Curves-Aptos: Personal Coaching to Stay Fit

Whether you have gained a few pounds, simply stay healthy or need to reset your health and fitness goals; this is the time to visit Aptos Curves and chat with owner Annette Hunt or one of her coaches, Charlotte, Laurel or Megan. These experienced trainers will happily listen to your health goals, and help you come up with a fitness plan to become that healthier, stronger you. There is never any pressure – they understand and are genuinely on your team to help you be the best you can be.

“Exercise is a way of life and our coaches are here to help you stay accountable,” Annette says.

“Our Curves workout regime is safe for all ages and fitness levels,” she says. “Our members range in age from 22 to 90!”

Curves specializes in a full-body, low-impact 30-minute workout that is fun, fast and safe. Each workout targets specific muscle groups while still working on the core and the body as a whole unit. Personal coaching is and has always been the key critical benefit that Curves offers members to focus on their goals and desire to get stronger, enjoy increased stamina and achieve weight loss.

The Curves coaches work with you one-on-one, and in a group fashion assuring proper form and safety while motivating you to have the most effective workout possible.

Annette is a firm believer in low-impact, high-intensity movement to achieve and maintain a strong core for balance, correct body alignment for posture and an overall strong body for daily movements. With her bachelor’s degree in dietetics, she is qualified to teach you how to make dietary choices to live a long, healthy life and if losing weight is on your agenda, Annette can help you obtain your new weight while protecting your muscles and bone density.

Curves Aptos also offers 6-week classes in Health & Wellness targeting balance and posture, or pelvic floor strengthening.

Call Aptos Curves today for a FREE workout–- you will not regret it! Curves is at 7000 Soquel Drive, Aptos. Call 831-688-2348, e-mail: AptosCurves@gmail.com, or visit https://https://www.facebook.com/ WeAreCurvesStrongInAptos are great for the whole family or you’re looking for a more strenuous there are trails range from 16 to 3,523 feet in elevation. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. www.parks.ca.gov

Seacliff State Beach is a great way to get in your walk and enjoy the beautiful views of the ocean. You can start in Rio Del Mar Flats, walk the bridge over the creek and stroll all the way down past the campers to the private the residence gate. It is a beautiful and healthy walk and, if you get lucky, you might see a pod of dolphins, or even a whale or two! You can’t miss checking out the USS Palo Alto, a cement ship built during World War I. It has been a popular attraction since 1929. This walk is appropriate for all age groups.

The Watsonville Wetlands and its 800-acre freshwater wetland area is one of the best kept secrets on the central coast. The wetlands offer seven miles of pathways to cycle, walk, or jog. More than seven miles of trails and 29 trail entrances in Watsonville neighborhoods offer many opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of our special wetlands for recreation and relaxation. Trails are for everyone, free, open every day, are wheelchair accessible. www.cityofwatsonville.org

The Pogonip Trail System totals approximately 11.5 miles. In the northernmost portion of Pogonip, a multi-use trail (approximately one mile in length) is open to hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians. This multi-use trail provides a connection between Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Pogonip, and the upper UCSC campus. Along the eastern boundary of Pogonip is the Emma McCrary Trail open to hikers, bicyclists, dogs on leash and equestrians. This trail can be accessed from Golf Club Dr. or at the southern terminus of the UCon Trail. Bicycles and horses are prohibited on all other trails. Please obey all trail signs. www.cityofsantacruz.com

Byrne-Milliron Forest comprises 402 acres in the Corralitos area. The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County owns and manages this property as a working forest and takes pride in making it available to its members and the public. The forest is a lovely place to hike and explore, with panoramic views of the Pajaro Valley and Monterey Bay, and a 1,000 year old, 250-foot tall “Great White” redwood. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, the trail takes an average of 1 hour 49 minutes to complete. This trail is popular for birding, hiking, and walking. The best times to visit are April through September. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. www.landtrustsantacruz.org

Wilder Ranch boasts a wide assortment of terrain and habitat, and offers over 34 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails winding through coastal terraces and valleys. By far, one of the most scenic spots to hike is the Old Cove Landing Trail to Ohlone Bluff Trail, a 2 ½ mile coastal trek that is one of the prime spots for wildflowers. You can access the beach from here and walk along the bluff leading to the cove. The Old Cove Landing Trail is packed regularly to be wheelchair accessible – but weather and wear is something to consider. On a good day you will come across gulls, pelicans, geese, sea lions passing, and maybe even migrating whales. The park grounds also include restored Victorian homes, barns, shops, gardens, and a historic adobe for visitors. www.parks.ca.gov

With all of our beautiful state parks and beaches, Santa Cruz County is the perfect area to put on your jogging or walking shoes, saddle up that horse, get on your bike, and enjoy the outdoors! 