Smart Workout Ahead of the Curve

January 4, 2008
By Glenda DeFee
Special to LIVE!

DEL RIO, TEXAS – January 4, 2008 – Imagine having the world’s most advanced fitness coach at your disposal. This coach customizes workouts based on your body structure and endurance and adjusts each exercise machine’s intensity based on your recent progression or regression. This coach monitors your energy level and range of motion continuously to ensure you are achieving your personal potential. Then the coach
automatically computes your workout data to produce a progress report, including the number of calories you burned and 3-D anatomical diagrams to show which muscles you’ve worked and how successfully.

This is exactly the role of the CurvesSmart™ personal coaching system, a new technology pioneered by Curves that offers a precision designed workout, moment to moment feedback and progress reports to keep members motivated while they work out. Curves of DEL RIO is among the first in the nation to feature the equipment upgrade.

After a member’s personalized profile is determined by a Curves staff member, the member is issued a CurvesSmart ID Tag. The tag is electronically recognized by the monitor at each station, automatically retrieving the member’s profile to determine the specifications for her workout. The monitor indicates: whether her heart rate is in the target range; whether the member is achieving her target intensity level; the range of motion for each repetition; and the number of repetitions. If the woman is exercising correctly, all indicators on the monitor will be green. Members are enthusiastically encouraged to “Go for Green!” Following the workout, the system produces a progress report which allows the member to see, instantly and in quantifiable terms, her strengths and weaknesses.

“The CurvesSmart technology offers women the benefits of a highly skilled personal trainer without the expense,” said Glenda DeFee, Manager of Curves in Del Rio. “It’s the world’s most advanced fitness training system. We expect our members to be thrilled with how this amazing workout will help them achieve their goals even
faster.”

Curves of DEL RIO is taking new appointments to get started on the CurvesSmart workout on a first come, first served basis. More information is available by calling (830) 778-2100.

About Curves of Del Rio

Del Rio’s Curves was designated a Shinning Star facility in 2005, has the only local Copper Institute Certified trainer in Circuit Training and Weight management, and qualified for the CurvesSmart system ahead of surrounding clubs including San Angelo and most of the clubs in San Antonio. We strive to provide the best in health club benefits in a timeframe that will work in modern woman’s schedule.

About Curves International

Curves offer a 30-minute workout that combines strength training and sustained cardiovascular activity through safe and effective hydraulic resistance. Curves also offers a weight management program based on a groundbreaking, scientifically proven method to raise metabolic rate and end the need for perpetual dieting. Founders Gary and Diane Heavin are considered the innovators of the express fitness phenomenon that has made exercise available to more than 4 million women, many of whom are in the gym for the first time. Gary is the author of numerous books including The New York Times bestseller Curves, which is revolutionizing America's approach to dieting. With more than 10,000 locations in 55 countries, Curves is the world's largest fitness franchise and the ninth largest of all franchise companies in the world. For more information, please visit: www.curves.com.

Curves of Del Rio is located at 302 Margaret Lane. For more information, please call 830-778-2100.

 

 

One of the Curves ladies using the new stretching machine before she begins her workout circuit. (click image to enlarge)

Our own Kathy Knoll, of LIVE! magazine, trying out one of the machines personalized to her own fitness level. Come on Kathy, stay in the green. (click image to enlarge)