Anybody do Curves?

[Albertan mom]

Wow!
thanks so much for the links.

 

[Hermosa11]

Don't forget to wash your hands afterwards.............those pesky germs from those machines..........blech

 

[saucymb]

Don't forget to wash your hands afterwards.............those pesky germs from those machines..........blech

My Curves had a large bottle of Hand Sanitizer by the sign-in desk for use before and after the workout. I was very glad to see it!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I've been going to Curves for 2 1/2 years and I love it. For the record, my location has no religious overtones at all (which would be a huge turn off for me); it's just a fun and pleasant place to get some exercise. Have made lots of friends around town there. The hours work out well for me but are best when my kids are in school.

We have women of all ages and body types - high school to elderly and everything in between; slim and in shape to very overweight and out of shape. Lots of regulars. Very comfortable and welcoming with all women there.

All I can say is that if you think you might like it, just give it a try. Make an appointment and someone will take you through your first (free) workout. The 30 minute plan works out great.

FYI: We had a Sadie Hawkins night where men were allowed to come in and work out. We women had a nice chuckle to see how sweaty and out of breath all the men were!! Everyone thinks it's a wussy workout but it's really not. After that night my DH wishes they had one for men.

 

[aprilgail2]

That's scary.

On top of that, how can you get a real workout in 30 minutes?

You can't. When I talked to my Dr about losing weight and exercise and I mentioned curves he said don't bother. he said to join a regular gym where you can get a regular workout on vairous things and do at least 45 miuntes of cardio alone 3 times a week and then also work the weight machines the other 2 days a week. He said that curves was good for the senior citizen crowd but that if you are looking for a decent workout to join a regular gym.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

When I talked to my Dr about losing weight and exercise and I mentioned curves he said don't bother.

That's funny. My primary care physican - a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School - goes to Curves. We talk about it all the time and she loves it as well. She obviously believes it's a good program and convenient to her schedule.

 

[caitycaity]

That's funny. My primary care physican - a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School - goes to Curves. We talk about it all the time and she loves it as well. She obviously believes it's a good program and convenient to her schedule.

my pcp actually recommended it to me. and the director of fitness at nih recommended it to my weight watchers group as well.

i actually do belong to a traditional gym as well to get in more cardio, but my traditional gym's circuit is basically the same as curves circuit for weight training.

 

[chyam]

I think the bottom line on Curves is that each location is owned by different people therefore their hours will vary.........I just know that the two close to me were not convenient for this "working girl" and I do know that 1 of those 2 do have some religious overtones in the store. You need to take the free workout and then not let them pressure you into signing a 1 year contract, a girl I know tried to get a 3 month program from them and they wouldn't do it, I personally would want to try something like that then if I don't like it or use it I am not financially tied to a whole year. I do think there are better workout places for women such as Shapes. When I went into the Curves near me it was all "older"women in there, but then that too would vary from location to location. But since their hours are not convenient for me they off my list.

 

[Beth76]

On top of that, how can you get a real workout in 30 minutes?

You can if you're overweight and not doing any other exercise. By simply moving for 30 minutes at least 3x a week, you're going to lose weight and be healthier. But, it is not a good workout for people who just want to maintain weight and tone. You need cardio (and more than 30 second spurts). That's why I recommend it for overweight and older women only.

 

[christinadei]

If you go to the website and register, you'll get an email offering a week for free. That way you can try it and see if you like it. I personally love it!

I also think that it's no one's business what the owner does with his personal money! That doesn't/wouldn't affect my decision at all.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

This is a pretty good article which sums up the benefits and drawbacks of Curves from a research standpoint.

http://www.acefitness.org/getfit/curves.aspx

 

[Beth76]

i actually do belong to a traditional gym as well to get in more cardio, but my traditional gym's circuit is basically the same as curves circuit for weight training.

Right, but with traditional weights you can add weight and push yourself more which is what you need to build muscle mass. You can't really do that at Curves. It is a good low-intensity workout. I'm not trying to argue about this. Just trying to let the OP (and others) know that it's not a good workout for everyone, as Curves advertises.

 

[Mama Twinkles]

I also think that it's no one's business what the owner does with his personal money! That doesn't/wouldn't affect my decision at all.

I think I know what you're getting at, but if he were funneling it to terrorists you'd care. Some of us don't want to support people who support causes we consider dangerous.

 

[christinadei]

Pro life is dangerous

You are right, I wouldn't want to support someone who was funding terrorists, but donating money to pro life organizations is not dangerous. I wouldn't care what his lifestle, religious beliefs, political party, etc. was either.

 

[shortbun]

Pro life is dangerous

You are right, I wouldn't want to support someone who was funding terrorists, but donating money to pro life organizations is not dangerous. I wouldn't care what his lifestle, religious beliefs, political party, etc. was either.

Uh, the folks who bring huge signs with pictures of aborted fetuses to family activities like playgrounds and community centers are dangerous-yeah. And, the human beings(loose term) who bomb women's clinics-like the bombing at the end of my street-are dangerous, yeah. And....someone is funding those people and their organizations and web sites declaring "open season" on doctors working in those clinics. Those people ARE terrorists and yes, pro life funds are going to them so they can continue their "work." Better safe than sorry. Just my opinion, take what you need and leave the rest.

 

[shortbun]

I also think that it's no one's business what the owner does with his personal money! That doesn't/wouldn't affect my decision at all.

You DO realize that "personal money"-whatever that means-comes from one's business, don't you? How do you distinguish between someone's "personal money" and the money they earn from their business? Just curious? Do we think people have some private source of funds other than what they do/own for a living?

 

[saucymb]

Uh, the folks who bring huge signs with pictures of aborted fetuses to family activities like playgrounds and community centers are dangerous-yeah. And, the human beings(loose term) who bomb women's clinics-like the bombing at the end of my street-are dangerous, yeah. And....someone is funding those people and their organizations and web sites declaring "open season" on doctors working in those clinics. Those people ARE terrorists and yes, pro life funds are going to them so they can continue their "work." Better safe than sorry. Just my opinion, take what you need and leave the rest.

These instances you have submitted are the exception, not the rule. Most pro-life organizations do not do these sorts of things. Although there have certainly been abortion clinic bombings, which I do not support though I am pro-life, they are rare cases.

Also, though I agree that I personally would not want to support someone whose owner/CEO was sending money to terrorists, that doesn't mean that I wouldn't support a business whose owner/CEO had different political/ethical/moral beliefs than I have.

The pro-life organizations to which I donate money are local crisis pregnancy centers, the relay for life event, and outreaches facilitated by my church. None of which advocate the bombing of abortion clinics.

Lastly, what a person does with his or her income, whether they are a minimum-wage worker or the CEO of a corporation, is entirely their business.

 

[dadtoagirl]

Just so you're aware (one way or the other), the owner of the chain contributes heavily to organizations that oppose abortion. I can't support Curves for that reason.

That is one of the reasons my wife joined instead of the other gym in town.

 

[christinadei]

You DO realize that "personal money"-whatever that means-comes from one's business, don't you? How do you distinguish between someone's "personal money" and the money they earn from their business? Just curious? Do we think people have some private source of funds other than what they do/own for a living?

Of course I realize that his personal money comes from what he makes from his business. But the difference is that he's not writing checks out of his business account to fund these activities. I don't care what he does with his money once he makes it. Do we need to start figuring out what causes the owners of all businesses support to see whether or not we shop there I just don't think so. I don't care what they do with their money.

 

[christinadei]

Uh, the folks who bring huge signs with pictures of aborted fetuses to family activities like playgrounds and community centers are dangerous-yeah. And, the human beings(loose term) who bomb women's clinics-like the bombing at the end of my street-are dangerous, yeah. And....someone is funding those people and their organizations and web sites declaring "open season" on doctors working in those clinics. Those people ARE terrorists and yes, pro life funds are going to them so they can continue their "work." Better safe than sorry. Just my opinion, take what you need and leave the rest.

I hardley think that signs of aborted fetus' are dangerous. Grusome and graphic and not for children-yes, but dangerous? No. Of course bombings are dangerous, but who's to say that he is in any way involved in any of that? You don't know that, you are grasping just because you disagree with the fact that he's pro life and donates money to the pro lifers. There is no reason to believe that he funds "terrorists" or is a "terrorist". I am pro life, but wouldn't care if he was pro choice. To me, that is a personal decision and I'm not going to discriminate against someone or thier company for what they believe.