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Member of the Month: Lila Bannister
The Energizer Bunny. That is Lila's new nickname. Lila has always been active. She's walked daily for years and even used to go the gym at 4:00 am. I was a member of Razor Sharp and kept telling her how great it was so she joined Razor Sharp in 2009, coming from another local gym, to be able to swim and participate in Zumba. She started attending Muscle Works and Cardio Kick, began personal training sessions, and started swimming lessons to prepare for her third Trek Triathlon.
Something happened in April of 2011 that sparked Lila's Total Body Transformation. She met Sally Edwards, the founder of the Danskin Triathlon, and heard her speak at the Trek Expo at the State Fair Park. She was already signed up for her third Trek Triathlon in July and determined to do her best by utilizing the Triathlon Training Program at Razor Sharp. The triathlon coaches- Alan in cycling, Dan in swimming and Angie in running, created a training program based on her current abilities and her goals. The most amazing aspect of the training is the value; having personalized attention helped her stretch her abilities until she broke through to the next level. Alan and Dan's unwavering support and belief in her ability kept her motivated- and they were proven right! Another benefit of the triathlon training was that she realized that to be able to do the training properly she had to fuel her body and "having a food hangover is not conducive to good performance."
She continued to attend Guts and Butts and Muscle Works and started attending Yoga. She immediately signed up for the Danskin Triathlon as soon as the Trek was over and finished with a personal best time. Concerned about how she'd spend her non-training time, she signed up for the Total Body Transformation Challenge. At the beginning of the challenge, she was 10 pounds from her Weight Watchers goal weight. In addition to the team challenges and TRX training, Lila started Masters Swimming, weekly yoga classes.
This is a lot of gym time and during the week, her husband Larry wasn't seeing her as much. He says, "I've lost some personal time with Lila but the time we have together is quality. I am excited about her progress through this whole adventure especially given that she didn't really start all this until she was in her late 50's, which is a time when most people (like me) slow down. I guess I am living vicariously through her and her successes." He went on to say, "When she started the triathlon training she said 'I can't run 8 minutes' and I told her 'not yet'." She still uses that as an example of how perseverance pays off and she ran a 4 mile race in August!
What is the key to her success? Just keep going! Lila utilizes Razor Sharp resources- the trainers, the classes, Krista's amazing massages and sees Ed Van De Water at Advanced Spine and Sport Physical Therapy next door. All those members of "Team Lila" have sculpted someone healthier and happier and smaller than she has been for a long time. Currently, she's below her Weight Watchers goal, training for a Half Marathon, and an Olympic Distance triathlon next year, and determined to beat me at next year's Trek Triathlon. She's added TRX classes and another day of Master Swimming and looks forward to competing in the next challenge!
Lila's advice for others is to step out of your comfort zone and try something new! Know that you are not going to be perfect; you just have to keep at it. If you do an activity you don't like, try something else. Also, surround yourself with people who believe in you and can help you achieve your goals. All the members of "Team Lila"- Larry, Jennifer, Alan, Dan, Krista and Ed and the other staff and members of Razor Sharp are great cheerleaders and trainers and have helped her accomplish her goals.
~Written by Lila's daughter, Jennifer
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Greetings!
Hello and welcome to the December issue of the Razor Sharp Fitness newletter! Hopefully by now you've had a chance to use all of the new Life Fitness and Hammer Strength machines. In addition to the strength training machines, we've also received 5 new Precors, an AMT, and 7 new treadmills will be arriving the end of December! It is our hope that you enjoy this equipment and that it enhances your workout experience.
We are very excited to announce that on Thursday, December 15th, our new North Side "satellite" facility will officially be open!! Don't forget, if you are a member of our main location, you automatically have access to "Razor North" at no additional charge. This 7,000 sq ft club will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It has 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 is located at the corner of Erie and 3 Mile Rd., in the Shorecrest Shopping Mall. Watch for posted information in the upcoming weeks regarding our "Grand Opening" celebration in January!
We hope you have enjoyed your membership in 2011, and we look forward to working with you throughout 2012 as well. Thank you for being loyal members to Razor Sharp!
From all of us here at Razor Sharp, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season!
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| Holiday Hours |
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- Christmas Eve (Saturday, Dec. 24th):
Open 7:00am until Noon
- Christmas Day (Sunday, Dec. 25th):
Closed
- New Year's Eve (Saturday, Dec 31st):
Open 7:00am until 3:00pm
- New Year's Day (Sunday, January 1st):
Closed
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| Santa Claus is Coming to Family Night December 17th! |
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Not only can members bring their children in to swim (potty trained and older), shoot hoops, or play ping pong during family time each Saturday from 5:00-7:00pm, but on December 17th they will also get to see Santa and Mrs. Claus from 5:00-6:00pm! The children can sit on Santa's lap and tell him what they'd like for Christmas, as well as decorate a Christmas cookie with Mrs. Claus. We'll see you there and don't forget to bring your cameras!
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| 2011 Men's Fall Basketball League |
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The Razor Sharp Men's Fall Basketball League is winding down, with only the championship game left to play. Will Ricky's get three championships in a row? Or will Pitts Law stop their run at two? The championship game will be played this Tuesday, December 13th, at 7:00pm.
Razor Sharp would like to thank all the teams; Alliant Therapy, Jayhawks, No Plays Off, Scores, Pitts Law and Ricky's for making our Fall League a huge success. The 2012 Winter League will begin on Tuesday, January 17th or 24th, depending on how many teams register. The Winter League accomodates up to 8 teams with games being played at 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm and 8:30pm. If you have any questions about registering a team in the league please contact Dan Neumann, Court Sports Director at (262)321-0200 or at dneumann@razorsharpfit.com.
Good luck to Ricky's and Pitts Law in the Fall Championship on Tuesday night!
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| The Razor Spa Now Offers Express Skincare! |
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Can't find the time to spend on your skin? Try Razor Spa's new mini skincare treatments!
- 30min. Express Facial: $40 Member/$50 Non-Member
- Flash Exfoliation: $25 Member/$30 Non-Member
- Eye Rescue: $25 Member/$30 Non-Member
- Blackhead Relief: $25 Member/$30 Non-Member
Also, we've extended our November Acupuncture special. Through December, receive your consultation free when you book your first Acupuncture treatment!
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| Give a Razor Sharp Gift Card this Holiday Season |
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Need to give a gift to someone this holiday season but have no idea what to buy? Razor Sharp's gift cards can be purchased for any dollar amount, and can be used towards any product, service, or even towards a membership! Stop by the front desk today!
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| Lose To Win is Back for 2012 |
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The Lose To Win "Weight Loss and Fitness Competition" is back for 2012 and better than ever. The 8 week program includes weekly TRX Body Blast classes, Super Circuit Classes, Team Workouts, Team Challenges, Individual Fitness Challenges and Weight Loss Competition. Each participant will be placed on a team captained by a Razor Sharp Fitness staff member. Participants will have the opportunity to workout by themselves and with their team to lose weight and improve their overall health and fitness.
The program starts January 21st, informational handouts will be available beginning December 14th at the fitness center or on the website. If you have additional questions, please contact Alan Fenske at 321-0200 or afenske@razorsharpfit.com.
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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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| 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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| Find 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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