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Member of the Month: Ben Christensen
Let's start out by saying Ben is someone that LOVES to eat. It has not always been that way. When Ben was born he had what doctors call an inability to thrive. In fact, Ben weighed less at one year old then he did at birth. Eventually he overcame that, and by looking at him that is clearly evident. Ben was never overly active. A good workout to him is an hour at the bowling alley. Getting Ben to exercise always had to come with a reward for doing it. That was until we joined Razor Sharp.
After Ben's first try at Zumba he was hooked. Exercise was no longer a chore. He absolutely loved it! Everyone in the class made him feel so welcome, he insisted on coming back again and again. Now it is his mandatory routine on Tuesdays and Fridays and sometimes on Wednesdays. He is easy to spot because he is the one going left when everyone else is going right. He is the one going forward when the rest of the class is going backward. He definitely is giving it is all! Beatriz has been such a great motivator and has always made Ben feel welcome. To Ben, Razor Sharp is just not a gym. It is a place where he finds friendship and acceptance for who he is. Life is not always easy for special needs kids. Once you get to know Ben, you can't help but love him. His honesty and purist attitude towards life is something we all could learn from. Ben is just an ordinary kid that happens to have Downs, or "Ups" as Ben refers to it.
Ben has been going to Zumba classes for about 1 year. As of today he has lost a total of 24 pounds! He is clearly on his way to meeting his goal of losing 40 pounds although losing is the easy part, keeping it off will be the real challenge!!
~By Jane Christensen
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Greetings!
Hello and welcome to the September issue of the Razor Sharp Fitness newletter! We're pleased to announce that Razor Sharp will be opening a new "satellite" club on the Northside of Racine. We are very excited about this venture and it will be a great enhancement to our current offering. Below is some preliminary information. In the coming weeks, look for more details posted throughout the club and sent to your inbox!
This 7,000 sq ft club will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It will have 25 pieces of cardio equipment, strength training machines, free weights, and a large stretching and functional training area as well as a men's and women's locker room. It will be located at the corner of Erie and 3 Mile Rd., in the Shorecrest Shopping Mall and it will not cost you extra to use this facility. All current members will have access to the Northside location at no additional charge.
You will have two options for membership. You can either join just the Northside location, or pay our current dues and have unlimited access to both clubs.
This is just the beginning of our growth over the next several years! Thanks for being loyal members and making Razor Sharp the best club in Racine!!!
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| Annual Special Olympic Silent Auction is Almost Here! |
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We are very excited to announce that in just a couple of weeks we will be holding our 3rd Annual silent auction benefitting the Special Olympics of Southeastern Wisconsin. Please stop by the tables in the gallery and bid on thousands of dollars worth of awesome donations! The auction will run from Wednesday, September 21st until noon on Saturday, September 25th. We are firm believers that everyone should have the ability to exercise and participate in sports, so please help us to help this worthy cause and bid on an item or make a donation at the front desk!
We still need donations so if you or someone you know would like to donate an item to the auction, please contact Tenille or Laurie at 321-0200. Thank you!
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| Total Body Transformation Begins September 17th |
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Join Razor Sharp members and staff for the ultimate Fitness Challenge and workout experience from September 17th to November 5th. Each participant will be placed on a team captained by a Razor Sharp Fitness staff member. Workout by yourself and with your team to reach personal fitness goals, win team challenges, and improve your overall health and fitness. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in weekly TRX Body Blast classes, Super Circuit classes, Adventure Bootcamp, Team Challenges, and Personal Fitness Challenges. Total Body Transformation will introduce some exciting new functional training equipment including Kettlebells, Battling Ropes, and the TRX Rip Trainer.
Want to try the classes it before you register? Razor Sharp Personal Trainers will be conducting demonstration classes all next week! Dates and times are posted on the Personal Training bulletin board.
Stop by the front desk today to sign up (last day to register is September 16th), or for more information, please contact Alan Fenske, Fitness Director, at 321-0200 or afenske@razorsharpfit.com.
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| Men's Fall Competitive Basketball League |
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The Fall Men's Competitive Basketball League is filling up quickly. There is still one spot available for the upcoming league. The league will begin on Tuesday, September 20th and will have a 10-week regular season plus single elimination playoffs. Games will be played on Tuesday evenings at either 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30pm. The league is open to both members and non-members. If you have any questions about the league or would like to sign up a team please contact Dan Neumann, Court Sports Director at (262)321-0200 or at dneumann@razorsharpfit.com.
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| Masters Swimming Fall Session begins Monday |
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The Fall session of Masters Swimming is fast approaching. The 12-week session will begin on Monday, September 12th. Members and non-members can register to participate 1, 2, or 3 days a week. There are six different practice days and times to choose from. If you would like more information about the Masters Swimming program or would like to register please contact Dan Neumann, Aquatics Director at (262)321-0200 or at dneumann@razorsharpfit.com
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| Simple Steps to Combat an Aging Face |
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Living a healthy lifestyle is good for your body and your skin. Here are some easy ways that you can help your skin stay looking its best!
- Sleep on your back. Sleeping on your back prevents your skin from being pulled. If you can't sleep on your back, get a satin or sateen pillow case.
- Eat Salmon. Hate fish? then have an Omega-3. We need soy, Omega-3 and the protein in fish for healthy skin.
- Stop Squinting. We do a good job wearing sunglasses but think about purchasing some "readers" if you are overworking those muscles around your eyes.
- Limit Caffeine. Too much caffeine affects the hydration level of your skin. Try green tea or cocoa.
- Eat plenty of Citrus.
- Wear a hat. Keeping your face from the sun will keep years off your face as you age.
- Exfoliate your skin on a regular basis to help the cell turnover.
- When cleansing and moisturizing your skin, purchase a product with Alpha Hydroxy Acid. This will help smooth skin, retain moisture and assist in reducing cell adhesion. With winter approaching, keeping your skin hydrated is an important step in maintaining healthy skin.
Ruth Zuhlke, Razor Sharp Fitness Aesthetician
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| Extended Saturday Hours and Family Time Begins this Week |
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You asked for it and we answered! Beginning this Saturday, September 10th, we will be open extended hours for all members and to offer weekly family time in the club. Every Saturday from 5-7pm, members may bring their children into Razor Sharp Fitness to swim, shoot hoops in the gymnasium, play ping pong, or even lift weights on the workout floor. Children must be 10 and older, and with their parent, to be on the workout floor, and potty trained to use the pools.
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| Refer a Friend, Get a Free Month! |
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Do you have friends or family members that are interested in joining Razor Sharp? If you refer someone to sign up for a 12-month individual or family membership, your next month is on us! Limited time offer.
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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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