There are 13 Machines total plus recovery stations in between each
machine.
Listed below are 8 of the 13 machines with details of which muscle
groups are worked.
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The Curves Workout Machines:
The Five Components of the Curves Workout
The innovative
design of the Curves
Workout allows members
to incorporate all of
the critical components
of an exercise program
in just 30 minutes! All
components of the Curves
Workout combine to
create a safe and
effective exercise that
will give you positive
results! The 5
components of the Curves
Workout are:
Warm-up
Cardiovascular Training
Strength Training
Cool down
Stretching
Warm-up
The warm-up is done the
first three to five
minutes of your workout.
Each time you begin your
workout, you should move
the machines more slowly
to gradually elevate the
heart rate. Your body
temperature will
increase and blood flow
will begin to move
toward the extremities
to prepare the body for
exercise.
Cardiovascular
Training
Cardiovascular work is
sustained for twenty
minutes and keeps your
heart rate in its target
zone. Working within
50-85% of your maximum
heart rate allows you to
effectively burn stored
body fat and receive all
of the amazing benefits
of cardiovascular
training, including
decreased risk for
cardiovascular disease
and obesity. Elevating
and sustaining your
heart rate is done by
working hard on the
machines and overloading
your muscles through
strength training, our
next component.
Strength Training
The Curves equipment
offers hydraulic
resistance through the
use of cylinders which
provide a challenging
cardiovascular and
strength training
exercise. Hydraulic
resistance is a safe and
efficient way to
overload the muscles,
stimulating muscle mass
gains. When you are
resistance training,
there are five rules you
should have your Curves
staff teach you.
The Five Rules of
Resistance Training are:
Move across the midline
of the muscles being
worked
Keep elbows and knees
within the plane of
motion
Move the full range of
motion without locking
the joints
Go fast enough to create
adequate resistance
Keep it simple!
Strength training has
long been the missing
link in women's fitness.
Curves research has
proven that when you
increase muscle mass
through strength
training, you increase
your metabolism as well
as results.
Cool down
As you complete your
workout, you should
reserve the last three
to five minutes of your
time on the circuit for
the cool down. By moving
the machines slowly
during the cool down,
you allow your heart
rate, body temperature,
and breathing to return
to normal.
Stretching
Stretching after
exercise is vital for
increasing flexibility,
maintaining joint
integrity and mobility,
and preventing joint
pain. If that's not
enough, it also helps
increase strength!
Research conducted by
Wescott and Loud has
reported a 19% greater
strength gain when
stretching after
strength training
occurred. Remember a
few important tips:
Static stretching is
safest-that means no
bouncing.
Hold each stretch for a
minimum of 15 seconds,
increasing the stretch
after 7 seconds.
Maintain proper
alignment and breathing.
Remember to ask your
Curves staff if you need
assistance with correct
form.
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