Curves For Women

Pros: Nice workout to build up strength.
Cons: I don't know that there are any cons.

I would spend my lunch hours trying to decide what to do (I know that sounds weird to many of you), so I decided to join Curves. There is one just two blocks from my work, so I can easily get there, workout, stretch and get back to work in under an ...

Pros: No men, Nutrition Class, Instruction on proper way to use equipment, possible 500 calorie burn.
Cons: No showers. Limited Hours.

I have been going to curves since Feb, 2008. Over the past 4 years, I have gained approximately 50 lbs and I needed to change my lifestyle and soon. With a family history of Obesity, Heart disease, and Diabetes, I decided to stop smoking and get fit. ...

Pros: Curves is a good start for women who haven't gotten a lot of exercise.
Cons: Hydraulic machines could cause injuries!

I had been concerned about osteoporosis and decided to do something before it was too late. I was working at the time and was able to afford a personal trainer. That gave me the strength I was looking for, but my job ended and I couldn't justify the fee, ...

Pros: Hard to think of pros. Works better if go with a friend.
Cons: Contract terms, cost, equipment, hours of operation, flexibility of program, staff expertise

I stupidly signed up for the required minimum of 3 years in my location. Joined because it was so close to home. It is boring and way too much money for what you get. They made it hard to back out of the contract, if not impossible. Some of the women ...

Pros: Makes you move to the beat. Staff is friendly too.
Cons: I have to move to the next machine when I don't want to.

Although the staff are friendly and always there to help out, demonstrate a routine, answer a question, the workouts consist of too much rotation (everyone has to to leave their exercise machine on a specific signal, and move to the next one, whether ...

Pros: Simple idea, no men, some exercise is better than none
Cons: Very structured, no room to customize your workout, no results

I have been a member of Curves for 6 months now. Guess how much I have lost???? Nothing. Not a pound. And I am not one of those old ladies you see socializing around the circuit. I am pushing it, not talking, I am sweating by the end of my workout. So ...

Pros: I can not offer any pros.
Cons: The workouts do not work. This has to be the reason records are not kept.

I joined Curves because of promises that I would see results and that I would be weighted and measured monthly to record my progress. I was promised a trainer to ensure proper use of the machines. After the first work out, I never received help with ...

Pros: I can handle 3 workouts for only 30 minutes a week.
Cons: The wait to get started and limited hours of operation.

I haven't done much besides walking in years, and my health care provider suggested I try something new, so I went in to check out Curves. I called and made an appointment for 5 p.m. on a Tuesday. I was greeted as I walked up to the desk and felt ...

Pros: There's a sense of community, great workout, easy to do & fast! Love it!
Cons: None so far :)

My problem with regular gyms is the fact that I get bored REALLY quick. Every one's doing their own thing, wearing headphones or watching TV. I always found myself riding the stationary bike or treadmill, then trying to figure out how to work the huge ...

Pros: If you like to socialize, this is the place for you.
Cons: Thirty minutes is not enough time to workout, workers talk to you while you exercise.

I joined curves for about three to four months back in 2006 at $39 dollars a month. You get to pay $29 if you sign a contract for a whole year. Wow, not much of an incentive, ten dollars. At first I liked it because I hadn't excercised for so long that ...

Pros: 30 minutes - fast, fun, effective
Cons: None that I can think of! (I know, I'm biased!)

I've read all 148 reviews, and I just wanted to address some of the "cons." Training of staff - Just like at any other business, I suppose the training of the staff relies on the qualifications set up by the owner and the owner's follow thru. Curves ...

Pros: Nice staff, friendly atmosphere. Not intimidating. Affordable.
Cons: Doesn't give you good weight loss results, despite their claims and testimonials.

I joined Curves about 3 months ago. During the first month, it was working a little bit- I lost a few pounds. But after that, even though I went 3 times a week, I didn't lose another pound! What I found out later from a friend of mine who works with a ...

Pros: All women, no men, no weights, good instruction and great friends!
Cons: Music-not enough variety especially after 2 years!

In order for this routine to work for you, you have to push yourself to do the work. If you're going to go in just so you can say "Well, I did my 30 minute work out" without really putting effort into your workout, it's not going to work. You have to ...

Pros: All women, 30 minute workout
Cons: Hours, repetitive, lack of challenge

I had heard some success stories from Curves, so I decided to try it out. Thirty minutes a day, three times a week would definitely fit into my unpredictable work schedule. Plus, I thought the motivational aspect would really keep me on top of it. I ...

Pros: I think Curves is a good place for woman who have never worked out before.
Cons: Curves is really all about the money.

Curves is all about money.....I work for curves, but I am in the process of opening my own woman's fitness facility, NOT A CURVES. I have never liked the idea that we have SCRIPS to read when answering the phone or talking to women. There is a whole ...