Curves Free Week? Have you done it?

Usually, yes. But - it depends on who owns/runs it.

You don't have to provide money or a credit card at the time. However, they do make you go through the rest of the initial intake process ... filling out all the papers, doing the measurements, having someone do the first workout with you. Then when your first week is done they have everything and it's just a matter of you paying whatever. I would make sure that you center doesn't have any other promotions going on that wouldn't benefit you more. Some centers say if you take the first week free you aren't eligible for other promos like no sign-up fee or whatever. You also should ask you center if they limit how often you can come during that first week. I am someone who likes going everyday, but they assume you will only come in 3 times during the first week.

Hope this helps. I used to work at one of them!

I did it several years ago and there were no strings attached, but they tried darn hard to sell me and they did. I went for a little bit and then decided it wasn't exactly for me anymore. Plus, my work had a free gym. haha

I think Curves is awesome for women who are just getting into the gym thing and aren't comfortable with a typical gym, are not very fit and are looking to slowly increase their fitness, or have ADD when working out. (everything was 30secs, then on to the next) I really think it helped me through some little tough spots and got my courage up to be able to go to a "standard" gym without feeling like I didn't belong. Many of the women were buddies and of varying age. It really did make me feel like I could do it.

Not that you asked if you should do it, but I thought I'd add my 2 pennies on it.

Typically, you can do your free week with only a liability waiver and a health history on file. You will most likely have the option of trading in your free week for a discount on your first visit if you decide to join then. (This disclaimer is usually on the bottom of their print ads.) However, if you just want to do the free week, you should be able to without giving them any payment information.

Personally, I love Curves ... I joined last year and worked out sporadically until a couple of months ago when I made up my mind to stop fooling around and lose some weight already! (also when I found MFP) :happy: The CurvesSmart technology (you can ask the club about it if you go for your fitness assessment and tour) has really made a difference for me in tracking my progress and keeping my workouts consistent, and by using it, I have burned as many as 490 calories in a 30 minute session. Good luck!