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

Memorial Day Holiday Hours (May 25)

Memorial Day Holiday Hours

So that our employees' may observe Memorial Day with their families and friends, Razor Sharp's hours on Monday, May 25 will be as follows:

• Washington Avenue -- 7 a.m. to Noon
• Erie Street -- unstaffed/ keycard access only
• Downtown -- unstaffed/ keycard access only

Please plan your workouts accordingly, and take a moment to remember those who have died while serving in America's armed forces over the last 239 years.

For a brief history of Memorial Day in the United States, visit here.

Monitor this link listing area events on Memorial Day, as it is updated over the next two weeks.

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.

Help Razor Sharp Member Johnny Clay Raise Funds for Downtown Racine Corporation

Do some good and have a BLAST!!!

Unlike other non-profits, Downtown Racine Corp. does not have diverse funding streams. It depends almost exclusively on voluntary contributions from local businesses and generous individuals to support its mission to attract and retain businesses, which in turn strengthen Racine County’s economy.

A portion of the Celebrities on Ice's sales, plus your generous tips, will directly support the revitalization of downtown and support its community events.

You may have seen Johnny around the club. Or on the cover of Sports Illustrated that time. Or hoisting that spiffy trophy up there.

But, you may not know how generous Johnny tries to be with his time in support of good causes. This Downtown Racine Corporation fundraiser is one example. And, by helping them out, he's giving back to Razor Sharp, too. With our Downtown club, we're members of the DRC -- which is working hard on behalf of us and all the other business owners there.

So, help us all out by donning some Wisconsin red and white, and dropping by Reefpoint Brew House on the evening of February 28. Giving to a good cause will rarely EVER be this much fun!!

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.

Join TEAM RAZOR SHARP at the Be Mine 5K Run/Walk Feb. 14th

5kcupid has you in his sites for St. Valentine's Day!

Not sure how to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend? 

We have the perfect solution. 

Join us on Saturday February 14, 2015 at 10 a.m. for the 2^nd Annual Be Mine 5K (formerly Cupid’s 5K). 

This fun run/walk is open to everyone: singles, couples, males, females and even Valentine’s Day haters. Every participant will receive a custom finisher’s medal, a relationship-status hoodie, and a drink coupon for a post-race social hour at The Chancery, just down the street from our Downtown Racine location.

Just what is a relationship status hoodie? 

The color of your hoodie you receive in your goody bag signifies your relationship status (including an MYOB option!). 

This is a fun winter run/walk; however, for those interested in timing, the course will be timed.

Registration costs are $35 through February 8, 2015 then $40 through the day of the event. Register here.

Volunteers are also needed for the day of the event and of course, event sponsors. For more information on becoming a volunteer or becoming a sponsor, e-mail for more information, call (877) 651-2440 or visit the event website.

Be Mine 5K is hosted by 5kevents.org, a Racine-based organization, and is a kick-off event for the 2015 Southeast Wisconsin Regional Endurance Challenge. 

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

Holiday Hours/Classes

At Washington Avenue

Christmas Eve               Christmas Day               New Year's Eve

7 a.m.–Noon                    CLOSED                      7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Pilates 8 a.m.                                                         Pilates 8 a.m.  

Group Ride 9 a.m.                                               Group Ride 9 a.m.

Group Power 9 a.m.                                             Group Power 9 a.m.

Rip Tide 9 a.m.                                                      Rip Tide 9 a.m.

Rip Tide 10 a.m.                                                     Kid’s Playroom

      No Kid’s Playroom                                                      8 a.m.–1 p.m.              

New Year’s Day

7 a.m.–Noon

No Classes or Kid’s Playroom

~ / ~

At Main Street, Downtown Racine 

Christmas Eve               Christmas Day               New Year's Eve

7 a.m.–Noon                     CLOSED                        7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Unstaffed                                                             Unstaffed  

Key Tag Access Only                                            Key Tag Access Only

   

New Year’s Day

7 a.m.–Noon

Unstaffed

Key Tag Access Only

~ / ~

At Erie Street

Christmas Eve               Christmas Day               New Year's Eve

8 a.m.–Noon                        Unstaffed                        8 a.m.–Noon

No classes                 Key Tag Access Only                 No Classes

   

New Year’s Day

Unstaffed

Key Tag Access Only

Grand Opening Specials at ALL THREE Clubs!

Celebrate our Downtown Racine Grand Opening with us at any of our three locations

We're offering everyone a chance to get in on the Grand Opening action, whether the new Downtown Racine facility is the closest to where you live and/or work, or not.

Join at any of our clubs and pay 

NO enrollment fee

and get

One month FREE

Refer a new member to take advantage of this promotion and, as an existing member, you'll receive a free month of membership credited to your account. Remember, there's never a limit to this thank-you for referrals. If you refer twelve new members, you'll get twelve months' membership credit to show our appreciation!

Finally, all existing members and their guests (when the member accompanies them) are invited to complimentary use of the Downtown Club through the end of the year!

We wouldn't have the milestone of our third club to celebrate in the first place without all of you!

Downtown Club Grand Opening Wrap-Up

December 5th was a GREAT Grand Opening Day -- thank you to everyone who came down to visit with us, check the place out, offer congratulations and to officially join our fitness community's newest hub in Downtown Racine.

More pictures are posted here, at our Facebook page. 

Great big thanks go out to Downtown Racine Corporation for the ribbon-cutting, and particularly to County Executive Jim Ladwig, Alderman Jeff Coe and DRC Executive Director Devin Sutherland.

Congratulations go out to the winners of our drawing:

• Anna LeGath, who won a bottle of wine from Uncorkt
• Alice Bieszczat, who won the Carriage House Liquor gift basket
• Nancy Witkofski Ford, who won a $50 Razor Sharp gift card
• Patty Strandell, who won her choice of complimentary SPS Sports Performance or Belle City CrossFit sessions
• Mike Foord, who won his choice of complimentary SPS Sports Performance or Belle City CrossFit sessions
• Laura Sanders, who won a 60-minute massage
• Nancy Ribeiro, who one a package of 30-minute personal training sessions
• Kirk Winder, who one a package of 60-minute personal training sessions
• Mike Cretton, who won a one-year Razor Sharp membership
• Gail Hemm, who won the iPad Air 

Thanks to everyone who came out! We're still celebrating, so if you couldn't make it, stop down at the new club and have a look around. And, be sure to check out and share the Grand Opening special that we're offering at any of our three locations.

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 

Announcing our Downtown Racine Grand Opening

It's going to be a party, and you're all invited!

With give-aways, drawings, "Try 'em Out" classes and our ribbon-cutting, we plan to have a good time, and show all of our guests how much we try to make being healthy fun!

So, come and celebrate with us.

And, spread the word by sharing this article or a copy of our poster/flyer with you friends and colleagues.