Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Oct 29, 2005
Pros: Very easy to do. No weights to change.
Cons: I think it would get extremely boring after awhile.
Summary: I have had a coupon for a free week at Curves for quite awhile. Len is at a meeting tonight so I decided to check it out. I telephoned first and the opening hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 7. p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m. ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Oct 15, 2012
Pros: Quick efficent workout that caters for ages, levels and abilities.
Cons: Need to seriously considering opening 7 days. hours restrictive for working women.
Summary: Fantastic that it is women only, caters for all ages and there is no pressure to have the latest gear. It is a very social and supportive atmosphere. In fact often have fund raisers for womens health issues and support community events for ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Jun 23, 2012
Pros: Fast and doable workout. Gets results.
Cons: Hours of operation. No shower facilities.
Summary: I do like the workout, I've never found it boring (I've been a member for nearly 2 years), and I have seen results. I like that it's quick, I can go, do my workout, and leave. That said, for me at least, Curves alone is not enough. Weight bearing ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 7, 2012
Pros: Works entire body in 30 minutes, easy to use equipment, free trial membership
Cons: Cost, but try the free trial membership. It may be worth it to you.
Summary: A few years ago I entered a drawing and won a free one week trial at the Curves for Women in a nearby town. Now they offer a free one week trial membership to qualifying new members who sign up on their website. Because I had been in an accident ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Apr 2, 2012
Pros: None
Cons: No childcare
Summary: I recently contacted Curves for Women, to find out whether they provided childcare services and what hours it might be available. As a gym touted to be "by women, for women," I assumed that this business model would factor in that many women are mothers ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 11, 2012
Pros: Curves work out effective when done correctly, consistently. CurvesSmart program provides feedback on exercise effort/goals.
Cons: Limited operating hours, high staff turnover which results in lack of training for new staff.
Summary: I joined my local Curves ten years ago. When I joined I was not exercising at all and because of this I was very weak which was impacting my everyday life. I was actually underweight and felt tired all the time. I was in my early 40's ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Dec 30, 2011
Pros: Probably good for extreme newbies & shy ladies.
Cons: Too basic and boring for anyone who has done any weight training before.
Summary: DISCLAIMER: I went to a free trial at Curves last night. One visit made up my mind. So I can't review it based on having a membership and using it for months.First off, the office space that it occupies looked like--exactly that--office space, ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Dec 8, 2011
Pros: equiptment is nice
Cons: The way the gym is run. Understaffed. Rude employees. Scam.
Summary: I was a member of Curves 6 years ago and I would say it was a very positive experience. Well, this last year I joined for a second time at a different location, and it has been a VERY negative experience. I would say that they have gone down ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 28, 2011
Pros: - easy to use, overall workout, good results
Cons: - some Curves are not very prepossessing inside.
-The circuit can be boring.
Summary: I've been going to Curves for 8 months, usually several times a week. I was seriously overweight (needed to lose about 70 pounds). I have also been doing Weight Watchers. Together - and i stress TOGETHER - they have helped me lose 62 pounds in that time. ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Apr 12, 2011
Pros: Great Workout in 30-min, 3x/wk, Zumba, CurvesSmart, 1 on 1 personal attention!
Cons: NONE! Curves is GREAT, GREAT, GREAT! The best place to workout ever!
Summary: I LOVE Curves! At my Curves, they have 26 stations so we go around 2 times plus stretching and the workout just flies right by!! They have CurvesSmart and offer Zumba classes!! Both kick my butt!! CurvesSmart is programmed to my ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Nov 9, 2010
Pros: good for any age, little excercise is better than none
Cons: no way to increase the difficulty of machines. never lost a pound or inches
Summary: I went to Curves religiously 3 times a week except when I was out of town for 8 months, some months there might be a 1/4" or 1/2" difference one way or the other, probably depends on who measures and how tight they pull the tape. lost no weight and no I ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Jun 30, 2010
Pros: Many ways to intensify your own workout. Love the walking area!
Cons: The occasional Cher CD
Summary: I would like to thank my pastor's wife for bringing the grocery drive and waiver of annual sign up fee to my attention. (I can afford the monthly fee but the normal start up cost was not in my budget.) I was beginning to get pretty depressed ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
May 11, 2010
Pros: Great for new exercisers
Safe equipment
Usually not too crowded
Cons: Not enough challenge for a serious workout
Sometimes too social
Summary: In my Curves shop there are "smart bells" at several of the recovery stations and instructions are given how to use them for bicep and tricep exercises. I've noticed in some of the reviews nothing is said about that and it's not mentioned in the ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Apr 6, 2010
Pros: Friendly environment. Quick workout that keeps adding resistance as you "master" each level.
Cons: 30 minutes of strength training along with healthy eating has not been effective for me
Summary: I was initially attracted to Curves because of the idea that one could exercise for a mere 30 minutes and lose weight. I also liked that it was women-only. I signed up for a year and attended 4-5 days a week, almost every week. My goal was to lose the 30 ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Feb 23, 2010
Pros: Curves provides a good work out and good weight management (diet) tools!
Cons: Their hours are limited, but the convenience more than makes up for it.
Summary: I am writing to heartily recommend Curves to any woman that wants to improve her health and well being. First, a little about me. I have quite a bit of experience with exercise. For the last three years I have participated in ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 21, 2009
Pros: It only takes 30 minutes
The staff are great
It works!!
Cons: Curves Clubs are franchised and don't always provide the same quality at each one.
Summary: I think the whole Curves concept is amazing. The staff are so friendly and completely dedicated to helping each and every member reach their potential. They really care about us and want to make sure that we reach our goals. As well as that they are ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Nov 28, 2009
Pros: Location.
Cons: Rude and deceptive sales tactics.
Very difficult to cancel memberships.
Summary: This review is being written to inform those considering signing up with Curves to think twice and do your research first. My mother in law joined Curves almost 4 years ago after being diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes. She in the years ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Nov 17, 2009
Pros: Good workout, and CurveSmart program is a great way of keeping track of your progress.
Cons: They refuse account cancellation. Staff members are unknowledgable. Gym hours are inconvienient.
Summary: I have been a member of Curves for two years now. Only one out of those two years was I able to use their service. I have had complications and pain due to an underlying health issue that has not yet been diagnosed (I am still in the process, have had ... read more
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by elzora  in Wellness & Beauty
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 29, 2009
Pros: Tailored workouts, no weights to worry about, friendly atmosphere
Cons: None so far
Summary: Over the past few years, I have done a lot of exercising with Leslie Sansone walk aerobics, and sometimes I use barbell weights as I exercise. When my doctor told me I needed to do more weight bearing exercises to help increase my bone ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 24, 2009
Pros: Brainless, high motivation, easy, good atmosphere, solid workout, FAST
Cons: Not an intensive workout for the fit–especially weights–and could get boring. No childcare, short hours.
Summary: My mom has joined her local Curves, and I got to visit once during the winter. Even in my fat and out of shape condition (virtually no exercise for 6 months), it was obvious from the owner's reaction that I was one of the fittest of the people who come. ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Aug 19, 2009
Pros: it does give initial body strength and toning
Cons: If the room is full........you will need to wait your turn......if you have time.
Summary: They tell me is is a fittness and health club but they do not discourage customers from refraining wearing perfume for those who have allergies. The room is small and they have fans on the floor which only blows around the offending ... read more
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