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Women have different health and fitness needs than men, and this is why there are programs such as Curves. Instead of just focusing on cardio or strength training, participants at the fitness chain’s thousands of locations around the world are able to get a complete workout in efficient, 30 minute sessions. Women may be able to burn up to 500 calories per session, according to reports, with the help of workouts and routines that target multiple muscle groups simultaneously. With thousands and thousands of consumer testimonials, the program has scored very well on the leading health and fitness rating sites online. Read a full Curves Review Here.
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Flex Belt - Rapid Stomach Toning Medical Technology
This is a one of a kind product that really stands out from anything else. It is an electronic belt that you wear around your stomach, and it flexes your stomach muscles for you. The results are 100% positive. They did a clinical study with a couple thousand participants, and 100% of the people said that the belt worked for them. Through almost all word-of-mouth marketing, The Flex Belt now has sold millions of units, and they are growing fast. People really like this product because it is safe, never hurts your back like sit-ups may, and you may use it just about anywhere. People use The Flex Belt while walking, running, working, reading, watching TV, doing house chores, and so much more. This is a not a gimmick – it works. The customers are definitely satisfied. Check out their postings. Read a full Flex Belt Review Here.
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Nuphedrine® -- Burn Hundreds of More Calories per Day
Nuphedrine® is simply a crowd pleaser. They say that you can burn hundreds of more calories per day – and the customers’ experiences seem to back this up. Check out their positive blog ratings – currently this has the most positive posts on the site. Nuphedrine®’s formula contains only three primary ingredients: Patented Advantra-Z® in a 30X Strength (which guarantees hundreds more calories burned per day), Real South African 20X Strength Hoodia, and the patented appetite suppressant, Slimaluma®. This formula gives a powerful kick, and dieters will lose weight fast. Read a full Nuphedrine Review Here.
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HoodiaP57 - Pure 20X Strength Certified Hoodia
This product is simply as good as Hoodia gets. It is 100% certified, pure Hoodia from South Africa. It also boasts 20X the strength. If any Hoodia product is going to suppress appetite, this is the one. We also like that HoodiaP57 contains nothing else except pure Hoodia -- no fillers and no stimulants. This means it is safe to take whenever you want – including close to bed time. There are hundreds of Hoodia products on the market now, but we don’t even bother to list them on this site, because 99% of them are just cheap imitation Hoodia that is not even from South Africa, where the P57 molecule is the most effective. We chose HoodiaP57 to be on DietBlogTalk because it is of the utmost quality. The maker even includes a certificate of origin from the South African government stating the Hoodia originates from there. This product has nearly a perfect ‘Thumbs Up’ score. Check this one out. Read a full HoodiaP57 Review Here.
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Cleanse RX® - Immediate Colon Cleanse Weight Loss
Doing a good colon cleanse is not something you want to waste your time with by taking an ineffective product. CleanseRX® is such a superior colon cleanse system that it stands far apart from any other product we have reviewed. This is not just a cheap product filled with fiber that simply makes you go to bathroom. CleanseRX® is a two part system that immediately cleans out undigested waste that is built up in your colon and then focuses on improving your digestion on a permanent level to enhance your overall life. The first Phase of CleanseRX® will cleanse your system of unprocessed waste. Phase 2 contains the perfect balance of digestive enzymes, amino acids and probiotics to help you digest the foods you eat much faster and more efficiently on a regular basis. Imagine how much more energy you would have if you always digested your food faster. With CleanseRX® people can literally digest their food faster than they used to. CleanseRX® is a scientifically formulated colon cleanse system that produces results and improves people’s lives. If you want to lose weight, kicking it off with Cleanse RX® will enhance any program you use. Give their blog postings a good read – these people love this product and many of them are devoted to it for life. Read a full CleanseRX Review Here.
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Slim10® - 10 Patented, Proven Ingredients - 1 Pill
Slim 10® has hit the marketplace with a huge bang. This is the first and only weight loss pill ever made that has combined 10 different patented, clinically proven effective ingredients. And to top it off, they added 500mg of pure South African Hoodia in a 20X potency to every serving. This pill is pure weight loss science. In fact, with this many award-winning ingredients in one capsule, we don’t see how anyone could not lose weight by taking it. Each of these effective ingredients is standardized so you always get a product you can count on, and they all have not just one, but several clinical studies backing their claims. The Slim 10® customers say it all—check out these enthusiastic postings on the blog. In fact, Slim 10® is on par with the best diet pills around like Nuphedrine® and HoodiaP57®. Nuphedrine is definitely the strongest of the three pills on metabolism boosting, and HoodiaP57 is the best for just pure appetite suppression, but Slim 10® is the most balanced of all of them in terms of a variety of 100% clinically proven and patented ingredients. The truth is, it really just depends on what pill is best for the consumer—some will do better with Nuphedrine, others with HoodiaP57, and of course some with Slim10®. We can definitely say that you can’t go wrong with Slim 10® in terms of losing weight. Read a full Slim 10 Review Here.
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Flex Arms: Bicep & Tricep Electronic Muscle Toning
The Flex Arms® is a product designed for men and women that effectively and quickly tones, tightens and strengthens the Biceps and Triceps using Electronic Muscle Stimulation technology. What we love about the Flex Arms® (and all the Flex® range of Products, for that matter) is that they do all the heavy-lifting for you, and you get all the benefits. That’s right – the Flex® products use FDA approved medical-grade electronic toning technology that it is clinically proven to work in just weeks for 100% of users! The Flex Arms® tones and strengthens the same muscles that are worked when you do weight lifting, gym machines, dips, pilates, yoga arm work and much more. Read a full review of Flex Arms here.
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Flex Enervive® - Electronic Full-Body Muscle Toning
The makers of the Flex® range of products have finally released their full-body Electronic Muscle Stimulation toning product called Flex Enervive®. The Flex® products are by far the most effective we have ever seen for toning and tightening various body parts. Does it sound “too good to be true” to be able to tone and strengthen the muscles in all your problem areas without exercising? Well it is not “too good to be true” anymore, as the FDA has approved this new product that makes it possible. Now you can tone, tighten and strengthen your stomach, butt, legs, biceps, triceps, shoulders and calves without breaking a sweat. Flex Enervive® has been designed and clinically proven to exercise body muscles fast, efficiently and effectively through a series of stimulated contraction and relaxation phases that emulate exercise. Now you can get a good workout in while you are working, doing house chores, shopping, taking a walk, reading, watching TV, studying, etc. Check out the blog postings here on the site – their customers say it all, as they LOVE this product. Read a full Flex Enervive Review Here.
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P90X – America’s #1 at Home DVD Workout Program
A collection of DVDs called P90x is geared towards individuals looking to achieve a full body workout from the comfort of their own homes. There are 12 DVDs in the set, including the following programs: Chest and Back, Plyometrics, Shoulders and Arms, Yoga X, Legs and Back, Kenpo X, X Stretch, Chest, Shoulders and Triceps and Cardio X. The DVDs are covered in depth in the review and many users have enthusiastically given their thumbs up to this well received program. Read a full P90x Review Here.
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Miracle Fat Burning Cream
This product allows people to target their problem areas for immediate body sculpting. Miracle Fat Burning Cream is not like the hundreds of ‘cellulite creams’ on the market. This one actually produces results for both men and women on all problem areas, like the stomach, butt, thighs, underarms and love handles. They use a proprietary liposome delivery technology that carries their primary fat burning ingredients through the skin and directly into the fat cells. All of the ingredients are organic, so they assimilate more effectively with your system and get processed quicker. This product may be used in conjunction with a good weight loss pill or diet program. There are no negative side effects. Their customers support the product and speak highly of it – check out the blog postings. Read a full Miracle Fat Burning Cream Review Here.
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TurboZymes® - Digestive Enzymes for Enhanced Digestion of Food
How much better would you feel if you could digest the food in every meal you eat more optimally? Just imagine how great it would be to not feel tired after you eat a big meal, not feel bloated, have relief from lactose intolerance, not suffer from constipation, have relief from heartburn/gas/burping, lose weight? We feel it is important for your body to have proper digestion, because if your food is digested more efficiently it has a better chance of not turning that food into stored fat. This is exactly what TurboZyme may do for you. Check out the blog postings on this product – it seems to be really winning people over. Read a full TurboZymes Review Here.
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Miracle Slim Wrap – The At-Home Spa Quality Body Wrap
The Miracle Slim Wrap, a brand of slimming wraps meant to be used at home, appears to be based on some of the higher quality wraps found in high end spas across the globe, a sight seldom seen in a market full of lackluster products. Fat slimming wraps are often used to reduce inches on parts of the body such as the arms, legs and abs. Many spas include these wraps in their therapeutic services, but they can get expensive. This is why many women and men seem to be looking for at home alternatives. Read a full Miracle Slim Wrap Review Here.
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MiracleBurn®
Miracleburn® is a pretty amazing phenomenon. It has consistently received one of the highest ‘Thumbs Up’ blog ratings on our site. The really amazing part is that most of their customers come from word of mouth, and it is quickly becoming one of the most popular diet products available. The maker of Miracleburn® doesn’t spend tens of millions on advertising like alli®, Hydroxycut® or Curvelle to hype their product. They simply let their satisfied customers virtually do the marketing for them. We suggest reading through the postings. The formula consists of a quality form of Hoodia, combined with the patented metabolism booster, Advantra-Z®. It also has several other balancing secondary ingredients. Part of what makes their product such an effective crowd-pleaser is the manufacturing technique and perfect balance of ingredients. Read a full MiracleBurn Review Here.
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Slim Shot – Effervescent Drinks for Every Diet
Slim Shot is one of the most famous diet products in the UK and it is now available in America. It is comprised of 3 different effervescent formulas that you add to your water. You take them at different times throughout the day: Morning, Afternoon and Evening. Each formula was perfectly designed for that specific time of the day. The morning gives you energy, the afternoon helps suppress your appetite, aids in digestion and gives you endurance, the night burns fat and contains no stimulants so you can sleep soundly. This is an awesome product that anyone will like. It makes your water taste better and it is perfectly safe to take in conjunction with any other diet pill and/or program. Read a full Slim Shot Review Here.
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Flex Mini Skirt® -- Electronic Butt & Thigh Toning Technology
The new FDA approved Flex Mini Skirt® uses Medical Grade Electronic Muscle Stimulation technology to tone, tighten and lift your butt and hard to train backs of the thighs. The Flex Mini Skirt® trains the same muscles that are worked when you do lunges, squats, go running and skiing, or workout on the popular elliptical machine. You simply put the Flex Mini Skirt® on and select how intense of a workout you want (levels 1-99), and it literately will flex your Butt and Hamstring muscles for you just as if you were working out. You wear it for 30 minutes while you do whatever you want: Watch TV, Clean the House, Make Dinner, Take a Walk, etc. The Flex® range of products are revolutionizing muscle toning. Most woman feel they don’t have time to workout….or maybe just not the motivation. With modern technology, there is no reason you can’t work those muscles to achieve and/or maintain a nice figure. Read a full Flex Mini Skirt Review Here.
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HoodiaBites
This product is just what it sounds like - chewable Hoodia pieces. The good news is that they actually use a superior quality form of Hoodia, and it works. In fact, this is probably the fastest way to feel Hoodia, because when you eat it, it digests so much quicker. In fact, most customers report that it works in minutes not hours like traditional capsules. The chewable pieces are very much like a piece of taffy and taste good. They kick in faster than a quality Hoodia pill, and definitely do the trick. They are only a few calories per piece, and may be taken safely throughout the day. This is a good product to use by itself or in conjunction with another diet pill/program. Hoodia Bites are well liked by the customers – the blogs score well. Read a full HoodiaBites Review Here.
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Jillian Michaels
This is a very well respected online weight loss interface designed by world-class trainer, Jillian Michaels. The robust program adapts to each individuals requirements and needs. It offers valuable exercise programs and techniques that start off in your comfort zone and build up as you get in shape and lose weight. It also offers a wide variety of diet programs that fit the likes of just about anybody. The program is priced fairly, and it definitely scores well on the customer’s ‘Thumbs Up’ feedback. Check out the blogs for the various things people enjoy about the interface. Read a full Jillian Michaels Review Here.
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Cleanse Patch® -- Remove Toxins from Your Body Overnight
This product is something that may be used in conjunction with any diet pill or weight loss program you are using, and it may enhance it dramatically. It is a detox patch that you put on your foot before going to bed and wear it overnight. In the morning, according to Asian Scientist you remove the patch and can see that it has noticeably changed color, because it has extracted a large amount of toxins from your system. It is reported that detox patches extract these toxins, so your body starts to function more effectively in every way, and thus enhances your possibility to lose weight. You may also just feel healthier, more clear–headed and have more energy. The Cleanse Patch has a very good customer feedback rating -- definitely check this one out. Read a full Cleanse Patch Review Here.
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The South Beach Diet
Most of you already know that this diet is based on low carbs and high protein. At the end of the day, this diet works for most people who stick to it, and they have done an amazing job at creating a huge menu filled with delicious recipes. In fact, of any food program, they have the biggest menu available. The only way to do South Beach these days is to join their online interface program. You could just get the book, but the online interface has access to their entire menu, which is always updated in real time. They also offer so many other things, like exercise programs and healthy living tips. This is worth joining if you are into the low carb diet. The customers who use the interface say good things about it. Read the blog posts for more info. Read a full South Beach Diet Review Here.
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Fortex® -- Electronic Upper Body Toning Device
This is one of the best work out devices we have ever reviewed. For an at-home single piece of exercise equipment, Fortex is the most advanced and effective we have seen for toning. It has been proven, that using the Fortex, 10 minutes a day, can help strengthen and tone your chest, back muscles, biceps, triceps and shoulders! The Fortex is for both men and women and the customers' blog posts speak for themselves. Read a full Fortex Review Here.
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Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers is a well known diet program that is available nationwide. This program is designed to provide people with the support and information they need to lose weight and keep it off. Of course, there are well documented weight loss success stories that are attributed to Weight Watchers. However, as with any diet plan, this program is not a quick fix and does require hard work. Read a full Weight Watchers Review Here.
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Arctic Essentials® - Healthy Omega 3 Weight Loss
Omegas are important for any dieter, because they keep your immune system in good shape. Fish oil-derived Omega 3 products have been clinically proven to have restorative and preventative benefits for cardiovascular health, stroke reduction, joint pain, memory and anti-aging. They also aid in weight loss because they promote increased oxidation of fat, which enables dieters to break down their fat cells quicker. We chose this Arctic Essentials® because it already has a good reputation in the marketplace. If you want to take a good Omega 3 – you can feel confident that you will get your money’s worth from this one. The readers response has been very positive for this product. Read a full Arctic Essentials Review Here.
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Curves
Women have different health and fitness needs than men, and this is why there are programs such as Curves. Instead of just focusing on cardio or strength training, participants at the fitness chain’s thousands of locations around the world are able to get a complete workout in efficient, 30 minute sessions. Women may be able to burn up to 500 calories per session, according to reports, with the help of workouts and routines that target multiple muscle groups simultaneously. With thousands and thousands of consumer testimonials, the program has scored very well on the leading health and fitness rating sites online. Read a full Curves Review Here.
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Freshology -- America's New #1 Fresh Delivery Meal Plan
Freshology is an awesome fresh food delivery program that has been wildly successful in helping celebrities and consumers lose weight. The Freshology program is extremely attractive, in our opinion. Gourmet, calorie-controlled meals with fine ingredients are cooked fresh and delivered to your front door twice a week. These meals have been developed by chefs, contain no preservatives, employ no artificial sweeteners and have not been frozen, shrink wrapped or dehydrated! Read a full Freshology Review Here.
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5 Factor – Diet to the Stars
This program really is ‘the diet to the stars’. This robust online interface was developed by a famous trainer named Harley Pasternak, who also developed the entire concept. He personally has trained and taught his program to Alicia Keys, Jessica Simpson, Eva Mendes, Kanye West, John Meyer, Jennifer Lopez and many more. The concept of his program is that it is easy. The 5-minute meals and quick 25-minute workouts make it simple for people to fit in exercise and healthy eating into their busy schedules. Harvey also has no problem with ‘cheat days’, which keeps people from feeling deprived. This program will work for just about everyone. It is well received, and scores positively on the blogs. Read a full 5 Factor Diet Review Here.
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Advantra Z®
Advantra-Z® (U.S. Patent 6,224,873) -- Clinically Proven to Burn Hundreds of more Calories Per Day when used in the 30% potency concentration. Advantra-Z® contains the active ingredient "Synephrine," which is part of the Ephedrine family, but is found to have no side effects! It does not increase heart rate and has no negative effects on the cardiovascular or central nervous systems. This ingredient is one of the top on the market for safe results and is only found in top quality formulas. Check out the blog posts for good product recommendations. Read a full Advantra Z Review Here.
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The Maker's Diet
Many people turn to the Bible and scripture for spiritual guidance and everyday support. Jordan Rubin, the author of The Maker’s Diet, also found inspiration for his weight loss and wellness plan. This program cuts out processed foods and encourages dieters to partake in a whole food lifestyle. There are three two-week phases, which is enough time to generate weight loss, but not overwhelm the diet. Rubin offers sound nutritional advice that focuses on cleansing the body and overall health. However, the diet also offers advice in other areas of life, such as hygiene, and advises dieters to thoroughly cleanse the face, hands and neck in the morning and evenings. This program has received quite high reviews on consumer review websites, and the general consensus for The Maker’s Diet is that it is effective and easy to follow. Read a full Makers Diet Review Here.
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Duke Diet
The Duke Diet is a weight loss program created by the fitness and nutrition experts of Duke University that now has an accessible online program. This plan has four target areas, which include a personalized diet plan, a workout regimen, behavior modification strategies and medical guidance. Since Duke University is known as a top leader when it comes to research and development of new technologies and advancements, it’s no surprise to us that they have now developed a weight loss method that actually works. The website features a number of tools and resources that will ensure dieters stick to the program, such as a meal planner and an online community of other dieters. Furthermore, The Duke Diet has received high rankings on consumer review websites, which indicates that the plan has already generated success for past users. Read a full Duke Diet Review Here.
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Slimaluma™
(U.S. Patent 7,060,308) -- We found that this ingredient is proven to drastically suppress the appetite. When you’re hungry, the hypothalamus tells the brain that food is needed. And when the stomach is full, the hypothalamus tells the brain to stop eating. Slimaluma™ sends a signal to the hypothalamus telling the brain that your stomach is full, which helps people eat much less. The customers speak highly of Slimaluma™ -- but it needs to be used in a supportive diet capsule with other essential ingredients. The consumer response has been especially high on this ingredient and products that include it. Read a full Slimaluma Review Here.
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Super Citrimax®
Super Citrimax® (U.S. Patent No. 6,875,891) – Super Citrimax actually curbs the appetite, burns fat, reduces Body Mass Index and enhances weight loss, all with no negative side effects. It also increases serotonin levels which enhance moods and sleep quality while decreasing hunger and preventing binge eating. Super Citrimax® is clinically proven to be absorbed 20% more effectively than any other form of the ingredient available. This Ingredient scores very well with the customers who have used it…of course only when it is found in a good diet formula. Read a full Super Citrimax Review Here.

99 Responses to “Curves”
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Lisa: It great fun fast and no men and i think it’s great for anyone. go and see ladies.

Madeleine: I am still struggling with hunger from time to time but I started to use a supplement pill and it is being really helpful. Go Curves!

Eden: I love the idea of Curves! I think it’s so great that there are only women there. Have not signed up yet but am going to continue to check it out. :)

Ilene_Clinton: I have heard that some women elect to socialize before or after working out but thats what I like about the sound of this place!

sandi: Well, I like the sound of Curves so far…the camaraderie, the closeness, the fun attitude. Looking for a place not to be embarrassed about your body!

Ilse: I hate exercising, I really do, I hate to sweat and get all grimy, which is how I usually feel after a work-out. So not sure this one would be right for me.

salena: I have been going to curves for four weeks now and i love it, i feel and look better. I recommend it.

Noel: Like anything else, your own passion and desire create your atmosphere. I started curves because I needed to get out of my home, where I work, and just move. I know how to eat and work out…do I want to? Most times not. Sometimes just getting out the door is the success. Every move on every machine I try to make it a move that counts! If I’m going to do this, make it count! It is up to me, not curves or any other gym or program. Taking the time after to add some of pilates and ab work and then… stretch, really stretch, gives my body what it needs and keeps me going. All in all it is only just under an hour. The older we get the more this has to become a lifestyle not a quick fix. If you don’t want to chat don’t! If you want more help to get you going, ask for it. One note…at my curves they could use another gal on the floor making sure everyone is doing the exercises correctly and keep encouraging those that are ’slackin’ off. More bang for your buck, keep your lower ab tucked, pressed to back of your spine. Again…make every rep,move and machine count!! Quit chatting and encourage one another as you work out!

Victoria: I just joined Curves last week and have gone three times so far. I wasn’t sure the machines in the gym would offer me a good workout since they seemed so easy to use, however, after my 2nd workout, I did notice a difference. I haven’t lost weight yet, but I think if I go I will. I think like everything in life, different things work for different people. I was not pleased with having to sign a contract for a year, but this will keep me going. It is expensive, but hopefully I will feel it is well worth it after the first year. I do think that if you are overweight you have to keep in mind that you didn’t get that way in just a few months, if you are like me it happened slowly over a few years and now I have to remember to allow myself enough time to get rid of it. I do feel more energetic after I go. I don’t mind the socializing. I talk if I feel like and I don’t if I don’t want to. No pressure.

Cathrine: dont know which curves you go to!!!! maybe in USA as a few have ref to mum as mom?????? and pounds instead of kilo???? well i just love my curves as do all the other ladies in the club here in malvern victoria australia

Anonymous: I feel encouraged and supported by the instructors as well as the women who attend the Albert St Gym in Palmerston North, and have lost weight and cms. A great atmosphere for getting fit Evelyn

Jackie (England): I LOVE CURVES, if you want a decent workout, work harder on the machines, the machines are hydraulic so the more effort you put in the better the workout, my weight and inch loss has been slow, but after faithfully going 3 times a week I have dropped 2 yes 2 dress sizes, I think we as woman on a whole are hung up on the scales, measure measure and loose inches. Please please talk to your Curves trainers, the concept is fab and it will work.

Jody: I have been a member for 16 months now, what a great idea. Someone asked for price, I pay $49 a month. Join Up fee was a one off payment of $99. THe girls are fantastic where I go in Ballarat Vic, Australia. I have lost 40.5cm in total!!!!!!I recommend to anyone, any age, any shape.

Fran M. Brougham: Hi, My name is Fran Brougham and I have been a Curves member for 5 years. I have lost lots of inches but am still working on the weight and body fat losses. I had lost alot of weight earlier but managed to put it back on. Also, I am down two dress sizes and that feels great! Besides going to Curves, I try to add other types of exercise into my week as well, such as treadmill, water aeorbics and walking or riding a bike. I am determined at 60 years old, to be as healthy as I can be. Curves helps us as women, not only physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well. We all go to Curves for different reasons. The main one for me is to be as healthy as I can and to present a pleasant appearance of myself not only to others but to myself. Sincerely, Fran M. Brougham, Curves at Village West, Erie, PA

Lauren: I have worked for Curves for a year and before that I was a member there. I have seen both great results and not so great results. Those who have good results, simply put, work hard. While I do agree that a lot of our ladies like to come to us to chat and socialise, this does not detract from the fact that we encourage and motivate once on the circuit. If our ladies want to stay and chat afterwards then that is fine-I see no problem. The club in which I work has great results and friendly staff. It truly is about what you put in. Some of our members complain if they get hot-well if you are exercising hard of course you SHOULD be hot!!!!! As I said, I was a member before I started working for Curves. I wasn’t particularly overweight, however, in the first six months of JUST Curving,I lost 17.5 inches and 6lbs. Bearing in mind that toning increases your muscle mass, you should be more interested in your inch and body fat loss. I continue to lose weight and body fat and inches, although obviously at a slower rate now. Every body is different. Some peoples metabolic rate is fast, enabling them to lose pretty quick. Others of us need to tune our metabolims up. It can take time. If you are overweight, how long did it take you to come out of your comfort zone? Most people find that its months or years as opposed to days or weeks even. Cut your body some slack-give yourself and your body a chance. Unfortunately there is no miracle cure-exercise and healthful eating is the way forward. As you exercise tougher, your body will adapt and allow you to work even harder, creating better and better results. As for the comments regarding doing other forms of exercise-this is a choice that some of us make when we become exercise ‘junkies’! This is not to say that Curves alone does not work. For 18 months I got great results from 3-5 workouts a week alone. But as I have become more and more into exercise I have incorporated other activities into my regime. Its because you come to enjoy exercising so much that you WANT to do other things. Now that I’ve gone on and on, I would just like to say that I was very sad to read about experiences of neglect etc at Curves facilities.I am sorry that these ladies have had these experiences as this is not how Curves should be. I would just like to point out that not all Curves are the same, so if you are at all interested go have a look. Different clubs run differently. Different owners do certain things differently. At our club we have a circuit coach running the circuit all the time, plus at least two if not three other members of staff on hand to give advice or generally chat to our members. We may not always know EVERY members weigh in date, however when a member clocks in there is a reminder on the screen and we always remind our members to remind us to weigh them!!! Perhaps you should all join our Curves in West Sussex!!!! Oh and we would never give out Candy-and we would never eat it on show ourselves. That is totally mean! Come to Curves, Work out hard, have a chat on the stretch machine WHEN YOU’RE DONE!!! If you can talk on the machines you are not working hard enough!!!!!!!! Oh, and as our manager would say-’its not a summer camp! COME ON’!! Lauren, Horsham, West Sussex.

Karen - Kirkintilloch Curves: Well said Lauren (above)! I have been going to Curves for five months now and I have not seen great results in terms of weight loss, however, until last month, if Im honest with myself I wasn’t really putting a great deal of effort into the machines and I was still over eating. Since putting in much more effort on the machines I have lost almost 3 inches off each thigh, albeit my weight is the same. Many of the comments posted above seem to want quick miracle results without much effort so no wonder they are dissatisfied. In answer to many of the above comments I have never had anything but encouragement – and if you don’t want to talk, which mostly I don’t, then you don’t have to. I have never been offered chocolate etc as an incentive and frequently visit the Elgin Curves when on holiday – they are very welcoming and are not hostile just because they do not benefit financially from my membership. As for the negative comments about the older women, I am only 37 which is in the lower end of the age range at my Curves, however, the older women and nothing but pleasant, so what if they feel the need to chat and have a bit of company – we are all there for different reasons and at least they are active. I hope all the intolerant young folk remind themselves they will be old too one day! I really enjoy Curves and although I agree you could do a similar workout from home I know I am not disciplined enough to do so. As for joining fee – look out for special offers – I joined with no fee in exchange for a bag of shopping for Woman’s Aid so I saved one hundred pounds. I suppose this site just reflects life, some trainers at certain Curves will have different personalities and better / worse ideas than others and the members have different personalities and are looking for different things from a gym. Don’t let this site put you off – give it a try and make sure you go at least threee times a week to get your moneys worth!

sarah: I have only been going to curves for 5 weeks and wanted to get a bit fitter following an operation. For the first couple of weeks I took it easy, doing just 30 minutes, but the instructors encouraged me to stay longer. Everyone is friendly and the ages range from early 20’s to mid 50’s and all shapes and sizes. Whilst friendly everyone is there for a purpose and most sweat. I would say the average time is around an hour!! and some of the younger fitter ones stay longer. There is no candy, just water. It really is what you make of it. I think variety is also good and occassionally would do a DVD workout at home or go to a powerplate for 10 minutes. I was happy to sign on the dotted line for 12 months as this means I will go rain or shine. The instructors do come round and give advice about doing the exercises and encourage you to increase the amount of exercise or the weight on the machines. So far I can say only positive things.

Keira: Has anyone read the book :Curves on the go? It’s really good. It gave me a lot of encouraging tips to still keep staying healthy even though I work full time.

AmandaCA: I am very interested to join Curves but also terrified! I have never worked out before in front of others.

shanb: I knew I should have invested in a Curves franchise when I had the chance. There’s one right by my house. I think it’s cool because I heard that if you miss a few times they’ll always take you back, and it’s not as expensve as a full on gym membership.

Angela B.: IS the 30 mins workout anything like a spin class? I almost died trying spin once! I think that’s why I cannot workout, my friend always take me to those super hard classes and it does not make me want to do anything. Like pilate for instance, OMG it was so hard! Anyway, I am liking what i am reading so far about Curves and there is one about 15 mins from my place, I just want to know what kind of workout there are doing there. Thanks

Lori: I agree about not having men at Curves..i don’t have anything against men (i like them a lot, actually) but it really does interfere with my ability to just pick up and go to the gym when i am all worried about my hair looking ok or do these sweatpants make me look fat, or do i look old, better put on makeup, etc.

Caitlyn: I hear basically its not as competitive of an environment, its very supportive and nice.

Annie: Oh,e xactly my sentiments Caitlyn! I’ve been to some gyms where, I just get irritated because, I either get some nasty guy hitting on me, or I have to watch the hot guys hit on the hot girls, who are just so perfect looking they don’t even need to be at the gym.

JOanne P.: What exercise works best for the thighs?

Stella: hi, have any of you ladies signed up for the Fitness Study that Curves has going with Avon right now? I’m just curious because it seems like you get a lot of gym time for cheap. What’s it all about?

tessa: I haven’t done the fitness study program with Curves, but I know from experience that it’s just better to sign up with them month to month, otherwise those promos get you into some long contract and it takes forever to get your credits.

Anonymous: I like Curves because I hear it can be a quick solid work out, this sounds like just my style.

JudeS: This is a program I’ve been looking into for awhiel and am thinking I should just go for it. I think its awesome that they have Curves locations all over, and am wondering if you can use those gyms, while traveling? I’m sent all over the place for work and it’d be great to have something more familiar, than just the hotel fitness center. I can always ask the membership rep when i sign up,but thought I’d ask here first, thanks.

tracyk: I think you have to sign up for a national membership Jude, if you want to go to the other Curves locations.

delia rogers: OMG, I just heard about Curves popcorn and LOVE IT! Its seems so much healthier than most microwave popcorn!! I’m not into all these food brands or whatever but this is actually sounds really good.

Ginger: I wonder how the supplements are, anyone tried them? I;m most curious,about the PMS formula. :)

Catie: Yeah Curves I hear even has a Honey Crunch cereal & the Fruit and Nut Crunch!

Benna: I want to do something and Curves sounds very close to what i am looking for. Just a question : is it mostly focused on cardo work or also on lifting?

Allison: Any exercise sounds hard. Does it get easier? DOes it take a while for people to warm up to you? Maybe I’m just being crazy xpecting it to be instant Sex and the City or something…but have not gone anyone know?

Katie A.: DO they have showers, or locker rooms at Curves? I would think that, you would want to shower anyway after a workout, no matter where you go.

nancebychance: I have heard that Curves is so inexpensive because they DON’t have shower and towels and all the other things that come with a full servive gym. And of course you need to shower after you excercise (unless you don’t have sweat glands). :)

Mathilda: I am now thinking about trying something to control my cravings with certain foods. I know what not to eat I just can’t help myself. Is hoodia any good?

Kara: Curves sounds great, I don’t think its as ghetto as Lucille Roberts.

joycemarie: I think Curves is a great! :)

Karen_FL: I want a flat belly and also want to get rid of the cellulite on my thighs. I keep complaining about it but somehow can’t get myself to do something athletics to fix it.

lizzie: I love the sound of CurvesSmart technology, each machine reads to be totally customized to your individual situation and goals, and theyre tailored to make sure you get the best work out. I think it sounds great to have that kind of knowledge about how long you have to go on each machine and how much you have achieved by the end of the workout.

rose: Sounds comfortable and fun!

Alexandra: I have heard of folks nearly spending $300 on a BodyBugg thing to monitor. What I think sounds cool about the curves method is the machines also addjust to your personal endurance level so it can give you the right amount of challenge. Looking forward to trying this on out.

Janet_coOp: I was wondering if anyone had tried the Protein Shake they have on their website? I am vegetarian and thought it would be a nice addition to my diet.

morganna: My 2 cents, just get your basic vitamins from GNC no need to pay top dollar for vitamin C.

Denise C: I am really nervous about having to working out in front of people, but I think I am just gonna have to get over my fear. :)

kay: this sounds very nice, I have heard others constantly raving about Curves & geting me to join up. However, i;m realy not interested inthe whole gym atmosphere.

Pearl: Oh I’ve never done well with any at-home programs, they just die on the shelves, or in the closets, after a month or so. I stopped buying videos back in the early 90s, and don’t even bother looking into things like those ab coasters or whatever, i see around. i need a place, to dedicate my time.

Beatrice: Do they sometimes have promotions at Curves or it does not matter when I join, it’s always the same price? I like deals:) so if I can post pone a few weeks before i join to save a few bucks I will. Let me know please. Thank you!

marcia: I think you have to go to your local Curves and see what kind of deals they’re offering, beatrice. I know the one near my place was really slow last summer and had a 2 week free trial period, which you could do even if you were a member that sort of stopped going for awhile. Er. like me.

jessie: Hey, my local Curves is currently running a “30-days for $30″!

persia: I believe those resistance bands can be adjusted on all their machines and if you go faster than the others, you really start seeing a change in your body. :)

Carlotta: I love Curves too !

Leah: Do you have to sign for 12 months or if you can do kind of like a month to month kind of membership? Thanks.

joy: I hear you can pay $39 a month which is a lil more than if you sign a year contract.

Leah: Thanks for replying Joy. $39/month sounds perfect to me.

Anonymous: IS it really that cheap, just thirty bucks a month or thereabouts? My goodness, I’ve been paying nearly three times for the gym I go to. Or, should be going to. THe one I pay for anyway, and havent’ set foot in in about 6 mos. I think something like curves might be good, especialy if I can makes ome friends that are counting on me to show up!

mistymoon: actually, i’m glad to hear that they don’t have showers, bcs then i’d be worrynig about germs from the floors and what do and what not!

Charlie: I went to Curves a few years ago and loved it! I’m going to take advantage of the 30 days for $30. This time I am also eating healthier, so I think it will work for me this time. Last time, I was going, I was not dieting. I didn’t lose much at all. You have to change your eating as well as exercise to lose weight. Also, I don’t care if anyone talks to me because I get out of breath. I would rather concentrate on my workout.

Ms k: I have been going to curves now for 4 weeks..I have lost just over 2 lbs and 4 inches I feel sooo great about myself…My clothes fit a little better and I love that I am in and out in 30min. I did belong to a gym and never went…I dont feel like I have to make sure my hair or makeup is on I just get up and go.I love Curves…..

Amy: Not very impressed. The facility is small, so even when there aren’t very many people there, it’s rather cramped. The machines don’t really seem to be doing anything for me after 6 months of going several times a week. The part that really stinks is that they won’t let me out of the 1 year contract. Even if I stop going, they still take the money from your account. What a rip off! Not happy with it at all, I’d rather stay home, pop in a work out DVD & save a ton of money!

newsparkie: Curves works! I think it is especially good for women who are new to working out. Weight lifting is critical to weight loss and overall health and if you’ve never been in a gym before, all of the different machines can be a little intimidating. At Curves, you get the training, and then you just follow the circuit. Of course, like anything else, if you don’t go regularly, you aren’t going to see results. The 60 day challenge is especially effective. My MIL lost over 40 lbs. and has kept it off for at least 3 years. She goes at least 4 times a week. It has changed her life. She is a very active grandma! I don’t belong to Curves anymore because I’m a member at a family gym and I just didn’t want to pay for both memberships. I think the only downfall of Curves is that they don’t have a child care facility and their hours don’t always match up with my schedule. Other than that, I’d say the program is superb! It’s easy and effective. You don’t have to come up with a plan, you just go and get your workout done!

Gidget: Curves is great, I just had my 3rd weigh in and measurements. I’ve lost 5 lbs, 2 in from my waist, 1.5 in abdomen, 1.5 in hips, 2 in thighs, 1 in from my arms. Also lost 2% body fat, and 2.0 BMI! Give it a try, ladies!

Tanya: Curves was the BEST money I’ve ever spent on myself. After destroying my knee from slipping off some steps, I was going broke going to Physio, and I realized Curves had all the same machines to do the same exercises I was doing at Physio. My Physio Therapist told me to go for it, after showing him diagrams and instructions of all the machines. So instead of paying $40.oo per day to go to Physio, I was paying $41.oo per month to go to Curves. Over 2 1/2 years, I managed to avoid knee reconstructive surgery, lose 21 lbs, and 27 inches (overall) and get my crazy-high blood pressure down to a safe and normal level. Lots of times, I’m the youngest one there, and sometimes I’m in the middle, but I find each day I go, everyone has a smile on their face and it’s just a pleasant place to go, even if I dont feel social. Other clubs made me like an uncomfortable porker, even if they were women only. Curves is a great place for real women, fat or skinny, old or young, in shape or not. I’d recommend this place to anyone. To me, Curves has just about been a life saver (regarding avoiding surgery which would have had me out of work for over a year, and broke).

cha-cha: Tanya, I couldn’t have said it better myself. My 1st go around with Curves was not very successful because I was still over eating and I only went for 1 month. I am getting ready to join again. However, I will say that when I went, I felt really good! Sometimes I had to make myself get out of the car and go in, but after I left, I felt wonderful. Exercise increases the endorphins in your brain and makes your moods better. Good luck!

Johnita: I love curves it’s an amazing place to workout. I went a few years ago and lost about 85 pounds and then decided I didn’t need to go anymore and gained almost all the weight back. I started going back in April of this year and to date I have lost 42.6 pounds and 8.5 inches and also dropped my body fat by 8.63% so it really works and I’ve only been back just under 3 months in fact my 3 month mark is this Sunday and I will weigh in on Monday I’m looking forward to another good loss. Not sure if all curves do but our curves lists their top losers every month and give out t shirts or something of that nature and I was proud to be the very top looser this month at our curves and I’m really hoping I can do that again this month. It’s such a motivating place.

karen from connecticut: First, let me say the good things about Curves. The staff were helpful and encouraging. The members and staff were friendly and the place was very clean. For some women, there is a need to exercise in the privacy of a women only environment. Kudos to all who go and work out with diligence. Negatives? The Curves that I attended was like a mommy and me environment. Oh gosh, who is pregnant, where are your kids going to school, etc.. ( I have no kids, so you can see where I would be bored and frustrated.) Also, the one thing that I HATE about Curves, at least 90% of the Curves in Connecticut, are the hours of operation. For us career women who get home at six, to prepare a dinner and get there by six thirty to make a seven o’clock closing is impossible. I joined during the summer, but had to give up my membership. Lastly, the equipment is NOT state of the art. How do I know? I am now happily a member of Planet Fitness where the 30 min workout area has the best equipment that I have ever used. ( I actually strained a neck muscle on the lateral muscle machine at Curves and had to go to a Chiropractor.)I pay 10 dollars a month, can go anytime between four in the morning until 10:30 at night, am greeted by a friendly staff, and have NEVER had issues with men or ladies giving me “the look”. The only negative- if you are not familiar with gym equipment, you must request a trainor to take you through the machines. I love Planet Fitness. Final point, if Curves works for you, go for it. For the younger career women, ask for a trial week before you commit!

Elise: I just like the sound of the environment of Curves / wish someone thought of this before.

janice: i love curves so much all the people are friendly,they are very encouraging and fun to b around.When i first started curves i lost 32 pounds in my first 3 months .And i encouraging anyone they want to lose weight to go there it won’t be easy but its worth it

Pam: I’ve been going to Curves for years and always liked it. But I didn’t really feel challenged. However, since they started SmartCurves I feel like I’m getting a great workout. I actually work up a good sweat and feel like I’m accomplishing something.

Barb: In my mid-40’s, I’ve been a member for nearly 3 years. I’ve always been reasonably fit and healthy, so wasn’t sure if I’d be physically challenged enough or not. I guess I must be cos I’m still there – you can work as hard or as soft as you like. I’m one of the “younger” members as the age is generally older at my gym in New Zealand (40-70 yrs), but you can only admire these older women, who are committed to staying healthy. Obviously the harder you work at diet and exercise, the more results you’re going to see. I go 3-4 times a week and build up a sweat on the recovery boards, I try to push myself cos if I exercise, I want to make sure I’m getting the most out of it. I get weighed and measured religiously every month but I’ve lost NO weight (in fact, put on), lost NO inches or body fat! But why do I continue? Cos I know my general fitness and well-being has improved. I’m sure my recent good diabetes and cholesterol readings are the result of this regular exercise. I also know if I ate less food and had a more healthy diet, I probably would lose weight. But I haven’t got my head around that yet. I’m happy to do the exercise, and continue eating whatever I want. Even though Curves is no quick-fix for me, I will probably continue cos it’s a convenient 30-minute exercise programme for me. I haven’t got the results I want (as in weight loss), but I know it does work.

Jodie: If you don’t do some of the stations correctly, you will seriously hurt your back. My back dr. and physical therapist said they were seeing a lot of woman who got hurt at Curves. It also gets boring and is more of a social outing for older woman.

Kaelyn: Curves sounds absolutely wonderful!

Sandy: I did curves for 4 months and lost only 1/4 inch off each thigh and didn’t lose any weight. Months 1 & 2 went 3 times a week (that’s what they recommended); months 3 & 4 I went 5-6 times a week. For our eveing meals my husband & I were eating baked fish 5 times a week, spaghetti 1 day and chicken 1 day along with salad and sometime baked potatoes. We were very strict on our eating habits and had been doing this for quite some time before I started Curves and still after quitting Curves. I loved doing the exercises but it just didn’t help me with losing inches or weight. I lost more inches and weight using a $60 set of 4 exercise DVDs than I did using Curves and it cost less. I had to travel out of town to go to Curves and now both places have closed after just 5 years of operation. What does that tell you? More ladies are disappointed than satisfied using Curves.

Keeley: Even though, some people may think that Curves is only good for jump starting your workout and that after a while you need more. I hope this one works.

Tamara: From, what I’ve read Curves work,I really think you need to utilize everything they have to offer though. I also think the Curves Complete program looks nearly perfect with the meal plans and support groups and everything.

Anastasia: Well, I’m not looking for antying too extreme, just need to get started on a workout plan without feeling like, people are laughing at me for not doing something right. Sounds like, Curves might be a good fit fo rme.

honeypie321: at first i really thought curves would be, well sorta cheesy. but after reading about it on their site, curves does sound like the real deal.

Quinn: WOnder how much it cost to buy a Curves franchise, I really think our community, could use another one. Getting a bit crowded.

Anonymous: Well I think Curves can be a blessing in many ways for many. It all depends on how you use it. USE it or LOOSE IT. HAHAHA!

kristin H.: you get out of it what you put into it, like anything else.

Kitty: I visited my local Curves and did the circuit twice, and didn’t even break a sweat. There was very loud techno-pop muscic playing, loud enough to hamper conversation without shouting. You only get to do about 3 or 4 reps on the machines before you have to jump off to allow someone else to use it. No one brought or used a towel to wipe off the machine after they used it. After you complete the circuit, you are supposed to sit on the floor for stretching excercises. The carpeting was dirty, and it was in a high traffic area, where people walked in and out. After the workout, I sat down with a staff member to discuss the terms of enrollment. I was informed that in addition to the monthly/yearly fee, there was a $199.00 “enrollment fee.” When she saw my reaction, she immediately said, “Oh, but if you join right now we are running a special; the enrollment fee is only $99.00″. When I asked why such a large fee for just enrolling, she became very angry and snapped, “you can just talk to the manager if you have a problem with that!” and got up and left the table. After I went to the front desk, I was informed that there was no one to talk to, so I left.

terryjobaldwin: what i like to do is try & mix up my exercises i do some home workouts 3 days per week, either walking with leslie sansone or pilates or something. I think what ever you do you just have to make it work for you, this applies if you go to Curves or not.

Bridgett: Hi ladies, I have been going to Curves for two years now, and I have to disagree with a few things I’ve read here. First, it really irks me when someone says – [Curves is only good for jump starting your workout and that after a while you need more.] Not only is this NOT true but it also feeds into the incorrect assumption that Curves is only for old ladies. I am 29 years old and as I mentioned earlier have been a member for a little over two years. I started going to Curves for the same reason that most women do – I wanted more personal coaching without the price tag of a personal trainer. I admit that when I first started I thought it was going to be too easy. However, I soon learned that no one ever has to “outgrow” their Curves! Because of the hydraulics, the harder you push the more you get out of it. It’s all about focusing and consciously increasing your effort each time. When my Curves installed the Curves Smart system, it made all the difference in the world!! Those of us that made sure we always worked as hard as we could, were the most surprised by how much harder we were able to push with the Smart system. It’s amazing how competing with only yourself (and a little green light) could make such a significant improvement in your workout! If you haven’t noticed, I love my Curves! It is always clean and decorated for holidays. The women are very friendly, and most of us are pushing so hard now since “Smart” that we can only talk on the squares. Okay, so my point here is that it is up to each one of us to do our BEST and continue to INCREASE our workout to see the best results. After all, if you just continue doing things the same, including your workout, then why would you expect anything to change? Your bodies get used to the routine, you have to keep tricking it by increasing your intensity – at least that’s what my circuit coach always tells us. Oh, did I mention that I lost 72 pounds in 7 months? Well I did! That was my goal and I never dreamed I would reach it so fast by simply eating five healthy meals each day! Was it the Curves diet plan? Of course it was! Alrighty then, I’m done raving. I do get passionate about this because I have so many friends that laughed and tried to get me to go to a real gym with them, but I am proud to say that at this point I am happier and more fit then they are. They would all tell you the same thing since not one of them are still going to their gym. In fact I was able to convert three of them, who are now true Curves supporters! BTW: Those Curves supplements, i.e.: Protein shakes, vitamins, cereal, & even the protein bars, are all made by the same manufacturer as other top brands! Yes, even the vitamins. Trust me; it’s what I do for a living.

Janey: I love Curves!

Roxy: I absolutely love Curves! It’s the easiest way to get me to sweat bullets 3 to 4 days a week. And even if I get a little bored with it, I know that there are other women like me there to talk to, or I can push myself even harder and challenge myself. Those machines can take anything!

sandy: Great. Designed for women. Quick, effective workout. Fun to chat with other women while you exercise. I used to go to the army gym with my husband but three kids later and getting close to 40 I don’t like to exercise in a gym full of men. I get every bit as hard a workout as I did lifting weights in the army gym I just don’t have to waste time continually adjusting weights. Only downside is that some have ridiculous hours, not opening until 7:30 or 8:00. My current one opens at 5:50 and it’s busy then. If you have to work or get kids to school you can’t go to the gym at 8:00.

Karen: Curves didn’t work for me. I could’ve/should’ve worked harder at it and it may have worked. BUT, the problem was that I live approx. 20 miles away from the nearest curves and it was hard for me to workout on a regular basis. Therefore I lost interest and stopped going. I knew I had a contract for 12 months but didn’t realize that the contract stated the cancellation had to be in writing. My husband take care of our books and he thought I was still going for the 1st year and then the 2nd year he asked me about it. Then we realized that they had been using check drafts to deduct $39.00 from our checking account for 2 full years in addition to the original contract. My husband uses on-line banking and looks at the statements at the end of the year (our mistake). Wouldn’t you think that if the mgt at the local curves had noticed that someone had not been in that there must be a problem. And about the (deceitful) business tactic of not informing a customer of the contract and asking for an annual signature….it may be legal but, it is sneaking and lowdown as far as I am concerned.

Betty: I went to curves for one month, I like the ladies only concept, but I did not loose any weight!

PK: I tried Curves 3 years ago. I signed a year contract. I never should of joined. After my first try to do the circuit, I hated it. The machines are so hard to figure out how to use them. You are supposed to be on them for only so many seconds and then get off and onto the next machine. You feel pressured to get off ASAP so that the next person can get on. I hated the atmosphere of Curves. The employees just stood there and yacked. It was like they were there to socialized. If you are thinking of joining a curves, try the whole circuit B4 signing any contract with Curves. And don’t sign the same day, think about it first!

ca: The required music was AWWWWFULLLL; it was cowboy stuff that made me feel like trailer trash (I wished clients could have chosen the music or we could have worn I-pods). Because of my work schedule, I would arrive about 30-45 minutes before closing but the employee would walk behind me at each machine and wipe it down as soon as I got off it so she could close shop ASAP after I finished my circuit. It was NOT women-only; one woman brought her kids with her and the 9-year old boy was waaay too interested in staring at our crotches as we worked on one particular machine. I saw women misusing the machines (potentially getting no benefit from the workout or hurting themselves) but employees did nothing to help … or notice.

Valley_gurl: Sounds like its a great place! :)

Mercy: like the aspect of a place for women, so sick of sweaty men that think they all that tryiing to hit on me when i’m in the weight room. sounds like curves is a good alternative.

Sarah: I’ve only been a member of Curves for about a month now, but I absolutely LOVE it. I’ve tried going to other gyms to work out and lose weight, and I always felt judged and out of place. It felt like I was damned if I went, damned if i didn’t, you know? But I finally got serious about wanting to get healthy and tried to start working out in my gym on campus and the anxiety that it gave me was absolutely horrible. I could barely get myself in there and when I did I felt out of place and judged the ENTIRE time. It was NOT a good experience. Well my mom suggested Curves to me because my Aunt had been a member and loved it. The feel inside Curves is SO much different than any other gym I have ever been to. Its welcoming and almost like a mini-family. When you are working out the people who work there are right by your side to help you do it right and keep you motivated. And the other members are the same way, its really a team effort. Curves also does a lot of small things to motivate you too, like once you hit 36 workouts you get a star on the wall, or if you go 3 times a week you get put into a drawing for a prize, and if you lose 12 inches you get a little foot on the wall. It sounds trivial, but if you’re competitive at all, it really puts a fire underneath you. All in all I give Curves a thumbs up. I recommend it for any woman who ever feels out of place at any other gym.

Jenniqua: Unmotivating, boring, a waist of money, and never a trainer on hand to help. They were too busy loudly gossiping with friends. There was never a skinny person in there. I was trying to loose all my fat, but there was no one there to motivate me with a healthy looking body. I quit going and since lost 40lbs. by walking every day and eating healthy.

Sabrina: Guess maybe it depends on location, I really like what Curves has to offer and when I went on a tour it seemed like all teh women were focused on their workots. I’m anxious to get started.

Mariska: Its exactly what I;ve been looking for, I’m pretty happy about the Curves program overall, great for women like me, imo.

Heidi: Great support for women! I’m so excited about Curves, I had my doubts but I think its really a wonderful place and hopeing for the best results!

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Curves

It is well documented that women have different health and fitness needs than men, especially for those trying to burn fat and slim down or tone the body and build muscle strength. Besides eating right and meeting our daily nutritional requirements, it is also important to exercise on a regular basis. The problem for many women is that either they don’t have time to work out every day, or they are wasting their time on exercises, gym memberships and products that are not built with their unique needs in mind.

Thankfully, there are the select few alternatives that have rated very well on health and fitness websites, as well as being supported by many consumer success stories. A chain of fitness centers called Curves is regarded for offering workout solutions for women who know what they want to accomplish, but may not be sure what they have to do to get there. The health and fitness centers are said to be very thorough, with professionals guiding women with the latest technology, hands on care and a wealth of knowledge.

 Fitness Center at a Glance
Many women lead busy lives, often balancing their professional and personal commitments and rarely having time to take care of their health and fitness needs. At some point, our bodies may begin to break down, with weight gain and lack of energy among the common signs of poor maintenance. We can make an effort to exercise by going for a jog in the morning or perhaps joining a gym, but it is often difficult to stay on track without the proper guidance.

This is where Curves is believed to play an important role in supporting the fitness needs of women. Through a structured, yet flexible, program that takes the goals of each individual and develops a focused routine, women are able to get the most out of their time and energy. No matter how many crunches we do, or how long we jog every morning, all of our efforts may be in vain unless we monitor our progress and address the specific needs of our bodies.

 Fitness Center in Focus
The advantage of Curves appears to be that women with very different needs are able to reach their goals by sticking to similar 30 minute sessions. Unlike standard fitness plans, women are able to get a complete workout each session. Of course, there are trainers and specialists on hand to guide participants through the process, but there really is no secret; by customizing our workouts to burn fat, tone our bodies or to accomplish both, participants make optimal use of their time and energy.

By combining strength training exercises with cardio, this particular approach to fitness is said to enable women to burn up to 500 calories per 30 minute session. The routines are based on circuit training, with resistance machines and systems that cover all of the major muscle groups. But the difference here is believed to be the ability to work out two muscles at a time, as opposed to spending time on each muscle by performing a series of inefficient routines.

Many gyms, studios and fitness centers advertise that they use only the highest tech machines based on the latest technology, but most of these systems end up being the same. Additionally, many of these devices may be difficult to operate, and some may even be dangerous to operate. But this fitness center uses a type of technology called CurvesSmart, which incorporates a personal coaching system into every workout. This enables participants to get real time feedback as they are working out, in addition to automatic adjustments in response to our body’s endurance. Progress reports also detail how many calories we’ve burned and how close we are to reaching our desired balance of fitness and strength.

 Lifestyle
It is important for women to be able to have easy access to their fitness products, programs or centers, especially if they are serious about their goals and want to put themselves in the best position to succeed. That is apparently why Curves has more than 10,000 locations at this time, making the brand one of the most accessible fitness centers across the globe. At the time of this review, centers are located in metropolitan areas as well as in suburban and rural locations in the U.S. and overseas.

In addition to access to the state of the art circuit systems, qualified trainers and many other resources, the company also offers supplements and healthful food items to offer further health and wellness support. It is no secret that eating right is just as important as exercising for those who want to slim down. To that end, the company offers granola bars, snacks and other foods that are known to be nutritious without compromising on taste.

Some of the supplements available from the company at this time include the Multivitamin, the Calcium formula, the Protein Shake, the Omega 3 formula, the Joint and Connective Tissue Support, Glucose Management, PMS formula and the Herbal Fem/Women’s Support formula. These supplements are regarded for being 100 percent all natural and for supplying the wide selection of nutrients we need on a daily basis. It is not clear if any of the products contain Hoodia, one of the most promising natural appetite suppressants, but this need can be met via other supplements.

 Positives
• The workouts are efficient, 30 minute sessions
• The routines exercise multiple muscles simultaneously
• The exercises are said to support cardio and strength training
• The fitness center has thousands of locations across the globe
• The workouts are geared specifically toward meeting women’s needs
• Many user success stories can be found on the official website
• The company has its own line of foods and nutritional supplements
• The fitness centers have attained high scores on rating sites online


 Negatives
• The company may not have locations in remote areas of the world
• Pricing information may not be easy to locate on the official website
• The products may not be available for purchase online at this time


 Final Thoughts
There seem to be new products and diet and fitness concepts being introduced to the market every day, but in the end it simply comes down to the basics: eating right and exercising. The market likes to throw all kinds of fitness products and systems our way, but most of these are not likely to be versatile enough to meet the wide ranging needs of women today. That’s why it helps to be able to meet both our cardio and strength training needs without eating up too much of our time.

Curves has long been considered one of the leaders in the women’s health and fitness industry, but the company never seems to have changed up its approach to supporting women’s goals. Members and past participants appear to have only positive things to say about their experiences, with most testimonials touching on the fact that they were able to achieve their goals without spending hours in the gym.

The company also appears to have drawn very high scores and votes on some of the leading consumer health and wellness websites, which track all of the products, services and programs on the market. According to many of these resources, the fitness center chain has rated highly in the areas of overall user satisfaction, as well as ease of use, value and customer support. In addition, the majority of comments indicate that past members would return should the need arise.

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