At Curves our machines use hydraulic resistance, this means that it is possible to perform strength training and cardiovascular training at the same time. With hydraulic resistance exercise you are moving fluid. This is similar to aquatic exercise and is very safe and effective for all fitness levels and for all ages. So you are never too old to join Curves! There are no weight stacks to manage or repetitions to count.

With a double postive workout, you never lower the weight you just push and pull. The lowering of the weight is one of the main causes of injury in conventional gyms. At Curves you simply push forward with one muscle group and pull back with the opposing muscle group. This intensity easily elevates and sustains your target heart rate. By working muscle groups that oppose each other , you also work muscles symmetrically or in balance. This aligns the muscular- skeletal system to improve functional posture and movement.

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Did you know that strength training has long been the missing link in womens fitness? Strength training requires that you move a resistance that is greater than the muscle is accustomed to moving. At Curves we provide a total fitness program that includes 5 components – warm up, cardiovascular training, strength training, cool down and stretching. There are many benefits to strength training; strong muscles provide support for joints and vertebrae that keep your body stable and working properly, bone density increases, as you lose weight your body prioritizes muscle tissue and burns body fat. These are just a few of the benefits. Why not look for the CurvesME facebook page and learn more about Curves?

Do you feel stress everyday? How will you know if you are experiencing too much stress already?

There are different symptoms of stress. These will help you identify if you are under a lot of stress already. Some of these symptoms are irritability, feeling of isolation or overwhelmed loss of focus, job dissatisfaction, sleeping problems, chest tightness, and many more. What is worse is that stress can cause the development of diseases like depression and heart disease. If you experience a lot of stress, you must know stress reducers techniques and apply these.

Truth is, most of the stress reducers techniques are already being applied by people who are under a lot of stress. What are the best stress reducers techniques?

- People love listening to music. When you feel stress, listen to calming or soothing music. If you find it hard to sleep at night because of stress, listen to relaxing music before going to bed. Listening to these types of music will definitely help in reducing stress.

- Physical activity is also one of the top 3 stress reducers techniques. Some people love hitting the gym after working. This is a great way to reduce stress and at the same time make your body healthy and fit. If you love playing sports, you can also use this as a stress reducer. Or playing outdoor games with your family and friends is also very effective. Exercising will trigger your endorphins to release, these are the chemicals in the brain that help to stimulate relaxation and help relieve pain. The higher your endorphin levels are, the more you will feel a sense of well-being and feel calm.

- Time management is also one of the top stress reducers techniques. you are spreading yourself too thinly by taking in more responsibilities which you can no longer handle. This is where time management will help in reducing your stress. Each day, create a list of the tasks that you have to do and allot enough time for each. Your to-do list will help you identify if you are managing your time properly. If you find your to-do list too cluttered, learn how to delegate tasks or when to say no.