Curves for Exercise

vlb11752 · July 2, 2006

Have you or do you now go to Curves for exercise? What was your experience? What is it? How much did it cost?

I'm really having a hard time finding the right time at home for my treadmill. Hubby works strange hours and it wakes him up when I'm on the treadmill.

Busy · July 2, 2006

I went to Curves for about a month but had to quit because an emergency arose in my family....got out of the habit after that. Curves cost me about 25 or 35 per month, they would perfer to take it automaticaly out of your account, and will give a discount if they can. At our Curves, there are sixteen stations in a circle. Everyother station is exercise equipment then next to the exercise station is a empty station where you walk in place or self exercise to keep your heart rate up. You don't stay at each station long, max less then one minute. You move in the circle and after hitting each station I think 3 times, you move to a cool down area to streach. It really only takes 45 minutes from start to finish. Hope this helps.

PJ

lisah25 · July 2, 2006

Have you or do you now go to Curves for exercise? What was your experience? What is it? How much did it cost?
I'm really having a hard time finding the right time at home for my treadmill. Hubby works strange hours and it wakes him up when I'm on the treadmill.

I've been a member of Curves for 2 years now, but I haven't been for a few months. Because I've had some health issues, then made excuses for myself.

I pay $29 a month, and it's automatically deducted from my checking account. I keep the membership even when I'm not using it now because I'm determined to get back to it.

I really noticed a big difference when I went. I felt so much better, and had actual muscle tone. I could walk longer and not get winded, or climb stairs.

The workout itself consists of 16 stations, every other one is a resistence machine and the other ones are recovery stations where you job in place. You do 30 seconds on each station. One thing I liked is that there weren't any weights to adjust, how fast you do the movement determines the resistence and thus the intensity of the workout.

I also like that it's just women, and it's very low key. All ages and sizes and styles of workout gear. It's very comfortable.

OK, I really need to get back there!

jan.barnett · July 2, 2006

Have you or do you now go to Curves for exercise? What was your experience? What is it? How much did it cost?
I'm really having a hard time finding the right time at home for my treadmill. Hubby works strange hours and it wakes him up when I'm on the treadmill.

I went to curves for a while, but I didn't like it much. My husband and I have recently joined the YMCA they offer the same set up as Curves and a lot more, We are planning to do Water exercises, they also have dance lessons, a spin class(ride a bike to music with dim lights so you don't feel so exposed.

We are also allowed the use of a Personal trainer 4 times a year to help us plan for our goals.

Our Y membership is only 53 per month no long term commitment. which is only 26-27 per person.

The biggest hurdle is my self and getting me there, I hate to exercise because I hate to sweat!!! :faint: :faint:

the Y also has a lot more hours, a sauna and whirlpool.

Jachut · July 2, 2006

I had 2 free passes for one that opened locally to me.

My experience is that its a great, supportive environment for women just getting their fitness back, its time efficient and non confronting and a good place for older women to exercise too.

For me though, I was already quite fit, its way too slow paced and easy for me. I prefer the "real gym" and much more high energy stuff.

I think its terrific, just not my speed.