Guest guest Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 I used to go to Slender Lady which is very like Curves, same machines, same type of program. I went for almost three years. I am now weight training at another gym but.........if it hadn't been for Slender Lady I would have NEVER in a million thought of joining a gym. I think that these types of gyms are invaluable for those of us who have never been to a gym and wouldn't even think of it if there are going to be lean, beautiful, buff, young, tan, blah, blah, people standing around looking wonderful and here we are, never having exercised in our lives, overweight (in my case M.O.- I started a year before surgery) and out of shape. Go for it! It's fun, you may meet some interesting women, and begin to get into shape. I met my work out buddy there and we've been working out together for about three years. We keep each other moving and honest. After a while if you feel that your body just isn't being challenged enough, join another gym. The price is right- most gym's are about $30.00 a month and it can't hurt you as long as you don't sign a long term contract. Alice The Loon RNY 12/28/00 > hey all, my appointment with Dr. Coster is tomorrow and i'm freaking > out! i'm so scared about my weight and this depression is really > getting to me. > Also, Curves, here in Fairfield is waiving their membership fee for > march, and i'm thinking of joining. it's only $29 a month. What i'm > wanting to know, is are there any of you out there who have joined > post op and what have your results been like? I'm hoping if i join > that i go 5 days a week. > > Thanks > Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 I used to go to Slender Lady which is very like Curves, same machines, same type of program. I went for almost three years. I am now weight training at another gym but.........if it hadn't been for Slender Lady I would have NEVER in a million thought of joining a gym. I think that these types of gyms are invaluable for those of us who have never been to a gym and wouldn't even think of it if there are going to be lean, beautiful, buff, young, tan, blah, blah, people standing around looking wonderful and here we are, never having exercised in our lives, overweight (in my case M.O.- I started a year before surgery) and out of shape. Go for it! It's fun, you may meet some interesting women, and begin to get into shape. I met my work out buddy there and we've been working out together for about three years. We keep each other moving and honest. After a while if you feel that your body just isn't being challenged enough, join another gym. The price is right- most gym's are about $30.00 a month and it can't hurt you as long as you don't sign a long term contract. Alice The Loon RNY 12/28/00 > hey all, my appointment with Dr. Coster is tomorrow and i'm freaking > out! i'm so scared about my weight and this depression is really > getting to me. > Also, Curves, here in Fairfield is waiving their membership fee for > march, and i'm thinking of joining. it's only $29 a month. What i'm > wanting to know, is are there any of you out there who have joined > post op and what have your results been like? I'm hoping if i join > that i go 5 days a week. > > Thanks > Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 Amber - I prepaid for one year at our local Curves, 5 months postop open proximal RNY. It was great for me in the beginning, and was good for 8 months. I must admit, it was the only way I could have STARTED excercising. Unfortunately, I quickly got extremely board with the routine (after the initial 3 months) and persevered for 5 more months (board, but persevered). I started in October '01 and stopped going in June '02. I felt better going, just exercising, but in June '02, my doctor said I had outgrown the Curves routine and needed more. Also, my doctor suggested if I continued with Curves, that I should supplement it with 45 minutes hard walking daily and weight training every other day. At this point, I started looking for a trainer, did a LOT of walking/biking/swimming on my own (summer in Alaska, easily done), and discontinued Curves. Also, the Curves personnel here in Anchorage, in my opinion, are not much more than front desk clerks. I would not say they are very knowledgeable in the way of fittness or training. That was quite disappointing. I would not trust their judgment. Another word of caution -- I developed a serious case of right shoulder rotorcuff tendonitis AS WELL AS tendonditis of the right elbow which my doctor AND physical therapist directly was related to my Curves workout. VERY PAINFUL!! PT said there is a piece of equiptment there (at Curves) that my PT has had MORE clients than she can count, that have come to her with shoulder/arm/elbow tendonitis ALL linked to their Curves experience. The common denominator of all the patients was Curves. Huummmm. So, word to the wise! I paid a lot to Curves, admitedly it was helpful for a time, got me motivated, BUT I am still paying for it to this day with the tendonitis. I just let it go as a life experience, but they need to train their people better to train their clients what to do or NOT to do with the equipment. (When I went here in Anchorage, a lot of the young girls just read their magazines behind the counter. I'd ask for help, sometimes, but felt their answers were pretty vague. So ...) Good luck with your decision. My experience may differ from others. Bobbie Anchorge In a message dated 3/5/03 10:59:46 AM, Graduate-OSSG writes: << Subject: Curves <<Also, Curves, here in Fairfield is waiving their membership fee for march, and i'm thinking of joining. it's only $29 a month. What i'm wanting to know, is are there any of you out there who have joined post op and what have your results been like? I'm hoping if i join that i go 5 days a week.>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 Amber - I prepaid for one year at our local Curves, 5 months postop open proximal RNY. It was great for me in the beginning, and was good for 8 months. I must admit, it was the only way I could have STARTED excercising. Unfortunately, I quickly got extremely board with the routine (after the initial 3 months) and persevered for 5 more months (board, but persevered). I started in October '01 and stopped going in June '02. I felt better going, just exercising, but in June '02, my doctor said I had outgrown the Curves routine and needed more. Also, my doctor suggested if I continued with Curves, that I should supplement it with 45 minutes hard walking daily and weight training every other day. At this point, I started looking for a trainer, did a LOT of walking/biking/swimming on my own (summer in Alaska, easily done), and discontinued Curves. Also, the Curves personnel here in Anchorage, in my opinion, are not much more than front desk clerks. I would not say they are very knowledgeable in the way of fittness or training. That was quite disappointing. I would not trust their judgment. Another word of caution -- I developed a serious case of right shoulder rotorcuff tendonitis AS WELL AS tendonditis of the right elbow which my doctor AND physical therapist directly was related to my Curves workout. VERY PAINFUL!! PT said there is a piece of equiptment there (at Curves) that my PT has had MORE clients than she can count, that have come to her with shoulder/arm/elbow tendonitis ALL linked to their Curves experience. The common denominator of all the patients was Curves. Huummmm. So, word to the wise! I paid a lot to Curves, admitedly it was helpful for a time, got me motivated, BUT I am still paying for it to this day with the tendonitis. I just let it go as a life experience, but they need to train their people better to train their clients what to do or NOT to do with the equipment. (When I went here in Anchorage, a lot of the young girls just read their magazines behind the counter. I'd ask for help, sometimes, but felt their answers were pretty vague. So ...) Good luck with your decision. My experience may differ from others. Bobbie Anchorge In a message dated 3/5/03 10:59:46 AM, Graduate-OSSG writes: << Subject: Curves <<Also, Curves, here in Fairfield is waiving their membership fee for march, and i'm thinking of joining. it's only $29 a month. What i'm wanting to know, is are there any of you out there who have joined post op and what have your results been like? I'm hoping if i join that i go 5 days a week.>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2003 Report Share Posted March 6, 2003 In a message dated 3/5/03 11:42:14 PM, Graduate-OSSG writes: Corrinne - Ditto for me (as expressed in my previous post on this subject). Rotor-cuff problems, inexperienced/unqualified personnel ... you said it. Got me going initially, but using their services came to a problematic/painful conclusion. Buyer beware or stay informed. Bobbie Anchorage << Date: Thu, 06 Mar 2003 06:35:55 -0000 Subject: CURVES <<My experience with curves was not all so geat, either. It DID get me moving and loosedned up my shoulders...rotator cuff surgry on the R one 11/00, left one 11/01, >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2003 Report Share Posted March 6, 2003 In a message dated 3/5/03 11:42:14 PM, Graduate-OSSG writes: Corrinne - Ditto for me (as expressed in my previous post on this subject). Rotor-cuff problems, inexperienced/unqualified personnel ... you said it. Got me going initially, but using their services came to a problematic/painful conclusion. Buyer beware or stay informed. Bobbie Anchorage << Date: Thu, 06 Mar 2003 06:35:55 -0000 Subject: CURVES <<My experience with curves was not all so geat, either. It DID get me moving and loosedned up my shoulders...rotator cuff surgry on the R one 11/00, left one 11/01, >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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