The life aerobic: Forty years later, aerobics may take on a new name, but it hasnt gone away Aug 31, 2008
Janet Bowden, left, owner of Curves fitness center, leads the way in aerobics with Terry Klaassen, center, and Sally Glidden. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the publishing of Dr. Kenneth H. Coopers book, Aerobics. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Women-only fitness centers fill niche Aug 18, 2008
By Julie Chaffins Special to GetFitMississippi. comRachel Theim (standing) assists Jocelyn Russell during a recent workout at Fitness Lady. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Law spawns PAC to aid McCrory Jul 24, 2008
Contributors include top executives of Coors Brewing Co. in Colorado and the Curves fitness center chain, based in Waco, Texas. The PAC's biggest contributor is James L. Barksdale of Ridgeland, Miss. (News & Observer)
New Owners Update Curves Weight Loss Center May 29, 2008
St. Clair's Curves Fitness and Weight Loss Center is located at 1020-D Plaza Court. The weight loss center for women is open from 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 7 p.m. each Monday through Friday. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Council to consider reopening Delaware bridge to pedestrians Apr 14, 2008
Cristy Tass, who owns the Curves fitness center next to the bridge, asked that consideration be given to keeping the bridge open for pedestrians because so many of her customers use it. Stanley Stallsmith, an engineer for WHKS Engineers, said a temporary solution would be installation of a chain-link fence or something similar along the length of the bridge, no greater than eight feet wide, to allow for pedestrian traffic. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Bridge closing distresses business owner Apr 3, 2008
Christy Tass, owner of the Curves fitness center, says she understands the safety issues that caused the closing but wonders why she and others were given such short notice. The City Council ordered the bridge closed Tuesday night, based on an inspection report from WHKS Engineers that concluded the bridge was dangerous. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Local Biggest Losers receive their rewards Mar 26, 2008
Organized by Christie Sproba, owner of Curves Fitness Center in Montgomery, the competition was modeled after the television program The Biggest Loser. Groups and individuals weighed in weekly and attended educational seminars to help them lose weight. (Conroe Courier, TX)
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News in 2007: December Jan 2, 2008
Kimberly Kaye Waldrop, owner of the Curves fitness center on U.S. 31, claims Roy was burning leaves on property leased by her business. Conflict ensued when she went to put out the fire, Waldrop said. (Columbiana Shelby County Reporter, AL)
Word on the street Dec 31, 2007
Findley is the former president of Curves fitness centers for women and was involved in growing the company to 8,000 locations. Now facelogic, based in Carlsbad with 85 locations nationwide, is growing. (Fresno Bee)
Local man arrested for arson Dec 13, 2007
Papa Dawggz Restaurant and Curves Fitness Center next door were heavily damaged, and that portion of the 60,000-square-foot Live Oak Shopping Center on North Main Street recently was demolished. Most of the other business were unharmed or had some smoke damage. (Boerne Star, TX)
Windsor Food Bank has increased need Dec 7, 2007
CURVES fitness center makes regular donations to the food bank as does a local doctor. Donations are needed not just during the holiday season, but throughout the year, Carter said. (Windsor Journal, CT)
Business owner accuses mayor of assault, trespassing Dec 4, 2007
Kimberly Kaye Waldrop, owner of the Curves fitness center on U.S. 31, claims Roy was burning leaves on property leased by her business. An argument ensued when she went to put out the fire, Waldrop said. (Columbiana Shelby County Reporter, AL)
Exercising new ideas Nov 19, 2007
"The wall is a favorite with children, a target market the Melbourne fitness club courts through its Kids' Speed School."They are the next generation of members," said Stewart.Because 90 percent of his current customers are baby boomers, Stewart expects Club Performax to follow the national trend of functional training, which mimics a member's daily home and work routine in order to strengthen the body."With the aging population, everyone is getting into functional training, which relates to... (Florida Today)
Vogue's cover of Hudson bears weight Mar 1, 2007
Liv Goodwin, owner of the Curves fitness center in Durham, N.C., says the cover also will inspire the women who work out at her center. "You cannot believe what we have to go through to put additional incentives out there for women," she says. (Chicago Tribune)
Fitness center to collect for local food pantries Feb 24, 2007
HELPING. Sharon Alexander, owner of the Curves fitness center on Fairmont helps a community member with her workout routine Thursday evening. Alexander's Curves location will be participating in the nationwide food drive program hosted by Curves. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Cattle Baron's Ball set March 5 Feb 23, 2007
jewelry items, gift baskets, custom golf putter, a Curves fitness center membership and several restaurant certificates and a grand tour of a 5,000-square-foot private museum filled with 19th century Italian art owned by Sheldon and Irma Gilgore of Eagle Creek. Local artist Melenda Trick will paint a picture during the party to be auctioned off at the end of the evening. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Company to do Navy work at DeLeon Springs location Feb 18, 2007
Houghton owns the Curves fitness center in Deltona. Ace Hardware No. 2. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Moving & losing: Church groups square off in fitness contest Feb 3, 2007
Since the start of the competition Jan. 24, Brisco has cut back on sweets, stopped eating fried foods and has been working out every morning at Curves fitness center. "We're going to make it so the best man wins," she said with a laugh. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Food Briefs: Gorton releases Beer Batter Shrimp Jan 18, 2007
Starting Monday, Wendy's teams with Curves gyms to offer customers three ways to eat well, make smart choices and make up for holiday overindulgences: Bring a Wendy's cash register receipt showing purchase of an entree salad to any Curves to get a free two-week trial membership; Curves will distribute reloadable Wendy's Salad Gift Cards to 1 million members in special Member Appreciation Bags, or pick up a coupon for 1 off a Wendy's entree salad and drink from the display at Curves fitness... (North County Times)
Food Briefs: VitaSoy offers nondairy stir-fry sauces Jan 11, 2007
Starting Jan. 22, Wendy's teams with Curves gyms to offer customers three ways to eat well, make smart choices and make up for holiday over-indulgences: Bring a Wendy's cash register receipt showing purchase of an entree salad to any Curves to get a free two-week trial membership; Curves will distribute reloadable Wendy's Salad Gift Cards to 1 million members in special Member Appreciation Bags; or pick up a coupon for 1 off a Wendy's entree salad and drink from the display at Curves fitness... (North County Times)
Local fitness centers help people wanting to drop a few pounds Jan 3, 2007
"We've been busy with people starting their New Year's resolutions," Anne McClellan, manager of Curves Fitness, said. "People have been coming in hoping to lose weight after the holidays.". (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
