I'm thinking of joining the local curves gym/fitness centre. Has anyone any experience of it? Is it good/bad? I'm a bit worried about overcrowding, as the idea is you spend 30 seconds on each machine (about 12 machines I believe) and then move on to the next machine. But if there is a lot of ladies there, do you have to stand around and wait to use next piece of equipment?
Just wondered if anyone else on these boards had tried it and what their opinion was.
I'm a member and love it. Never had a problem with waiting for a machine cos there is always someone finishing their workout. Would say I have never waited more than a minute or two. It works for me because it is all done in a short space of time, so I am in and out.
interested in this myself, both from a business and personal point of view - interestingly enough, all of the available franchises for Ireland are fully sold out, which indicates the high level of interest in this...
From a personal point of view, what are the success stories like? do they monitor your eating habits / weight etc as well as giving you a workout?
Are the instructors fully qualified gym instructors???
There is a diet that goes with it but it wouldn't be for me, but it has never been pushed on me at all. They measure and weigh you on a regular basis. Don't know about the qualifications of the staff.
My attendance can be a bit sporadic, but when I get a good spell behind me I can see and feel the difference.