What is MyCurves On Demand?
MyCurves On Demand is an online workout program created by Curves program experts and led by Curves coaches that can be done at home, while traveling, or whenever and wherever it suits you! Our online workouts utilize high-quality resistance bands, making this a total body workout that can be done anywhere, anytime. This makes it ideal for women of any fitness level to achieve results.
How do I sign up for MyCurves On Demand?
Call or message your local Curves Coach for more information. They are ready to connect with you! No club near you? Click here to register. Once you’re signed up, you can download the MyCurves On Demand app on any platform including: iOS, Android, Roku, AppleTV, FireTV, and Android TV.
I don’t have a Curves club near me. How do I access the workouts?
You don’t need to go to a club or be a Curves club member. In fact, MyCurves On Demand was designed to meet the health and fitness workout needs of women who don’t have access to a local Curves. MyCurves On Demand can be accessed on your laptop, tablet, smart phone or mobile device. It’s ready when you are! Stream the online workout videos or download them for offline use when you don’t have service. You can also watch MyCurves On Demand workout videos on your TV (refer to your device’s manual to learn how to do this via AppleTV, FireTV, Chromecast, or Roku).
What can I expect during my at home workout?
We have a variety of classes available that combine strength training with functional movements, to target important muscle groups. Our total body workouts take you through warm-up, cardio, strength training, cool down and stretching. A Curves resistance band is included for a safe and effective workout at home.
You will be guided through workouts that will target all your major muscles. In between the strength training band exercises, you will perform functional moves to help improve your balance, flexibility, coordination, endurance, and stamina. After an upper body resistance band move, you will move to a functional exercise for 30 seconds. Next will be a resistance band move, which will work the lower body, and then back to a functional exercise again. Finally, we’ll focus on a resistance band move or functional exercise that works your core. This repeats throughout the workout.
During your workout, it’s important to maintain your intensity between the resistance band moves. Whether you are just starting out or you’re an exercise enthusiast, you can select the appropriate workout intensity and challenge yourself. The main thing to remember is that these moves are in place to maintain your heart rate. The focus during your workout should always be on the resistance band moves and any other strength training exercises.
Are the exercises going to be too hard for me?
No. With the MyCurves On Demand at home program, you can workout at YOUR level of intensity. The moves are demonstrated slowly so that everyone can see the proper form. Your goal is to work muscles fully during the 30-seconds of strength training. As you get stronger, you should find that you’re able to increase your reps slightly beyond what is demonstrated in the video. Be sure to check your heart rate, as indicated in the workout video, so that you maintain your target heart rate and remains in the proper zone. You’ll also notice lower-intensity modifications are provided for some of the higher-intensity moves for an option to target the same muscle groups.
What do I do if I am struggling with the transitions from movement to movement?
You are just getting started. Much like the traditional Curves workout, you might not do a lot of repetitions as you are learning the movements. The transitions will come more easily with practice. Don’t worry about perfection, just go for progress. Our recommendation is that you review the Resistance Band Category and practice each move for greater ease with the transitions. The tutorials include Upper Body Strength Training, Core Moves, Lower Body Strength Training, Stretching, and the Resistance Tutorial. Remember, you know your body best. If there is a movement you cannot do, skip it. Just be sure to keep moving to maintain your heart rate.
Do you offer a free trial? Where can I see a sample of the workouts?
MyCurves On Demand does not offer a free trial period. However we are currently offering 1 free workout video which you can find here.
You can also view several samples in the video section of our Facebook page or view the class demo videos at MyCurves On Demand.
Are the at home workouts on MyCurves On Demand original?
All of the at-home workouts on MyCurves On Demand at home program are original and created exclusively for MyCurves On Demand by Curves program experts featuring Curves coaches – real women just like you!
What types of classes does MyCurves On Demand include?
You can choose from several categories for your workout:
Balance: Lower-intensity classes designed to help improve stability and create a strong core.
Body Basics: Medium to lower-intensity classes focus on strength-based functional movements that emphasize the arms, core, and legs.
Boxing: Higher-intensity classes combining cardio, strength, coordination, and balance in a traditional boxing format.
Cardio: Higher-intensity classes touching on all facets of fitness including strength, cardio, speed, power, flexibility, coordination, and agility.
How often do new classes get added?
New content designed specifically for women is added monthly, so your workouts can always stay fresh!
Do I need any equipment?
To get the most out of the MyCurves On Demand at home workouts, we recommend using the high-quality Curves resistance band. A band is included with a standard MyCurves On Demand membership (Ts and Cs apply). Free trial memberships do not include the band but a link to purchase can be found here.
Do I have to purchase the resistance band?
With over 30 years of research, Curves is a trusted brand in women’s fitness known for providing strength training, cardio, and stretching in an effective 30-minute format. The first month of our standard program comes with our high-quality resistance band that is designed to provide the critical strength training element that you may not find with other programs that are based around walking or cardio only. Our resistance band will protect you and maintain the integrity of our MyCurves On Demand Program. Free trial memberships do not include the band but a link to purchase can be found here.
What should I do while I’m waiting for my resistance band?
Once you receive your confirmation email, you’ll have access to our welcome, introduction and tutorial videos and materials that you can review to get ready for your first online workout. You have full access to the entire library so you can take any class you’d like. When the coach is using the band during the class, feel free to replicate the move without the band.
When will my resistance band arrive?
How can I purchase another band?
Please click here and purchase an additional high-quality resistance band.
How can I tell if I’m getting an effective workout at home?
Approximately every 10 minutes, you will be prompted to stop and check your heart rate. It is important to make sure you are working in your target heart rate zone throughout your workout. This will ensure that you are working safely, yet hard enough to maximize your results.
How often should I exercise per week?
Generally, you should aim to do around 150 minutes of exercise per week. That means 5 days of at home, 30-minute MyCurves On Demand workouts. The World Health Organization recommends 150 minutes of exercise per week. To achieve this, working out at Curves would be three to four 30-minute sessions, plus one or two 30-minute walks per week.
How can I increase resistance when using the resistance band?
To increase the resistance you will need to decrease the slack in the resistance band. In other words, shorten the length of the band that is being used during the exercise.
Using the Squat as an example, stand on the band with your feet hip distance apart and the band anchored with the middle of one foot. When you step on the band with the other foot, you can adjust the tension. If you want more resistance, you should have a lot of slack in the band between your feet. This will increase the tension on the band that is being used, which will provide greater resistance. If you want to decrease the resistance, you should have little or no slack in the band, between your feet. This will decrease the tension on the band being used, therefore decreasing the resistance. We also have a tutorial within the welcome videos showing each move and how to increase and decrease resistance throughout your workout.
Plus, you’ll find a great tutorial explaining how to increase and decrease your resistance with the band in our Welcome videos.
Should I move faster than the coach in the video if I can?
Work to YOUR level of intensity. The moves are demonstrated slowly so that everyone can see proper form. Your goal is to work muscles fully during that 30 seconds of strength training. That means that as you get stronger, you should find that you’re able to increase your reps slightly beyond what is demonstrated in the video. Be sure to check your heart rate as indicated in the workout video so that you maintain your target heart rate, in the proper zone.
Do I inhale or exhale when doing the strength training moves?
While exercising, how you breathe can greatly impact how you feel during and after your workout. A general rule of thumb is to exhale and breathe out on exertion, this will allow for the breath to assist with energy and movement.
Does MyCurves On Demand accept Silver Sneakers or other types of wellness programs?
No. MyCurves On Demand does not participate with any discount or wellness programs.
Is there a way to convert from a month-to-month membership to an annual membership?
No. The membership types are either month-to-month or annual based on the first purchase. To change from a month-to-month plan to an annual subscription, you would have to cancel your monthly membership and purchase an annual plan.
For additional program questions
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