Has anyone tried curves?

Years and Years ago, when they first became popular. I didn't lose a lot of weight at that time, but I wasn't totally committed. (i.e.- I didn't change my diet) It was ok, but I need the peer pressure, if you will, of a group class. I need some staring at me to get me motivated...lol

I had a membership years ago. I liked it. After my contract was up I ended up canceling because I just didn't want to go. Now things are different. I am dead set on losing weight, getting fit and being healthy. I would join again if I could afford it.

not much of a work out.

I LOVED Curves when I went there. I, as well, didn't change my diet while I was doing it so I didn't get the results that I should have. I loved the atmopshere, but it was a little pricey as I was a college student at the time.

I tried it a few years ago and it killed my knees and back, though I don't know why. I didn't have the same problem when I worked out much harder with a trainer at 24 Hour Fitness (which I loved, but just couldn't afford to keep doing!!). However, there are several women here in my office that go regularly and they love it. You can probably get a free week pass to try it out and see if it's something you can commit to.

Yes... it works at first, but after a while it really does nothing for you because you can't increase the resistance only the repetitions. Eventually, your body just needs more to keep burning.

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I go to curves 3 times a week. It is good but I found it not enough on its own. The nature of curves is 3x a week, if you go more the curvesmart computers put you on an alternative workout and don't work you as hard. I was burning about 280-300 cals but since I joined mfp and finished 30 ds and started turbofire I found I am much stronger and now burn about 480 cals for the 30 min workout. The machines work on hydrolics to provide resistance training and will increase or decrease you workout based on your last workout. Curvesmart tells you how much you burned, what you improved on and where you need help after every workout. They will also weigh and measure you each month and check your bp.

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I have done curves several times over the years. The bigest problem for me was the hours our curves was open were bizarre, a couple hours early morning, then maybe 2 at lunchtime, and 3 in the evening. The workout is as difficult or as slow paced as you need it to be, and the circuit style training is easier than straight cardio. I know that most franchises now have the new machines that actually save your prsonal settings and track your progress. It is very affordable and you can go as often as you like. Nice to just have ladies in the room, very encouraging atmosphere and non judgemental. Ages run from 20's to 80's. It is like any form of excercising though. The question to ask is "are you ready to commit?" Best of luck to you. Sending wishes for determination your way.

Now that I read the other responses, I might not rejoin. I do get bored easily. I do like having the freedom to do whatever I want at home. I workout to DVDs. I have an elliptical and the Wii.

I went years back when I was about 27 year old. At my location I was the youngest memeber by about 20 years, which was fine, for awhile, but then after the 50th - what is such a young thing doing here comment - it started to get annoying. I did lose some weight, but it really took time and I agree with what was said above - there really isn't a way to step it up. Also the music is terrible, but if you listen to your own music you can't hear the signal to move to the new station. If you can go try it out, that would be great, but I would think long and hard before committing myself to a membership. Personally I like working out at home - it is always there - I can't drive past my house and say I will stop tomorrow. I have been doing turbo jam and love it!