Curves?

mariesmiles66

Does anyone here go to Curves? What do yall think?

LAWoman72

No, but don't they kind of "move you around" the circuit or something? Personally I'd want more freedom and just to go on whichever machine, whenever.

I may be wrong about that, so somebody correct me.

SonyaCele

i think they are fine for a beginner or someone that just wants to get a structured workout a few times a week. Its like going to a fitness class where there is there is socialization and structure. And any kind physical activity is better than nothing. If it works for you and its something you'd enjoy, go for it.

MsAmandaNJ

I went with a friend years ago once, I don't know if it's different now. It was pretty dead there - that's a motivation killer for me. We did the circuit, I think we were done in 20 minutes. I wasn't feeling it so I phoned it in. My gym (Goodlife) has co-ed locations as well as women only ones, I enjoy both and take advantage of classes as well as the equipment. Although it's not a place for me, I think it's fitting for some people. It's better than staying on the couch!

steadygirl06

It was great fof me at the time. I just had a baby and she was very unsettled so the 30min workout wirked really well. I did have an argument with the 'trainer' who told me I shouldn't be working hard as I would burn muscle not fat. Not long after thry introduced a system to get you to work harder. Go figure. Saying that it's great if you want a quick easy workout.

MlleKelly

I liked it a lot as a teen and in college. I went with my mom. It's just like any other gym, though...if you like it, go! If it fits your needs and your budget and you enjoy the workout and the atmosphere, go!

CealR

Full disclosure, I am a Curves circuit coach so my perspective on this will be a bit different. At its core, Curves is circuit training, which can be used highly effectively to burn fat and build muscle within the same workout in a shorter period of time than some more traditional gym routines where you spend 30-45 minutes on specific muscle groups and rotate them. However, like with anything else, you're going to get out of it what you put into it. I see plenty of people on the circuit who d*ck around on the machines with poor form, then spend the metabolic conditioning stations chatting with friends or simply stepping in place, not working to raise their heart rates - when I attempt to coach these members, I'm usually informed that "this is how I do it."

Then there are other members who are practically crawling off of the circuit after having pushed themselves on the machines and spent the full thirty seconds on each met-con station with free-form exercises like jump squats, plié hops, mountain climbers, planking, etc. Generally, these are the members who have used Curves successfully.

Ultimately, Curves is like any other exercise program - it's a tool. One thing I like about Curves is that it's fairly minimalist - the machines are the machines and are set up so that it's very difficult to injure yourself so long as you pay attention to your form (and my job is to watch you and make sure you do!). If you're the type to get bored easily, there's room for variety in the met-con stations, where you can do whatever you like. The key to successful use of a Curves membership, so that you're getting your money's worth, is spend that 30 minutes really WORKING the machines, keeping your heart-rate around 85% of maximum for the entire time and using whatever diet plan you have CONSISTENTLY.

I really can't emphasize the need for consistency enough, and not just for Curves - this goes for any type of gym routine. Don't come in two days a week, d*ck around for 20 minutes, never raise your heart-rate and then eat whatever you want because "you exercised today!" Work or get off the circuit and go find something that you WILL work at, because that's the only way you're going to see results on anything.

Shells918

I went to curves for a few months. The coaches were lovely and I really liked the all women aspect, but the machines there just weren't for me. I would have preferred a Lucille Roberts or something that had more weights and classes since I've been working out at gyms for years. I'm doing much better working out at home on my own.

If you've never worked out before it's a good place to get started.

MSVanscoy

I am a curves member and I love it . 3 months now. I have lost 10 lbs .. I know that is not a lot to some of you but to me its hard to lose and this keeps me going . I go 4 times a week and I love it . I am trying to find others that are going so we can log together . so please if your a CURVES person please friend me . I would love to chat about our goals .