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Business July 10,2008 Curves, KB Homes
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Jul 10, 2008 - 9:25:25 AM

Smart Workout Ahead of the Curve

Imagine having the world’s most advanced fitness coach at your disposal.  This coach customizes workouts based on your body structure and endurance and adjusts each exercise machine’s intensity based on your recent progression or regression.  This coach monitors your energy level and range of motion continuously to ensure you are achieving your personal potential.  Then the coach automatically computes your workout data to produce a progress report, including the number of calories you burned and 3-D anatomical diagrams to show which muscles you’ve worked and how successfully.
This is exactly the role of the CurvesSmart™ personal coaching system, a new technology pioneered by Curves that offers a precision designed workout, moment to moment feedback and progress reports to keep members motivated while they work out.  Curves of Apollo Beach  is among the first in the nation to feature the equipment upgrade. 
After a member’s personalized profile is determined by a Curves staff member, the member is issued a CurvesSmart ID Tag.  The tag is electronically recognized by the monitor at each station, automatically retrieving the member’s profile to determine the specifications for her workout. 
The monitor indicates: whether her heart rate is in the target range; whether the member is achieving her target intensity level; the range of motion for each repetition; and the number of repetitions.  If the woman is exercising correctly, all indicators on the monitor will be green. Members are enthusiastically encouraged to “Go for Green!”  Following the workout, the system produces a progress report which allows the member to see, instantly and in quantifiable terms, her strengths and weaknesses. 
“The CurvesSmart technology offers women the benefits of a highly skilled personal trainer without the expense,” said Peggy Heinmiller, Owner  of Curves in Apollo Beach.  “Curves of Apollo Beach  is taking new appointments to get started on the CurvesSmart workout on a first come, first served basis. More information is available by calling 813-645-0909.


KB Home First to Feature Environmentally-Friendly Options
~ Model homes in Apollo Beach Open for Tour this Weekend ~
 KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, announced the grand opening of two model homes built exclusively with environmentally-friendly options. The models, located at the ­Harbour Isles community, are the first of its kind in the area built by the ­company. All options displayed in the models are available at KB Home Studios, the retail-like design centers where customers select options to ­personalize their Built to Order™ new homes.
 The models include features such as:
• Radiant Roof Barrier
• Upgraded Insulation Package
• 14 SEER HVAC System
• Programmable Thermostats
• Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFL) Bulbs
• Low – E Windows
• Energy Star Appliances (Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washing Machine)
• Low-flow Toilets, Faucets and Shower Heads
“Consumers are increasingly interested in ways they can help preserve the environment,” said Jeff Logsdon, president of KB Home’s Tampa ­division. “The model homes at Harbour Isles show homebuyers how easy it is to incorporate environmentally-friendly features into their Built to Order home.”
With KB Home’s Built to Order business model, homebuyers have the ability to design the home of their dreams at a price they can ­afford. ­Harbour Isles offers homebuyers 11 flexible floorplans with homes ­ranging from 1,826 to 3,508 square feet. Buyers can choose from 1- and 2-story homes with 2 to 3 bedrooms, all backed by KB Home’s 10-year limited warranty. Homes are priced below the FHA, government-backed, loan limit starting from the $130s.







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