Dear PARTICIPANT,
Thank you for participating in the Curves/AVON Fitness Study! We are excited you are a part of this research project! Currently, Curves is the most researched fitness and weight loss program worldwide. Preliminary results from research conducted at the Exercise and Sport Nutrition Laboratory at Baylor University have proven the effectiveness of our program showing weight loss, improvement in markers of health such as blood pressure and body mass index (BMI), and increases in fitness levels.
While much of our past research has been collected in a laboratory setting, the Curves/AVON Fitness Study is designed to measure the impact of the Curves program inside of the club. This study has several purposes:
- To quantify the physiological and psychological benefits of regular exercise and weight management.
- To examine the factors keeping women from regular exercise.
- To analyze adherence to regular exercise and weight management after a 30 day exercise and weight management program. Data will be collected through a Pre Study Fitness Assessment and Post Study Weigh and Measure at your local club. You will also be asked to complete a Pre and Post Study Assessment on this website. Information collected includes body measurements, age, ethnicity, and psychological factors affected by exercise and weight management. We will also assess adherence to the 30 day exercise program and dietary plan.
All data collected will be analyzed and results will be published at the completion of the study.
Again, thank you for your participation. Should you have any further questions, please contact the owner of the club you are participating at.
We look forward seeing the results of this study!
Sincerely,
Cassie Findley
Vice President of Continuing Education and Research