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Strength training isn't just about getting toned muscles and looking fantastic. Strength training powers up your metabolism, it boosts your energy and helps you get a good night's sleep. Read more about the potential benefits of strength training!

Making the decision to live a healthy lifestyle is the first step in realising a healthier and happier you. One way to help ensure your success is to earn the support and assistance of your spouse or partner.

Are you unsure about working out in a new gym? For most people, heading to work out at a fitness center for the first time can be intimidating—and maybe even a little bit scary.

Maximise your workout and gain motivation with your Curves Coach.

Strength is important, whether you’re 35, 55, or 85. We know that unless we engage in regular physical activity, we can become frail and be at a higher risk of injury. Without the strength and fitness we gain through exercise, we cannot enjoy our highest quality of life.

We all want a fit and trim figure, but to have a lean body—one weighted more toward muscle than fat—that’s something to celebrate! And the way to burn not just calories, but fat, is through a combination of healthy eating and strength training.

Strength is important, whether you’re 35, 55, or 85. Back in the day, the prevailing belief about aging and physical activity was that as we get older, we become frail and prone to injury and, therefore, we should take it easy—not exert ourselves. Today, we know that unless we engage in regular physical activity, we can become frail and be at a higher risk of injury. In addition, without the strength and fitness we gain through exercise, we cannot enjoy our highest quality of life.

Make no bones about it, strengthening your human hardware is as important as putting more power in your muscle. Exercise is essential to keeping your bones strong throughout your life, and the Curves Circuit provides a perfect venue for building bone and muscle and pushing back osteoporosis.

An important variable in any weight management equation is calorie burn. While what you eat significantly affects how many kilos you carry on your figure by controlling calories in, how you exercise makes a difference in calories out. Certainly cardiovascular activities, like walking, running, cycling, and swimming can burn quite a few calories, particularly when performed at high intensities, but strength training also offers significant benefit when it comes to cutting a fine and healthy figure.

Forget flying solo when it comes to regular physical activity. Working out with friends makes the whole experience more enjoyable and more effective.

You learned balance as a kid and you need to practice it as an adult to keep in tip-top shape, and the Curves Body Basic-Balance class* will help you do just that.

Many people, and even some doctors believe that if you have osteoarthritis, exercise will exacerbate your condition and your discomfort, but the truth is that physical activity helps relieve pain and slows the progression of this malady.

It’s the other half—your lower half—that’s the focus of the specialty Body Basic- Stronger Legs* class at Curves. Make this class a regular part of your workout routine and you’ll love the look of your toned, shapely legs and, more importantly, their power. Here's why...

Want a strong heart? One that’s able to power you through a long, healthy, and happy life? Make a date—several dates—with Curves. Strength training has a remarkable ability to tackle four key risk factors for heart disease: obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and insulin resistance. And, when done in a circuit like Curves, you also get a heart-pumping, calorie-burning cardio workout. Check it out.

Here are 9 reasons why having strong arms, legs and core is so important, even for everyday activities, and why you might want to try one of our Curves speciality Body Basic Circuits to provide an extra boost to these areas.

You may think you know everything about Curves. It’s a 30 minute circuit for women right? Yes – you are right...but it’s so much more than you think!

For years, research has shown an association between regular physical activity and healthy brain function; now a new 6-month clinical trial conducted adds to the evidence.

Don't let the winter affect your exercise regime! Consider the health benefits of a CurvesSmart workout to help your fitness journey!

Flexibility—and we’re talking the muscular kind here, although a go-with-the-flow attitude is also an asset--makes every activity you do a little easier and a little more successful.

Balance plays a key role in performance, injury-prevention, and the pleasure you get from your favourite activities.

Get your heart pumping with the new Body Basic Cardio Circuit! It has multiple levels of difficulty that everyone can enjoy!

Take a few precautions to make sure you're not exposing yourself to germs especially while working out.

Sometimes it’s the little things that make a difference in life - stay healthy and happy with these 8 tips for a healthier winter!

Getting frustrated with yourself when you feel like your results are slowing down? Track your progress and you can see how far you have come!

We have a tendency to sit on our glutes all day, every day, but that's not what they do best. Our glutes are imperative to accomplishing many of the movements we take for granted.

Why do you exercise? To lose weight? Protect your health? Tone your body from head to toe?* Maybe you want to build strength and stamina.

Have you ever wondered why it seems so easy for some people to stick to their workout schedule? In reality, there’s no magic or mystery involved.

Here are some great ways to treat yourself that make working towards your fitness goals more gratifying and fun.

If you're not seeing results or seem to get bored of your routine too quickly, it's time to take stock of your current regimen and make some changes.

The few months left in this year can be a great time to kick start that fitness plan. Here are a few helpful tips to get you started!

Women over age 50 can get the most out of their exercise regimen by understanding their strengths and weaknesses.

The key to making your exercise program work for you is consistency. You need to choose a program and schedule that you can see yourself sticking with.

The beginning of spring is definitely a time of transition. Why not make it a goal to start on the right foot with more "Me Time."

First of all they’re the machines we use at Curves Australia, and we’re very proud of them.

Even though summer may be over, and it is the season of warm jumpers, and fatty food – that’s no reason to give up all your hard work.

Many people who want to lose weight and improve their overall health and fitness take up running.

Exercising in general is the best way to help you lose weight, tone up, and feel happy with yourself.

With CurvesSmart we offer you a precision designed workout based on your specific range of motion and strength level. Try it today!

Whether you have two left feet, no sense of rhythm or limited mobility due to an accident or old age, dancing can help you improve your overall health.

The year starts well. You lose a couple of kilos and feel great for it but somehow, something happens.

Set yourself up to reach your goals! Make an appointment with yourself, and honour it like any other appointment.

People who stay up late and sleep in consume more calories and have a higher body mass index than their early-to-bed, early-to-rise counterparts.

While its no secret that shopping is one of women's favourite activities, according to a UK- based survey it's also a worthwhile exercise.

Making the change to a healthier lifestyle can seem daunting. It can be hard to know where to start. Don’t give up, start with a small, simple change.