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Curves – leader in women’s fitness reflects on 2010 – Part 2

2011 is here and as we ring in the New Year, we are also looking back at the best of 2010.

Today, we write Curves success stories that happened during the month of May thru Dec 2010.

If getting in shape is part of your New Year’s resolution… you might want to give Curves a try! Curves, provides a safe, efficient and effective workout for women of all ages and fitness levels in an environment that’s comfortable and welcoming.

May 2010

1) Curves Kicks Off 2010 Relay for Life Season Hoping to Top Last Year’s $1.1 Million

More than 700 Curves teams collected over $1.1 million in 2009. “In communities nationwide, Curves clubs have established themselves as dedicated volunteers in our mission to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays,” said American Cancer Society CEO Dr. John R. Seffrin.
Read more at http://news.curves.com/press+releases/community+relations/relay+for+life+2010.htm

2) Curves 12th Annual Food Drive Collection Outweighs 680 Hummer H1 Alphas

It’s hard to imagine what 7 million pounds look like, but let’s give it a shot. That’s how much food was collected and donated to local food pantries by Curves clubs in the spring of 2010. And some of it was delivered in the same vehicles in which it was originally purchased.

Read more at http://news.curves.com/press+releases/community+relations/annual+food+drive+2010.htm

June 2010

3) Curves and TNT Join in Summer-Long Strong Woman Challenge

Curves and TNT joined forces for a new, summer-long promotion that introduced the strong characters on TNT while also encouraging women to hit the gym. Through the Strong Woman Challenge, women were empowered to identify their inner strengths, join one of four teams inspired by TNT’s lineup of female characters and commit to work out three times a week for six weeks at Curves.
Read more at http://news.curves.com/press+releases/tnt+strong+woman+challenge+2010.htm

4) Canadian Curves Gear Up for 2010 Relay For Life Season

Since 2007, Curves clubs have raised more than $345,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society by participating in Relay For Life and through Breast Cancer Awareness Month events.

“Curves’ clubs and their members clearly demonstrated their commitment to the health and well-being of Canadian women by participating in Relay For Life and Breast Cancer Awareness Month events,” says Lesley Ring, National Director, Corporate Development, Canadian Cancer Society. “We are very grateful for their support and would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the Curves clubs and their members across Canada.”

Read more at http://news.curves.com/press+releases/community+relations/canadian+cancer+society+2010.htm

July 2010

5) Curves Owner in UK Wins Prestigious Industry Award

Annie Redelinghuys of Gravesend, UK, was honored for her impact on local women. Curves International congratulates club owner Annie Redelinghuys, winner of the prestigious Future of Flame Award 2010. The annual Flame Awards, established by the Fitness Industry Association, recognizes individuals who have shown remarkable dedication and commitment to the fitness industry. Read more at http://news.curves.com/press+releases/wellness/future+of+flame+award+2010.htm

6) Dr. Richard Kreider Wins National Nutrition Research Award for Curves Studies

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) awarded Dr. Richard Kreider, head of the Department of Health & Kinesiology at Texas A&M University, with the 2010 NSCA Nutrition Research Achievement Award. He also directs the Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab (ESNL), which has conducted numerous and ongoing studies of the Curves fitness and weight loss programs since 2002.

Read more at http://news.curves.com/press+releases/national+strength+and+conditioning+association+nutrition+research+award.htm

7) Curves, Home Depot and Local Firefighters Help Deserving Mom and Daughter Beat Sweltering Texas Heat

Curves staff and members, a Home Depot store, and firefighters from northwest Amarillo surprised a mom and her grown daughter (who has Down syndrome) when they showed up over the July 4 holiday weekend to install two window air conditioner units in their previously uncooled home.

Read more at http://news.curves.com/press+releases/community+relations/mom+and+daughter+get+help+from+curves.htm

August 2010

Curves Member Drops Nearly 80 Pounds in 5 Months with Diet and Exercise

Maine woman transforms her body and her health at Curves. “She’s lost 78 pounds since March, 48 inches and 59 pounds of body fat,” Catherine Perry, co-owner of Curves in Belfast.
Read more at http://news.curves.com/press+releases/woman+drops+80+pounds+in+5+months.htm

9) Curves and Cleveland Clinic Help go!Fit Participants Lose 27,500 Pounds

About 1,200 of the 5,235 people who enrolled at Curves went on to buy an annual membership, said Jennie Geise, director of wellness programs for Curves International and owner of a Curves business in Avon Lake.
Read more at http://news.curves.com/press+releases/wellness/gofit+cleveland+clinic+results+2010.htm

September 2010

10) Curves a Leader in Getting Women Active in the UK

Curves has the led the way for the second year running as part of a Government campaign to increase the public’s awareness of the benefits of regular physical activity and leading an active lifestyle.
Read more at http://news.curves.com/press+releases/around+the+world/fia+more+active+4+life+2010.htm

11) Curves Receives Business Achievement Award for CurvesSmart Innovation

Canadian American Business Council awards Curves International and Mytrak Health System the 2010 Business Achievement Award for cross-border collaboration on personalized fitness solutions. Read more at http://news.curves.com/press+releases/cabc+2010+business+achievement+award+curvessmart.htm

October 2010

12) Curves Wants to Help Save 17,257 Lives During Breast Cancer Awareness Month This October

Curves took a leadership role in the fight against breast cancer during this month.As part of Curves’ mission to strengthen women and in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, participating Curves clubs in the U.S. waives joining fee for new members who show proof of a recent mammogram or make a $25 donation to the American Cancer Society
Read more at http://news.curves.com/press+releases/community+relations/breast+cancer+awareness+2010.htm

November 2010

13) Curves CEO Gary Heavin Named to Newsweek’s “Most Successful Almost Failures” List

Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Walt Disney, Colonel Sanders, J.K. Rowling, Charles Shultz and Gary Heavin make the list. Read more at http://news.curves.com/press+releases/newsweek+most+successful+almost+failures+2010.htm

14) Curves Founder Diane Heavin Named to Self-Made Magazines’ “50 Women Entrepreneurs Who Inspire Us”

Curves founder Diane Heavin named to star-studded list of women entrepreneurs. Read more at http://news.curves.com/executive+biographies/self+made+magazine+50+women+who+inspire+us+2010.htm

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