Summer Group Exercise Launch | Saturday, July 18th

Plunge into summer by making time for your health -- come to the launch of the new quarter's Group Exercise schedule on July 18th.

What: All the energy and fitness camaraderie of our classes, with a few extras thrown in! It's our way to keep our members on track to meet their 2015 health and fitness goals!

* The release of the FUN NEW third quarter '15 programs for GroupPOWER, GroupRIDE and R30

(Note -- for Saturday's GroupRIDE, GroupPOWER and R30 classes only, we are asking for reservations to ensure that there is enough equipment to accommodate everyone. You can reserve at the front desk of the Washington Avenue and Downtown clubs, or call to put your name in (262.321.0200 or 262.456.2678, respectively).)

* 90-minute Zumba at Washington Avenue!
* Plus extra fun for Yoga, Step and RipTide

Why: Because working out with others is just way more fun!! #BetterTogether

When/Where:
At Washington Avenue
8:00 Yoga -- Gallery Studio, GroupRIDE -- Ride Studio
9:00 GroupPOWER -- Gallery Studio, Beach Ball Rip Tide -- Therapy Pool
9:30 Step -- Main Studio
10:10 R30 -- Ride Studio
10:30 Zumba -- Main Studio (90 minutes)

At Erie Street
8:00 a.m. Yoga

Downtown
8:00 GroupRIDE
9:05 GroupPOWER

New Class Schedules, effective MONDAY April 13th

We have some updated schedules for classes and spaces at each of the three Razor Sharp clubs.

Check them out:

Washington Avenue Club

• Main Studio Group Exercise Schedule
• Gallery Studio Group Exercise Schedule
• Ride Studio Schedule
  
• Lap Pool Schedule
  
• Therapy Pool Schedule

Erie Street Club ~ Group Exercise Schedule

Downtown Racine Club ~ Group Exercise Schedule

Razor Sharp generally publishes updated class schedules quarterly in January, April, July and October.

Spring Group Exercise Launch #BetterTogether

Spring is really and truly on the horizon ~ so re-dedicate yourself to your fitness goals

We're launching the new quarter's Group Exercise schedule on April 11th.

What: All the energy and fitness camaraderie of our classes, with a few extras thrown in! It's our way to keep our members on track to meet their 2015 health and fitness goals! 

* The release of the new second quarter '15 programs for 

   

and 

Note -- for Saturday's GroupRIDE, GroupPOWER and R30 classes only, we are asking for reservations to ensure that there is enough equipment to accommodate everyone. You can reserve at the front desk of the Washington Avenue and Downtown clubs, or call to put your name in (262.321.0200 or 262.456.2678, respectively).

* 90-minute, 2-instructor Zumba at Washington Avenue!
* Plus extra fun for Yoga, Step and Aquasize

Why: Because working out with others is just way more fun!!  #BetterTogether

When/Where:

At Washington Avenue
7:30 a.m.     R30  -- Ride Studio
8:00             Yoga -- Gallery Studio, GroupRIDE -- Ride Studio
9:00             GroupPOWER -- Gallery Studio, Aquasize -- Therapy Pool
9:30             Step -- Main Studio
10:30           Zumba -- Main Studio (90 minutes)

At Erie Street
8:00 a.m.     Yoga 

Downtown
7:30 a.m.     R30
8:00             GroupRIDE
9:05             GroupPOWER 

New Class Schedules, effective February 16th

We have some updated schedules for classes and spaces at each of the three Razor Sharp clubs.





Check them out:

Washington Avenue Club

• Main Studio Group Exercise Schedule
• Gallery Studio Group Exercise Schedule
• Ride Studio Schedule
• Lap Pool Schedule
• Therapy Pool Schedule

Erie Street Club ~ Group Exercise Schedule

Downtown Racine Club ~ Group Exercise Schedule

**Generally speaking, Razor Sharp publishes updated class schedules quarterly in January, April, July and October.

Razor Sharp Featured in Journal Times' 'today's Healthy Living' section

Razor Sharp was recently asked about the formula we see being the most successful for helping our members achieve their fitness goals. 

Fitness Director Kate Rogan was able to provide some great information. Read the full article here.

Happy Holidays, and a Very Razor Sharp New Year to All!

From Toys for Tots Zumba to the Better Together Group Exercise New Year's Party, Razor Sharp made the most of the holiday season...

The Red & Green Zumba class at the Erie Street Club --
Way to rock some antlers and holiday elf stockings!

You can experience the 2014 Ugly Christmas Sweater contest by checking out the album here. Mark your calendars for December 23, '15 as Front Desk/Daycare Director Marianne Lawson attempts to defend her championship.

We were ecstatic to have a great turn-out for the Toys for Tots Zumba event at

Washington Avenue, where a jolly pile of new toys was donated for children who might not otherwise receive any this year. Thanks to Zumba instructors Norma and Gigi, Membership Director Laurie Swanson and Fitness Director Kate Rogan, all of whom helped make this successful, generous and energetic morning a success!

Aqua Blast offers up some holiday spirit

Razor Sharp officially rang 2015 with our January 10th Group Exercise extravaganza. 

An album of pictures from all three clubs' celebration of the new year, and of being fit by working out together, is posted at our Facebook page (you don't need to have a Facebook account to view these!) As part of that day's festivities, we ran a drawing for attendees who posted their pictures with staff to their Facebook or Twitter feeds -- congratulations to Olivia Alcorta, who won a $20 Razor Sharp gift card! Thanks to Olivia and everyone who turned out to make such a great party of the day.

We're looking forward to the coming year, and to getting fit and staying fit together!

Cheers ~

New Class Schedules, effective January 12th

We have some updated schedules for classes and spaces at each of the three Razor Sharp clubs.


Check them out:

Washington Avenue Club

• Main Studio Group Exercise Schedule
• Gallery Studio Group Exercise Schedule
• Ride Studio Schedule
  
• Lap Pool Schedule
  
• Therapy Pool Schedule

Erie Street Club ~ Group Exercise Schedule

Downtown Racine Club ~ Group Exercise Schedule

The Razor Sharp Fitness better Together Group Exercise New Year's Bash

We promised you some fun to ring in 2015, fitness party style, and now we're ready to deliver!

You saved the date for January 10^th -- now get ready for a GREAT time!!

When/Where: All three clubs, full schedule of classes below

Who: You and anyone you want to bring with you (who can produce a valid ID). The more guests the merrier!

Note -- for Saturday's GroupRIDE, GroupPOWER and R30 classes only, we are asking for reservations to ensure that there is enough equipment to accommodate everyone. You can reserve at the front desk of the Washington Avenue and Downtown clubs, or call to put your name in (262.321.0200 or 262.456.2678, respectively).

What: Big fun and a party atmosphere! A way to launch our members towards their 2015 health and fitness goals! 

* The release of the new first quarter '15 programs for 

and    

and the Razor Sharp PREMIERE of 

* An excuse to have a 3-instructor Zumba throw-down at Erie Street, and a 90-minute, 5-instructor Zumba-splosion at Washington Avenue!
* Plus extra fun for Yoga, Step, Aquasize and Rip Tide

How: Bring your New Year's Eve hats and horns
         Dress up in your party-themed workout clothes

• Black tie and tailcoat (or a t-shirt cut to look like one?) Sure!
• Superhero cape and tights? Why not?! 
• Tutu and fairy wings? Bring 'em!
• Homage to your favorite athlete/celebrity? Of course!

          Get into the "We Can Do This!" spirit

Why: Because working out with others is just way more fun.
AND, we'll be giving free smoothies (or other beverages), water bottles and other treats to each person who attends a class!

Everyone in the club on Saturday has the chance to earn an entry into a prize drawing: just snap a picture of yourself with a member of the staff (instructor, front desk, whomever!!), post it to your Facebook page and tag us ( @RazorSharpFit), and we'll draw some winners of some awesome prices from all of Saturday's entries! Remember to set the security on the picture to "public," though, or we can't see it!

So, without further ado <drumroll>

The Schedule!!!

At Washington Avenue
7:30 a.m.     R30 premiere -- Ride Studio
8:05             GroupPOWER -- Gallery Studio, GroupRIDE -- Ride Studio
8:30             Yoga -- Main Studio
9:05             GroupPOWER -- Gallery Studio, R30 -- Ride Studio, Aquasize -- Therapy Pool
9:30             Step -- Main Studio
10:05           Rip Tide -- Therapy Pool
10:30           Zumba -- Main Studio (90 minutes)

At Erie Street
8:00 a.m.     Yoga 
9:00             Zumba

Downtown
7:30 a.m.     R30 premiere
8:00             GroupRIDE
9:05             GroupPOWER 
10:05           Yoga (45 minutes)

Razor Sharp Better Together Group Exercise New Year's Party, Including New GroupCLASSES Launch!

2015 Kicks Off With a Group Exercise Party -- Cuz it's Better Together

Don't put your hats, horns or noisemakers away...  

<<<updated details here>>>

Save the date and plan to turn out on January 10 to our Better Together Group Exercise New Year's Party! We will offer 30-minute sample-sized classes of Step, Zumba, Yoga and Aquasize

AND

We're going to be getting down with the newest (full-length) GroupRIDE and GroupPOWER classes, and premiering our brand new 30-minute R30 class!

Get your RIDE ON with Group Ride®! This huge calorie burner builds great-looking legs! Group Ride is a 60-minute cycling experience brought indoors. Roll over hills, chase the pack, spin the flats, climb mountains, and sprint to the finish! Feel the thrill of energetic music and group dynamics as you get all the benefits of authentic interval training. RIDE ON! 



Get fitter in only 30 minutes with R30®. It's as easy as riding a bike, and in R30, riding a bike has never been better! Burn calories, improve muscular endurance, and build cardio fitness as you ride with surges, short intervals, power, and end with a rush. Inspiring music and motivating coaches ensure that EVERYONE FINISHES FIRST!

Group Power® is YOUR HOUR OF POWER! Blast all your muscles with this high-rep weight training workout. Using an adjustable barbell, weight plates, and body weight, Group Power combines squats, lunges, presses, and curls with functional integrated exercises. Dynamic music and a motivating group atmosphere will get your heart rate up, make you sweat, and push you to a personal best! POWER UP!

We'll send out the full schedule with all the details (and possible additions) when it's complete, but for now, plan on:

• Yoga and Zumba at Erie Street
• Yoga, R30, GroupRIDE and GroupPOWER Downtown
• Yoga, Zumba, Step, Aquasize, R30, GroupRIDE and GroupPOWER at Washington Avenue

Trainer Tips for Health and Fitness

Razor Sharp's Experts Offer Advice on Social Media

Kate Rogan leading a GroupPOWER class

Razor Sharp recently introduced #TrainerTipTuesday to our Facebook and Twitter feeds, and we'd like to share a couple of these great tips with all of you here, too:

From Fitness Director Kate Rogan, a question:
     What is the hardest part of working out/exercise?
     Answer: Getting in the doors of the gym. 

Remember: Once you’re in, there is only one thing to do, get active and exercise!

Strategy: Schedule your exercise times in advance as a High-Priority Appointment with yourself. Then, show up -- no questions & no excuses.

For example, sit down on a Sunday (or any low-key day) and put the times and/or classes into your calendar for the following week. Stick to it and plan around it as you would a doctor, hair, dentist, happy hour appointment (whatever your fancy!).

The key is not to talk yourself out of it. Look, we can come up with ANY excuse if we want, so don’t even let yourself go there. If you keep it black and white (you’re either IN or OUT) after a few weeks (6-8, depending on how hard you work) it will no longer be the APPOINTMENT that motivates you, but the CHANGES you notice IN YOUR BODY and in HOW YOU FEEL.

Basically, if you want to get paid you have to show up to work on time right? So if you want to live longer and healthier, or reach a more specific goal, you have to show up to get those results!

If it were easy everyone would be doing it. It's hard, therefore it has the greatest pay-off: a healthier way to live!

Joseph Manussier leading a GroupRIDE class

From Personal Trainer Joseph Manussier:

Remember that healthy, fit living is a series of large and small CHOICES. Right now, parking at the mall is crowded, so embrace that, put your car at the far end of the lot and count the extra steps as a choice for more activity.

Then, in January, keep that habit, even if there are closer spaces. At the end of 2015, you'll have put in MANY extra miles by walking those few yards farther at every store you visit!

Razor Sharp Grand Opening Details are Taking Shape!

Grand Opening Celebration 
for the new 
Downtown Racine Club 
at 
141 Main Street

We're putting together a party for December 5^th (Friday!!), and everyone's invited.

There will be free food and drinks, including hors d'oeuvres after 5:00 p.m., catered by downtown favorite, The Ivanhoe Pub & Eatery

There will be prize drawings for:

• An iPad Air
• A One-Year Club Membership
• Personal Training packages
• Cross-Fit/SPS Sessions
• Gift Cards for Razor Sharp merchandise and services
• Gift Basket from Carriage House Liquor Co.

Current members will receive an additional entry into the drawing for each guest that you bring!

Everyone who attends a class on Friday will receive a free Limited Edition Razor Sharp t-shirt (while supplies last):
5:30 a.m. Group Power
7:00 a.m. Yoga
Noon Group Power
4:45 p.m. Group Ride
6:15 p.m. Group Power

Give-aways: 

• Razor Sharp water bottles to the first 100 visitors between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Razor Sharp tote bags to the first 100 visitors after 5 p.m.

Official Ribbon-Cutting at 6:00 p.m.

The ribbon-cutting is sponsored by Downtown Racine Corporation, and we are pleased to be welcoming County Executive Jim Ladwig and Alderman Jeff Coe as guests of honor to this portion of the festivities!

Also enjoy:
Complimentary Chair Massages 6:30-10:15 a.m., 1-4 p.m. and evening hours TBA

Complimentary *Functional Movement Screenings 5:30-7:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Guests who join on Friday will receive:

• No enrollment fee
• First month free
• $50 Razor Sharp gift card for club services and merchandise (excluding monthly dues)

All day: opportunities to meet the Owners and/or Razor Sharp Personal Trainers

* Functional Movement Screenings determine specific muscle flexibility and strength imbalances, designed to help the client understand his/her movement patterns. The goal of the assessment and corrective exercise strategies is to prevent injuries, limit current and future joint problems, and improve exercise efficiency.

#RSGrandOpening  |  #RazorSharpDowntown  |  #RSDowntown 

New Group X Classes & Times

Be sure to check out our most recent additions to our group exercise program here at Razor Sharp. Group Power^® is YOUR HOUR OF POWER! Blast all your muscles with this high-rep weight-training workout. Using an adjustable barbell, weight plates and body weight, Group Power combines squats, lunges, presses and curls with functional integrated exercises. Dynamic music and a motivating group atmosphere will get your heart rate up, make you sweat, and push you to a personal best! POWER UP! We've added noon-time classes, too!

Get your Ride On with Group Ride^®! This huge calorie-burner builds great-looking legs! Group Ride is a 60-minute cycling experience brought indoors. Roll over hills, chase the pack, spin the flats, climb mountains and sprint to the finish! Feel the thrill of energetic music and group dynamics as you get the all the benefits of authentic interval training. RIDE ON!

Both classes are offered at both Washington Avenue and Downtown <-- click the links for schedules!

Downtown Club Now Open!

Our new Downtown club, located at 141 Main Street, is now open! We're still awaiting a few pieces of equipment, but the majority of it is in and the classes are in full gear. The Downtown location offers the following: Cardio equipment Free weights Functional training equipment Squat racks Group exercise inlcuding Group Power, Group Ride, yoga & Pilates Locker rooms/showers Small group training Personal training Stop down anytime and check out the new facility.  This club will have a combination of staffed and un-staffed hours, similar to the North facility. However, through the end of December, the majority of open hours will be staffed. When not staffed, you can use your key card to access the club. (The club is under camera surveillance and all un-staffed hours are reviewed by staff.) Now through the end of December, we invite all members to come on down and check out the new club at no additional cost. Bring a friend or family member. If you would like to upgrade your membership to include the Downtown club, there is a nominal add-on fee; e-mail or stop in and see Membership for details.