BUSINESS PROFILE
Curves Aptos
Start Your New Year Right! By Edita McQuary
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espite the difficulties of Covid and having to small-group instruction. These classes are shut down several times, Curves-Aptos owner focused on balance & posture, strengthAnnette Hunt is still on a mission to help women ening your pelvic floor and stretch and stress management. to take care of themselves virtually and in-club. “Our specialty classes are six weeks She has been a dance aerobics instructor for six years, a swim coach, a dietitian and now a personal and long and our members have really seen great improvement group fitness coach at Curves in in their core and Aptos for three years. Perseverance pelvic floor strength,” may be her middle name. according to Annette. Members are comfortable with Personal coaching their commitment to working out at is and has always been Curves-Aptos because they know the key critical benefit exercise is a vital part of staying that Curves has to offer healthy during these times. They its members to stay the appreciate the extra attention to course toward their remaining open as a clean, safe, Curves Aptos staff goals of their routine protected space to work out with plenty of air flow, light, space, and continuous sanitizing and desire to get stronger, enjoy increased stamina and achieve weight loss. of the equipment. “Walking for your health is good, but “The pandemic has forced us to stay creative in motivating our members both in-club and virtually, and it’s just not enough,” says Annette, “one to keep their bodies strong for joint health, flexibility needs to work on core strength for stability, rotation and prevention and upper and overall well-being,” Annette said. On top of the in-person experience, Curves-Aptos body strength to build strong bones, offers virtual workouts that are 10-30 minutes long, support brain health and memory, and increase energy levels. Strength training focusing on a full-body workout every time. Annette says the online program has added some also enhances relaxation and sleep quality, unexpected dividends. In addition to her local clients, reduces the risk of chronic diseases and Enthusiastic about workouts at Curves Aptos she has expanded globally with virtual members in other pain and, finally, it lifts your spirits. And There is a special offer at the moment — you can who doesn’t need that nowadays?” areas of California, New York, Hawaii and Australia! Even during the pandemic, Curves Aptos has con- join Curves for just 30 cents! Call 831.688.2348 or email Curves now offers health and wellness classes that Annette teaches virtually once a week for a tinued to support our local community by participating AptosCurves@gmail.com for a free consultation. n ••• in our local Santa Cruz Volunteer Center “Stars Program,’’ Curves is located at 7000 Soquel Drive, Suite 1, Aptos. helping more than 400 families and raising more than $400 plus a huge truckload of gifts. Also, their club raised more Phone: 831.688.2348, email AptosCurves@gmail.com. Photos contributed by Curves-Aptos than $2,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association as well as contributed more than 15,000 meals to Second Harvest Food Bank. “I’m so proud of the generosity of ALL my members by helping keep our community strong through their monetary, gift and food donations. Our members are simply the best and so supportive of the community they live in!” Annette said. The beginning of the year is a good time to set your health and exercise goals for the year and now is a good time to call Curves to set up an appointment for a free Annette Hunt, Curves Aptos owner, with teddy bears donated by consultation. You will be glad you did! Curves Aptos staff and members participates in an Alzheimer’s Association fundraiser. members for a benefit.
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