Anyone tried "Curves"? Give me your thoughts......

I want to, but they won't call me back.

I did, a long time ago. IMHO it was great for getting started but quickly became a non-challenge. It felt like I had maxed out the intensity and was simply too easy.

I love curves...the circut training is a great combination of cardio and strength training...the tracking helps you to see where your weaknesses are and the support of the staff and other members is awesome!

I am actually going to start Curves Complete today! But I agree with the general feeling of "Good at first" but I have joined a YMCA to supplement.

I did Curves before I got married 7+ years ago, and it was great for my goals at that time. I can see how for someone more "fit" or "closer to their fitness goals" than me, it couldbecome a non-challenge, but for me, it worked. It is a little over 30 minutes, it is all women (most of whom have similar struggles with weight as me), it is regimented (no standing around wondering what to do next) and the employees at the one I went to were supportive and helpful...

It wouldn't work now because there isn't one where I live, but if there was, I'd do it again.

I not only used to go to Curves, I worked there for a year or so too. It was fun going around the circuit, but didn't really seem to help much with losing weight or losing very many inches. And I HATED having to measure the women each month, cuz each one of us that worked there held the measuring tape differently, some tighter than others. They wanted us to have it look like the members were losing inches, so by holding the tape alittle tighter, it would seem like the member HAD lost something, even if they really hadn't. The owners also started trying to get us to push their products, which I hated doing, cuz the members to me were already paying enough for their membership!

And make sure you can stand the people that work there, I know it sounds crazy, but it's true. I stopped going to one because of the two main employees (yes, I tried talking to them directly; yes, I tried to ignore them; yes, I complained to management as a last resort). The Curves management likely knew it was a problem too since they willingly gave me a refund mid-contract. Anyway, just my opinion FWIW!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curves_International

Depends if you are happy with your money going to where he ultimately donates it too...

I belonged two years ago only because it was close and there is nothing else around. I joined again last March because they offer zumba (again, the only local place that has it). So, I gave the circuit another round and don't find it worth my time. I was working out very hard on the circuit and still the most calories I burned per my hrm in that time was 92 cals. That same 30 minutes I can burn 200+ calories running or doing the elliptical. I will say this - if you are not in shape, just beginning your journey or have health issues then I think Curves is a great thing. I pay my monthly dues, but I only go there for the zumba (which is additional money), My sister in law has gone faithfully for four years, four times a week. She hasn't lost weight, but at least she gets some amount of exercise.

I did Curves and it was not a challenge after about a month. Didn't do much for my fitness, but I met a lot of very nice ladies.

i tried curves years ago, and i liked it because it was for women only and didn't take forever and there were women of every age, weight, ethnicity, and pysical condition. it was not intimidating at all and it was a wonderful opportunity for social interaction, and i felt very safe there. it is GREAT for beginners. but after about 6 or 8 months, i noticed i wasn't getting as much physical benefit as i had in the beginning, so i moved on to something else and now i work at the YMCA.
in making your decision, consider what you are able to do, what you are willing to do, the cost, the convenience, and how much commitment you are willing to make. for example, if it's easy to pop into curves for 30 minutes on the way home from work, but difficult to go somewhere else, then it's a no-brainer, because you are more likely to go to curves than the other place.
in any case, if you don't like it, you can stop. it's not a lifetime commitment. if they have a 6-month membership option, get that and when your contract is up, re-evaluate your situation. shop around. try new things.
if you feel uncomfortable with contracts, go to the YMCA, you can cancel any time. or get a bicycle, take you neighbor's dog for a walk, take a tai chi class at the local college. the options are endless, but basically, the best thing for you to do is the thing you will actually DO and KEEP doing.

I went for bout a year, i liked it, you can go to www. curves.com might find out more.