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Curves for Women

By Nancy Levenson, About.com

Great for :
  • Women who prefer to work out at a gym with other women only.
  • Women who don’t want to spend a lot of time working out.
  • Women who don’t have a lot of experience with exercise or fitness.
Avoid this gym if :
  • You are already active and looking for a way to burn lots of calories.
  • You are likely to get tired of the same old routine.
Portland locations close to downtown:

10128 SW Park Way
Portland, 97225
(503) 203-1888

11515 SW Durham Rd.
Tigard, 97224
(503) 639-3475

1736 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, 97214
(503) 232-7494 Visit the Curves website.

About the gym:

Curves is a successful franchise with thousands of locations around the country. The Curves concept is this: Women visit the gym three times a week for 30 minutes each time. During that time, you’ll do a workout that combines stretching, strength training, and aerobic exercise. The machines at Curves are arranged in a circle, so you always know where to go next. Curves also offers guidance on nutrition and weight loss. The founder of Curves, Gary Heavin, has several books on the market including Permanent Results Without Permanent Dieting: The Curves For Women Weight Loss Method and Curves on the Go.

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