I have been a member of Curves of Rye since it opened almost 8 years ago. A friend had asked me to join the one in Portsmouth, but it wasn’t convenient. Then I heard there was one opening in Rye, where I live, and I jumped at the chance. I needed some kind of exercise that was convenient, accessible and hopefully enjoyable that I could make part of my life, to help with health, fitness, and hopefully maybe even with weight loss. Curves of Rye has become a part of my life. I started out going 3 times per week. Now I go (most weeks) 5 times per week. I rearrange my schedule, sometimes, to be sure I go. It has helped me to maintain my weight, has helped me keep up my energy, and has helped me to maintain a measure of fitness that I would not have, if I wasn’t going to Curves. But besides that it is fun. You are constantly moving, so you don’t get bored working out on one machine. The music keeps you moving, and the friends you meet there keep you involved. We work out and chat as we move around the circuit, and the time flies. Before you know it you are done. Some people say that you don’t get a “good” workout. You get out of it what you put into it—if you work out hard you burn more calories, but the workout is flexible enough to accommodate injuries, and handicaps. And no one makes you feel inadequate if you didn’t work out as hard as maybe you could, because you are feeling a little under the weather that day. The staff is great and supportive, too. As far as I’m concerned Curves is my workout place, and as long as it’s there, I will go.

It's been almost six years since I walked into Curves of Rye, and I can honestly say it changed my life. At the time, I was undergoing radiation for breast cancer. I felt exhausted. It took all my energy just to get to work every day. My body image was at an all-time low. I decided I had to do something positive and something physical. Little did I know that becoming a Curves member would also benefit me emotionally, spiritually and socially. I have increased my fitness level, maintained my weight (instead of gaining two or three pounds every year) and made many friends. I have visited other Curves and found that the Rye location is particularly welcoming and well-run. I cannot recommend the experience highly enough. Join us! Sherry Wood Rye, N.H.

"I have struggled with my weight most of my life. That's why I joined Curves in October 2008. Curves has been the only fitness and weight loss program that I have been able to stay with for the long term. I am proud to say that I have lost 60 plus pounds and counting since I have joined by working out with CurvesSmart and following the Curves Weight Management program. I know that I will be able to reach my weight loss goal for the first time!