A Brief Tutorial on Facebook Image Tagging

Ahhhh, the Interwebz, that astonishing universe of bytes and pixels and memes and cat videos...

It's weird. And fun. Did we mention, "weird?" We're trying to be one of the least weird things out there, but sometimes, the platforms in question don't cooperate so well.

Case in point: we want to run some fun games that involve people tagging us in their Facebook photos of themselves (under specific legit circumstances, of course). But what seems intuitive isn't always! In order to enter people into drawings for prizes, we have to be able to see the entries. And when tagged in certain ways that appear to be logical, we can't (say, in the Location field).  #FacebookFail

So, here's what DOES work:

This will then appear where we can be sure to count it on our page.

Thanks for playing along!

If you change nothing...Nothing. Will. Change.

If you change nothing...Nothing. Will. Change.

You may have seen our inspiration for 2015, urging the whole community to make healthy choices for themselves:

We started rolling this idea out a few weeks ago. But we feel so strongly about this idea, we put it on a wristband. 

And, we're launching it today as part of our Better Together Group Exercise New Year's party. We'll be making other opportunities to give them away in the coming weeks, and providing incentive to wear them.

"What sort of incentive?" you ask?

The kind where we put your name in a drawing for some cool Razor Sharp prizes every time you:

1. Post a picture of yourself visibly wearing your wristband while “out and about” to your Facebook timeline — tag us (@ Razor Sharp Fitness ) and be sure the picture’s security is set to ‘public’ so we can see it OR Tweet it using our Twitter handle (@RazorSharp_Fit)! **Be creative about the places you take your wristband. We could start awarding bonuses for the most miles they rack up!
2. When a Razor Sharp staff member “catches” you wearing your wristband off of club property, snap a photo of the two of you together, and it’s worth bonus entries when you post it (two for one, same procedure as above).
   
   --> For a short tutorial on successfully tagging your images to us on Facebook, go here!

It’s all about deciding to make positive change happen, both for ourselves and as an inspiration to others!

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)

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.