"Curves" Experiences? ...

Hello ...

I know that Curves has been discussed here before, but I wondered if
anyone who is currently going to Curves might be willing to share any
thoughts or experiences.

I've been going to a "regular" gym for over four years, and I'm
wondering if perhaps I need to try something different, since I don't
seem to be as motivated to go to the gym as I had been. Also, the
class schedule there has been cut back and changed since I joined.

I went to Curves yesterday for one of three visits for which I
qualified through their promotion with Kraft Foods.

As someone used to the slower pace of using free weights in a
strength-training class, and who is accustomed to using a treadmill at
the gym for cardio, the Curves workout, with the changes every 30
seconds, was very different for me.

I'm wondering -- for those of you who are going to Curves -- are you
finding it effective for weight loss? What about for strength and
building muscle?

I have two more free visits before I need to decide whether or not to
join. The membership fee would be $75.00 if I join in February, and
the monthly fee with a one-year membership is $39.00. I don't know if
these are standard rates or whether they're particular to this area.

Anyway -- any thoughts, observations, et cetera, about Curves would be
much appreciated!

Thanks!

Linda W.