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wishuponastar

Question:Have you tried Curves for working out?

I'm intrigued by the idea that I could get through a circuit of machines in 30 minutes. That would fit into my schedule.

Asked by wishuponastar on 4/22/08 5 Answers»
bjackson1955

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yes i tried curves for 2 days and quit because i hurt my left knee.i had to get a note from my doc. to give to them letting them know that curves weren't the program for me.I have to have a supervised exercise program for me,which i've started allready.so for it;s working for me.i am going on my 3rd week.,and i feel g-r-e-a-t bjackson1955

Answered by: bjackson1955 on 5/24/08
frostyj2

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I joined Curves when I was just getting back into exercising after not doing any for a long time. It was good for the frst few months but I found (and was told) that the resistance on the machines stay the same or loosen over time with all the use so you don't really progress as you would with a machine where you could make the resistance a next notch stronger. I only went M-T-M at Curves after I heard that and joined a regular womens gym ater that that had reg machines, calsses, etc. For starting out though Curves is a good option.

Answered by: frostyj2 on 5/19/08
AmazingStar50

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I am a 3 year veteran of Curves. I have lost inches and weight. I love the women that go there and all the fun we have working out. Its more like going out with the girls each night I go. It doesn't become this dreaded workout. Go for it! Its so worth it!

Answered by: AmazingStar50 on 5/7/08
uniqueme85

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I belong to Curves and I really like it. I feel like I have worked out and my endurance has really improved and the women there are sooo funny. I sometimes think I get more of a workout laughing so much.

Answered by: uniqueme85 on 4/24/08
mmorales515

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I haven't tried it, but my friend goes to a Curves fitness center and she looks fantastic...and yes, she does a 30-minute circuit.

Answered by: mmorales515 on 4/24/08
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