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APRIL 24, 2020, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A11 Curves offering virtual classes AVERY, continued from Page A12 For current and past members of Curves, the fi t- ness club designed for wom- en, this is a familiar cue, di- recting workout members to move to the next ma- chine or activity in Curves 30-minute circuit. But when the COVID-19 virus epidemic forced fi tness centers and gyms, including Curves women's gyms in the Keizer area, to close sudden- ly and unexpectedly, Curves had to change stations now on a system-wide level. Curves faced the unprec- edented challenge of mobi- lizing at a moment’s notice to provide support to their global network of locally owned and operated fran- chises and to their members who depend upon their lo- cal Curves to provide a fun, fast and safe 30-minute total body workout. Fortunately for Curves owners and members, the Curves corporate team had spent the past two years im- plementing a new operating system, an updated website and new products and ser- vices that give owners and staff at Curves North Amer- ica and Oceania enhanced access to tools like at-home workouts, mass emails, app notifi cations, messaging platforms, product purchases and more. “While there was no way to anticipate this situation or have a roadmap of how to handle business in this unprecedented time, our new systems, products, and services allowed us to move quickly system-wide to tran- sition the traditional Curves supportive community ex- perience from in-club to online,” said Krishea Hollo- way, President of Curves NA & Oceania. Social distancing does not have to mean social discon- nection. Every day, owners are supporting members, via text, email, phone calls, or Facebook Live while they are closed. During the current COVID-19 crisis, many Curves franchises are leading or sharing Curves special- ty classes/circuits for their members on their Facebook pages, which is content cre- ated by Curves corporate fi t- ness experts. These classes feature real Curves coaches and owners conducting fi tness classes, often live and in real-time, multiple times a week to help their members stay ac- tive while at home. Curves members are also taking advantage of tools available through their local club. One of them, MyCurves On Demand, which is Curves at-home fi tness plat- form. The members can ac- cess workouts through most any smart phone, tablet, lap- top, or even streamed to a smart TV. The program rep- licates the in-club circuit us- ing a resistance band in place of the machines. Curves most recent launch is their 6 Weeks to Better Balance class, part of the Curves Health & Well- ness Education Series. This series offers self- paced weekly learnings with exercises progressing each week, along with tips and strategies to help improve balance and posture. During this global cri- sis, local Curves coaches are standing by to make Curves fi tness solutions available to non-members as well who are searching for a way to stay fi t and healthy. Women in the Keizer area should contact their local Curves to inquire about MyCurves On Demand or the Curves Health & Wellness Series. “The entire Curves team is doing a tremendous job of supporting franchisees and members in a time of crisis, utilizing our recently-intro- duced initiatives,” said Hol- loway. “When our world had to unexpectedly change stations, I’m proud to know that our team at Curves NA/ Oceania had the experience in place to facilitate a sys- tem-wide about-face with incredible effi ciency and ef- fectiveness, while continuing to provide our members the best level of service possible under diffi cult circumstanc- es.” Curves is one of the larg- est chains of fi tness clubs for women in the world, fa- mous for its 30-minute cir- cuit with a coach that works every major muscle group with strength training, cardio and stretching. To learn more about MyCurves on De- mand or Curves Health and Wellness Education Series, contact one of the Curves women’s gyms in the Keizer area. For more information on any of Curves program offerings, please visit www. curves.com. For Curves of Monmouth/ Independence, located at 625 Clay Street in Monmouth, please call 503-838-7109 For Curves of Salem, - South, located at 4560 Com- mercial Street SE in Salem, please call 503-364-8782 and bus rides to away matches. To me, that is where all the team bonding takes place,” Haymowicz said. Haymowicz also values the bonds that she has cre- ated over the last few years with players on other teams. “I love going to the dis- trict meets and getting to know the people from all over our league,” Haymo- wicz said. Although Haymowicz didn’t start playing compet- itive tennis until she was in high school, she played with her family throughout her childhood. For her, tennis was not only a sport she en- joyed, it also served as a help- ful tool for Haymowicz to overcome her shyness. “I’m usually a passive per- son, but tennis helped me come out of my shell and learn to stand up for myself,” itive match that went back Haymowicz said. “For me, it’s and forth, she came off the all about focus. Yes it’s a phys- court and said ‘oh well, I did ical challenge, but I believe my best.’ She’s competitive, but tennis isn’t it’s all about her end-all-be- mental side “ It’s heartbreaking. all,” Smith said. of the game. Although You don’t I feel for Avery, her career was have to be who won’t get cut short, Hay- this big, scary mowicz is still player in or- to fi nish her fi nal grateful for the der to have season...” experiences she success.” A l o n g — Sean Smith, had at McNary. “I’m grateful with being McNary head coach for coach Smith an excellent helping us out- tennis player, Haymowicz has played the side of just practice and I’m viola in the McNary orches- grateful for my parents, who tra for all four years of high stayed involved and helped school and had a 4.0 GPA. give me the best experience She plans to attend Oregon possible,” Haymowicz said. “Avery is an amazing State University and enroll in the honors college program. young woman who took on Being a well-rounded in- our captain role really well. dividual is one of the things It’s a disappointment for sure, Smith respects most about but she rolls with the punch- es really well and she has got his star senior. “One of my favorite a lot of stuff going for her,” memories of Avery was after Smith added. she lost a long and compet- BARGAINS OF THE MONTH ® 4.99 File Avery Haymowicz returns a serve against Century in a meet from last season. 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