So.... I'm NOT good about working out...I really am looking at getting into a program. My weightloss is slowing a bit and I want to get on something before it slows completely.
I hate 24 hour fitness and LA fitness- I am sure that those of you that live in Orange County know what a meat market those places are-- I frankly don't like working out with skinny California girls strutting around in full face
makeup, looking for a husband. Lol. When I workout, I want to look ugly and sweat!!!
With that being said, Curves sounds like a really appealing program. Has anyone here tried it? Can you really get a workout in a half an hour? Does it push you hard enough? Is it a good atmosphere?
Any advice would be much appreciated!!!
I don't usually post in this section of the forum, but I was a member of Curves for 3 years, and I enjoyed it. You get out of the workout what you put into it, and you can work at your own pace. I noticed a big difference in muscle tone after about a month of working out 5 days a week, and my BMI dropped down steadily. It made exercising fun.
I went to a Curves for a while, and while I never really *enjoyed* it, I think it made a difference.
Maybe see if they'll let you try it for a week before you commit. I found their music annoying (especially the Christian techno stuff. Seriously, you want me to work out to THAT?!) and the perky employees chafed me, but I'm crustier than your average bear.
I'm personally hooked on Zumba. You should see if you have a class nearby and give it a whirl. At the end of an hour, I'm slumped sideways in my car driving home!
I went to Curves awhile back with my mom. I really enjoyed it. The music was kind of annoying, but I just tuned it out. I really did like that they would tell you when to switch stations. And yes, you can get a good workout in 30 minutes, if you push yourself to do so.
I have never been to a Curves, but know many people that really like going to Curves. The only negative thing I have heard is from a person that did not like the employees at the one near where she lived, but that seemed to just be her local Curves. I would talk to them though because many gyms will allow people at least one guest pass before actually committing to a membership. It would give you a chance to check out your local Curves and give you a good feel for the type of workout you could expect.
Check out their hours, particularly around holidays. I found mine was closed at the times I would be most likely to use it, Sundays, Friday and Saturday evenings, and most holiday weekends.
I have been a member of Curves for about six years, and still enjoy it. It does provide a great workout for those who work at it.
Check with your local Curves. You should be able to get a tour of the place plus a week's free workout before you join. This should give you an idea of what it is like. Also check out the hours and see if they fit your particular schedule. Ask questions. Each Curves is a bit different.
I remember my phsyical therapist said she did not recommend Curves because it seemed more like a social meetup place, women chatting too much and nobody really working up a sweat. So I decided to join the Y instead. I'm sure there are some doing a good workout but the few ladies I know who go are not losing any weight and they do meet up afterwards for dessert (LOL)
For me, I did a 2 week curves trial - they had one in my area for $20 - I went every single day but sunday, and you know what - it got me MOVING. I did like it.
But I could see after a while and if you are really working hard at loosing weight and getting into shape, you might want to move to a bigger gym, but you don't have to.
For now I am walking - a lot. I might eventually do a membership, but can't decide if I want to do curves or join a gym - we have TONS of gyms here.
I tried it. For me it was not nearly challenging enough & I lost no weight. But I know others who are less active than I who really found it was the right thing for them.
My cousin belonged for about a year, and she felt that while it was great in the beginning of her weightloss, but she felt like once she gained more fitness it stopped being an effective workout for her. So if you're at the beginning stages for exercise, it might be perfect for you.
I tried it a couple of years ago. Had a free pass for a week (or 2? Can't remember). Anyway, I found that I was at the maximum resistance on some of the machines from when I started, with nowhere to go upwards from there.
I wasn't that fit at the time either. Maybe they've changed their machines since then, but it wasn't for me I'm afraid.
Curves?
