Anybody a member of Curves?

[wilmacgh]

There's a Curves gym quite near me and i am wondering about going. The proximity and women only aspect appeal but I'm not sure about the American branded product aspect which comes across from their website.

[Oldgirl Graduate]

My younger son's partner used to be a member but stopped going to it as there were very few after workout facilities which meant she often couldn't get a shower and ended up having to catch the bus home looking like she had just done 6 rounds with Mike Tyson (without the bruises) She quite enjoyed using the equipment though so check their facilities out before parting with any money.

[jodymac1983 Graduate]

I did join for 3-4 months a while back, but gave up as i was so fed up of it! and i now get far better results with just running......personally i dont think Curves is good for the mind or body unless u go at least 6 times a week and who the hell has time for that ! so save ur few bob and just run for free!

[shelleymcb Graduate]

Ive not been a member of curves, never heard of them, but was a member of dwsports gym. they have loads of classes & the facilities were fantastic. that was one of the reasons for joining them. the shower cubicles were private & I could also take my son swimming during set times for children.

agree that checking the facilities would probably be a best bet.

I know dwsports has open days where you can go & try so perhaps the curves centre has something similar.

btw. gave up membership after I bought a treadmill at home & then started running outdoors ~ no time for gym anymore, although do miss the clenliness of the pool & changing rooms as council one sucks. x

[PatButcher Graduate]

Personally a gym with MEN is a better option for me, something to take my mind of the monotony

[debbzi Graduate]

Curves has really worked for me as part of a wider exercise programme. I find the 30-minute sessions easy to fit in and adds resistance training into the mix. I also do their Zumba sessions. And I love the circuit idea which means you are never stuck behind the kind of inconsiderate oaf (usually male) who will hog a machine to show off in conventional gyms.