Curves

I had gone to check out a Curve location near my house and found it very small with only a few people to exercise at a time. I had to wait for my turn and then I also realized their times do not meet my schedule. I agree that it is more focused to stay at home moms. Also, I noticed that there were more older age women than in 30s. I wasnt sure why that is. Votes: +4

I iniatially loved working out at Curves, I lost 12 inches the first three months. But as I developed health problems - arthritis and back pain, I had to quit going. Several of the machines are just too hard on my joints. I have been told many drs. are receiving patients from Curves. So just remember to listen to your body and if you start having pain -Stop. Walking and water aerobics are great for those of us with chronic pain. Votes: +2

As a member for 5 years in May I've lost over 100 pounds and found the review of the workout & weight management program to be fairly true. The hardest part of the whole thing is developing the exercise/eat right habit. Votes: +4

My Curves opens at 6am and closes at 7pm so I found that I had no reason not to workout, the cost is about 20 a month less than any of the other gyms around here PLUS there are no men or gym bunnies (young hotties) running around. Our Curves is also very community minded in that they do things year round to support the food bank, Salvation Army, and the American Cancer Socity. Every March and October they also run membership specials to collect food for the food bank (March), and money for Breast Cancer awarness (October). Right now our club is trying to collect 2008 pounds of food in 31 days. The sooner we collect it the sooner our club managers hair will be dyed blue! That is dedication to our community and the women in it. Votes: +4

I am member of Curves, and so thankful for the day I found one. I love the strength-training workout to music. As someone who exercised most of my life, I found that as I moved into my late 40's, work became more demanding and the outside exercise programs became too difficult to fit into my schedule. I didn't realize how my weight just crept up on me. I am someone who has successfully used the concepts learned in the Curves 6-week Solution program to take off 35 pounds and reduce my body fat percentage from the morbidly obese category to the recommended range.

I believe that your statement about no restriction of calories is misleading; since you must limit your caloric intake to 1600 calories until you reach your goal weight...which I am still doing. I love to cook, and have cleared my kitchen of the "unhealthy" foods, so just about anything I prepare is acceptable. Portion control is the key. It is only AFTER you have reached your goal that you can move up to 2000-2500 calories. Votes: +4

The Curves program is economical and easy to do (I'm a Senior Citizen). My location
is extremely clean, staffed by nice people, and hours are generally good. I
dislike my location closes at noon on Sat.
and is not open on Sunday, but that's per-
sonal preference. A good value for the $, and you will lose inches first, then lbs. Exercise plus the Curves work-out is the best way to go! Votes: +1

I tried a 2 week free trial, but did not like the experience. When the place was full, you were following right behind someone who might have been sweating profusely. Maybe I'm too picky, but I found it a bit gross sitting in someone elses sweat. You move from station to station so quickly, there isn't time to wipe off equipment. I didn't join due to this fact. Votes: +0

My sister belongs to Curves. I wanted to join (I REALLY need it) but can't afford it. They should have a discount price for the disabled and elderly...we're on fixed low incomes. Votes: +1

I loved our local Curves type ladies gym. I lost 50 lbs in 52 weeks. I enjoyed the fellowship with the other ladies, young and older, so much that i went every day for an hour. The circuit resistance/aerobic was very gentle and did not make me sore like a regular gym did. I highly recommend this type of exercise for obease or older ladies. I was very sorry when our local circuit gym closed due to this economic situation. Votes: +0

I have worked at my local curves for 4 years. The ladies are the greatest.They love the social parts of curves.We particapate in the,heartwalk,breastcancerwalks,foodfor the hungry,toys for tots and lots more.Thanks curves members Votes: +0

I am a curves member and lost only 5 lbs but almost 8 inches, Then stopped for awhile {about 2 months} and really felt the difference I started back again and feel great. I have kept off the inches but need to relose the weight. The strength you gain is so good and the muscle you build helps to burn more weight. Before joining, my family lked to go walking alot and I would get too tired, too soon. Now I can keep up with my family :} Votes: +0

I went to curves for 2 years from June of 04 to Aug of 06. I did feel better and I had more energy but the weight did not come off. The staff was great and they kept telling me not to give up. I did tone up a little but to me I was still a overweight blob. So I gave up. and started a regular gym and in no time at all I was losing weight and inches. Votes: +0

I live in Norwich NY I would love to join Curves but I can't afford it. I have know way to get to Curves Votes: +0

Some Curves, for example the one in Grand Junction CO, have a key-pad entry so one can go from 4AM to 11PM seven days a week. The directions are on the wall for turning on music and the timing CD. The staff is not always present, but one can still exercise. Votes: +0

I agree that Curves is great to help you in a weight loss process, however I did not have the same experience as most people here. I found the instructors to be totally unhelpful and didn't make everyone feel comfortable being there. It was kind of like they had their select group and if you needed their help you were bothering them. I'm sure this isn't the same every where, but it was in the one I went to. Also, if you work, the hours were not convenient. I guess it's not suppose to be a social club, but it would help if they made new members feel more comfortable. Votes: +0

i really enjoy curves it does help to lose inches and weight. I agree they need to extend there hours so more people could go. I know people that would like to go but with work schedule csn't go by hours they have now. Votes: +0

When Curves was in walking distance, I used to go every day, and I took my foster daughters also. We all benefited from it, but then I lost my job and I could not afford it any more. Votes: +0

Well have been going to Curves since April, I have lost a dress size and whereing clothes I could not where. You lose inches first then weight. So hang in there!!! Votes: +0

Do you send out trial memberships? Votes: +0

I have tried this diet program for 3 months and all I lost was 9 pounds. I was very disapointed. Votes: +0

I WAS A MEMBER OF CURVES FOR A LONG TIME. THE STAFF IS GREAT AND VERY HELPFUL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. I ENJOYED GOING THERE AND LOSSED WEIGHT AND INCHES FOLLOWING THE WEIGHT LOSS PLAN. MY ENERGY LEVEL WENT THROUGH THE ROOF. I FELT STRONGER AND ABLE TO KEEP UP WITH MY TWO YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND CURVES TO FEMALE WANTING TO LOSE WEIGHT OR JUST GET IN SHAPE. Votes: +1

I have made great strives with Curves, just love the workouts. My problem is that they need to come up with a better way of how money is transfered when you leave one center and go to another. I loss a half a year of working out because I paid in full at the beginning and when the center I was going to close and I transfered to another center that manager did not transfer my payment on to the next center. I should not have been on the losing end of that transaction, but I was. Still trying to resolve this situation and is having second thoughts about returning to Curves even though I love them. If someone else have had this happen to them please let me know how I can resolve this with the company. Votes: +0