Curves

mrswask Posted: Jan 07, 2004 06:34 PM

Curves

Went today to look around and liked it - going for a trial workout on Monday - opinions? Likes? Dislikes? Success rate??

jannshari Posted: Jan 07, 2004 07:01 PM

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Not a member, but I was considering it for a while. The things I've heard about it are that it's fast, it's simple, you don't have to think about your routine, but also that it can get redundant and boring after a while, the music sucks (really, I've heard that LOL), there's not a lot of cardio, and there is little to no focus on abs.

Again, haven't tried it myself, but these are the various things I've heard.

mrswask Posted: Jan 07, 2004 07:09 PM

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It's funny because I specifically asked about abs and she showed me two very specific abs machines and they all have ab-rollers on the floor. She also said they had more machines than the average Curves - she said that the standard # at Curves is about 8 machines and she had 13. So - we'll see!! I'll let you know what I thought after my trial!

palebride Posted: Jan 07, 2004 10:01 PM

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I belong to Curves and my biggest problem is that the hours are kind of crappy. they close rather early and open rather late.
but since going there i have noticed a difference in my body....the routine is a little repetivite but it's so easy that i dont' mind.
I happen to like Curves a lot!
What'd you think?

mrswask Posted: Jan 07, 2004 10:16 PM

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The whole switch stations thing seems pretty weird - but I guess if it works - I don't care. How has it been for you? How long have you been doing it and how much weight/inches have you lost?

allure Posted: Jan 07, 2004 11:50 PM

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I have been going since October & i love it
Yes it works as long as you stick to it

palebride Posted: Jan 08, 2004 11:33 PM

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yeah - it definitely works!!
but you have to make sure you stick to it, like allure says.....
it's easy to fall off the wagon....i havent' been there in a few weeks and i feel terribly guilty!!!

wc0143 Posted: Jan 09, 2004 09:03 AM

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Anyone go to the one on Fort Salonga Rd in Northport? I was considering joining to get toned by the big day. I did notice the hours are crappy ... not even sure if I can swing it!

brideinapril Posted: Jan 09, 2004 04:26 PM

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I've been going to curves since September, i LOVE it!! 30 minutes 3-4 times a week, its great.

Marcela1654 Posted: Jan 13, 2004 10:32 AM

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I'm considering joining a Curves in Queens and you girls have got me psyched! I'm defintely going to go check it out now

ETA: To the girls that go to Curves...Have you toned up?

Betty Posted: Jan 13, 2004 10:49 AM

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The woman I work with goes to curves. She loves it. She feels it's a good workout without being too strenuous

ChristineC68 Posted: Jan 13, 2004 10:54 AM

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I just started going about 2 weeks ago. I love that it's mindless - you walk in, do your thing and then you leave. It takes about 35 minutes with stretching. I like that you don't have to wait for anything since everyone is switching stations at the same time.

So far I find it to be more aerobic then toning. I never feel anything in terms of tightness the next day but my heart rate is in a fat burning zone while I am there so at least there's that.

Marcela1654 Posted: Jan 13, 2004 10:57 AM

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Christine: Which one do you go to? My friend and I will probably go to the one on Bell Blvd. Did you get a yearly membership or do you pay per month?

dolphin Posted: Jan 13, 2004 11:12 AM

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I am thinking about looking into curves. My current gym is jsut not workinhg for me.
how much is it? can you pay montly?

Marcela1654 Posted: Jan 13, 2004 11:26 AM

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Dolphin: This is the info I got from one of the Curves in Queens:

If you get a one year membership you pay $75 registration fee and $39 per month

If you want a monthly membership, you have to pay $149 registration fee and $49a month.

brideinapril Posted: Jan 13, 2004 11:28 AM

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I remember paying a sign up fee - I think it was around $75 for the year, but there is a monthly fee of $39, but you can travel to different curves, your not pinned down to just the one you join.

wc0143 Posted: Jan 13, 2004 11:35 AM

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SOUNDS PRICEY!!!!

brideinapril Posted: Jan 13, 2004 11:37 AM

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Yes - but thats what motivates me to get there!!!

ChristineC68 Posted: Jan 13, 2004 05:09 PM

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Marcela - I joined the one on 34th Street since it's right around the corner from my office.

Of course since it's manhattan the monthly dues are a little more, I think $59/month. I have a card that will permit me to go to other curves but since they are individually owned & operated they say to limit it to once a week.

I signed up for a year but I can quit at any time. If I decide to quit, they will charge me $10 per month I was a member (the price difference between a monthly & annual member.

It is expensive, but I cannot beat the location and the ease of the workout. I have done the lucille roberts and other gyms and sort of wander around aimlessly.

Marcela1654 Posted: Jan 13, 2004 05:15 PM

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Posted by ChristineC68

I signed up for a year but I can quit at any time. If I decide to quit, they will charge me $10 per month I was a member (the price difference between a monthly & annual member.

It is expensive, but I cannot beat the location and the ease of the workout. I have done the lucille roberts and other gyms and sort of wander around aimlessly.

Thanks for the info Christine and I totally agree with you. I used to be a member of the Lucille Roberts on Bell and would always wander around, maybe take a class...I hated it, such a waste of $$.