Valley Curves celebrates Women's Health and Fitness Day

More than half of adult U.S. women are overweight and more than one-third of adult U.S. women are obese, according to the American Obesity Association. In fact, obesity plays a major role in the poor health of women, including diabetes and high blood pressure.

Such statistics can be alarming, and the increase in obesity is why places like the Gardnerville Curves in the Stratton Center have educational programs to address weight loss through focused curricula and classes.

"Wouldn't it be great to have a program that helps you reach your weight goal and stay there? In order to reach your weight goal, however, you have to retrain and sustain your metabolism," said Curves owner Casey Braun.

In recognition of National Women's Health and Fitness Day on Sept. 30, Curves is announcing its no cost, 30-day diet plan program for women interested in weight-loss results and health improvement.

According to Braun, the 30-day program is a series of free weight management classes. These classes are based on recent research findings from the exercise and sport nutrition laboratory at Texas A&M University. They teach Curves' demonstrated method for raising metabolism and losing weight.

"National Women's Health and Fitness Day gives us an opportunity to show women in our own community how easy it is to gain control of their weight," Braun said.

All classes are available at no fee and no membership is required. The classes are administered by hands-on activities facilitated by weight management coaches from Curves, and DVDs that provide lessons by Curves' registered dietitian Nadia Rodman. Participants are encouraged to make a weekly appointment to weigh in with their weight management coaches, who provide ongoing support and accountability.

"We hope to show local women how they can benefit from these specialized classes," Braun said, "and invite them to learn a brand new way to lose weight and keep it off - without counting points, calories or carbohydrates."

For more information, please contact Braun at 782-3350.