Please no politics/Just information on curves

Dear Group,

I'm not very interested in the politics surrounding Curves and it's owner.

I am interested if anyone here has had results by the thirty minute workout
and if they have any more information I can look at. I looked at the Curves
site already and would like further information from those who have gone.

Thanks no insult intended. Just want information.

Dianne

Thanks Jayjay for the iformation.

I like that idea that it's for a beginner. Then you get to outgrow it too.
That sounds neat.

Thanks

Dianne
"Jayjay" wrote in message
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On Fri, 7 May 2004 13:42:25 -0500, "Diane Nelson"
wrote:

Dear Group,

I'm not very interested in the politics surrounding Curves and it's
owner.

I am interested if anyone here has had results by the thirty minute
workout
and if they have any more information I can look at. I looked at the
Curves
site already and would like further information from those who have gone.

Thanks no insult intended. Just want information.

Dianne


No problem Dianne, I don't blame you, I get turned off by all the
political crap agendas people seem to have these days.

As for Curves, i have no personal experience with them. Beverly, a
frequent poster in the group, has been a member and I believe a few
others have been too.

What I've learned out of their posts is that curves is a great
starting point for someone getting into a new exercise routine and
learning a new way of life. The equipment is good for a circuit
training full body workout for a beginner.

What most people find is that after a period of about 6 months - 1yr,
they've "outgrown" the curves machines and are looking for a full gym
membership.

For many the atmosphere of Curves is a great place to learn exercise
in a "not so intimdating" environment. You learn good form and what
to do. You lose weight and gain confidence in your workouts. In
the end you outgrow curves, but have gained the confidence to join a
regular gym that can be intimidating to a newbie type person.

I can tell you for certain, if you don't exercise regularly now, and
you join curves and put the effort in, you'll see a big difference in
your body shape in 6 weeks time. But that will be the case for any
similar exercise routine either at any gym or on your own.


Hope this helps.

In article , Diane Nelson
wrote:

Dear Group,

I'm not very interested in the politics surrounding Curves and it's owner.

I am interested if anyone here has had results by the thirty minute workout
and if they have any more information I can look at. I looked at the Curves
site already and would like further information from those who have gone.

Thanks no insult intended. Just want information.

Dianne

Dianne I clearly labeled my post OT and Political. No insult taken.

--
Diva
*****
The Best Man for the Job May Be A Woman

"Carol Frilegh" wrote in message
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Dianne I clearly labeled my post OT and Political. No insult taken.

--
Diva
*****
The Best Man for the Job May Be A Woman

You did not do that until your second response to the thread, and at that,
even with the OT, its still threaded within the same thread, so it still
shows within that thread.

Hi Diane,

I've been going to Curves for almost a year and love it. I love the idea of
being able to do 30 minute workouts as it's so easy for me to stop after
work and get it done before I hit home. I often didn't get around to any
exercise once I was home.

In the first 3 months I lost 6 pounds and 12 inches. I didn't have a lot of
weight to lose. I currently weigh 147 and would still like to lose a few
more pounds and lower the body fat percentage a little more. I started as
I've been diagnosed with osteopenia and wanted to start an exercise program
to help save the bones. I've slacked off Curves a little since bike riding
season is here but I still try to get there 1-2 times a week. After a year
I'm thinking about switching to a regular gym but I'm not sure I'm willing
to give up the convenience of the 30 minute workouts. I'll probably wait
until fall to make this decision.

I like the employees at my location and the other members are great. The
members come in all ages, sizes and levels of fitness. You can tailor your
workout to fit your level of fitness simply by applying more pressure when
using the machines. This works great for me on those days my carpel tunnel
makes it difficult to handle too much weight. I don't have to worry about
dropping any weight on my toes if I lose my gripg

If you have anymore specific questions - just ask. Sorry I didn't see the
original post. I've been out shopping all day for a new bike G

Beverly





"Diane Nelson" wrote in message
...
Dear Group,

I'm not very interested in the politics surrounding Curves and it's owner.

I am interested if anyone here has had results by the thirty minute
workout
and if they have any more information I can look at. I looked at the
Curves
site already and would like further information from those who have gone.

Thanks no insult intended. Just want information.

Dianne

In article , jayjay
wrote:

"Carol Frilegh" wrote in message
...
Dianne I clearly labeled my post OT and Political. No insult taken.

--
Diva
*****
The Best Man for the Job May Be A Woman

You did not do that until your second response to the thread, and at that,
even with the OT, its still threaded within the same thread, so it still
shows within that thread.

Mea Culpa!



--
Diva
*****
The Best Man for the Job May Be A Woman

In article , Beverly
wrote:

Hi Diane,

I've been going to Curves for almost a year and love it. I love the idea of
being able to do 30 minute workouts as it's so easy for me to stop after
work and get it done before I hit home. I often didn't get around to any
exercise once I was home.

In the first 3 months I lost 6 pounds and 12 inches.

You have convinced me to take the free tour of the local Curves. can't
wait for those hairpin turns!

--
Diva
*****
The Best Man for the Job May Be A Woman

Last night at dinner, I met a woman who is a member of curves. She really
enjoys it. She tells me she is a diabetic who has recently lost a lot of
weight and has been able to come off of her insulin. And she is able to use
her Curves membership when she travels.

j
"Diane Nelson" wrote in message
...
Dear Group,

I'm not very interested in the politics surrounding Curves and it's owner.

I am interested if anyone here has had results by the thirty minute
workout
and if they have any more information I can look at. I looked at the
Curves
site already and would like further information from those who have gone.

Thanks no insult intended. Just want information.

Dianne

"Julianne" wrote in message
news:xe8nc.49474$NZ4.29435@lakeread05...
Last night at dinner, I met a woman who is a member of curves. She really
enjoys it. She tells me she is a diabetic who has recently lost a lot of
weight and has been able to come off of her insulin. And she is able to
use
her Curves membership when she travels.

j

That was what I really liked about Curves, was the ability to work out there
when I travelled. It was a really good way to get back into a regular
workout routine for me when I started going. I kept my membership nearly 2
years but found I did grow out of it. Plus, the facility in my town is not
well run anymore *and* there was way too many women in there who were overly
concerned with the personal lives of everyone else - small town mentality
magnified.

I'm seeing more and more former Curves clients at the gym.

Jenn

On Sat, 8 May 2004 15:47:46 -0500, "JMA" wrote:


That was what I really liked about Curves, was the ability to work out there
when I travelled. It was a really good way to get back into a regular
workout routine for me when I started going. I kept my membership nearly 2
years but found I did grow out of it. Plus, the facility in my town is not
well run anymore *and* there was way too many women in there who were overly
concerned with the personal lives of everyone else - small town mentality
magnified.

I'm seeing more and more former Curves clients at the gym.

Jenn

I keep checking the Curves website to see if one has opened anywhere
near me. The overall number in the UK has mulitplied several times
over since I first started looking a few months ago, but still nowhere
I could get to within a reasonable time.
Your comment about the women, Jenn, makes me remember one of the
advantages of living in a big city
janice