★ Curves of Bay Shore
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6 Fourth Ave Bay Shore, NY 11729 6319681828 Curves is the largest fitness franchise in the world with 10,000 locations worldwide. Curves Clubs can be found in over 42 countries, including the United States, Canada, Europe, South America, The Caribbean, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan, and we're still growing. We are the first fitness and weight loss facility dedicated to providing affordable, one-stop exercise and nutritional information for women. Can you spend 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week, to improve your quality of life? Would you rather exercise in an environment designed especially for women? Would encouragement from other women help you reach your fitness goals? Have you tried or considered other fitness clubs and just never found one that felt right for you? Have you ever wished for a fitness program that was "doable" and fun? Curves, however, provides a safe, efficient and effective workout for women of all ages and fitness levels in an environment that’s comfortable and welcoming. The Curves workout takes just 30 minutes, three times a week. As research has shown*, it works. An amazing workout The Curves program is based on a circuit using hydraulic resistance machines, and incorporates aerobic exercise, strength training and stretching for a complete workout. Researchers from the Baylor University Exercise and Sports Nutrition Laboratory, led by Dr. Richard Kreider, Ph.D., FACSM, found that during the Curves workout, women averaged about 65 percent of their heart rate maximum – plenty to improve cardiovascular fitness but not so strenuous as to discourage women from coming back. They also increased muscular strength. Many of the Curves hydraulic resistance machines allow exercisers to push and pull – instead of lifting and lowering weight – to safely and efficiently work two opposing muscle groups simultaneously. The equipment’s resistance increases to meet the force generated by the exerciser, so exercisers get out of it what they put into it. Baylor researchers also found that the least fit exercisers expended 164 to 238 calories per 30 minutes during the Curves workout, while the most fit burned as many as 522 calories. This adjustable intensity helps women stick with the workout for substantial, ongoing improvements in weight control, fitness and overall health. Impressive Results The Baylor studies found that sedentary and overweight women who followed the Curves program for 14 weeks raised their resting metabolic rate by as much as 400 kcals/day. They reduced their weight by an average of 14 pounds and lost an average of two inches from their hips and three inches from their waists while showing a 20- to 30-percent improvement in strength and a 15 percent increase in aerobic capacity. Their blood cholesterol, resting heart rate and resting blood pressure also improved. Proven effective at helping women lose weight, gain muscle strength and aerobic capacity, increase bone density and raise metabolism. Superior convenience With more than 10,000 worldwide locations benefiting over 4 million women, Curves is the world’s largest fitness facility .The Curves workout is a complete workout including all five necessary components: Warm-up, Aerobic exercise, Strength training, Cool down, and Stretching Curves uses hydraulic resistance. There are no weight stacks to manage or change. Safe, accommodating resistance keeps you moving smoothly and safely around the circuit. You push, then pull, rather than lift and lower weights. This reduces the potential for soreness and injury. A safe, load-bearing activity helps to maintain bone density and fight osteoporosis. Strengthening muscles provides joint stability and is a crucial part of arthritis treatment. Curves offers strength training that women can do. Any age can use the equipment because it adjusts to your ability. Curves has members as young as 12 and as old as 105! The Power to Amaze Yourself |