Hi all,

I am contemplating joining Curves or a real gym. Any advice? Does

Curves work? I am kind of intimidated to go to a real gym. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks.

Yes curves work. I have been going since april. I go 5 days a week, I do know though that by the end of the year I will need more and may join golds or something along that line.

Don't let the gym intimidate you. Everyone is there for the same reason.

I was a member of Curves in the past and am comtemplating re-joining when I get released by the dr. I think it is less intimidating than the gym, it's only women and the time passes quick. You get your cardio and toning in at the same time. I joined the Y at one time and I swear there were so many kids and teenagers they took over the place and drove me crazy.

I had a week free at curves. I liked it but after a week I kinda got REALLY bored with the same routine. I joined Lucille Roberts that is so nit intimidating at all, the have tons of exercise equipment, Circuit training or classes. I opt for a gym cause u can do all of the above named things, not be bored, and hours are more flexible.

I like the gym... there is always a bit of eye candy to entertain you while you work out. lol

I am a memeber of both curves and shapes total fitness. I combine both curves and shapes and excercise 5 days a week. I intially joined curves and I love it, its a great workout and they have zumba but like someone mentioned above the same routine gets BORING so I joined shapes which is all woman just like curves but they have more equipment: ellipticals, treadmills, weights, bikes etc. They have water aerobics, zumba, fitness classes and personal trainers. I alternate going to one each day. While curves ONLYL lets you do 30 minute circuit training workouts at shapes I am there until I feel ready to go. Like today I was there for 2 hours . just don't worry everyone is there for the same reason

My mom was a member of Curves for three years along with her group of lady friends. They went religiously but none of them ever lost any weight!

I'd invest in a regular gym membership. You need good cardio options to lose fat. Jumping up and down for 30 seconds at a time just isn't going to do it.

Best wishes!

A lot of Physical Therapy places are opening up there Gym's to the public for a small fee. Down State I pd. $100.00 for a 3 month membership and you have use of everything.

I inquired in my Town that I now live in,, at The Physical Therapy Office, and yes, for $30.00 a month you have use of it all. That's all the equipment that you can think of, and the pool. That's for as long, and often that you want.

So if I were you,, I would check a physical Therapy place in your area, even in a small Hospital, (THAT"S WHERE I FIRST WENT) It's worth the phone calls, and for sure worth the money.

Shirley.