Re: Re: curves for women/Steph

[Guest guest]

Whatever post indicated that 30 seconds on each machine is enough....heck, not

only would 30 seconds not let my heart rate get going to be termed aerobic, but

30 seconds on a stationary bike wouldn't even give me enough time to push the

pedals full circle before I would have to get off....I'll stick with my YMCA and

soon to be close to work 24 Hour Fitness where at least my chances would change

from 30 seconds to 30 minutes....that is the least amount of time to get a good

treadmill/stationary bike aerobic workout!

Carol Matar

Post op 10/31/03

Dr. Adam Naaman

Houston, TX

405/325/135

80 pounds gone forever!

Carol Matar

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[Guest guest]

Whatever post indicated that 30 seconds on each machine is enough....heck, not

only would 30 seconds not let my heart rate get going to be termed aerobic, but

30 seconds on a stationary bike wouldn't even give me enough time to push the

pedals full circle before I would have to get off....I'll stick with my YMCA and

soon to be close to work 24 Hour Fitness where at least my chances would change

from 30 seconds to 30 minutes....that is the least amount of time to get a good

treadmill/stationary bike aerobic workout!

Carol Matar

Post op 10/31/03

Dr. Adam Naaman

Houston, TX

405/325/135

80 pounds gone forever!

Carol Matar

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Sent from my wireless handheld

[Guest guest]

as far as ppl making a big deal about you only being on a machine for 30

seconds....30 seconds is not the WHOLE work out. the curves i've been to ur on

the machine for 30 sec. then u switch and u go in a complete circle 3 or 4 times

[Guest guest]

as far as ppl making a big deal about you only being on a machine for 30

seconds....30 seconds is not the WHOLE work out. the curves i've been to ur on

the machine for 30 sec. then u switch and u go in a complete circle 3 or 4 times

[Guest guest]

Carol,

That post was from me. If you haven't tried Curves, you can't

really say what you did. Spending 30 seconds on each station at

Curves DOES give you a very good aerobic workout in a 30 minute

time period....depending on how and what activity you are using on

the pads (rest stations between machines). Spending 30 minutes on

each piece of equipment gives you more of a chance to stress your

muscles out and an increased risk for tears and injury. I

understand that some people feel it isn't very much, but unless

you have previously tried it, you don't really know what it is

like. I'm sorry to disagree with you all on this subject, but even

though I work for them, I'd feel the same about this issue if I

didn't.

T.

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432/281/170

Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman

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" I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I

can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most

anywhere to fell like I belong. "

[Guest guest]

Carol,

That post was from me. If you haven't tried Curves, you can't

really say what you did. Spending 30 seconds on each station at

Curves DOES give you a very good aerobic workout in a 30 minute

time period....depending on how and what activity you are using on

the pads (rest stations between machines). Spending 30 minutes on

each piece of equipment gives you more of a chance to stress your

muscles out and an increased risk for tears and injury. I

understand that some people feel it isn't very much, but unless

you have previously tried it, you don't really know what it is

like. I'm sorry to disagree with you all on this subject, but even

though I work for them, I'd feel the same about this issue if I

didn't.

T.

Lap RNY 6/20/03

432/281/170

Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman

Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/

" I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I

can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most

anywhere to fell like I belong. "

[Guest guest]

Well, I would be willing to change my opinion if they provide a trial

membership (2 weeks) like all other gyms, then I could see firsthand. I

was just wanting to clarify the seconds vs. minutes, cause it didn't

appear to be possible that someone could get a workout otherwise.

Carol

RE: Re: curves for women/Steph

Carol,

That post was from me. If you haven't tried Curves, you can't

really say what you did. Spending 30 seconds on each station at

Curves DOES give you a very good aerobic workout in a 30 minute

time period....depending on how and what activity you are using on

the pads (rest stations between machines). Spending 30 minutes on

each piece of equipment gives you more of a chance to stress your

muscles out and an increased risk for tears and injury. I

understand that some people feel it isn't very much, but unless

you have previously tried it, you don't really know what it is

like. I'm sorry to disagree with you all on this subject, but even

though I work for them, I'd feel the same about this issue if I

didn't.

T.

Lap RNY 6/20/03

432/281/170

Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman

Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/

" I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I

can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most

anywhere to fell like I belong. "

_____

[Guest guest]

Well, I would be willing to change my opinion if they provide a trial

membership (2 weeks) like all other gyms, then I could see firsthand. I

was just wanting to clarify the seconds vs. minutes, cause it didn't

appear to be possible that someone could get a workout otherwise.

Carol

RE: Re: curves for women/Steph

Carol,

That post was from me. If you haven't tried Curves, you can't

really say what you did. Spending 30 seconds on each station at

Curves DOES give you a very good aerobic workout in a 30 minute

time period....depending on how and what activity you are using on

the pads (rest stations between machines). Spending 30 minutes on

each piece of equipment gives you more of a chance to stress your

muscles out and an increased risk for tears and injury. I

understand that some people feel it isn't very much, but unless

you have previously tried it, you don't really know what it is

like. I'm sorry to disagree with you all on this subject, but even

though I work for them, I'd feel the same about this issue if I

didn't.

T.

Lap RNY 6/20/03

432/281/170

Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman

Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/

" I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I

can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most

anywhere to fell like I belong. "

_____

[Guest guest]

Carol,

I'm sorry that they don't offer a trial membership. I didn't know that

anyone did that at all. When I lived in Tomball I called several places

and asked about that kind of thing and never was offered a trial

membership. I'd be interested to know who does offer that. Also you do

get to have a free workout (at least at our facility) to see if you like

it or whatnot.

Another thing to keep in mind is that the contract you sign is not hard

to get out of if you decide to join. So if after a month or whatever you

decide it isn't working out for you then you just have to give them

notice in writing and maybe pay a little bit (like $10) and that's it.

It's very simple. As far as the workout goes, it is 30 seconds at each

machine (usually anywhere between 8 and 12 machines) and you go around

the circuit 3 times. I hope that helps clear up the confusion on that

issue .

T.

Lap RNY 6/20/03

432/281/170

Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman

Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/

" I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I

can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most

anywhere to feel like I belong. "

[Guest guest]

Carol,

I'm sorry that they don't offer a trial membership. I didn't know that

anyone did that at all. When I lived in Tomball I called several places

and asked about that kind of thing and never was offered a trial

membership. I'd be interested to know who does offer that. Also you do

get to have a free workout (at least at our facility) to see if you like

it or whatnot.

Another thing to keep in mind is that the contract you sign is not hard

to get out of if you decide to join. So if after a month or whatever you

decide it isn't working out for you then you just have to give them

notice in writing and maybe pay a little bit (like $10) and that's it.

It's very simple. As far as the workout goes, it is 30 seconds at each

machine (usually anywhere between 8 and 12 machines) and you go around

the circuit 3 times. I hope that helps clear up the confusion on that

issue .

T.

Lap RNY 6/20/03

432/281/170

Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman

Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/

" I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I

can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most

anywhere to feel like I belong. "

[Guest guest]

Good question, I just might!

T.

Lap RNY 6/20/03

432/281/170

Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman

Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/

" I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I

can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most

anywhere to fell like I belong. "

[Guest guest]

Good question, I just might!

T.

Lap RNY 6/20/03

432/281/170

Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman

Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/

" I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I

can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most

anywhere to fell like I belong. "