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Member of the Month: Jon Paavola
Hi, I'm Jon Paavola, 57 and have been an active member at Razor Sharp for almost 7 years. 2010 was quite a year for me, highlighted by taking a 6 day, 55 mile wilderness hike with my sons, Ryan and Matthew, on Isle Royale last Summer. I also ran the 10 mile Lighthouse. The year ended on a surprising note though. After experiencing some chest discomfort around the first weekend in December I ended up having triple-bypass heart surgery at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee. No wonder that hike seemed like it was more challenging then it should have been!
My surgery was on Monday, December 13th lasting about 4 hours and I was discharged from the hospital the following Saturday. I have been back to a normal schedule and routine since the beginning of April with no restrictions other then maintaining a healthy 'low fat-low sodium' diet which will be with me for the duration. I've lost 15 lbs since December and my weight is back to where I want it to be. I certainly don't plan on a repeat performance.
In 2003 I took a hard look at myself and didn't like what I saw. I was overweight, smoking, eating the wrong things and certainly not exercising. I knew that I had to make some changes, so I quit smoking, went on a diet and lost 45 lbs and started exercising. In retrospect, 7 years of exercising probably just delayed the inevitable for me, as a lot of the accumulating blockage was most likely already there. My surgeon and cardiologist both mentioned that my exercising prevented this from being much more serious then it could have been and certainly reduced the severity of what I went through. I didn't have a heart attack and there was no muscle damage. Being in shape has made my recovery and rehabilitation much easier. The surgeon said that my smoking probably was the biggest negative contributor to this even though I haven't smoked in over 8 years.
For the most part I am back to doing all the things I was doing prior to surgery. I feel great and have a lot more energy. It's amazing how you feel when you have your whole heart working for you. I come to Razor Sharp 5 or 6 days a week and typically spend about 2/3rds of my time doing cardio and the remainder weight lifting. Although I have been concentrating mostly on cardio exercising since returning to the gym in March I do want to get back to lifting weights. I also want to start mixing some of the other activities Razor Sharp offers into my exercising to add some variety. So everyone keep on exercising and if anyone is curious or has any questions about what I went through I would be happy to talk to you about it.
by Jon Paavola
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Greetings!
Hello and welcome to the May issue of the Razor Sharp Fitness newletter! The days are getting longer, the air is getting warmer, and the sun is shining. Summer is almost here! You still have time to get your body "swim suit ready" though! Need help? Contact Alan Fenske, Fitness Director, and meet with a Personal Trainer who can help you get there faster!
Please note that we will only be open from 7:00am until noon on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th. Also, there will be no kid's playroom available or group exercise classes held that day.
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!
~ The Razor Sharp Staff
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| Master Swimming Summer Session Starting Soon |
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The summer session of Masters Swimming will begin on Monday, May 16th. The session is 12 weeks in length and participants can choose to swim one, two or three days a week. Practice times are Monday, Wednesday, or Friday mornings from 5:30-7:00am, Monday afternoons from 11:30am-1:00pm, Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:30pm or Saturday afternoons from 7:30-9:00am. Please contact Dan Neumann, Aquatics Director with any questions or to sign-up today!
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| Ruud Rush Deadline Fast Approaching |
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It's not too late to participate in the Ruud Rush 5K on Saturday, May 21st! You must sign-up at the front desk though before Wednesday, May 11th to receive an orange "Team Razor Sharp" t-shirt. You may still register online until Thursday, May 19th however, and be on the Razor team, we just cannot guarantee a Razor Team shirt for the race. Whether you are a runner or walker, you will have a great time! Stop by the front desk and register today!
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| Register Now for the Next TRX Body Blast Session |
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Join Razor Sharp Personal Trainers for a large group workout including intervals with body weight exercises, dumbbells, resistance bands, and the TRX Suspension Training System. The TRX Suspension Training System is a type of training that uses your own body weight and gravity to build strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, and joint stability, all while preventing injuries. Best of all, every exercise requires the use of the core muscles for stabilization. The 6-week session will run from May 16th until June 25th and the cost is: 1x/week = $35, 2x/week = $60, or 3x/week = $80. Space is limited so stop by the front desk and register today!
Available Times: Monday: 5:30am, 9:15am, 5:30pm
Wednesday: 8:15am, 5:30pm
Thursday: 5:30am
Saturday: 9:00am
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| Total TRX Small Group Training Begins May 18th |
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Register now for a 6-week, small group personal training session using the TRX Suspension Training System. All sessions will use the TRX as the primary tool during the total body workout. Group size will be limited to 9 people so each participant can receive personalized instruction and individual attention to ensure success. The session lasts 6 weeks and it begins May 18th, with a June 25th ending date. The cost is $60 and you may sign up for Wednesday at 4:30pm, or Saturday at either 7:15am or 11:15am. Classes are filling up fast so register today!
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| Zumba Master Class a Huge Success |
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On Friday, April 15th, the first Zumba Toning Master Class ever held in Racine took place at Razor Sharp. Nearly fifty participants danced, toned, and smiled their way through 90 minutes of Zumba Toning, led by instructors Beatriz and Norma.
The next Zumba Master Class, which will be a combination of Zumba and Belly Dancing will be taught by Norma and GiGi, and will take place on Friday, May 20th from 6-7:30pm. Tickets are available for members and non-members, and may be purchased at the front desk for $10 each, or $15 the day of the event if any are still available. Don't miss out, get your ticket today!
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| Summer Group Exercise Schedules Coming Soon |
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The new class schedules (land and water) will be available at the front desk the week of May 23rd. They will then go into effect the day after Memorial Day, Tuesday, May 31st and will run through Labor Day.
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| We Now Offer Unlimited Tanning |
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Are you going on a vacation, have a special event coming up, or do you just like to be tan? Then have the unlimited tanning package added to your membership for only $20 per month. It's inexpensive, easy, and convenient. You can tan as much as you want without having to be bothered buying individual sessions or packages!
You must have the service for a minimum of two months and a 30-day notice needs to be provided to cancel. Appointments can now be made to reserve your next tanning session so stop by the front desk today to register or to make an appointment!
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| Join Us on Facebook |
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If you haven't joined the Razor Sharp Fitness Facebook page then you are missing out! You'll get exclusive information about events, club updates, and specials so find us on Faceook and become a "fan" today!
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