I specifically did not join a Curves that was less than 1 block from my last apartment because of knowing about the founder's anti-abortion leanings. I read the article in the Globe--I think there are more women who don't join because of this than you would think, well, that and that it's not really a great way to work out.

the Curves down the street from me went out of business or moved or lost their lease--not uncommon in this high-rent area, and I note there is a Curves-alike place to work out about a half-mile down. I bet they are locally owned and don't have political leanings.