Curves Newsroom: Press Releases

Curves “Feed the Need” Food Drive Kicks Off on March 11

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

Curves International announces its 15^th Annual Food Drive, “Feed the Need,” and challenges Curves’ club members in the U.S. and Canada to meet a goal of 100,000 donations during the two week period of March 11 – March 23.

Curves® Introduces New Weight Loss Program that Burns More Fat than Diet Alone

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST

Most people who are serious about losing weight know they won’t get the results they want by just dieting. They also need to exercise and they need encouragement to stick to the plan. This was the thinking behind the revolutionary new weight loss program Curves Complete®—the only program of its kind on the market that offers exercise, customized meal plans, and coaching in one integrated program. And the cost is comparable to what other programs charge for diet alone. 

American Cancer Society Honors Curves with Excellence in Philanthropy Recognition

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:00:00 EST

The American Cancer Society is honoring Curves today with the Excellence in Philanthropy award, for its generous support of the Society’s efforts to eliminate cancer as a public health burden. The honor is given to corporations that have provided $1 million or more to the Society during the previous calendar year.

Curves Gives Away One Million Free Memberships to Celebrate Inaugural National Curves Day

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Participating Curves clubs in the U.S. and Canada will give a free 30-day membership to any non-member who visits during regular operating hours throughout the week of May 13-19; National Women's Health Week in the U.S. This annual awareness week, coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office on Women’s Health (OWH), begins each year on Mother's Day and brings together communities, businesses, government, health organizations, and other groups in an effort to promote women’s health. Curves International has partnered with the OWH to help promote National Women's Health Week and to provide health and wellness programs and materials to women throughout the country.

Curves 14th Annual Food Drive Feeds Hungry, Waives Joining Fee

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Recognizing that the need for donations is greater than ever at local food banks across the nation, Curves International is kicking off the 2012 Curves Food Drive on March 1 with a challenge to all Curves clubs to meet or exceed last year's donations. Participating clubs are asking their members to donate bags of non-perishable food or cash throughout the month of March to support area community food banks. In addition, they will waive the membership fee for new members who bring in a bag of non-perishable food or donate $30 to their local food bank from March 12 – 25.

Curves Harnesses Digital Technology to Further Mission of Strengthening Women

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST

Curves, the global leader in women's health and fitness, is now also leading the way in harnessing digital technology in new ways.

With the January 2012 launch of the innovative digital version of its award-winning magazine, DIANE, Curves has now also become a leader in women's magazines.

A virtually unlimited number of people can now access DIANE's practical, motivational, and inspirational content for free.   

Curves Launches Revolutionary, Complete Diet Program!

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST

Losing weight isn't easy. It takes real commitment to make the necessary changes to diet, exercise and lifestyle. And, for most people, it takes a plan. That's why Curves, the fitness franchise designed exclusively for women, has developed Curves Complete, a simple, easy-to-follow weight-loss plan that combines the three keys to taking off weight and keeping it off: diet, exercise and motivation.

Curves is the only place you can get all three, and participating Curves invite you to try it FREE for one week.

Curves Study Published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2011 Part I

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

A number of commercial diet and exercise programs are promoted to help people lose weight and improve fitness. However, few studies have compared the effects of following different types of exercise and diet interventions on weight loss. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of a more structured meal plan based diet intervention and supervised exercise program to a traditional point based diet program with weekly counseling and encouragement to exercise.

Curves Study Published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2011 Part II

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

A number of commercial diet and exercise programs are promoted to help people lose weight and improve fitness. However, few studies have compared the effects of following different types of exercise and diet interventions on weight loss. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of a more structured meal plan based diet

intervention and supervised exercise program that included resistance-exercise to a traditional point based diet program with weekly counseling and encouragement to exercise.

Curves Study Published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2011 Part III

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

A number of commercial diet and exercise programs are promoted to help people lose weight and improve fitness. However, few studies have compared the effects of following different types of exercise and diet interventions on weight loss and/or changes in health and fitness markers. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of a more structured meal plan based diet intervention and supervised exercise program that included resistance exercise to a traditional point based diet program with weekly counseling and encouragement to increase physical activity.

Curves Study Published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2011 Part IV

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

A number of commercial diet and exercise programs are promoted to help people lose weight and improve fitness. However, few studies have compared the effects of following different types of exercise and diet interventions on weight loss, health, and quality of life. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of a more structured meal plan based diet intervention and supervised exercise program that included resistance-exercise to a traditional point based diet program with weekly counseling and encouragement to exercise.

Curves Waives Joining Fee for New Members During Breast Cancer Awareness Month This October

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EST

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Curves continues to work to raise awareness in women about the life-saving importance of risk management, early detection and treatment. Throughout the month, Curves women’s fitness centers throughout the nation are waiving the joining fee for new members who show proof of a mammogram within the past year or make a $25 donation to breast cancer research.

Curves Complete 90-Day Challenge Finalists Unveiled at Expo

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

The two top finalists in Curves’ Complete 90-Day Challenge revealed their new looks during the South Dakota Women’s Expo on Sept. 24 at the S.D. State Fairgrounds.

Carol Koepke (r) of Mitchell and Helene Wedel (l) of Huron lost a combined 61.75 pounds and 45.25 inches on the 90-day Curves Complete program.

Curves' 3rd Annual Not for Sissies Day Celebrates Strong Women and Military Families

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST

Curves owners, staff and members worldwide celebrated the third annual Not for Sissies Day by donning camo prints and performing feats of strength and courage in their communities.

Curves International also announced that as of June 2011, 539 of its independently owned and operated clubs are enrolled in the IHRSA Joining Forces Network, an affiliation of health clubs offering free memberships to the immediate family members of actively deployed Reservists and National Guard members throughout the U.S.  

Curves Partners With Fort Hood Area Habitat for Humanity

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST

Curves International and Habitat for Humanity are proud to announce a partnership to build for a Temple, Texas family this fall. The build will provide a home for a single father with three children. A construction schedule has not been set but work is estimated to begin in September.

The project is a Women Build, meaning that while both women and men are welcome to participate, women are highly encouraged to do so. Women’s groups and individuals can contact Habitat to register to volunteer once the construction scheduled has been set.

Curves Circuit with Zumba: Trends Show More Exercisers Use Music to Get Fit

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

By Kellie B. Gormly

A group of women jump up and down, wiggle their hips, and move side to side to the rhythm of breezy Latin-American music, while instructor Krista Lorenzo pumps them up with smiles and verbal instructions.

"Single, single, double!" Lorenzo says, as she directs the class members' sideways steps in the Zumba dance class at the Curves gym in Collier PA.

 

Curves Tops CNBC List of "10 Ideas That Made $100 Million"

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

 

By Michelle Fox

Chances are, just about anyone you talk to will have an idea for a business with the hopes that one day it will help them make millions. Although business ideas may be easy to come by, turning those ideas into huge successes is an entirely different ballgame. However, many entrepreneurs with simple ideas and humble beginnings have been able to effectively turn those ideas into booming businesses. 

Curves Study Published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

The purpose of this study was to determine whether sedentary obese women with knee OA initiating an exercise and weight loss program may experience more beneficial changes in body composition, functional capacity, and/or markers of health following a higher protein diet compared to a higher carbohydrate diet with or without GCM supplementation.

Curves Study Published in Journal of the American Dietetic Association

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

A number of diet and exercis eprograms purport to help promotoe and maintain weight loss. However, few studies have compared the efficacy of different methods. This study sought to determine whether adherence to a meal-replacement-based diet program (MRP) with encouragement to increase physical activity is as effective as following a more structured meal-plan-based diet and supervised exercise program (SDE) in sedentary obese women. 

Curves Study Published in The Physician and Sportsmedicine

Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Many studies have recently examined the effects on weight loss, body composition, resting energy expenditure, and markers of health and appetite when replacing dietary carbohydrate with protein while dieting. The rationale has been that ingesting a higher proportion of dietary protein as part of a weight loss program can better regulate blood glucose and insulin levels; help preserve loss of lean tissue mass and minimize reductions in REE that are often associated with weight loss; increase diet-induced thermogenesis; and promote greater weight loss than traditional higher-carbohydrate diets.

Curves' 13th Annual Food Drive Kicks Off in April

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST

During the month of April, Curves gyms will participate in the 13th Annual Curves Food Drive to collect non-perishable food and cash donations to benefit community food banks. Current members who make a $30 donation or an equivalent donation of food are eligible to receive a Curves reusable Food Drive grocery bag at participating locations. And, from April 4-17, participating Curves clubs will waive the membership fee for new members who donate a bag of non-perishable food or make a minimum donation of $30

Curves Founders Gary and Diane Heavin Go Undercover on ABC's Secret Millionaire

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Curves founders Diane and Gary Heavin have always known the importance of giving back. In fact, the inspiration for the annual Curves Food Drive--now in its 13th year--came from years of working at their local food bank, serving and ministering to those in need.

Even during the busy years of founding the world’s largest fitness franchise and bringing express fitness to millions of women, they continued their philanthropic efforts. Although their charitable work was still occasionally hands-on, much of their giving was in the form of check writing. 

 

So they were thrilled when ABC called to invite them to audition for their new fall show, Secret Millionaire, in which people of means infiltrate some of the most impoverished neighborhoods in America with the goal of finding deserving organizations or individuals to help. The millionaires must agree to give away at least $100,000 of their own money.

Curves® and Zumba® Partner to Shake Up the Circuit

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

Some are calling it the perfect workout, and it’s being powered by Curves^® International, the global leader in women’s fitness, and Zumba^®, the global dance-fitness experts. The two companies have helped millions of people worldwide lose weight and get in shape. Now they’re partnering on a unique workout that combines the best of both worlds.

It’s called Curves^® Circuit with Zumba^® Fitness and it’s the only 30-minute class that mixes the moves of Zumba with the proven strength training of Curves for one wildly effective workout.

Curves Member Christina Cores on Cover of People Magazine's "Half Their Size" Issue

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

People magazine's annual "Half Their Size" issue recognizes people who've lost at least half their body weight.

Christina Cores lost 122 pounds at Curves and completely changed her life.

Curves CEO Gary Heavin Named to Newsweek's "Most Successful Almost Failures" List

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

If at first you don't succeed ... you're in good company. It turns out that some of the world's most successful inventors, artists, and captains of industry had to rebound from epic failures before they made their millions.

Curves Wants to Help Save 17,257 Lives During Breast Cancer Awareness Month This October

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:00:00 EST

According to statistics from the American Cancer Society, approximately 207,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year. That’s over 17,000 cases in October alone. And sadly, more than 3,300 women will lose their lives to this disease in October as well. But these aren’t just numbers. These are our mothers, sisters, daughters, friends.

In response, Curves has taken a leadership role in the fight against breast cancer.

Curves to Receive Business Achievement Award for CurvesSmart Innovation

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST

The Canadian American Business Council, the voice of the Canadian American business community, announced today the recipients of the prestigious 2010 Canadian American Business Achievement Award Winner. 

On November 5, 2010 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, Curves International of Waco, Texas, and Mytrak Health System, of Mississauga, Ontario, will receive the award for their collaboration in designing, developing, and installing CurvesSmart, a tangible method to successfully motivate club members by displaying to them the health benefits and disease prevention that is directly associated with their increased fitness.

Curves Member Drops Nearly 80 Pounds in 5 Months with Diet and Exercise

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

Just five months ago Katie Rines was a different person both inside and out.

"It's harder to do stuff the bigger you are. Just getting in and out of your car is a hard thing to do," said Katie Rines, from Northport, Maine.

It wasn't just being big that was the issue, Rines also had health issues.

"I had a test done and they said there was something wrong with my liver and I think there was just too much fat around my liver," said Rines.

Today her liver issues are non-existant and her overall health is much better.

Curves, Home Depot and Local Firefighters Help Deserving Mom and Daughter Beat Sweltering Texas Heat

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST

Curves staff and members, a Home Depot store, and firefighters from northwest Amarillo surprised a mom and her grown daughter (who has Down syndrome) when they showed up over the July 4 weekend to install two window air conditioner units in their previously uncooled home.  

Dr. Richard Kreider Wins National Nutrition Research Award for Curves Studies

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:00:00 EST

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) has awarded Dr. Richard Kreider, head of the Department of Health & Kinesiology at Texas A&M University, the 2010 NSCA Nutrition Research Achievement Award. The award was presented at the NSCA National Conference in Florida earlier this month. 

In addition to his role as department head, Kreider serves roles as professor and Thomas A. and Joan Read Endowed Chair for Disadvantaged Youth in the Department of Health & Kinesiology. He also directs the Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab (ESNL), which has conducted numerous and ongoing studies of the Curves fitness and weight loss programs since 2002. 

Curves Owner in UK Wins Prestigious Industry Award

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:00:00 EST

Curves International is pleased to congratulate club owner Annie Redelinghuys, winner of  the prestigious Future of Flame Award 2010. The annual Flame Awards, established by the Fitness Industry Association, recognizes individuals who have shown remarkable dedication and commitment to the fitness industry.

Canadian Curves Gear Up for 2010 Relay For Life Season

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

As the Canadian Cancer Society’s 2010 Relay For Life season gets underway, Curves owners, staff and members nationwide are lacing up their runners in preparation to join the biggest cancer event to make the biggest difference in the fight against cancer.  

 

It’s a fight that Curves is determined to help win.

Curves and TNT Join in Summer-Long Strong Woman Challenge

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:00:00 EST

Curves and TNT are joining forces for a new, summer-long promotion that will introduce the strong characters on TNT while also encouraging women to hit the gym. Through the Strong Woman Challenge, women will be empowered to identify their inner strengths, join one of four teams inspired by TNT’s lineup of female characters and commit to work out three times a week for six weeks at Curves. 

As part of the promotion, Curves is opening its doors to non-members by offering free workouts on “Try Us Tuesdays,” beginning June 1. In addition, special sneak-preview screenings of TNT’s new drama Rizzoli & Isles will be held in Curves locations around the country to kick off the promotion.

Curves Rallies Against Tax on Fitness Memberships in Canada

Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

The HST fitness tax will mean a less healthy Ontario.

This was the message sent by more than 300 Curves owners and members to the government  as they rallied outside the Ontario legislature at Queen's Park on May 19.

On July 1, the 13 percent harmonized sales tax (HST) is scheduled to take effect, combining the 8 percent provincial sales tax (PST) with the 5 percent goods and services tax (GST).

The tax, which includes fitness memberships but excludes junk food and value meals under $4, is nothing short of the government's endorsement of obesity, Curves owner Andy Soumbos said as he addressed supporters, politicians and the media.

Curves 12th Annual Food Drive Collection Outweighs 680 Hummer H1 Alphas

Sat, 15 May 2010 08:00:00 EST

It's hard to imagine what 7 million pounds look like, but let's give it a shot. Picture 424 adult male African Bush elephants parading nose-to-tail. Too cliche'? How about 680 Hummer H1 Alphas or 2,083 Mini Cooper Hardtops? That's tons of tonnage.

That's how much food was collected and donated to local food pantries by Curves clubs this spring. And some of it was delivered in the same vehicles in which it was originally purchased.

Curves Kicks Off 2010 Relay for Life Season Hoping to Top Last Year's $1.1 Million

Thu, 13 May 2010 08:00:00 EST

As the American Cancer Society's 2010 Relay for Life season gets underway this spring, Curves clubs nationwide are hoping to top last year's numbers. A record 711 Curves teams raised more than $1.1 million last year at Relay events.

Curves Announces Plans to Open in India

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EST

US-based women’s fitness club franchisor, Curves International Inc., has plans to open up to 250 fitness centres in India through its master franchise — Curves India — in the next three years, Curves India CEO Mr. David Ramadan (far left) said on Thursday.

Curves Shows Women How Making Small Changes Can Lead to Surprisingly Big Health Benefits

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST

Thousands of Curves® locations across the country are participating in a national prevention and wellness campaign designed to encourage women to take small steps toward living healthier lives. The campaign, developed in partnership with other leading organizations, including da Vinci® Surgery and the Office on Women’s Health, launched April 11 with the www.smallsteps.about.com campaign website featuring details about the program and educational information.

da Vinci Women’s Health: Small Steps. Healthier Lives., scheduled to run through May 31, is intended to reach thousands of women through doctor-led events that will educate about the importance of taking control of their health with diet, exercise and annual gynecologic exams. New research confirms that many women put their own health last on their lengthy to-do lists.

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Applauds "Curves for a Cure" Initiative

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Since 2007, Curves clubs across Canada have collected more than $640,000 for cancer research, education, diagnosis, treatment, and to improve the quality of life for those affected by cancer.

These are the goals of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation--goals which nearly 200 Canadian Curves clubs worked hard in 2009 to further through the "Curves for a Cure" initiative.

Curves Hosts 12th Annual Food Drive to Benefit Families

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

Curves is encouraging women to show their philanthropic strength by participating in the 12th annual Curves Food Drive. And, even though donating food to families in need is its own reward, the clubs are offering compelling incentives for both existing and potential members who participate.

Members in the U.S. and Canada who donate a bag of groceries or make a minimum donation of $30 during the month of March will receive a reusable Curves grocery bag. In the U.S., non-members who do likewise between March 8 and 20 can join Curves for free.

Canadian non-members can join for free with a bag of groceries or a minimum $30 donation through March 13.

Curves Partners with Quebec's 5/30 Health & Wellness Challenge

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

Curves is partnering with ACTI-MENU, the Prevention Division of the Montreal Heart Institute and the Canadian Cancer Society, for the sixth annual 5/30 Health and Wellness Challenge. The initiative aims to encourage Quebeckers to commit to achieving or maintaining important health-related goals, including getting active for at least 30 minutes a day a minimum of five times a week.

 

Each Tuesday from March 2 through April 6, participating Curves locations will open their doors so that every woman who has registered for the Challenge can work out for free. The Curves program provides a complete strength training, cardio, and stretching workout in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for women who want to achieve their goal of 30 minutes of daily activity.

Participants who want to make exercise a priority in their lives beyond the Challenge can also take advantage of a deep discount off the enrollment fee when they join Curves in March and April.

Curves Announces New Goal: Make One Million Women Stronger

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Curves locations throughout the world are joining forces for a new initiative called Stronger Together, an international movement to make one million women stronger and healthier. The program will rely heavily on women sharing their success stories and providing confidence and inspiration to others.

           

The heart of the Stronger Together movement lives at an online public Web site, where women can find useful information about the movement, register to join the cause, sign their personal strength pledge and share their stories about how they were able to start a healthier lifestyle. They'll also find a myriad of useful tools, including a free Small Steps weekly email that gives subscribers simple fitness and nutrition tips that can make a big difference in their health.  

Curves Founders Fly Doctors to Haiti; Collect Relief Donations Through Sales of T-Shirts

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Curves founders Diane and Gary Heavin are donating their time, talents and resources to help Haitian earthquake victims.

Gary flew his company jet out of Waco on Wednesday to pick up Whitefield Overseas Evangelical Ministry doctors in Joplin, Mo., and Indianapolis, In. He'll shuttle the doctors into Haiti today and return to Miami to pick up more doctors, medical supplies, food and water. He and his crew will do this trip twice a day for three days. Diane, who flew commercially to meet him in Miami, will accompany him on his initial return trip to Haiti.

Cancer Patient Strengthens Herself Via Curves Workouts

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Pamela Massey wasn't always one of those “workout women,” although she knew deep down she should be.

"You know, eat well, eat healthy, exercise, and do all those kind of healthy things."

But she threw herself into the Curves workout after life threw her a curve ball. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which has a very low survival rate.

 

"I started exercising as I started my first round of chemo." And eventually her doctors noticed something.

Curves Manager Helps Young Woman Identify 250-Pound Tumor She Thought Was Excess Weight

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

A Denver woman who had a massive tumor removed from her body is vowing to work at staying healthy after living through years of embarrassment.

Carolina Sifuentes, 19, weighed more than 550 pounds and her stomach was enormous when she first went to a gym to try to do something about her body.

Sifuentes decided to join Curves, a gym that's exclusively for women, because she says she'd had enough with being vastly overweight. As a student at Metropolitan State College of Denver, some people thought she was pregnant.

 

Teen Curves Member Who Lost 132 Pounds Featured in People Magazine

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Seventeen-year-old Curves member Berenice Salceda realized her weight was causing her to miss out on too much in her young life.

At 5' 2" and 280 pounds, she decided to take her life and her health into her own hands. The results? She joined Curves and lost an amazing 132 pounds!

Greater Cleveland to Receive FREE Access to Curves to Kick off a Healthy New Year

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST

Just in time for New Year’s resolutions, Cleveland Clinic, Curves, the City of Cleveland and other partners  announced today that they will join forces and combine their resources to launch go!FIT Greater Cleveland, a free, comprehensive public health campaign for Cuyahoga County adult residents.  The campaign is designed to improve the overall health and well-being of the county by breaking down barriers and increasing access to fitness and weight management facilities in the area.

Corporate Impact Awards Recognize Curves’ $1 Million-Plus Annual Gifts to American Cancer Society

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The American Cancer Society’s nationwide Corporate Impact Awards were presented today to 16 corporations during the organization’s 96^th Annual Meeting in Los Angeles. The awards recognize businesses’ and their employees’ financial as well as in-kind contributions of $1 million or more during the past year. These donations were raised to support the fight against cancer through a variety of means, and they represent these corporations’ dedication to the Society’s lifesaving vision of a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

Curves Magazine Wins Five Pearl Awards

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

 diane, The Curves Magazine,  

 brought home five Pearl Awards -

 including two golds - at the Custom

 Publishing Council's (CPC) sixth annual event

 in New York City.

 The CPC is the leading association for the

 custom publishing industry in North America.

 This year's 469 entries represented 57

 companies in eight countries.

 

Botswana President Visits Curves in Gaborone

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

At 6:15 p.m. on Monday evening--the busiest time of the day for many Curves, including the one in Gaborone, Botswana--His Excellency President Lieutenant General Ian Khama caused a traffic jam on the circuit when he delighted members with a surprise visit. Coming straight from a football match and still dressed in his sweats, he sampled a few of the workout machines and inquired about the members' results.

The MUHC Goes to Curves

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

Research demonstrates a clear link between physical activity and increased cancer survival rates, but just getting to the gym presents a challenge for many people. For women battling breast cancer, the side effects of chemotherapy are just one of many barriers to being physically active. The Cedars Breast Clinic of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) in Montreal is partnering with Curves, the world’s leader in women’s fitness, to tackle this problem head on. From September, every woman diagnosed and treated for breast cancer at the MUHC will receive a free membership to CURVES.

(Pictured: Montreal Curves owners lend a hand at the MUHC Jump for Hope Gala fundraiser in June.)

Le CUSM fait de l’exercice

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

La recherche démontre l’existence d’un lien manifeste entre l’activité physique et un taux de survie accru au cancer, mais le simple fait de se rendre au centre sportif relève, pour plusieurs d’entre nous, du défi. Les effets secondaires des traitements que doivent subir les femmes qui luttent contre le cancer du sein constituent l’un des nombreux obstacles qu’elles doivent surmonter pour demeurer actives, sur le plan physique. La Clinique du sein de l’Institut des Cèdres du Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM) a conclu un partenariat avec la société Curves, chef de file mondial dans le domaine de la condition physique des femmes, pour lutter contre ce problème. À compter de septembre, toutes les femmes inactives auxquelles on aura posé un diagnostic de cancer du sein et qui seront traitées, pour celui-ci, au CUSM, deviendront gratuitement membres de Curves.

Curves Joins Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:00:00 EST

The probability of a woman being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during her life is about one in eight. And, the probability of dying from breast cancer is about one in 35, according to the American Cancer Society. Breast cancer death rates are going down, the Association says, which is probably a result of finding the cancer earlier and receiving improved treatment.

(Pictured: Breast cancer "thriver" Olivia Newton-John, Curves founder Diane Heavin, and world-renowned breast cancer surgeon Dr. Ernie Bodai with the Liv Aid breast self-exam kit. For every Liv Aid sold in October, Curves will donate one to a woman who can't afford one.)

Little Girl with Rare Genetic Disorder Fulfills Dream in Curves Hot Air Balloon

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

In August 2009, Curves was honored to fulfill the wish of a beautiful little girl from Omaha, Nebraska. Emily Koesters suffers from stage III lymphoma caused by a rare genetic disorder. Her dream? To fly in a hot air balloon.

(Pictured: Emily, daddy Joe, mother Erin, and the Omaha-area Curves owners who helped make Emily's dream come true.)

September 15 Declared National Curves Not for Sissies Day!

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST

"We're not sissies!" say Curves members in the U.S. and Canada today.

"We have a great workout that builds muscle, burns fat and inches, and moves women away from disease," says Curves founder Diane Heavin. "And today, we're celebrating our strength and showing our amazing Curves spirit."

(Pictured: Curves founder Diane Heavin and corporate staff.)

Curves Balloon Flies 92-Year-Old Curves Member at Great Reno Balloon Race

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

At age 92, Ethel Sundell of Reno has lived through several wars, 17 U.S. presidents and still works out at the gym.

She went on her first hot air balloon ride Friday during the 28th annual Great Reno Balloon Race. She entered a drawing at Curves and won a free ride in the fitness center-sponsored balloon.

Curves balloon pilot Ron Frusher also had the honor of flying the Channel 8 reporter who covered the story of the world's only paraplegic hot air balloon pilot.

Curves Celebrates National Women's Health and Fitness Day

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST

More than half of adult U.S. women are overweight and more than one-third of adult U.S. women are obese, according to the American Obesity Association. In fact, obesity plays a major role in the poor health of women, including diabetes and high blood pressure. Such statistics can be alarming, and the increase in obesity is why places, like Curves locations, have educational programs to address weight loss through focused curricula and classes.

"Wouldn't it be great to have a program that helps you reach your weight goal and stay there? In order to reach your weight goal, however, you have to retrain and sustain your metabolism," says Nadia Rodman, RD. In recognition of National Women's Health and Fitness Day on September 30, the Curves locations are announcing their no cost, 30-Day Diet Plan program for all women interested in weight-loss results and health improvement.

Weighing In On Weight Loss: How The Curves Plan Measures Up

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST

Celeste LaBonte's knee gave out one day at home. Her orthopedist told the Blackstone, Mass. mom that the knee damage was caused by her excessive weight.

 

Celeste found that, at 294 pounds, she had to use a seat belt extender on planes and that she had a difficult time going up stairs. But it wasn't until she learned of her husband's upcoming professional award and imagined embarrassment at the ceremony that she decided to make a big change.

(Photo above: Celeste before Curves, at 294 pounds.)

Curves Members Nationwide Say "We're Not Sissies!"

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST

Think your local Curves is filled with ladies chatting each other up and trading cobbler recipes? Think again. Millions of women nationwide have lost millions of pounds and regained their health and energy at their neighborhood Curves. And Curves founder Diane Heavin thinks it’s about time they showed their strength to the world.

Brandweek Reports: Curves Flexes Muscles Against Weight Watchers

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

Curves is going head-to-head with competitor Weight Watchers in a new campaign this week that promotes its new 30-day diet plan.

According to Curves' President Mike Raymond, “We think the combination of having some real, competitive advantages when it comes to weight loss and dieting, plus being the gold standard in fitness represents the perfect solution for women to lose weight with.”

 

Harvard Business Review: Curves Recognizes and Responds to Women's Concerns

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

Women now drive the world economy.

Globally, they control about $20 trillion in annual consumer spending, and that figure could climb as high as $28 trillion in the next five years.

Cleveland Clinic CEO on MSNBC: Curves Contributed to Employees Losing 100,000 Pounds

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST

In a live interview with MSNBC's Dr. Nancy, Cleveland Clinic President and CEO Toby Cosgrove reveals how the clinic is helping its employees lose weight and get healthy.

Curves Magazine Wins Two Gold Magnum Opus Awards

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST

diane, The Curves Magazine, has been recognized in two categories and honored with two GOLD Magnum Opus Awards.

Now in its sixth year, the ContentWise Magnum Opus Awards program gives industrywide recognition to writers, editors, designers, and all communicators who do exceptional work, in print and online, in traditional media and social media alike.

Brought to you in conjunction with the famed Missouri School of Journalism, the Magnum Opus Awards competition receives hundreds of entries every year in the more than 200 categories that encompass every meaningful area of content-delivery excellence, from illustrations to typography, podcasts to webzines.

Cleveland Clinic CEO Reports: Hospital Employees Use Curves to Help Fight Obesity

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

By Sarah Jane Tribble

When President Barack Obama visited the Cleveland Clinic, he used it as a platform for his national health reform efforts. The Clinic, the largest regional employer and an international health-care giant, in turn has used the visit as a springboard to lobby for its views.

In a wide-ranging conversation at The Plain Dealer Wednesday, Clinic Chief Executive and President Dr. Delos "Toby" Cosgrove talked about the future of health care. He expressed frustration that policy-makers are now focusing reform efforts on access to insurance, instead of reducing costs and making Americans healthier. He also explained why he called lawmakers in Washington naive.

Wall Street Journal: U.S. Franchises Like Curves Find Opportunity to Grow Abroad

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

By Richard Gibson

As a sluggish economy continues to hobble business in the U.S., some franchise companies are still finding willing investors and growth opportunities overseas.

Curves International Inc. and sandwich maker Subway have reported double-digit expansion abroad, particularly in places such as Brazil and Central and Eastern Europe. Other hot markets for franchises include India and China, where new middle-class customers are emerging.

Teacher Loses 170 Pounds and is Selected as Curves' Most Amazing Member!

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

Rebecca's Story

When I first joined Curves on December 29, 2006,at the age of 30, I had been walking on a cane for a year, due to an injury that had caused me to be permanently handicapped. As the mom of a special needs child with Cystic Fibrosis, I needed to lose the weight not only to be able to help take care of my child better, but also for myself...my health literally depended on it. I walked in that day, weighing 306 pounds, wearing tight size 28 clothes, and having a BMI of 48.6%.

Cleveland Clinic CEO on FOX News: Curves Helped Hospital Employees Lose 90,000 Pounds

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

FOX News host Greta Van Susteren took her "On the Record" crew on a road trip to the Cleveland Clinic and spoke with its CEO, Dr. Toby Cosgrove. The first topic they discussed was obesity.

"It costs twice as much a year for healthcare for somebody who's obese than it does for someone who's normal weight," said Cosgrove. "It decreases the productivity of people, and it accounts for essentially 20 years of aging. In other words, if you're 40 years old and obese, it's equivalent to being 60 years old as far as health is concerned. Two thirds of the United States is overweight and one third is obese."

University Study of Curves Weight Management Program Published in Nutrition & Metabolism

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST

Nutrition & Metabolism ranks this as a "Highly Accessed" article, and  their reviewers compared the work and its potential impact to many recent publications in JAMA and other highly respected medical journals.

American Cancer Society Recognizes Curves for its Role in Changing the Course of Cancer

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST

Curves has been honored by the American Cancer Society with a 2009 National Corporate Team Program Award presented at the Society’s inaugural Impact Conference held in June in Chicago. The Society’s National Corporate Team Program Awards recognize individual companies’ recruitment of 50 or more teams for participation within the 5,000 American Cancer Society Relay For Life events nationwide. Relay For Life is the world’s largest grassroots fundraising movement.

Fit Mom of 4 Shares Curves Workout Secret With Cardio-Phobes

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST

Megan Johnson did something at 33 that she’d dreamed of since college -- she entered a bodybuilding, figure and fitness competition and placed a respectable seventh in the figure category.

What’s the big deal? In addition to her age -- the average female figure contestant is about 28 -- she’s a mom of four: Max, 7, and triplets Hank, Sam, and Sophia, 6. She also employed a rather unusual workout regimen for a competitive figure contestant.

Curves CEO Mentors Small Business Owner on MSN's Business Fantasy Camp

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

As the world's leader in women's fitness, MSN selected Curves as the expert in niche marketing for an episode of its online show, Business Fantasy Camp.

Curves CEO Gary Heavin spent a day giving advice about efficient business models and cost-effective marketing to a small business owner from Columbia, S.C. Click through to the next screen to watch the full episode.

 

Stephen Colbert Asks: "Why Can't I Join Curves?"

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Colbert Report host laments his "womanly hips" in this show intro clip from June 17, 2009.

O Magazine Reports Curves Gym Usage Up in 2009 as Women Sweat Out the Stress

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

In May 2009, O Magazine featured Curves in its cover  article, "Need a Lift?" Written by Jessica Winter, the online version is called "What Really Makes People Happy?" Apparently, going to the gym does, especially in economic downtimes. As reported in O, Curves' gym usage was up 22% in January 2009 over January 2008.

And, although this statistic wasn't available when this article went to print, Curves' gym usage was up 29% in the first quarter of 2009 over the first quarter of 2008.

Curves Founder Diane Heavin's Quest to Arrest Obesity and Cancer

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

Diane Heavin, 48, and her husband, Gary, opened the first Curves facility in Harlingen, Texas, in 1992. As the “co-face” of the company, she’s put a decade’s worth of newspaper advertising experience to work on its behalf, serving as its image-maker, and leading its efforts in the areas of marketing, advertising, products, partnerships, and promotional lines.

IHRSA's Club Business International Magazine Reports Budget Fitness Franchises More Appealing Than Ever

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

In the health and fitness club industry, the ability to weather a recession and, even, to continue growing despite one, often comes down to one important factor: market position.

Curves Signs $1 Million Grant At Texas A&M Lab Grand Opening

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Curves Founder Gary Heavin signed a $1 million grant to kick off the grand opening of the Exercise and Sport Nutrition Lab (ESNL) at Texas A&M University on Thursday, April 30.

Curves International Recognized as 2009 Franchisor of the Year

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) has named Curves International, Inc., its Franchisor of the Year for 2009. 

 

Curves International is the franchisor of Curves fitness centers, the world’s largest fitness network with nearly 10,000 franchisee-owned fitness clubs serving four million women worldwide. Curves is also one of the fastest growing franchise companies in history.

 

Curves Food Drive Delivers 7.4 Million Pounds of Food to Hungry Worldwide

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Curves' 11th annual Food Drive exceeded expectations by bringing in more food than last year; nearly 7.4 million pounds to feed hungry people in communities all over the world.

Health Magazine Votes Curves One of America's Healthiest Gyms

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Choosing a gym can feel a bit like choosing a spouse: You want it all, you deserve it all. And once you sign on the dotted line, it had better be a rewarding, motivating, and healthy relationship!

So, consider us your health-club matchmakers. In a world where every gym promises to be your be-all and end-all, it’s hard to tell which major gym and health-club chains actually live up to the hype.

Columnist Mike Deacon Reports: "Working on my Curves was Smart Choice"

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Kimberly Rudd, an owner of Curves Blue Island and a follower of my "Lose to Win" blog, invited me to work out there after reading about my weight-loss "competition" with Bob Skoczen, of Oak Forest. (It's been one-sided in Bob's favor so far.)

To read Mike Deacon's article, click here.

Allergan, Inc. and Curves International, Inc. Announce Exclusive Program for LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System Patients

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN) and Curves International, Inc., the world’s largest fitness club franchisor, today announced an exclusive program, which will provide female LAP-BAND® System patients with the opportunity to join any Curves fitness club in the United States at a reduced rate.

Exercise is Good for Your Health and Your Wallet, Evidence Shows

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Budget-minded families are looking to cut expenses that seem like a luxury, or even just frivolous -- including gym memberships. Yet mounting evidence suggests that cutting out the gym may be exactly the wrong move for even the most cash-strapped family. 

In its just-released report of annual health spending figures, published in the journal Health Affairs, the federal government confirmed that chronic illness accounts for 75 percent of all health spending. Yet exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy weight can significantly reduce your risks for chronic illness and your medical bills.

Curves International and Healthways Silversneakers' Fitness Program Announce Partnership, Free Memberships

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Healthways, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWAY) and Curves International, Inc., the world’s largest fitness club franchisor, announced a strategic partnership today that will make the award-winning Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program free to their eligible members in all 50 states beginning Jan. 1, 2009. The agreement more than triples the total number of SilverSneakers participating locations to nearly 10,000.

Cleveland Clinic Adds Free Curves Gym Memberships to Employee Wellness Efforts

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

Cleveland Clinic employees will soon have yet another free program to take advantage of in their pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. Starting November 1, Cleveland Clinic will roll out the third phase of its Employee Health Plan (EHP) Wellness Program – Physical Activity, which provides employees on the plan with free access to Clinic-owned fitness centers or Curves locations.

Olivia Newton-John Partners with Curves to Distribute the LIV® Breast Self-Exam Aid

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Four-time Grammy winner Olivia Newton-John announces today a partnership with Curves, the world’s largest fitness franchise for women to launch an international campaign to distribute 1 million units of the Liv® Aid, a breast self-exam aid that assists women to exercise breast self-exams correctly.

MSNBC Reports Egyptian Women Embrace Curves

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

CAIRO, Egypt — A young woman in a pink scoop neck shirt with her hair neatly tied back in a ponytail pumped each hydraulic exercise machine single-mindedly as she moved through the circuit, focused on her workout.

(Pictured: Curves founder Gary Heavin and Cairo staff party at the pyramids to celebrate first Curves in Egypt.)

The Dallas Morning News Reports on Consumer Applications for RFID, Including Curves Workout

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Victor Godinez reports in The Dallas Morning News that RFID (radio frequency identification) is becoming more common in consumer applications. Branded as CurvesSmart in the Curves workout, RFID technology is helping women burn calories and get in shape faster than ever before.

Curves Raised Over $2 Million For Cancer In 2007

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

Curves International, the world’s largest fitness club franchisor, today announced that its independently owned and operated franchises in the U.S. raised more than $2 million for the American Cancer Society in 2007.

Curves and Rodale Launch CurvesComplete.com

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

Curves International, Inc., the world’s largest fitness franchisor, and Rodale, the authoritative source for trusted content in health and wellness worldwide, announced today the launch of www.CurvesComplete.com, the online weight-loss subscription service based on Curves: Permanent Results Without Permanent Dieting, the New York Times bestselling book authored by Curves founder and chief executive officer Gary Heavin.

Curves Announces GlobalFit™ Partnership

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST

Curves® International Inc., the world’s largest franchisor of fitness clubs, announced a new partnership today with GlobalFit™, the nation’s leading provider of healthy living benefits, to offer Curves memberships through GlobalFit’s sponsored benefit program.

2007 Franchise 500 Reprint From "Entrepreneur Magazine"

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

Curves International Hits 10,000 Club Milestone

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EST

Curves International Inc., the world’s largest franchisor of fitness clubs, announced today that has 10,000 franchises open in 44 countries. Curves is the largest fitness franchise in the world (Guinness World Records, Oct. 2002), the eighth largest franchise company of any kind in the U.S., and the tenth largest franchise company of any kind in the world (Franchise Times, Oct. 2005).

Inc. Magazine Feature Profile on Curves and Founders Gary and Diane Heavin

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EST

It's just after 9 in the morning, and 375 people, nearly all of them women, sit at rows of tables in quiet anticipation. In front of each is a bottle of water, a thick loose-leaf binder, and a paper tent printed with their names and hometowns: Boynton Beach, Florida; Kodiak, Alaska; Libby, Montana; Traralgon, Australia; Martha's Vineyard; San Diego.

The event is called Club Camp, and each new franchisee of the fast-growing chain of gyms is required to attend.

First Curves Located in a Hospital Opens in Houston

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EST

Curves International Inc., the world’s largest franchisor of fitness clubs, announced today it has opened its first location inside of a hospital—Houston Northwest Medical Center, located at 710 FM 1960 in Houston. Both organizations are committed to the health of the community, and numerous studies have shown that maintaining a healthy weight is one of the single most important factors in disease prevention.

Curves Founders Donate $100,000 To American Diabetes Association; Throw Out First Pitch At White Sox-Rangers Game

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EST

Curves International Inc., the world’s largest franchisor of fitness clubs, announced today that its founders, Gary and Diane Heavin, donated $100,000 to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) during a special “Curves Day” at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on June 4.

IHRSA's Club Business International Magazine Profiles Curves President Mike Raymond

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EST

By Jon Feld -- Mike Raymond, 55, graduated from Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1973, and received his MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, in Evanston, Illinois, in 1975. Between 1975 and 2001, Raymond built an impressive marketing and advertising resume, working for such major companies as Leo Burnett Advertising, Adolph Coors Co., and Domino's Pizza, before ending up at Arthur Andersen. Then, he explains, 'Enron hit.' In May 2002, shortly after the collapse of Andersen, Enron's principal accounting firm, Raymond was hired as the director of marketing for Curves International, Inc. He was promoted to the position of senior vice president two years later and, last November, was named president.

Studies Show Curves Workout Can Burn More Than 500 Calories in 30 Minutes

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST

A team of researchers from the Exercise and Sport Nutrition Lab at Baylor University, led by Richard Kreider, Ph.D., FACSM, FISSN, released a new study showing that the Curves workout allows even the fittest athletes to burn maximum calories - more than 500 - in just 30 minutes.

2006 Franchise 500 Reprint From Entrepreneur Magazine

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST

Women's Chamber of Commerce of Texas Honors Curves Founder as Texas Businesswoman of the Year

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST

Curves International Inc., the world’s largest franchisor of fitness clubs, announced today that Diane Heavin, Curves’ founder and publisher of diane, The Curves Magazine, was named 2005 Texas Businesswoman of the Year by the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Texas.

Habitat for Humanity Receives $1 Million For Hurricane Relief From Curves

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

Curves International Inc., the world’s tenth largest franchise company, announced today it has donated $1 million to Habitat for Humanity for home building projects to benefit Gulf Coast hurricane victims. Six other Gulf Coast agencies that were identified by area Curves franchisees as having made a real impact on local hurricane relief efforts received a total of $90,000 in additional donations.

Curves Launches New Travel Company

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

Curves International Inc., the world’s largest franchisor of fitness clubs, announced today it has launched a new travel company to provide travel services and special deals and discounts to Curves members. Trip planning and booking services through Curves Travel are free to members and their families and friends.

Curves Now 10th Largest Franchise Company in the World

Fri, 02 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

Curves International Inc., the world’s largest franchisor of fitness clubs, announced today it has moved up three spots to become the tenth largest franchise company in the world in total units, according to the October 2005 issue of Franchise Times magazine.

Curves Partners with American Wholehealth Network

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

Curves International Inc., the world’s largest franchisor of fitness clubs, announced today it has partnered with American WholeHealth Network (AWHN), the nation’s largest complementary health and wellness company, to be the premier fitness provider for their covered benefit package.

Curves Names New President

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

Curves International Inc., the world’s largest franchisor of fitness clubs, announced today the promotion of its senior vice president of marketing, Mike Raymond, to president. In his new role, Raymond will report to company CEO and Founder, Gary Heavin.

Curves Donates $3 million to Hurricane Relief

Thu, 17 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

Curves International Inc., the world’s largest franchisor of fitness clubs, announced today it has partnered with its franchisees and members to donate $3 million to Gulf Coast hurricane relief in the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Recipients include the Salvation Army, the American Red Cross, and a variety of Gulf Coast agencies.

"The Curves Workout : A New Option" reprint from Diabetes Self Management Magazine

Mon, 02 May 2005 00:00:00 EST

If a Curves International fitness club hasn’t already opened in your neighborhood, chances are that one soon will. The gym, designed especially for women (but also used by men in some locations), is one of the fastest-growing franchises in the United States, with over 7,000 American locations and more

Followup Studies Confirm That Curves Works

Fri, 29 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST

The Curves exercise and diet program now has the results of two replicated studies performed by the Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab at Baylor University to validate its effectiveness.

Curves Expands to Asia; Japan Master Franchise Agreement Executed

Fri, 11 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

Curves International Inc., the world’s largest chain of fitness and weight loss centers, announced today the launch of its Asian expansion by executing a Japan Master Franchise Agreement with Venture Link Co., Ltd. (TSE Sec 1: 9609)

Curves and Venture Link Sign Letter of Intent for Exclusive Japanese Partnership

Thu, 17 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

Curves International Inc., the world’s largest chain of fitness and weight loss centers, announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with Venture Link Co., Ltd. (TSE Sec 1: 9609), for Venture Link to be the exclusive licensee of Curves Fitness Centers in Japan.

Curves International and The Cooper Institute Raise the Bar on Health and Fitness Consulting

Mon, 10 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST

In an effort to expand and formalize the fitness and weight management knowledge of Curves franchise owners and staff, Curves International today announced The Cooper Institute Circuit Training and Weight Management Certification.

New York Times Bestseller "Curves: Permanent Results Without Permanent Dieting" Reissued in Paperback

Tue, 04 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST

Curves, the world’s largest chain of fitness and weight loss centers, today announced that the New York Times bestselling book, “Curves: Permanent Results Without Permanent Dieting,” is available in paperback for the first time.

Franchise 500 reprint from Entrepreneur magazine

Tue, 04 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST

Curves Named Fastest Growing Franchise of 2004

Wed, 15 Dec 2004 00:00:00 EST

Curves, the world’s largest chain of fitness and weight loss centers, today announced it has been named the No. 1 Fastest Growing Franchise (with 1,982 clubs opened) in the January 2005 edition of Entrepreneur magazine’s 26

Curves International CEO Gary Heavin named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year®

Tue, 23 Nov 2004 00:00:00 EST

Curves International, the world’s largest fitness center franchise, today announced that its founder and CEO Gary Heavin was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award winner at a gala black-tie event held November 20 in Palm Springs, CA.

Curves and Avon: A Winning Health and Beauty Combination

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 00:00:00 EST

Curves, the world’s largest fitness center franchise, and Avon, the world’s leading direct seller of beauty and related products, have formed a partnership to create exclusive Curves products for women.

Curves International And Publicis in Mid-America Win Gold Effie® Award

Tue, 08 Jun 2004 00:00:00 EST

Before a sellout crowd of 1100 gathered at the Marriott Marquis, Curves International Inc. and its agency of record, Publicis in Mid-America (Dallas), were awarded a gold EFFIE for effectiveness and creative achievement in the Retail/Etail Specialized category.

New Studies Show Curves Program Raises Metabolic Rate in Overweight and Sedentary Women.

Wed, 21 Apr 2004 00:00:00 EST

Eight research studies from a team of health and fitness experts at Baylor University found that sedentary and overweight women who followed the Curves program were able to significantly raise their resting energy expenditure (REE, also known as metabolic rate), in some cases by as much as 400 kcals/day.

IHRSA Visionary of the Year

Wed, 14 Apr 2004 00:00:00 EST

No one has changed the thinking of every leader in the fitness industry more than one man,

namely, Gary Heavin, the founder of Curves Fitness and Weight Loss Centers.