As more women are interested in exercise and weight loss, the need for women only clubs increases. What is the meaning behind this new trend? After all, for many years, women and men shared the same exercise equipment, but now they want to have their very own clubs where they are free from men. Free of the leering glances from men and not having to worry that while you are on the elliptical dripping with sweat, some guy will come over to ask you, “How you doin?” Tossing your hair up into a clip or rubber band; throwing on a pair of sweats, and not caring about make-up is best part!
Because of the need for Women Only clubs, the total of these facilities has grown from 2,000 in 1997 to a current total of 3,000 according to statistics provided by the Boston-based International Health, Racquet, and Sports club Association. The absence of men in the gym creates a more private environment for women, one where they are free to move their legs and exercise without having to be concerned that the male population is gawking at them as they do their routine. Let’s face it, ladies, we are not at our best when we are performing our exercise routine; we certainly don’t want a bunch of strangers seeing us at our worst, especially if we are unattached and looking for someone else who is also unattached.
Curves is one of the largest fitness franchises in the world with over 9,000 locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, South America, The Caribbean, South America, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. The first club opened in 1992 in Texas and has consistently been ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the best new franchises. It has now entered the Guinness World Records as one of the “largest fitness center franchises.”
Just how does the Curves program work? One of the most important things it does is allows you to rev up your metabolism so that you are able to give up dieting forever. It does this through eating and strength building which burns calories and builds muscle.
This fitness program allows you to eat all day long; suggesting five small meals instead of three large meals, which prevents the feeling of hunger even during the one-week low-calorie phase. The Curves program also keeps your metabolism revived so that when your weight loss reaches a plateau, you begin to eat more in order to kick your metabolism into a higher gear.
The variety of food offers two diet plans, one that is higher in protein and one that is higher in carbohydrates. It recommends restricting your intake of refined carbohydrates and sweets, but it does not require you to eliminate any foods. The program works by keeping your metabolism in high gear, therefore allowing your body to burn excess calories that it does not need for conversion to energy or muscle.
For more information on how this program works, visit their website at www.curves.com and read for yourself all of the benefits of this fine program.