Maureen Croucher

What made you join Curves?

I had just retired and wanted to stay active and not turn into a couch potato!

What do you find different about Curves?

It is not monotonous like other gyms. The workout is fun with lively, paced music and it makes you feel so alive and energised afterwards. The atmosphere is always friendly and it doesn’t matter what age or size you are.

How has Curves made a difference to your life?

I am healthier and more energetic and confident.

What obstacles have you had to overcome?

In June 2008 I was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica. I was treated with steroids- put on 2 stone, was really breathless. After a month’s medical hold I made a personal commitment in January 2009 to start a diet program and get back to Curves. By the end of April I had exceeded my previous fitness level, lost 2 stone and dropped a dress size and I was No. 1 on April’s TOP STARS!

Karen Cook Pounds lost: 67.4 Inches lost: 53.75 Dress sizes lost: 4 "I am much fitter, healthier and have more energy.  The change in my appearance has been commented on by family, friends, colleagues and parents of children at my school."	BEFORE	AFTER
“I joined Curves, Gosport at the beginning of August 2007.  I have been thrilled with the ease that the programme has fitted into my lifestyle. Working out at Curves 3 times a week is part of my weekly routine.  I was obese (17stones and a size 22), did very little exercise (one hour of Pilates a week) and picked on chocolate, sweets and cakes. Although I was very unfit and very large the staff at Curves were so supportive and encouraging that I’ve never felt my size was a problem.  I have consistently lost weight, lost inches by toning up and lost body fat.  I have lost 4 stone and dropped 4 dress sizes to 14. I am much fitter, healthier and have more energy.  The change in my appearance has been commented on by family, friends, colleagues and parents of children at my school.  I am walking evidence of the benefits of a regular Curves workout”.

Irene Hanrahan

Irene joined Curves Gosport on the 25th February 2009.

Weight Lost: 5 lbs
Inches Lost: 9 inches


How did you hear about Curves?
Through my friend Sue Hillary.

What made you join Curves?
I had lost a little weight and wanted to tone up and also improve my mobility. I had slowly gained more weight after being diagnosed with Osteo and Rheumatoid arthritis

What is different about Curves?
I never thought I’d say I enjoy coming to a gym but I love it! I like the set circuit and that it’s all women. I don’t feel ignored here and no one can hog the circuit.

How has Curves made a difference to your life?
I feel I have a reason to get out of the house every day. I have stopped using my walking stick and no longer need to use my inhalers daily. I feel so well and have loads of energy. I used to be unable to climb stairs properly, but after 2 weeks of working out at Curves I was almost running up them! My friends are shocked when I say I enjoy a gym as I used to be a real couch potato!