Anybody goto Curves?

Curves is basically a gym that's set up for circuit training. I used to go, years ago - but I find I get a better workout at home. Things may have changed though, they usually do.....so maybe you get a better workout now?? It was nice because you could weigh in and get measured there, so it took the duty out of doing it at home.

I used to go a few years ago. I liked it, but wasn't so sure about the cardio time in between the strength training. I hear that it is supposed to be better to do it that way, but I just had trouble adjusting to that. Overall it is a decent workout. Maybe you could get a guest pass or trial time before you commit to joining. Also depends on the hours they are open. That was tough for me because they closed early in the evening and were only open a couple hours on Saturday here.

I use to go several years ago with some friends. Lost and kept off 30 pounds for a long time. Loved it, only women, workout changes every minute or so. The weighing and measuring was nice since you got reports. There isn't one where I moved or I would still go..Loved it.:flowerforyou:

Went with a friend once to see what it was about. Ok for someone older, but I didn't break a sweat. Got a better workout at home!

I go three days a week. I have to say these are my light work out days though. I do the Curves Smart program so I am always being challenged. I purposely do high intensity aerobic moves on the recovery boards to keep my heart rate up. I typically burn around 340 calories.

I really go just to stay accountable to someone/something other than myself. The system reminds you to get weighed and measured once a month. I have lost like 30 inches overall in the last few years doing Curves as well as my own workouts like 30Day Shred and C25K. I also have access to a regular gym with circuit weights, treadmills, ellipticals etc. For me, I have to keep mixing it up to stay motivated and keep my metabolism guessing.

My Curves has Zumba which I have not tried but it looks like a lot of fun. Overall I like that the machines work every muscle group so if I miss working a particular group on my own I know it will get worked on the circuit there.

Went with a friend once to see what it was about. Ok for someone older, but I didn't break a sweat. Got a better workout at home!

oh really?
im only 18 and even tho im over weight, i can still handle a decent workout, but if i dont break a sweat then i might be a bit let down, i also have a treadmill at home, so maybe the curves workout, plus a treadmill workout might make it work :P

I joined Curves and had to figure out why they do what they do. Their gyms promote 1/2 hour of weight-bearing exercise. Want to burn more calories just while you are resting? Build up your muscle!! Muscle burns calories at a faster rate.

Initially i was surprised to see people not seeming to work that hard. Only a few broke a sweat. I chose to go FULL BORE; I was skipping, jumping, doing lunges, running, doing jumping jacks...all until the day that the owner of curves was there working out. All she did was keep her body moving on the boards to keep her heart rate up.

Confused, I went home and questioned what was up. Was that the best way to use Curves? Or was she having a lazy day? So I talked to her and found out the key piece of info I mentioned at the beginning; Curves is there to help you build MUSCLE. They expect you to get your cardio workout some other time and place.

If you choose to go to Curves, the secret is to WORK LIKE A DOG ON THE MACHINES, and I guarantee you WILL build up a huge sweat. If you put your energy into beating the machine, and use the boards as recovery time, you WILL achieve results. Just make sure you are walking, jogging, doing stairs etc as well 2-3 times per week.

One other note: lots of people lose weight but don`t tone their body through muscle work. Skinny-fat isn`t pretty....a toned body is a totally different story!

Forgot to add one thing:
If you go, make sure you sign up for CURVES-SMART. The machines track your progress by computer chip and automatically intensify if you`ve reached a plateau.
Believe me... many people have said they find it not challenging, but then I would like to know if they REALLY challenged the machines!!