Any Curves Members Out There?

I just joined last week and was wondering if there were any others here going to Curves.  I love it - and feel really good after the workouts.  Anyone else?? 

Thank you Mary Jo.  My understanding is that the machines at Curves work on your body's resistance - so as your strength gets better the workout increases.  I had to drop for a while - needed to check some medical issues not related to BC.  Now that that's cleared up I am back again.  I'll be seeing my Oncologist Thursday and hope he doesn't have any issues.  I switched from afternoons to mornings - its much cooler which makes it much easier for me.

I don't go to Curves now, but I did a couple of years ago.  I loved it!  You're right about the people there...they're a great group of women and the only reason I don't go now is I am doing other things to get my exercise in that are not as structured.

Keep it up, you're doing great! 

I have been thinking of joining Curves, not to loose weight, I'm 5' 6" 103lbs.

I DO want to tone up and strengthen muscles though

 Would any of you ladies recommend Curves for this?

 My friend didn't like that they had no treadmill, is this standard, or just where she went.

Thoughts?

ferretmom

I LOVE Curves!! The greatest thing is that you can adjust your workout to how you feel, and take it a little slower if you're having a bad day, or boost it up when you feel good. I go four times a week, right after I get home from work and change. I find that after Curves, I have more energy to do even more exercise at home-it gives me a power boost. I also used a 5lb weighted hoola hoop that's there, and loved it so much-it does great things for your waistline-that I ordered my own! My Curves does have a treadmill, but it's seperate from the regular equipment. I also joined more for muscle toning and strengthening, as I weigh around 128lb. I feel so much better since going there.

Hi!  I am so excited-- I plan on going for my first Curves visit this afternoon after I get off work.  A co-worker/friend of mine who is also a 4-year BC survivor is going and she got me a free weekly pass.  She says it has made all the difference in the world in how she feels and she has lost 7 pounds by just doing Curves and not changing the way she eats. 

I think if you just ask they will give you free visits to come in and try them out and will also let you know in advance about the upcoming specials.  I'm looking forward to it and thanks to all you nice ladies for relating your  experiences with Curves.  I'll check in later and let you know how it goes!

Mary Jo 

Hi!  I thought I'd report in about my visit to Curves yesterday-- it was GREAT!  I had a lot of fun, although there were only three other ladies in there.  I plan to go back today, still on my free trial. 

I would love to hear from long-term Curves members as to whether the routine is still beneficial after you get your muscles built up.  That is the only thing that I am questioning-- if the workout will benefit me after I go for a while. I did ask the Curves lady about that and she said I would just have to increase the number of repetitions that I do the machines and it would still benefit me.  I guess that makes sense

MJ

This thread's about a year old, and I'm just wondering if any of you are still going, or if the glow and motivation wore off. Any other comments about Curves? I just found out my health insurance offers a free Curves membership, and I'm wondering if it's something I should take advantage of. Is there a hard-sell for Curves diet aids? Are things kept clean and in good condition? Any suggestions on what to wear/not wear?

Thanks!
Binney

I've been going for over a year...really enjoy the work out and the women...we are a very talkative bunch. I go every MWF and walk my dog every day. I do feel stronger..nice to notice how many calories I burn each time..more incentive. I do the Curves Smart that is computer controlled.

Curves is about 3 minutes away which is even better. I could walk but prefer to drive instead if I have to go somewhere afterwards.. 

Hey I didn't see this post either until today...I also just started Curves this month..There is a special going on for a trial month, something with Avon...I've only been going for 2 weeks but I also love it, I don' t feel like I'm going to hurt myself..I thought about dieting, and was going to try  Jenny Craig, but the food is loaded with soy protein, which being er + and pr + is not a good thing, so not a good diet for me...Then I looked into a couple of other places here, same thing, so I started checking out the gyms...Found Curves to be the best for me being stage 4 and not sure how long I will be feeling good enough to keep it up..I'm going to try though..So far,  I love it...And you ladies are so right about no one caring what you wear, or what you look like....Very casual..It's nice not to have to change weights, or fuss with machines..I find it a very easy work out and then go home and walk outside or on the treadmill...Good luck everyone...KLynn

CONGRATULATIONS to all of you ladies who have had success at Curves!!! 

Sadly, I don't go to Curves any more just simply because I can't afford it.  I wish they would offer a month-by-month plan here without a long-term committment.  Also, the Curves that I went to shut down, but there is another one on the other end of the county that I could go to, if only it fit into my budget.  I had great fun though, did not get bored, saw results rather quickly, and I think it's a great program.  I have been walking every evening after work, but that gets boring sometimes.  Good luck to all with Curves!