Read what our members think about Curves Chepstow and Caldicot...
Exercise at Curves helps me because it gives me a liberating sense of achievement and promotes a healthy mind and body.
Heini Skinner
It has given me the motivation to get up in the mornings and given me a feel good factor after the death of my husband.
Jan Morgan
It gives me much more motivation to do things in the day.
Margaret Saddler
It gives me the feeling of self acheivement.
Sue Morgan
Curves has made my wedding dress fit like a glove..Happy Happy Happy....
Joanna Williams
Before I started Curves, I was feeling a bit low. Then, after having a bit of a moan to my friend (Deb), she persuaded me to come along and I am starting to have a more positive feeling about myself. It's great to be at Curves!
Sam Pullen
I found my hip bones, standing up!
Carol Clare
Exercise makes me feel I’ve earnt a treat – like I’ve worked hard enough for a nice meal.
Mary Slater
Excercise has made me feel 65 years young not 65 years old!
Barbara Williams
After 25+ years with no exercise at all I now feel revitalised with a feeling that lasts for at least two days after. Curves just pushes out the depression.
Shelia Nelson
I am feeling more alert and energised.
Sandra Price
Curves helps me in pleasing MYSELF, because I want to.
Corinne Burrett
Curves makes me feel fitter and less short of breath. My clothes also fit me better.
Hilary Rutter
I have lost my horrendous headaches!
Shelagh Davies
Excercise gives me more energy.
Natasha Sterry
My Mum died between christmas and the new year and we were very close. Coming to Curves to exercise has given me enthusiasm back for life and more energy and I have stopped having panic attacks.
Catherine Higgs
It really takes away the stress of the day!
Viv Consfield
Helps me relieve stress after a day sat at a desk.
Nicky Sterry
Reduces stress by raising my seratonin levels.
Lyn Griffths
Name: Pauline Marshall (Chepstow)
Age: 58 years old
Started at Curves : April 2008
Starting weight: 188lbs
Weight Now: 176 lbs
Inches Lost: 13.8”
Starting Clothes size:24
Clothes Size now: 20
I first heard about Curves around 2 years ago, but the nearest one was in Newport, so no good for me as I don’t drive. One then opened in Caldicot and I talked about going there but ‘never got around to it.’ Suddenly there was no excuse as Curves came to Chepstow! I am so glad I did. I have found the friendliness and encouragement of all staff a big help.
Coming here 3 times a week has made a big difference to my life. I had not done any exercise for about 20 years and was very much out of condition and generally unfit. When I first started there were a few pieces of apparatus that I found difficult to use and some that I was quite slow and getting in and out off. That has changed now as I become more flexible and able to move more easily. My joints don’t ache nearly as much as they did before I started exercising. I am able to walk further and what’s more I WANT TO!
Apart from feeling so much fitter, I have the added bonus of losing a stone in weight, approximately 14 inches and actually dropping two dress sizes!!!
Name: Sarah Mills (Chepstow)
Age: 41
Started Curves: 11th June 2008-09-26
Date Now: Sept 2008
Size Change: 20 to 16
Weight Change: 222 pounds to 206 pounds
Inch Loss 284 to 268
A friend of mine joined Curves and kept on at me to join. So when she was given a free pass she gave it to me. I had been on many yo-yo diets in the past but nothing really worked. I started coming to Curves about 3-4 times a week and the pounds and inches just fell off. What i like about coming to Curves is that you don’t feel pressured, you don’t have weekly weighings and you don’t have to count calories. And at the end of a workout you felel like you have achieved something.
Name: Jakki Downes (Caldicot)
Age: 62
Started Curves: Oct 2007
Date Now: Sept 2008
Size Change: 14 to 10 and size 34F to 34DD
I came to Curves to get fit along with my healthy diet. I started to go to Curves as it opened near to my home and I can attend on my way home from work- it only takes 30 minutes which is very doable. I enjoy the training, the community and making new friends!
Name: Katie Lewis (Caldicot)
Having lost three stone with a slimming club I had reached a plateau. I found the weight was going back on and I felt very unfit. I needed to kit start myself into atleast maintaining my weightloss. Being diagnosed with PARKINSONS it was essential that I maintain moblity and fitness. In view of this I decided to join Curves as it was a fitness club just for women, and being run by women I felt the staff would understand my special needs. This has proved to be true as I have lost weight and have become more motivated. I thoroughly enjoy going to the sessions and appreciate the personal touch that I receive. I would recommend CURVES to anyone. You can always work at your own pace and get guidance from the staff.
Name: Alison ( Caldicot)
Age: 43
Date started Curves: 7th January 2008
Starting Weight: 16st 6lbs
Current Weight: 14st 4lbs (and still losing)
Starting Dress Size: 22
Current Dress Size: 18
Total Inches (Starting): 241 (BMI 37)
Total Inches (Current): 221.7 (BMI 33.4)
I joined Curves in Jan 08 with an aim to improve my health as my blood pressure was high and the weight had crept on. To date I have lost just over 2 stone in weight (and still losing), this has been in combination with eating a healthy balanced diet. As a result of my weight loss I have much more energy which allows me to work on my allotment (lots of digging) and even participating in a charity dragon boat race. Curves fits in with my busy life style. I am full time working mum so fitting exercise in to my daily routine has been difficult in the past. Now I have discovered Curves I can easily fit in half an hour of exercise three times a week. Laura and Anna and all the staff at Curves are friendly, motivating and welcoming which makes my visit all the more enjoyable.
SINCE COMING TO CURVES….
‘I have had lots of fun. Lovely staff.’ SUE C
‘I have gotten much fitter and it helps my strength’ Martha and Megan
‘I have had to buy new clothes and cut down on wine!’ Jakki
‘I feel much more energetic and sleep better’ Pam
‘I have got into a pair of jeans that hasn’t fitted me. I am so pleased.’ Marilyn
‘I have lost weight and have dropped from a size 16 to 14. Thank you.’ Val Evans
‘I feel much more alive. I have arthritis in the spine and hip. Since exercising I am more flexible, I’m not in quarter the pain as I was and I can chase the boys around in work (not joking!). PS -I would recommend Curves to anyone’ Jean
‘I have met lots of very nice members and get lost of satisfaction seeing their progress.’ Simon (Owner)
‘I can now fit in the size 12 dress for my mates wedding on Saturday!’ ANON
‘I have lost about 1.5 stone, I have got more energy and feel happier. Thanks for the motivation, love from Alison G.’
‘I have dropped a dress size and have had to buy new clothes’ Hilda
‘I have not suffered headaches. I have had these for 50 years.’ Pam H
‘I feel fitter, enjoy myself and have more confidence in my ability to exercise!’ Deb
‘I have new muscles I didn’t know I had!’ Marilyn
I ENJOY COMING TO CURVES BECAUSE………..
‘A few weeks ago I was very down to hear that I had gained weight (muscle) but the following day I tried on a skirt that had fitted me a couple of weeks before, but now it literally fell down on me.’ ANON
‘I have met many, many lovely ladies and like them doing so well and getting healthy and fit’ Anna
‘We never ever thought that we would enjoy coming to the gym until we came here. Thankyou everyone.’ Jess and Judy Bishop
‘It’s quick and very rewarding.’ Vix
‘It makes me feel better and healthier.’ Claudia
‘Laura tells me off and gets to boss me about a lot but I love her really.’ Julie
‘I have a lot of fun and I have met a lot of lovely people.’ Wyn
OTHER MEMBER COMMENTS
‘Don’t become too complacent with your work out. You will only benefit if you work b***dy hard!’ Angela H-H
‘I love the energetic, optimistic approach and the music really helps keeps me inspired…also its women only!!’ Love Kerri
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