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Member of the Month: Kate Schaper
At the beginning of this year I had reached an all-time high for my weight. I was 189.6lbs and was pushing 200lbs. That literally scared me, and I knew I had to start doing something. I began coming to the gym more often and started doing a lot of cardio and spin classes. I changed my eating habits a little bit, but was still allowing the bad food to come in. What really got me motivated was a friend of mine who had lost over 90lbs by changing her diet with the help of the Medical Weight Loss and Wellness Clinic. When I made the decision to sign up for the program myself, my friend and I would send each other texts to help keep us motivated to continue on and to keep moving forward.
To date, I have lost 41.6lbs, and have another 8 pounds to shred. Although the weight loss program helped me lose the weight, Razor Sharp helped me pull it all back in! I learned early on that doing cardio burned fat for only 2-4 hours after your workout, whereas weight training burned calories for 24-48 hours afterwards! From that point on I have done little to no cardio. I began lifting weights and started seeing the results. After working out with a friend, he told me that I wasn't maximizing my gym time, so again I made more adjustments. I'm now stronger and have increased my weight by 15lbs on each exercise, and I know that each time I go into the gym I'm now maximizing my workout time.
I currently work out approximately 5 times a week, depending on my schedule and I'm at Razor Sharp for no more than one hour. I target legs twice a week, and do biceps, triceps, shoulders and back. I also try every day to add in some abdominal exercises as well. I have subscribed to fitness magazines and look at their exercises to get new ideas and to "confuse" my body so it continues to adapt, overcome, and change.
Thank you to Kristy Walls for supporting me and nominating me for "The Member of the Month" and thank you to Razor Sharp Fitness as well!
By Kate Schaper
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Greetings!
Hello and welcome to the August issue of the Razor Sharp Fitness newsletter. The 2013 Racine Journal Times "Best of Racine" Contest is here! If you've already voted for Razor Sharp Fitness for "Best Health Club," we thank you very much! If you haven't voted yet however, you only have a few more days to get your votes in!
Please click on the following link Best of Racine 2013 for more information and to cast your vote before this Sunday, August 11th. Again, we thank you for your ballot as well as your business, and as always we are happy to help you reach your goals and improve your health and wellness!
~The Razor Staff~
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| Expansion Update |
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The expansion is on track (no pun intended)! The roof is on, the windows are in and floor has been poured. We've made substantial progress in the past couple weeks, so a mid October completion is looking good. The next phase of the construction will be painting and installation of the 4 lane indoor track!
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| Razor Sharp Fitness is proud to announce the partnership with S.P.S. Sports Performance! |
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S.P.S. (Speed, Power, & Strength) Sports Performance will be operating in the new facility set to open mid-October. Sports performance training is an important aspect for any athlete looking to improve strength, speed, power, agility, mobility, and conditioning in order to perform at their highest level. S.P.S. Sports Performance is available to begin training athletes of any age or athletic ability. Contact Dan Barmantje, C.S.C.S., USAW, Sports Performance Coordinator, to schedule your athlete's initial evaluation. Dan can be reached at (262) 321-0200 or Dbarmantje@razorsharpfit.com.
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| Free Wisconsin Wave & Razor Sharp Camp |
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Razor Sharp Fitness and The Wisconsin Wave Sports Club is offering a FREE Basketball skills and sports performance camp for athletes ages 7-18 on August 16th and 17th. For more information, contact: Dan Barmantje, Sports Performance Coordinator, at Dbarmantje@razorsharpfit.com, or (262) 321-0200. You may also print out the information sheet and registration form here.
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| Referral Program for CrossFit, Deep Water Running and Hot Yoga |
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The Referral Program for CrossFit, Deep Water Running and Hot Yoga has started. This is a great opportunity for you to bring in your friends and family to try out any of these classes and get a FREE class for yourself!
Here is how it works:
Any members and non-members are welcome to try out these classes and for those individuals who bring them in, we will reward you with a free class or a discount on your next monthly program pricing. If the person you bring in signs up for the class after the FREE demonstration, then we will give the referring participant another FREE class for themselves to use however they want.
So bring in any family or friends who might be interested in these classes and you can get free classes in return! If you have any questions, please contact Jacob Thomas, Fitness Director at (262) 321-0200 or email him at jthomas@razorsharpfit.com
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| Labor Day Hours |
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In recognition of the Labor Day holiday, our Main location will be open from 7:00am until noon on Monday, September 2nd. Our North location however, will be open 24/7 as usual. We will resume normal hours and operations at the Main club on Tuesday, September 3rd. Have a safe and wonderful holiday!
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| What happens to your body during your massage appointment? Part 2 |
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In the July issue of the Razor Sharp Newsletter, I talked about the systems of the body and the effects of massage therapy. In this final segment, I cover how massage affects the nervous system, reproductive system, respiratory system, skeletal system and urinary system.
- Nervous System: Enhancing release of endorphins (a brain hormone that regulates pain), stimulating the senses (touching, hearing, smelling, sight, and tasting), assisting body functioning, such as respiration, perspiration, and body temperature.
- Reproductive System: Female-Abdominal and back massage can help to alleviate menstrual problems such as period pains, irregular menstruation, PMS and the symptoms of menopause.
- Respiratory System: Improves lung capacity and deepens the breathing pattern tension in the chest cavity, reduces respiration rate and releases lung congestion.
- Skeletal System: Improves posture, facilitates body alignment, increases range of motion and improves soreness and fatigue.
- Urinary System: Aids in increasing urinary output, reduces fluid retention, promotes better elimination of wastes, increases the efficiency of the liver and kidneys and assists toxins stored in the muscles to be released.
I hope you enjoy "The Massage Corner." If there's a topic that you wish to know more about, feel free to let me know. After all, I love my work and I want you to feel your best! Call 321-0200 today to schedule a massage and feel how it can improve your body, mind and spirit!
By Douglas Radtke, LMT, NCTMB
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| Annual Pool Cleaning |
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In order to provide you with the best pool experience possible, we will be conducting our annual pool maintenance from Monday, August 25th until Sunday, September 2nd. Both pools will be closed during this time so that we may drain them, thoroughly clean them, and refill them with fresh water.
If you have any questions regarding our annual pool cleaning, please feel free to contact Fitness Director, Jacob Thomas, at (262) 321-0200. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
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| Let us help you get a KickStart with us here at Razor Sharp! |
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Our KickStart program is designed to engage you in our club culture and introduce you to our dynamic programs, classes and equipment. This experience with one of our certified personal trainers is a free 1-hour session that is aimed at helping you reach your goals as a member of our facility. This will give you the confidence in knowing you have a safe, effective and structured approach towards your goals.
Feel free to email or call Kate Rogan, our Fitness Services Manager, to schedule your KickStart appointment, KRogan@razorsharpfit.com or 262.321.0200.
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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 an individual or family membership, your next month is on us! Short term memberships excluded. New member must identify referring member at the time of sign-up.
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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 Facebook and become a "fan" today!
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