A Visit To Curves



(One of many machines )

  By-Mary Beth Valentic-Stanga

           

Due to an unforeseen medical issue, I will be continuing on my path of weight loss but in a low-key manner.

I would like to continue on with my plan of visiting various sights and reporting of my findings of different ways of exercising along with dieting. I would like to report about my findings at Curves, Lower Burrell, PA.

Upon entering the atmosphere is bright and people are friendly and are willing to help.  Upon scaling the room...There are various machines in a semi circle and music seems to be a motivator to those working out. There is a cool down area that allows for one to relax, get their things together.

I was told via that person at front desk that Curves strives to give you a complete cardio and strength-training workout, where you can burn up to 500 calories every time. The circuit is made up of resistance machines that work every major muscle group, two muscles at a time.
And with a circuit coach to teach and motivate, you’re sure to reach your fitness goals in no time. Whether you want to lose weight and inches, gain energy or tone up, the Curves circuit will work for you.

The level of workout I would say is medium to high. Every so many stations that one would be working on... you are prompted to check heart rate to see how fast or slow your heart is pumping and are coming along. I would have to say that there was middle age to older women that had attended, at least the evening that I was there. They play trivia games that you can answer and win prizes. Some of the prizes were shirts, hats and even passes. It is an opportunity to perhaps join with a friend and get out of the house, away from kids, or even to be able to stop and release some stress from a long days work at the office. Curves are conveniently located and have discounts offered throughout the year and is affordable.

A few women were interviewed...

"How enjoyable Curves is. The workout routine isn’t difficult - no confusing machines to figure out. I have a sense of community - its great being in a place where people know my name, especially because I’m relatively new to my neighborhood. Also, I like that there are women of every shape, size, and background. Other gyms can be like meat markets - Curves is different. And it’s about your whole being. I feel better mentally and emotionally and I’m less embarrassed about my body. I feel sexier!"

"I didn't want to develop health problems. I wanted to be proactive, to get to a particular fitness level. Curves offered an exercise program with a book that had an eating system that seemed realistic. And it has been. I'm happy with where I am and where I'm headed."

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My next endeavor is to check out Jazzercise!