Curves

[BrownDoesAll 409]

Hi 2 year vet never made goal ready to start the scale moving again. Already doing 5:2 but trying to add exercise in the mix. Can anyone tell me their experience with Curves? Did it work for u? How much did it cost? I hate the gym scene too many fit young'ns. The Y is way too crowded. I've heard Curves is like having a personal trainer. Thoughts???

[Sharpie 3,306]

I did curves years ago.. it is okay.. not sure how much of a workout you get it depends on your intensity... I hate the gym too and curves would be a good alternative... I get bored easily so after awhile I stopped going.. any exercise is good I am sure.. Walking , swimming or dancing are all good ways to get moving.. I recently started Zumba and it is not boring ..lol

[M2G 1,836]

Brown, I did Curves religiously from April 2004-May 2013 that is 9 YEARS that I belonged to Curves. I actually love Curves. It is a great place to "start" for exercise and it's quick (30 minutes) you get as much out of Curves as you put in. Some people jog hard in between stations, some just move their arms, that is UP TO YOU. You can push the machines hard, or take it easy. Again it's up to you.

What I got out of Curves:

1. New friends

2. A good workout

3. Energy for the rest of my day (I was there at 5:30 am and sometimes I didn't "want" to go but I never regretted it when I was there.)

4. A place to do something that was good for me

What I did NOT get out of Curves:

1. A workout that was so hard it left me sweaty and breathless

2. Nothing in the way of personal training (this probably varies from club to club and from employee to employee, I belonged to 2 different Curves in those 9 years and other than the basics of showing us how to work the equipment properly, there was little else in the way of instruction.)

3. Weight loss

I was morbidly obese when I began working out a Curves 9+ years ago and I never really lost weight by "just" doing Curves. I could lose when I combined working out with paying careful attention to my diet, but Curves alone never gave me weight loss.

I quit because I found that Curves wasn't challenging me enough physically. It gave me a great foundation, a place to start (free from mirrors and other distractions that the regular gym has) but in the end I needed to move onto to something more physically challenging. I was double-dipping at Curves and my local gym for about 3 years and I finally let Curves go so that I could concentrate my efforts (and my $$$!!!) at my gym. I don't regret ANY time that I spent at Curves, but I love where I am today.

I think you should try it and be 100% committed. After all, those people at Curves are lapping the people sitting on the couch...

Hope that helps...

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

My view is that Curves is like walking, Water aerobics etc - OUTSTANDING resource for many people and absolutely a good idea. I don't do any of that anymore because i have reached a level of fitness that can only be improved by continuously increasing the challenge. However, I think that my start with Water aerobics and walking were critical stepping stones to my current situation. For plenty of people, they don't have the interest to take it further, and that is OKAY TOO!

[coops 1,790]

I joined Curves as I thought it would be a great way to get me back in shape after my TT... and it worked. I lost over 12 inches all over and I throughly enjoy it. I would recommend it for an all over work out that only takes 30 mins and 3 times a week will give you a great boost.

I haven't been since before Christmas, but I will be going back. My daughter comes with me, she is 15, and she enjoys it too. Here in the Uk you can do a try before you buy type thing... is that an option for you? That way you can have a go, have a look around and see if it is for you?

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

You should do whatever you need to do to get your workouts in. I happen to think Curves is a great concept. Good luck!

[UK Cathy 977]

I did the equivalent of curves for a year and thoroughly enjoyed it. I found it was attended by people of all ages and shapes and not Lycra gym bunnies.

[sarsar 824]

Brown, I think Curves would be perfect for you. I did it years ago, but like CGJ, I need more now. You get out of it what you put into it at Curves. Some of the women are there just to socialize, which is fine, but you will get a good workout if you want a good one. If you give it a try, let us know what you think of it.

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

Irene!!!

Long time no hear. Good to see you post!

[feedyoureye 3,087]

You should do whatever you need to do to get your workouts in. I happen to think Curves is a great concept. Good luck!

Diva! Welcome back, nice to see you here again!

[erp 2,016]

I did the Curves curcuit with a 1200 cal a day diet and lost 60 lbs about 11 years ago. I think it is a great place to start. If you were like me and not comfortable in gyms, stared blankly at weight racks, Curves takes all that intimidation away. However like others have said, you will find that after a certain point you will need more intensity than a Curves workout provides to keep making progress. I now workout with a personal trainer to ensure that I workout with the proper intensity and to get encouragement.

Edited January 15, 2014 by erp

[BrownDoesAll 409]

Thank you everyone for the input. I prefer dancing like Zumba but I have not found a Zumba class that fits my schedule. A friend suggested Curves. I thought it had a personal trainer component.Sounds like it doesnt But toning sounds good. Depending on the cost might give it a try. Gotta get moving

[Georgia 2,908]

Thank you everyone for the input. I prefer dancing like Zumba but I have not found a Zumba class that fits my schedule. A friend suggested Curves. I thought it had a personal trainer component.Sounds like it doesnt But toning sounds good. Depending on the cost might give it a try. Gotta get moving

I think i would like Zumba. Just afraid is to look like a real dork! I think many of the curves have personal Evans but not sure about trainers since it's pretty much just rotation type program. But I think you will like it!

Edited January 24, 2014 by Georgia

[BrownDoesAll 409]

Today was my first day. Lots. Of machines it was a good workout for me. Very different. I see what some mean about getting out of it what u put in. Gonna try to get in the three times a week. I am not very disciplined especially when it comes to excersise. I don't really enjoy it. For now its a means to an end. So we'll see

[UK Cathy 977]

Go Wanda, I used to enjoy curves (my equivalent) when I went. Try to plan ahead for the days you are going instead of going with how you feel on the day. Is is easy for you to get there? Best wishes.