Comments on: curves

By: bethel_50

bethel_50 — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 04:10:49 +0000

I just wish they were opened really early or really late, as I work from 6
to 6 daily and by the time I get there, they’re closed. So I use my
treadmill, and Richard Simmons tapes and a few hand weights. Not right
now, as my weight is too high and it hurts, but as soon as it comes
down……3 days to go for me.
Nona
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Why isn’t there mouse flavored cat food?

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Sat, 07 Oct 2006 01:55:57 +0000

The reason I go to a standard gym is because where I work, I can get
a family membership at the corporate gym for $28/month. That is
much cheaper than Curves and it is located onsite, so it takes away
my excuses for not going to work out. My corporate membership has
an indoor suspended rubber track, and provides
shampoo/soap/conditioner/towels/blow dryers/hair spray, and body
lotion so there goes another excuse of not wanting to haul all that
stuff back and forth. All that positive stuff being said, it was
really hard for me to come to terms with my own body in the standard
gym. I started going before WLS and believe me, I was the only one
there over 300#!! Ours is a co-ed gym, so it also takes a lot of
courage to sweat like the dickens in front of people, shower and
possibly have a business meeting with them in real clothes later
that week. I am better about it now that I am at 195 (still
certainly not at goal, but feeling much better about myself, thanks)

I have a friend who started going to CURVES a year ago. She makes
sure she goes 3X a week and at first she was very excited about it.
After a year, she is getting a bit bored with the routine and
thinking of going to a standard gym. From what my friend says,
Curves is great for the non-exerciser because they plan the workouts
for you. They have a weigh and measurement plan and encourage you
to do measurements about once a month. I would say go ahead and join
Curves if you are a non-exerciser. That would be a great way to
kick off an exercise program. I would just recommend that you don’t
sign up for a five year contract or anything, because, like my
friend, you may get bored as your fitness level increases.
Whatever you decide, make sure it is something you can live with–
and exercise with!
Mary

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 19:53:34 +0000

Deborah,
I haven’t been to one but I hear great things about it. I would
recommend that you stop by the one they opened and ask for a tour. I
am quite sure they will be more than willing to show you around
and “sell” you on the place. Plus it will give “you” a better feel
for what it will be like. What works for one person doesn’t
necessarily work for someone else. Not to mention that each facility
will be somewhat “unique” in it’s environment.
Shelly
LapRNY 3/3/03
258/155/???
5′3 37yrs

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 10:49:58 +0000

Hi - I’ve been lurking for a while. I think this group is wonderfully
supportive and very informative. Can those of you familiar with CURVES tell me
a little more about it? They just opened one in my neighborhood, and I was
wondering what makes it different from other exercise places? Do they cater
more to women of “size” : ) ?
Deborah

By: Elwood Caitlyn

Elwood Caitlyn — Mon, 01 Aug 2005 14:05:10 +0000

I posted to some one earlier about this.You really have to becareful about
exercising when your knees anr bad and you have back problems.I use a heated
pool at a senior retirement complex.The pools arent deep because they are
made for seniors you can swim or just walk and do streches.It is very
reasonable and most of them are open to the public certain hours of the day
The one I use cost $25 for 15 2hr swims.The water is 90o’s so you don’t
hurt or get stiff afterwards.Check your yellow pagesor visit your closest
YMCA. Sharon in MI