Hello to all the ladies out there :) Just wondering if anyone is or has been a member of Curves. I joined in September. Although I havent been very consistent in going I am not sure that I see much of a benefit....
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I used to belong to a gym (not going to name names but it WASN'T curves :( ) However, I got this super serious illness from the machines being dirty. I'm all about home fitness now.
However, I have a curves less than two blocks from my house and it seems as though you get allot less for your money compared to other places.
Thats what I am starting to think. I liked the idea of the circuit training. You get in and get out. Don't have to worry about which machine you should be using etc but I really dont think it's enough. Sorry about your illness...that's horrible! :(
I did Curves and LOVED it. Not practical for me now, I do all of my exercising at home. Maybe you should try going consistently for a month and do more than they suggest and see what you think.
I did a forum search because this topic has been brought up several times and I know I typed out a good answer in one of them! Here it is... my Curves experience.
Curves is worth the money, in a way. If you are overweight or out of shape (as in, you don't get a lot of physical exercise), it's an easy way to start a fitness routine. Unlike a convential gym, it's a defined, planned workout that targets all muscles groups. It's recommended you got a minimum of 3 times a week, for 30 mins at a time but that didn't seem like enough to me so I usually went 4-6 times a week. Some people who are obese or inactive may be intimidated by a *real* gym because they don't know machines to use, etc. The all-female atmosphere is comforting too. The staff is usually supportive and makes a point to know your name so they can congratulate you on your progress.
I was an inactive, overweight teen and I started going to a Curves-like gym in 1999. I lost 40 lbs but I did plateau because there's no variety in the workout. When I moved to a different city 7 years later, I joined the actual Curves and lost another 20. However, I was going to a real gym once a week as well. After a year, Curves just bored me so I quit and just went to the real gym. I haven't lost any more weight since I quit Curves! But I haven't been as diligent about it and I haven't gained any either.
As with any fitness program, you get out of it what you put in. I worked very hard during the 30 min circuit, keeping my heart rate up the entire time and watching my diet outside the gym. Some women who didn't work as hard, did the machines at a slower pace or didn't go as often, didn't have as much success in the same amount of time.
So, short answer: it's worth it if you are a first time gym user, you are intimidated by real gyms or you need the support of an all-female staff. Otherwise, a real gym would be fine.
I convinced my mom (she's 56 years old) to go because she was always complaining about being fat but she never did any exercise (she was a little overweight, not obese). She lost 20 lbs and goes every day... but she seems to be plateauing now.
For me, Curves was a great starter gym. I ran on the recovery squares and did as many reps as I could on the stations. I see some people just going through the motions and not really trying... they won't have the same amount of success. I'd suggest trying it, if you're not currently physically active, you're intimidated by men at the gym or you like the support of a group.
Curves is worth the money, in a way. If you are overweight or out of shape (as in, you don't get a lot of physical exercise), it's an easy way to start a fitness routine. Unlike a convential gym, it's a defined, planned workout that targets all muscles groups. It's recommended you got a minimum of 3 times a week, for 30 mins at a time but that didn't seem like enough to me so I usually went 4-6 times a week. Some people who are obese or inactive may be intimidated by a *real* gym because they don't know machines to use, etc. The all-female atmosphere is comforting too. The staff is usually supportive and makes a point to know your name so they can congratulate you on your progress.
I was an inactive, overweight teen and I started going to a Curves-like gym in 1999. I lost 40 lbs but I did plateau because there's no variety in the workout. When I moved to a different city 7 years later, I joined the actual Curves and lost another 20. However, I was going to a real gym once a week as well. After a year, Curves just bored me so I quit and just went to the real gym. I haven't lost any more weight since I quit Curves! But I haven't been as diligent about it and I haven't gained any either.
As with any fitness program, you get out of it what you put in. I worked very hard during the 30 min circuit, keeping my heart rate up the entire time and watching my diet outside the gym. Some women who didn't work as hard, did the machines at a slower pace or didn't go as often, didn't have as much success in the same amount of time.
So, short answer: it's worth it if you are a first time gym user, you are intimidated by real gyms or you need the support of an all-female staff. Otherwise, a real gym would be fine.
I convinced my mom (she's 56 years old) to go because she was always complaining about being fat but she never did any exercise (she was a little overweight, not obese). She lost 20 lbs and goes every day... but she seems to be plateauing now.
For me, Curves was a great starter gym. I ran on the recovery squares and did as many reps as I could on the stations. I see some people just going through the motions and not really trying... they won't have the same amount of success. I'd suggest trying it, if you're not currently physically active, you're intimidated by men at the gym or you like the support of a group.
Many people like the support and "comaradarie" of Curves, but I found it to be a drawback. I belonged to one for about 6 months and found that the women who worked out there liked each other so much that they NEVER stopped talking, even while exercising. I found it very distracting. But maybe not all Curves are like the one I went to...
Anyway, I never saw results, but I didn't push myself very hard on the machines. Now that I know more about working out and pushing my limits, I might do better at Curves.
Anyway, I never saw results, but I didn't push myself very hard on the machines. Now that I know more about working out and pushing my limits, I might do better at Curves.
I agree... some women spend more time yapping than exercising! It could be distracting but I"ve never been the type to need a workout buddy as I'd rather work out alone.. However, I did appreciate the support of the people who work there.
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