Guest guest Posted November 10, 2002 Report Share Posted November 10, 2002 The description of Curves are interesting. Some YA I checked out a Bally and found it alarming that they wanted me to sign a contract that I couldn't take home with me to study first. I have heard of fitness places that want you to sign a contract which they then sell. Places where there is no guarantee that the facilities and equipment will stay same or only get better, that if equipment fails it won't necessarily be repaired in a timely way. Larry Murray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2002 Report Share Posted November 12, 2002 Hi I'm a list-lurker, but I live in W.Sea. Where is the Curves over here? Can you tell me a little bit about it? (ie what sort of equip/programs they have? Cost? etc) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 In a message dated 5/20/2005 7:05:21 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, sparticles@... writes: I guess I'm stuck with my videos and treadmill.Sue in NJwishing for a lucky lottery ticket That's what I do Sue, is one of 's tapes. I can only do the milder ones cuz of the arthritis, or what ever causes my body to always be stiff and hurting. I try to do a little bit of stretching. About three years ago my body started to become so stiff and sore where I was almost crippled. Had some surgical needle treatments on lower spine and a nerve leasioning and that helped alot. I wasn't so crippled up. I guess a little everyday, this list helps to attain that.Brigit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Wow, Sue, how different yours is than ours! Mine is also about a mile or so from my house--so convenient. I pay $39 a month, but I did sign for a year. If you go month by month without the year commitment, it's $49 a month. I did that the first couple of months to see if I liked it. Those hours are for the birds!! Ours opens at 6 am and doesn't close until 7 p.m. If you come in at 7, that's fine, but that's the latest someone can start the 30 minute cycle. Our Curves is also open Saturdays until 11:30. I don't blame you for not wanting the join the one by you! maralee -----Original Message-----From: 100-plus [mailto:100-plus ] On Behalf Of Sue in NJSent: Friday, May 20, 2005 9:02 AM100-plus Subject: Curves> I'm really liking CURVEs....I'd love to go - ours is just 4 blocks from my house - but it's way tooexpensive. You have to sign up for a year minimum, at $50/month at this one,but I know others in other parts of the country have no contracts and are upto $20 cheaper.Also the hours are crazy - 9am - noon then 1pm - 5p Mon thru Fri. That'sit - no evening, no weekend. Because of that, the place is always jammed andI've seen women waiting outside the place trying to get in. Because of that,people are only allowed to go one circuit - 30 minutes. If you want to domore, you have to go to the back of the line, if there is one. I know a lotof people who already said they're not renewing when their contract is up.This place didn't even honor the coupons for a free 1-week trial! They said"corporate" left it up to the individual franchises if they wanted to honorthem or not, and since they have plenty of customers without everadvertising they chose not to allow the free trials.The next closest one, next city over and on the highway next to K-Mart, hasbetter hours but charges even more.I guess I'm stuck with my videos and treadmill.Sue in NJwishing for a lucky lottery ticket100-Plus Files page 100-plus/files100-Plus Links page 100-plus/links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 > > That's why places like Curves are doing so well - they cater > > exclusively to the larger sized woman. > > They cater to woman in general, not larger sized woman. Whoops! All the commercials they show here only have plus-sized ladies in them and advertise that the equipment is " your size " so I assumed they leaned that way. Sorry. >I weighed 279 last week which is an all time high. I guess > that was week before last since we were gone all last week. I need to move > that scale down, down, down so I don't have to see 280+. I'm now 281. Not my highest, but very close. I expected a gain when I dropped McDougall and no longer ate 1000 cal/day. It had gone up to 286 and came back down a bit since last week. Sue in NJ with outdoor temps to rival Texas this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 ----- Original Message ----- From: " Sue in NJ " <susang3@...> > I'm now 281. Not my highest, but very close. I expected a gain when I > dropped McDougall and no longer ate 1000 cal/day. It had gone up to 286 and came back down a bit since last week. I forgot to weigh in yesterday morning since I was busy getting stuff together for the long drive to the dermatologist. No way was I driving 30+ miles to Houston without my book on tape! Time to request another one from the library. Ok. I'll go hop on the scale. Just a sec. I'll be right back......... Huh???? I weigh 273. I lost 6 pounds in Savannah. I guess all that swimming and walking without much snacking helped. 273 has been a very common number since New Year's Day when I first saw it. That was my all time high before that one time 279 weigh in. This week I'll walk on the treadmill and do biceps, triceps, push-ups and sit-ups every day. On Sunday Lynn and I will leave for guitar camp at Texas State University at San Marcos, TX. That's a beautiful part of the state with hills, trees and rivers. We'll be on a meal plan there and I guess it will be cafeteria style. That will be tough. I'll just try to fill up with lots of veggies and avoid the bread and dessert. Snacking will probably be minimal which will help. I have no idea how active we'll be since I don't know how far the dorm and cafeteria will be away from the music building. I hope they have active things for the kids to do. Surely they can't expect kids to sit still 8 hours a day and play their instruments. Swim suits aren't on the list of things to bring so I'm guessing we can't use the university pools. There is river swimming fairly nearby but I'm not sure we'll have time for that. We'll take our suits just in case. Some guitar school friends will be going to camp but staying in a hotel so maybe we can swim with them. The mother is maybe 100 pounds. She's nice just a bit ditzy. Her kids are really nice though. Well, we'll make the best of it whatever it is. I'll just have to keep in mind that I don't want to come home weighing 279 again. We'll be home for a week and then we'll take our family summer vaction in the pop-up camper. I know we'll be active then with lots of swimming. School starts August 16 so our crazy schedules will settle down then. I'm not even going to try to count calories or anything until then since I won't have computer access at guitar camp or camping. I'm just not going to try to start a formal eating plan while on vacation. I will try to make better choices though which is hard to do when I'm in vacation mind set. It's 9am so I can probably start using power tools in the driveway now. I don't want to start too early and irritate the neighbors. I need to cut some tile for 's table. Blech. It's a very messy job. I need to get that tile laid today so I can grout it tomorrow. A mother's work is never done. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Tina, The manager at the hotel that I'm living pays around $40-50 a month. Basicly the same price it would cost for 4 weeks at weight watchers. Blessings, www.geocities.com/remaking_me WVSouthernAngel@... wrote: How much does it cost to go to curves??? I called this morning and they made me an appointment to come in for a free tour. But I want to know how much it cost before I go and see it and like it and then find out I cant afford it. Tina Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Used to be 29.00 a month here taken out of your bank automatically.WVSouthernAngel@... wrote: How much does it cost to go to curves??? <snippage> -Sapphyre Feel Free to Visit: www.geocities.com/asmallersapphyre www.livejournal.com/users/changescomin Photos – Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover Photo Books. You design it and we’ll bind it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 i think that it depends on your area since they are a franchise operation. -Heidi On 1/20/06, WVSouthernAngel@... <WVSouthernAngel@...> wrote: How much does it cost to go to curves??? I called this morning and they made me an appointment to come in for a free tour. But I want to know how much it cost before I go and see it and like it and then find out I cant afford it. Tina100-Plus Files page 100-plus/files100-Plus Links page 100-plus/links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 For our Curves it is $30 a month. TeraseeWVSouthernAngel@... wrote: How much does it cost to go to curves??? I called this morning and they made me an appointment to come in for a free tour. But I want to know how much it cost before I go and see it and like it and then find out I cant afford it. Tina One Day Ata Time, Terasee Photos – Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover Photo Books. You design it and we’ll bind it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Before you committ yourself to Curves, you might want to check out your local YMCA. When my husband & I did some checking around, we found that the YMCA gave us the best value. For the price of a one year membershp at our local health clubs for one of us, our whole family could get a membershp at the YMCA. Some even have "scholarship" programs for those who are low-income.Truthe <shirah605@...> wrote: For our Curves it is $30 a month. TeraseeWVSouthernAngel@... wrote: How much does it cost to go to curves??? I called this morning and they made me an appointment to come in for a free tour. But I want to know how much it cost before I go and see it and like it and then find out I cant afford it. Tina One Day Ata Time, Terasee Photos – Showcase holiday pictures in hardcoverPhoto Books. You design it and we’ll bind it! Dacia <>< For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Most of them here in So Cal are 39.00 a month unless you commit to 2 years than it is 29 a month. I go to one 'similar' to curves and enjoy it, especially since they added a recumbent bike and 2 heavy duty treadmills...Ü Just adds to my workout. If you can afford it, it is a fun, relaxed, no stress place to work out..... Blessings!Kathey Curves How much does it cost to go to curves??? I called this morning and they made me an appointment to come in for a free tour. But I want to know how much it cost before I go and see it and like it and then find out I cant afford it. Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 I agree with Dacia 100%!!! We live in Southern Cal and there is not one close enough......my sister lives in Washington state and LOVES her YMCA!!! What an AWESOME program!!! Blessings!Kathey Re: Curves Before you committ yourself to Curves, you might want to check out your local YMCA. When my husband & I did some checking around, we found that the YMCA gave us the best value. For the price of a one year membershp at our local health clubs for one of us, our whole family could get a membershp at the YMCA. Some even have "scholarship" programs for those who are low-income.Truthe <shirah605@...> wrote: For our Curves it is $30 a month. TeraseeWVSouthernAngel@... wrote: How much does it cost to go to curves??? I called this morning and they made me an appointment to come in for a free tour. But I want to know how much it cost before I go and see it and like it and then find out I cant afford it. Tina One Day Ata Time, Terasee Photos – Showcase holida y pictures in hardcoverPhoto Books. You design it and we’ll bind it! Dacia <>< For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Does anyone belong to Curves? Do you like it? Does it give you enough of a workout? We live in a small town and don't have a lot of options for gyms. I walk everyday but I need to do something in addition to walking. I'm thinking about joining Curves and just wondered if anybody had any experience or insight... I'd love to hear your thoughts! Thanks! Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Hey Ruth, I went to Curves for a while and it was OK. It got a little boring after the first few weeks. I did have one problem with Curves. After my daughter Amy and I were in a car accident-the Dr said we had to hold off on exercise during our treatment. I talked with the people at my local Curves and asked them if I could get out of my year contract. They said no. I was shocked that I had to keep paying for a Membership that I could not use. I think it is different with every franchise owner. Some will let you out if it you have a medical issue, others not. Just be very careful when you sign the contract. I will never go to a Curves again! I ended paying for 6 months of fees. What a waste of money! I wish you the best! We love our local YMCA. They have everything from a pool, weights, treadmill, trainers, etc. You should see if you have a local one. DOB 7/20/05 210/137/140-now 135 :0) Curves Does anyone belong to Curves? Do you like it? Does it give you enoughof a workout? We live in a small town and don't have a lot of options for gyms. Iwalk everyday but I need to do something in addition to walking.I'm thinking about joining Curves and just wondered if anybody had anyexperience or insight...I'd love to hear your thoughts!Thanks!Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Hello Ruth, I've been a dedicated CURVES member for 2 years and I love it. I went for 1 year prior to surgery and now one year since. Along with my 68 lb. weight loss, I've lost 68" and I'm not near as "flabby/loose" as I could have been. It really does help to keep you toned while giving you a great cardio workout. When I first started I could barely make my way around the circut the 2 times you're supposed to. Now I'm in and out in approx 20 minutes because I can power through. It's also a great place to make new friends who understand where you are (size wise) without having to tell them about your surgery. The club owner knows because I chose to tell her but the other members have no clue. Honestly, I think you'll like it. There are several of the same "types" of clubs here in the SF bay area where I live. One is called Stepping Stones and the other is Butterfly Lite. Curves is just closer and was the first in the area. Hope this helps. Liz >> Does anyone belong to Curves? Do you like it? Does it give you enough> of a workout? > > We live in a small town and don't have a lot of options for gyms. I> walk everyday but I need to do something in addition to walking.> > I'm thinking about joining Curves and just wondered if anybody had any> experience or insight...> > I'd love to hear your thoughts!> > Thanks!> > Ruth> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 B. IF you've never gone to a gym before or you have and don't like the gym, guys and girls mixed together, then you might like curves. I had to work out in a gym because of my job, it was a requirment to be physically fit, so when I retired 6 years ago, I kind of let everything go, but the one thing I didn't like was working out with the guy. I'm not a prude or anything, but working out was a private thing to me. Now CURVES is all girls, the machines are in a circle with a space between them, no one hogs machines because the music plays and a voice has everyone move to the next machine at a certain point, very speedy workout. The machines are not overly complicated and you don't have to do any fiddling with weight or anything else. The only drawback that I can see, is in about a year, if I keep it up, Curves wouldn't be enought for me. I need to go to a regular gym and use the machines where I could use the weight to increase the resistance. Overall I think Curves is a good place to start. I do think they are a bit pricy! Bally gym is doing a 19 down and 19 a month deal, if we had one of those near us, I would have joined that. With Curves you have to be 150 -30%, plus 45 a month, but that is unlimited use, if you want I'll give you the 800 number it is 800-287-8373, and then they will give you choices of locations and then you hit that button, and tell them you want the 30% off deal. I just paid for one year and got to skip the 150 down and I got 13 months, I know I will use them for the next year, but after that I will reconsider. FL RNY 10 Jan 07 209/178/128 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Hi , Thank you so much for all of the information. I really do appreciate your input. Even with the 30% off it is a little pricy for me right now...so I will have to think about it. I don't have a Bally's near me in Florida, however I had belonged to that club when I lived in Illinois. We do have a couple of other clubs in the area but I was hoping to do a ladies only for a bit. Thanks again for your input. B. --- magnoliamouth <karenostrom@...> wrote: > B. > > > IF you've never gone to a gym before or you have and > don't like the > gym, guys and girls mixed together, then you might > like curves. > > I had to work out in a gym because of my job, it was > a requirment to > be physically fit, so when I retired 6 years ago, I > kind of let > everything go, but the one thing I didn't like was > working out with > the guy. I'm not a prude or anything, but working > out was a private > thing to me. > > Now CURVES is all girls, the machines are in a > circle with a space > between them, no one hogs machines because the music > plays and a voice > has everyone move to the next machine at a certain > point, very speedy > workout. The machines are not overly complicated > and you don't have > to do any fiddling with weight or anything else. > The only drawback > that I can see, is in about a year, if I keep it up, > Curves wouldn't > be enought for me. I need to go to a regular gym and > use the machines > where I could use the weight to increase the > resistance. > > Overall I think Curves is a good place to start. I > do think they are > a bit pricy! Bally gym is doing a 19 down and 19 a > month deal, if we > had one of those near us, I would have joined that. > > > With Curves you have to be 150 -30%, plus 45 a > month, but that is > unlimited use, if you want I'll give you the 800 > number it is > 800-287-8373, and then they will give you choices of > locations and > then you hit that button, and tell them you want the > 30% off deal. > > I just paid for one year and got to skip the 150 > down and I got 13 > months, I know I will use them for the next year, > but after that I > will reconsider. > > > FL > RNY 10 Jan 07 > 209/178/128 > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Search Marketing. http://searchmarketing./arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Hi Folks, Ok, I've joined to curves (boring), 24 hour fitness, the local park and recs swimming/workout facility and a local upscale fitness club. This has been my observation of workout gyms: No one is watching you. Next time you go to the gym, watch other people to see if they are watching you. They are too busy worrying that someone is watching them to watch anyone else. Nobody watches anyone, but everyone thinks someone is watching them. It's actually quite comical. Also, with guys it's even worse. They are so caught up in thinking that because they are GUYS at the gym they have to pump a certain amount of iron. When you stop watching, start listening. All they ever talk about is how much they can pump. When you start getting really into your workout, you actually won't see anyone. All you see is what you have to do next if you are trying to not focus on the pain and hell you are going through now. ALso, not too many guys at all go to the classes, like yoga, and step, and aerbics ect. . ' Re: Re: Curves Hi , Thank you so much for all of the information. I reallydo appreciate your input. Even with the 30% off it isa little pricy for me right now...so I will have tothink about it. I don't have a Bally's near me inFlorida, however I had belonged to that club when Ilived in Illinois. We do have a couple of other clubs in the area but Iwas hoping to do a ladies only for a bit.Thanks again for your input. B.--- magnoliamouth <karenostromearthlink (DOT) net> wrote:> B.> > > IF you've never gone to a gym before or you have and> don't like the> gym, guys and girls mixed together, then you might> like curves.> > I had to work out in a gym because of my job, it was> a requirment to> be physically fit, so when I retired 6 years ago, I> kind of let> everything go, but the one thing I didn't like was> working out with> the guy. I'm not a prude or anything, but working> out was a private> thing to me.> > Now CURVES is all girls, the machines are in a> circle with a space> between them, no one hogs machines because the music> plays and a voice> has everyone move to the next machine at a certain> point, very speedy> workout. The machines are not overly complicated> and you don't have> to do any fiddling with weight or anything else. > The only drawback> that I can see, is in about a year, if I keep it up,> Curves wouldn't> be enought for me. I need to go to a regular gym and> use the machines> where I could use the weight to increase the> resistance.> > Overall I think Curves is a good place to start. I> do think they are> a bit pricy! Bally gym is doing a 19 down and 19 a> month deal, if we> had one of those near us, I would have joined that. > > > With Curves you have to be 150 -30%, plus 45 a> month, but that is> unlimited use, if you want I'll give you the 800> number it is> 800-287-8373, and then they will give you choices of> locations and> then you hit that button, and tell them you want the> 30% off deal.> > I just paid for one year and got to skip the 150> down and I got 13> months, I know I will use them for the next year,> but after that I> will reconsider.> > > FL> RNY 10 Jan 07> 209/178/128> > __________________________________________________________The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Search Marketing.http://searchmarketing./arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Hee, hee....I love your response. I think that you are right. Actually I was hoping to join curves and then go to a water workout place...Maybe I should just do the water thing and protect my knees and still build endurance. It would be cheaper..... B --- <mclain@...> wrote: > Hi Folks, > Ok, I've joined to curves (boring), 24 hour fitness, > the local park and recs swimming/workout facility > and a local upscale fitness club. This has been my > observation of workout gyms: No one is watching > you. Next time you go to the gym, watch other > people to see if they are watching you. They are > too busy worrying that someone is watching them to > watch anyone else. Nobody watches anyone, but > everyone thinks someone is watching them. It's > actually quite comical. Also, with guys it's even > worse. They are so caught up in thinking that > because they are GUYS at the gym they have to pump a > certain amount of iron. When you stop watching, > start listening. All they ever talk about is how > much they can pump. > When you start getting really into your workout, you > actually won't see anyone. All you see is what you > have to do next if you are trying to not focus on > the pain and hell you are going through now. > ALso, not too many guys at all go to the classes, > like yoga, and step, and aerbics ect. . > ' > > > Re: Re: Curves > > > Hi , > Thank you so much for all of the information. I > really > do appreciate your input. Even with the 30% off it > is > a little pricy for me right now...so I will have > to > think about it. I don't have a Bally's near me in > Florida, however I had belonged to that club when > I > lived in Illinois. > We do have a couple of other clubs in the area but > I > was hoping to do a ladies only for a bit. > Thanks again for your input. > > B. > > --- magnoliamouth <karenostrom@...> > wrote: > > > B. > > > > > > IF you've never gone to a gym before or you have > and > > don't like the > > gym, guys and girls mixed together, then you > might > > like curves. > > > > I had to work out in a gym because of my job, it > was > > a requirment to > > be physically fit, so when I retired 6 years > ago, I > > kind of let > > everything go, but the one thing I didn't like > was > > working out with > > the guy. I'm not a prude or anything, but > working > > out was a private > > thing to me. > > > > Now CURVES is all girls, the machines are in a > > circle with a space > > between them, no one hogs machines because the > music > > plays and a voice > > has everyone move to the next machine at a > certain > > point, very speedy > > workout. The machines are not overly complicated > > and you don't have > > to do any fiddling with weight or anything else. > > > The only drawback > > that I can see, is in about a year, if I keep it > up, > > Curves wouldn't > > be enought for me. I need to go to a regular gym > and > > use the machines > > where I could use the weight to increase the > > resistance. > > > > Overall I think Curves is a good place to start. > I > > do think they are > > a bit pricy! Bally gym is doing a 19 down and 19 > a > > month deal, if we > > had one of those near us, I would have joined > that. > > > > > > With Curves you have to be 150 -30%, plus 45 a > > month, but that is > > unlimited use, if you want I'll give you the 800 > > number it is > > 800-287-8373, and then they will give you > choices of > > locations and > > then you hit that button, and tell them you want > the > > 30% off deal. > > > > I just paid for one year and got to skip the 150 > > down and I got 13 > > months, I know I will use them for the next > year, > > but after that I > > will reconsider. > > > > > > FL > > RNY 10 Jan 07 > > 209/178/128 > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > The fish are biting. > Get more visitors on your site using Search > Marketing. > > http://searchmarketing./arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search./shortcuts/#news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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