Great Escape: Curves

With the temperatures rising and the sun shining, the whole family is likely to catch a case of cabin fever.

For you moms, however, this means weeding, gardening, lawn mowing, spring cleaning, garage sales and trying to keep up with all of your children’s activities.

With so much to do in preparation for summer, it’s hard to find time to indulge in your own case of cabin fever. Fortunately, Patch has you covered with just the right dose of medicine needed to soothe that terrible cabin fever. 

Each Wednesday, we’ll offer one idea to give your mind a mini-vacation while you escape from reality for a much-deserved break. After your Great Escape, you can return refreshed, renewed and ready to take on your role as “super-mom” again.

Last month, we focused on recreational activities like , as well as community courses like , and . This month, get fit for summer with some fun fitness options, so you can show off your new bathing suit, get some extra energy for chasing the kids around the yard or just burn off some added stress.

This week, plan a Great Escape to , the world’s largest fitness franchise for women. You can get an efficient and effective workout each time you visit through their 30-day diet, free weight management classes or 30-minute workout which offers strength training, cardio and stretching by burning up to 500 calories while exercising all of your major muscle groups. With three great options, there's something for everyone at Curves.

Where are you taking your Great Escape this week? Tell us in comments.