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Member of the Month: Greg Allan
I originally became a member of Razor Sharp Fitness at its inception in 2003, but unfortunately most of the time I was a non-participating member. When I would get back into exercising, it was short lived. I could never keep up a consistent routine so I eventually cancelled my membership due to lack of use.
In March of 2012 I reached my all time high in weight of 218 lbs. Needless to say, I was quite embarrassed with how I looked, and more importantly with how I felt. I was quickly reminded of just how bad things had become when I had to have a chip implanted in my chest to record my heart activity due to supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).
Since I was no longer a member of Razor Sharp, I joined the other club down the street. Although I started to see improvement in my health, I knew I needed something more which is why I decided to come back to Razor. When I re-joined Razor I was still near 195 lbs and wasn't able to make any more progress. I decided to take advantage of the Personal Training services offered. That was the best decision I've ever made when it comes to fitness. I signed up with Brandon for an 8 session program. Boy, what an impact that had for me to take things to the next level! Brandon introduced me to a whole different approach to exercising. Although I really didn't enjoy the first couple sessions, I knew I had to stick with it. Not only did I learn proper exercises to help me achieve my goal, I also gained great insight about nutrition. When I did my initial assessment with Brandon, I was still around the 195 lbs with a with a body fat percentage of 22%. By implementing the things I learned from him, as well as my newly found dedication, I can proudly say that I'm now at my goal of 170 lbs with 14% body fat!
This time, I will continue to be a participating member. I've discovered a personal accountability to my overall fitness program. If I miss a day it's almost as if I feel I have to let one of the staff know why I wasn't there! I want to express thanks to everyone on the Razor staff. You are the best out there!!!!
By Greg Allan
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Greetings!
Hello and welcome to the April issue of the Razor Sharp Fitness newsletter! Spring, which is a sign of new life, is finally here! Speaking of new life, in the next few weeks you will see some new life and activity happening on the west side of our building. That's right, the indoor track is coming! We will keep you updated as the construction goes along, but we anticipate it to be completed and ready to use by October. We are very excited for this new addition, and with it will bring you even more programming and options to help you reach your fitness goals!
The Razor Staff
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| Join Team Razor Sharp! |
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It's not too late to join the Razor Sharp Team for The Run to Spring, which will be held this Saturday, April 13th at 9am. To still be part of the team you can go register the day of the race. Just be sure to tell them you are on Team Razor Sharp! Please show your support and help us win the largest team!
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| Razor Sharp Welcomes Kate Rogan, Fitness Services Manager |
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We would like to introduce Kate Rogan to the members of Razor Sharp Fitness. Kate has been in the fitness industry for over 9 years and through this time has gained personal training, group exercise and management experience.
Kate will be working on rolling out our new KickStart Program which gives our members an opportunity to reach further into their goals and needs. Kate, alongside our personal training team, provides this complimentary session for any of our members who are interested in kickstarting their fitness and workouts at Razor Sharp Fitness.
Please help us welcome Kate to the Razor Sharp family by stopping into her office and saying hello. If you are interested in signing up for the KickStart session or have any questions about the program, stop in and see her. Welcome to the team Kate!
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| Tips For Getting in 5K Shape |
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April is the unofficial start of running season around Southeastern Wisconsin (if it will ever warm up). There are multiple 5K races every weekend from here until October. Whether you ran in a 5K race before of not, here are some tips if you are trying to get into 5K running shape:
- Make sure you have good shoes to run in! If you've never gotten a professional shoe fitting, now would be a good time to think about it.
- Make the commitment first, and then start training. Scope out the race you want to get involved with, pay the money to do it, and THEN start working toward your goal. It's easier to stick with it if you already committed to the event.
- Regulate your running schedule. Start running the same three days of the week for about a month. After about four weeks add a fourth day to the running schedule.
- Start out easy. Alternate between walking and running in the beginning (ie. walk 90 seconds, run 60 seconds, walk 90 seconds, run 60 sec etc.). Progressively add longer runs without breaks as time progresses
- It's alright to have bad running days/weeks! It's ok to slow down your pace or slow down to walk during difficult runs. But, you should never skip runs. It's perfectly fine to restart a week over if necessary, but you should NOT skip runs.
When in doubt look up some couch to 5K programs on the internet or phone aps to get a better feel for some running schedules. Even better, talk to one of our personal trainers to help you get you started on a program.
Happy running!
Jenny Willis, Razor Sharp Trainer
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| Now Offering Open Dodgeball on Friday Nights |
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Are you interested in playing some Dodgeball for fun?!? We are now offering OPEN DODGEBALL on Friday nights from 5:30pm until 7:30pm. There is no cost for members, and if you want to bring in any non-members, it is only $5! Come and have a great time, meet some new people, and take out your aggression by throwing dodgeballs! There is no pre-registration required, just sign up at the front desk each Friday night to play.
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| Congratulations Nicole Raffini |
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We would like to congratulate CrossFit instructor Nicole Raffini on completing her CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) certification through the NSCA. We are excited to have Nicole officially join our outstanding team of Personal Trainers. She is currently accepting new clients and is eager to help you reach your fitness goals! Welcome to the team Nicole!
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| Men's Basketball League |
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The Razor Sharp Fitness Men's Basketball League is winding down. The tournament is about to begin and it looks as though it's going to be a battle for who will win the championship! If you want to see some athleticism and good basketball, come check out the playoffs on Tuesday evenings. Check out the sports bulletin board for match-ups and game times. Good luck to all the players and may the best team win!
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| Hot Yoga |
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Keep your eyes and ears open for the SNEAK PEAK classes of Hot Yoga at Razor Sharp Fitness. If you are interested in taking this class, stop in and see Jacob, fitness Director, for more information.
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| Greetings from the Razor Spa |
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We are excited to welcome yet another new Massage Therapist, Krystle Street, to our Spa team. Krystle graduated from The Wisconsin Institute of Natural Wellness in 2006. Call 321-0200 or stop by the front desk to book a massage with her today!
We are also now offering waxing services every Tuesday from 10:00am to 2:30pm, provided by our licensed Aesthetician Brittney Pelzek. Come in and get smooth for the summer!
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| January Jumpstart was a Success! |
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The January Jumpstart was Razor Sharp's New Year's weight loss competition. The eight week long program offered extra classes for participants to attend as well as a week long individual fitness competition with 100 different exercises to complete for points. Laurie Bauer took first for the women completing all but three exercises out of 100. Bryan Brehm took first for the men's fitness competition. Both Laurie and Bryan earned an extra 1% off their body fat percentages going into the final weigh-in at the end of the competition.
The overall weight loss winners (based on an overall rate of change using body fat percentages) were Jon Thompson for the men and Ellen Myers for the females. Congrats to the winners! Thank you all for your participation! We hope to see you all next year for another great January weight loss competition!
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| Super Zumba Saturday Special |
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Join Norma and GiGi at 10:00am on Saturdays in the gymnasium for Super Zumba! This class is FREE for members and only $5 for non-members. During the month of April however, bring two friends for free!
Please note: this Saturday's class, on April 13th, will be held at 10:30am in the Main studio due to the Run to Spring 5K.
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| Smoothies 50% Off in April |
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To continue our 10 Year Anniversary celebration, our smoothies are 50% off throughout the month of April! Add-ins are extra.
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