Curves Workout Centers???

I think anything as a group is great for starters. I am not sure about curves, the people who I have known to go did not do great, but that may be an individual thing. I would be more inclined to go to a group fitness class to start off with instead. Lets see what others say

Hi! I did Curves for awhile. It was quite a few years ago, so their program may be different now, but essentially it is a 30 minute circuit. I think it's a good start for someone who hasn't exercised for awhile or may have some limitations, but I don't see it being useful long term. The reason I say that is because I don't remember any of the machines being adjustable. So after you have progressed and gained strength, you can't add weight to the machine to keep moving forward. I have done a lot of weight training in the last year and it has made a huge difference in my appearance. As I lost weight, I noticed that I would return to a smaller size at a higher weight. I was 30 pounds heavier than the last time I was at that size. Building muscle and strength can dramatically affect your body composition but you won't get bulky or anything like that. So I think if you start with Curves, that's great. I'm sure it will be helpful in establishing new routines, meeting new fitness buddies, and getting some support. But long term, you may want to consider a gym membership. I hope this is helpful! And please remember, I went a long time ago. You should drop by for a consultation and see if you like it, since what you think is what will matter most.

Hey, I'm 23 and I've been doing curves for a couple months. I get a great work out. The owner of this location will let me stay longer than 30 if I feel I need it, but I usually do one circuit - which takes me aprx 35 mins.
And the machines, (at least here) are all hydraulic. Which means the faster you go, the more resistance it provides. So that provides some room for growth. And i really make sure I get my heart rate up for good cardio, too.
I say give it a try! I really like it. And ya, I'm probably the youngest one there, but everybody is super sweet and motivating.

Ya I've seen results. Lost about 16lbs in a month while going there. oh and i lost 9 inches. I get alot out of the workouts, but I really put alot into it, too - in both stregth and cardio. It can be pretty fun and the 30 minutes goes by fast. I go right after dropping my daughter off at school and it gets it out of he way and gives me energy to have a productive day.

Hey I totally recommend curves!!! Just a disclosure I dont work for curves but I have been a member of curves since 2007. I am a centre director at Jenny Craig, I recommend the curves workout to alot of my clients at the centre because it is a fun and welcoming environment for women who feel self-conscious and dont want to spend alot of time at a gym. there are women of all ages at the one i go to. I lost 70 pounds on jenny craig and I have maintained my loss for around ten years now, with some ups and downs of around ten pounds here and there. So, I have not lost any weight doing the workouts and I dont know anything about their diet program but I do the smart workouts using the smart key and I average around 350-370 cal burned per 30 minute workout. they recommend 3x per week. I go every day during my lunch so that is 5-6 days a week. I also do an hour of cardio before work. I dont think you would lose alot of weight just doing it three times a week, because I think 150 minutes a week of some exercise lowers your risks for alot of health problems down the road, so thats 5 days. It costs me 34 a month, and to join right now its half off so its 75 dollars instead of 150 and I think that promo is for a couple weeks. I love curves alot but its not the only thing I do as I like a lot of variety, and it is so affordable!!! good luck girlfriend and blessings

The owner of the Curves down the road from me is doing a 2 week free trial IF you and a friend sign up for the trial together. I think I also saw a commercial about it on tv too. Maybe your local curves is doing the same type of trial? Call them up and ask and then get a friend to sign up for the trial too. The friend wouldn't have to go if they didn't want to but it would give YOU a 2 week free trial to figure out if Curves is right for you or not without spending the 30ish dollars on it first.

I say, go for it. Try it out since you really have nothing to loose other than the weight you want to anyway lol!