The owners of Curves clubs in the ACT are super excited to re-open and welcome back members at the end of October after a 10-week lockdown.
Local Curves owners – Chris of Wanniassa, Kristin of Weston and Anita of Jamison (Belconnen) – are also delighted to welcome and introduce Monica Scheer, proud new owner of Curves Harrison (Gungahlin). Monica took over just two weeks prior to lockdown and will be relaunching her fabulous new club in coming weeks.
“I felt like a fish out of water trying to get my head around the business and then going into lockdown not knowing what I was doing. The help from Chris, Anita and Kristin was the reason I managed to stay afloat and get the virtual side up and running, and my members have been so patient,” Monica says.
“Without them, I would have had the shortest running Curves business in history. Now, we’re just moving forward and are ready to paint Canberra purple.”
During lockdown, the local Curves owners and staff have been working hard to provide extra support with our work from home program, My Curves on Demand. However, members have been saying they miss the community spirit that Curves is renowned for and the interaction with our staff and members. They can’t wait to get back!
“The easiest part of our job is coming in and doing the circuits – we’re just doing the yucky parts now, like paperwork. We miss the fun part of being with our members, it’s the best job in the world,” Kristin says.
“The online workouts are not the same. Coming to work and interacting with fantastic women perks you up even on your bad days,” Chris says.
“The reason we all got into Curves is because we love our members, and they love us because of the connections we make, both mentally and physically. I love to have that physical embrace and doing a virtual hug just doesn’t do it for me – I can’t wait to get back,” Monica smiles.
The Curves 30-minute strength training workout is a safe and very effective workout for women of all ages and fitness levels. Strength training is vital for all women, especially as we age. Both weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercise not only strengthens the muscles and helps to maintain healthy weight, but also helps to build bone mass, to strengthen the joints and connective tissues, and to reduce bone deterioration.
Curves recently turned 29 years old and across the world millions of women have benefited from the program.
The four business owners agree that “what we love about Curves is we offer so much on top of the 30-minute circuit”. Such as six-week health and wellness courses including Balance, Stretch and Stress, and the most recent, Pelvic Floor. Incorporated in the circuit, we provide Yoga, dance, and cardio – to name just a few – plus the ongoing support from our staff to help you reach your goals no matter what they may be.
“We also have a new program, the eight-week body project that we’ve just started promoting. It’s about wellness and changing your mindset into a positive one, it’s such a great program,” Anita says.
To celebrate the ACT Curves gyms reopening, the four owners have a great offer for new members: pay the joining fee and get the rest of the year free. What better way to start a fitness program!
“We wanted to offer the rest of the year free to try and get our communities back into health and fitness after lockdown, and make it more accessible for everyone,” Kristin says.
Even though the gyms will be closed until the end of October, Curves will be open to take one-on-one appointments to get you started – or re-started!
Contact your nearest Curves club today and start your journey to a healthier you with the wonderful team and community at Curves.
Belconnen 6251 1111 | Gungahlin 6255 5916 | Wanniassa 6296 7415 | Weston 6288 8333
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