Curves is a gym designed specifically for women. Its services provide for a total body workout, nutritional guidance, strength training and cardiovascular activity, all in a safe, secure atmosphere designed for women's needs. Its programs are tailored to help women lose weight, gain muscle strength and aerobic capacity and raise metabolism. The gyms have a personal coaching system that individualizes and customizes routines using hydraulic resistance and free-weight classes to help clients monitor heart rate, workout intensity and range of motion. Curves also offers club promotions and events that encourage women to support charitable causes, learn about health-related issues and forge lasting friendships.