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Posted by sal0805 on December 10, 2005, at 11:01:11
I have already had 6 workouts and it is a brisk 30 minute walk to get there (and back of course).
I am sick with a cold from being caught twice in the rain when walking home.Anyway - can't wait to see some results. I have gained weight since starting but probably because of some muscles that didn't know they existed have made themselves known. Or at least I hope so.
Sabrina
Posted by sleepygirl on December 10, 2005, at 19:19:43
In reply to I joined Curves, posted by sal0805 on December 10, 2005, at 11:01:11
I too have gained weight since my recent regular trips to the gym. I'd like to think it's muscle...one can only hope.
Good for you and good luck!
Posted by ClearSkies on December 11, 2005, at 12:36:15
In reply to I joined Curves, posted by sal0805 on December 10, 2005, at 11:01:11
Good for you! I became very fit when I belonged to Curves (I went for a year and a half). I think it's great that you get to go around the machines so quickly; you really can't get bored doing it.
I hope that you are pleased with the results - I know I was.
CS
Posted by 10derHeart on December 19, 2005, at 16:18:40
In reply to I joined Curves, posted by sal0805 on December 10, 2005, at 11:01:11
Hi Sabrina,
I was so glad to see you post about Curves. I am weighing the options between that and my local YMCA. "Y" of course, has many more classes, pool, freedom to do whatever (been a member before but stopped as couldn't afford monthly $) BUT...for me, a place with a set routine, with music, with mainly women around my age who are in a simlar place w/weight, lack of exercise, etc., could be the ticket right now, at least for say, a year (is that the required contract time?) to get me in the habit and to establish consistency.
May I ask what it costs where you live? (if you choose to say) I see from the Curves website it's not the same joining fee or dues nationwide.
Also...are the people nice? Music...what sort? Is is annoying in that it's the same, canned tape every workout? Gosh...sorry a lot of questions and you just started. But I've been anxious to talk to a real person who's going...and there was your post! Any info would be very much appreciated.
And....I recall following some posts quite a while back where you were not doing well at all. So it is so wonderful, makes me smile to see...when someone is in a better place :-) To be well enough to want to go to Curves and actually do it...that's just great! My best to you, your muscles and your cardiovascular sustem ;-)
Posted by sal0805 on December 20, 2005, at 12:06:03
In reply to Re: I joined Curves » sal0805, posted by 10derHeart on December 19, 2005, at 16:18:40
Thank you so much for your post 10derHeart and your questions are most welcome.
First of all - I am in South Africa so even with the exchange rate, I wouldn't be able to guess at a $ cost. The contract is 12 months though and I was happy the monthly cost is not exceptionally high. (So's my husband as he's paying :)
Sure, a regular gym might have been a little cheaper what with using a pool, having showers etc. but the discipline and constant contact with the fitness trainers and monthly re-evaluation of goals (weighing in, measuring and pep talks) is what drew me in.
Another plus for me is that it is easy going exercise. I don't leave Curves feeling breathless or exhausted. Nor do I feel that I can't continue halfway through the work-out. It is just more than 30 minutes, including the stretching exercises. So nice and quick for a busy schedule.
There are only women at my Curves - no men allowed. Another plus for me. The women that I have met range from 18 to 80. Some are already curvy where others, like myself, clearly need to lose weight. Because everything is so relaxed and 'close', I have not felt judged or "looked at", if you know what I mean.
I have had 11 work-outs in less than a month and though I am frustrated that there is no weight or inch loss yet, my husband says there is some shape to my legs again!
I have found Curves to be very relaxed, very personal, which is what I need, and well, quite easy!
Ha ha!! The music. I do sometimes find it repetitive and there sometimes seems to be volume issues. Today some jazzed up Christmas Carols came on and I did NOT find them conducive to exercising, but that's just me.
I would have to say that it is the ideal programme to get you in the habit and to establish consistency. I know that I have not been sorry, even with a 30 minute brisk walk, in the rain, to get there!
Thank you also, for your kind words about me being in a better place. I fight this sometimes, but yes, I am in a better place. And that makes me feel "important".
I would love to hear what you decide, and I wish you the very best of luck.
Sabrina
Posted by 10derHeart on December 23, 2005, at 12:14:41
In reply to Re: I joined Curves » 10derHeart, posted by sal0805 on December 20, 2005, at 12:06:03
Thanks for your thorough answer!
I'm not sure...think I will stop in my local one on a day I feel the lowest amount of social anxiety. It comes and goes, so I have to seize the opportunity. I hope I do it. I KNOW exercise and the routine of going to a familiar place and doing something good for me would go a long way in allieviating some of my emotional distress and ruminating tendencies (too much empty time on my hands).
It's just starting anything is SO hard....
My best to you, Sabrina :-)
Posted by sal0805 on December 24, 2005, at 12:41:29
In reply to Re: I joined Curves » sal0805, posted by 10derHeart on December 23, 2005, at 12:14:41
Whatever is right for you, or is meant for you, will happen, when it is right for you (a tongue twister but I think you'll understand).
Yes, starting is the hardest part! My absolute best to you too!!
Sabrina
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