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CURVES!

(7 Posts)
Flowerofthewest Fri 19-Apr-13 22:31:30

Have started back at my local Curves after two months on Medical Leave. Really enjoyed the workout, remembered why I go after a strenuous 30 mins and 5 minutes stretching. Back on Wed, Thurs and probably Friday.
This with our increasingly long walks should get me back in good form for the SKOMER STEPS!!! in June.

Grannyknot Sat 20-Apr-13 15:37:55

What is Curves, please FOTW? Is it a form of exercise?

Flowerofthewest Sun 21-Apr-13 09:36:25

Curves is a nationwide gym for ladies only. No Men No mirrors, no lycra is their mantra. It is a circuit of around 10 pieces of hydraulically powered equipment where you do 30 seconds on each for two circuits with a stepping board inbetween to keep heart rate up. It is very well monitored and the staff know every one by name and take a personal interest in them. I love it. 30 minutes of workout 3 x a week to built strength and cardio vascular strength. Look it up on line. It gives much more info and more accurate than I can give. curves.co.uk

Grannyknot Mon 22-Apr-13 20:12:06

Ooh, don't tell some people it is ladies only wink. I'm going to look it up sounds great.

shysal Mon 22-Apr-13 20:21:22

It sounds great! I do like to work hard when I exercise. I looked up my local one when you first posted, unfortunately it is 20 miles away, such a pity. I hope you enjoy getting back into it.

Flowerofthewest Thu 25-Apr-13 21:40:14

Did you look it up Grannyknot? Went to day as soon as I walked the woman who was 'in charge' today immediately said Hi T asked how I was now, how was DH - and checked on me several times to see how I was progressing after a couple of months away due to ill health. It is a lovely personal touch and they do look after you.

Grannyknot Fri 03-May-13 12:58:53

Hi flower I did and sadly there isn't one near me ...