the top. As a Hawaii Ironman and Clearwater 70.3 World Championship Qualifier, Steve understands the demands needed to get you where you want to be. Look for more details about Steve's training programs in the coming weeks.
For any questions, please contact Alan Fenske, Fitness Director, at 321-0200 or afenske@razorsharpfit.com.
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| First Family Night of the Winter is January 29th |
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Mark your calendars! We will be holding a family night on Saturday, January 29th 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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| Masters Swimming |
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Looking for something new, challenging, and exciting to do in the New Year? If you are looking to get in better shape, try your first triathlon, or just get a great workout try the Masters Swimming program. The winter session (12-weeks) will be starting on Monday, January 17th. The program is open to both members and non-members ages 18 years and older. Participants have the option to swim 1, 2 or 3 days a week (pricing will vary). If you have any questions, or are interested in registering, please contact Dan Neumann, Aquatics & Sports Manager at (262)321-0200 or e-mail him at dneumann@razorsharpfit.com
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| Transitions Weight Loss Program Begins January 25th |
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Transitions Lifestyle System is a 12-week program that takes a whole person approach to weight management. The program is designed to help
you take a closer look at how your health is affected by eating habits, activity level, stress level and self-esteem. The system encompasses a low glycemic index meal plan, exercise, positive affirmation, tailored supplementation and journaling. Transitions is not a diet, but a way of life!
The 12-week session begins Tuesday, January 25th and will be held from 6:00 to 7:30pm. To learn more, attend one of the FREE informational seminars on Tuesday, January 11th or Tuesday, January 18th, both from 6:00-6:30 pm. Registration for the FREE overviews is not required. Registration & fee for the classes will be accepted at the overviews.
For questions or for registration information, please email Laurie at lswanson@razorsharpfit.com or call 262-321-0200.
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| Only 2 Days Left to Register for the Lose to Win Competition! |
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It's not too late to start out the New Year with the "Lose to Win" program. This program is great for individuals of all ages and fitness levels looking to lose weight, gain strength, improve their overall fitness and have fun! Each participant will be placed on a team captained by a Razor Sharp Fitness staff member. Workout by yourself and with your team to lose weight and improve your overall health and fitness. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in weekly TRX Body Blast classes, Team Workouts, Team Challenges, Individual Fitness Challenges, and the Weight Loss Competition.
The registration will close this Thursday, January 13th. The cost is $99 for members and $225 for non-members. You will receive a t-shirt, a group workout once per week with your team and team captain, weekly individual challenges, 2 team challenge competitions, and the option to attend 12 TRX training classes per week! There is over $1000 in cash prizes and awesome giveaways! For more information or to register, please stop by the front desk today!
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| Ping Pong Tournament |
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Razor Sharp will be offering a ping pong tournament on Saturday, February 12th. The tournament will begin at 10:00am and cost $5.00 per person. Bracket will be determined that morning (names will be drawn out of a hat). The games will be a best of 3 format with rally scoring up to 21. This will be a double elimination tournament. The $5.00 entry fee is to be paid the day of the event. There must be a minimum of 8 participants to hold the event. Please register in advance at the front desk. If you have any questions please contact Dan Neumann at (262)321-0200 or e-mail him at dneumann@razorsharpfit.com.
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| New Equipment for the New Year |
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In an effort to enhance your workout experience and expand your exercise options, Razor Sharp Fitness will be adding new equipment to the fitness floor. There will be three new pieces of Hammer Strength plate loaded equipment: the incline press, wide pull, and row machine. In addition, we have replaced the Cybex fly machine with a fly/rear delt machine from Matrix Fitness Systems.
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| Inclement Weather Policy |
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It is very rare that we decide to close our doors due to heavy snowfalls. Should it happen however, we will send out an e-mail to make you aware, and we will also post it on our website. If you do not have computer access at the time you would like to know, simply call the club to find out. Keep in mind that we cannot change the outgoing voicemail message off-site, so call until someone answers. If no one answers, then we are closed.
Please know that we make every effort to remain open, but if we feel like the safety of our employees and members is at all compromised, we will close the club accordingly.
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