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Review of Curves
Review of Curves
by Renee Kennedy
Overview: According to their
web site, Curves is the largest
fitness
franchise in the world. Curves
offers a 30 minute circuit
training course.
They have 13 pieces of equipment.
All of the equipment is hydraulic,
there
are no weights to add or remove.
The object is to keep the
heart rate going
so half of the time you are
doing aerobics on boards or
steps and half the
time you are using strength
training equipment.
Goals of the Members: Losing
inches is the main goal of
the members at this
fitness club.
Cost: $29 per month for a
minimum of 12 months. An up
front fee of $149 but
frequently they run specials
and the up front fee may only
be $75, you would
need to call your nearest
facility to see what special
prices they are
offering.
Time Needed: 30 minute routine
3-6 times per week. The amount
of days that
you decide to go will depend
on your individual goals which
the staff will
help you set.
Gender and Age Group: Ladies
only. The age group of the
place we interviewed
was from 25 – 75.
Motivation: They help you
determine your individual
goals and then they
measure you every month. The
staff is trained to keep you
going strong while
you're exercising. They also
have contests.
Fitness Strategies: Aerobic,
flexibility, and strength
training.
Risk of Injury: Limited risk
of injury if you follow the
instructions and
use the equipment properly.
Nutritional Information: No
nutritionist on staff.
Contact Info:
For the center nearest you,
call 800-848-1096 or visit
the
Curves Website at http://www.curvesinternational.com
Come and visit the NutriCounter
web site at
http://www.nutricounter.com
for more fitness center reviews.
About the Author
Please use this article on
your site or in your ezine.
email renee@napuda.com if
you use it. Thanks!
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