Curves Reviews

I never received a copy of my contract, when told they would e-mail it to me. I was told I would be on a monthly charge. I gave 30 day notice and in April and they still took $147 from my account, Not people of their word. I paid $98.00 for March & April, I got hurt and seek a Dr. who had me off exercise for 3 months I couldn't walk. I gave them a 30 day notice as they as said to do in April 2019, and they took their payment. I find out that they sold Curves to someone else and location and I find out they took another $49.00 in May.

I have been lucky enough to be in and around Curves in WA for 10 years. I was a member initially then became a Curves circuit coach before becoming the manager. Then in 2012 I bought an existing Curves with only 95 paying members. The club has been built up to 200+ members reaching a high of 275 members in 2016. Due to financial difficulties re-collapse of mining industry we dropped members understandably but remain a strong vibrate well respected Curves club.

I've been a member of Curves off and on since 2014. My last membership just ended this month and I am never going back. The pros: the owners are usually high-energy and motivating. Supportive environment of women. A 30-minute workout is pretty easy to slip into your day. The cons: terribly inconvenient hours. Really. This is not for the working person or student. If you're over 60 and you have nothing going on in your life, the hours will work well for you. Outdated interiors. Irrelevant, outdated diet plan with too many carbs to lose weight. It's pretty much a Weight Watchers. If you stay on the induction phase for the duration of the program, you might lose 3 lbs. a month.

My first time going I had a real weight problem and the attendees were very helpful and nice. I love the 30 min work out cycle and just all women mostly. I look for more coupons offers but don't really get my hands on any but I will continue to go to Curves.

I love Curves because the circuit works all my muscles without me having to think about it. I just come in and start working out. Everyone is friendly and I look forward to going there each time. The workouts automatically increase as I get stronger so I keep seeing results.

I've been going to Curves locations for 14 years. The people are great, the staff is great, it meets the needs of senior women quite well. I wish there was one closer than 12 miles away from my home.

Curves is a awesome place for workouts. I am always hesitant to go to gym. It's Curves and Roopa who changed my way of life. Today Curves has become my daily part of life. Curves' a place with gym, workouts and zumba only for women. Curves is best place to strengthen women. Thanks Curves and team.

I read some of these complaints and find it amazing that people don't bother to read an agreement they are signing but then have the gall to complain and talk about taking someone to court for what, expecting them to commit to what they agreed to and signed. Give me a break. What are you gonna tell the judge when he ask "did you sign this agreement." "Yes but I didn't read it and now I want to complain." What a joke. And where do you think these owners get their income. Do you complainers go to work every day and then if were told "oh sorry no paycheck today" would that be ok. I think not but you want a franchise owner to work for free. Do you realize these owners may "own" their club but they are a franchise and have rules, lot of rules they are legally required to follow. Of course not because you are just a complainer, poor me, poor me. Suck it up and get a life. Take responsibility for your own actions.

I am filing a complaint with 2 Curves locations in Matthews, North Carolina, and Indian Trail North Carolina. I first started going to Curves at the Matthews location in May 2015. At the time my self-esteem was poor, for the first time in my life I had a belly, I was working as a Live-In Caregiver helping the gentleman's wife care for her husband who had multiple physical and psychological issues. I had started the job in late December so began making Christmas treats, cookies, fudge etc. He was able to help me with unwrapping Hershey Kisses and Rolos. Of course I ate all the treats and when the weather got warmer, could not fit into any of my shorts so decided to join Curves and was greeted warmly by a coach, getting a baseline of weight, measurements etc. I went on my days off, Wednesday and Saturdays. It took me awhile to learn all the machines and liked the balance and dance classes.

When I workout, I focus on working out. The Curves in Jasmine Square in Ocala off 200 is "different." They count how many times you go around the circuit and let you know if they think you go around too often, they will tell you when they think you need a haircut, if you stayed in the restroom long enough to wash your hands several minutes, and it goes on and on. They will talk about you when you're not there because others would relay info to us.

I have been using Curves for about 10 years. I love it! The Saline, Michigan Curves has well trained, caring coaches. The other members are friendly and caring also. We laugh together, share each other's problems, and support each other through life's joys and tragedies. I love the workout and would go every day if I had the time. I especially enjoy the key tag feature - it makes me push my workout to its full potential. I also love the new workout classes between circuit machines -especially the Jillian Michaels. I have become so much stronger using these workouts. When I started I could barely do one push up and now I do 10! I can go in tired and depressed and come out rejuvenated and happy!

A friend of mine and I decided to join Curves in Oct 2015. I asked the then owner, Drew, two simple questions 1) Is this location in risk of closing and 2) Is this location in risk of being sold? She assured us that we had nothing to be concerned with. So after reading contract, we joined. Just prior to joining I had rotator cuff surgery in my left shoulder due to a car accident. She understood (she said) and encouraged me to do machines in the circuit that would not do any damage. This is when she said they have a walking class that a lot of the ladies really loved. That was very good news to me for cardio. So we joined, but I had done my research and did not want them to have my bank info so I paid for a year in cash, and she did discount my fees for paying in cash.

I'm in college and needed a job to pay for school and since my mom comes to Curves, she recommended coaching to me. May I point out, I love the idea and the program has worked for my mom for years. I met with the owner and she was very nice and gave me the job on the spot. Here's my problem. School is expensive and I don't get very many hours. 12 hours a week is the most I've gotten. I'm struggling to pay for school, gas, and other expenses I have and she's refusing to give me more hours. My next problem is the training process. It's about 140 hours of online training. They didn't go into a lot of detail about health and fitness. Yes they did go over the machines and how to weigh and measure. But most of the training was marketing and how to sell a membership which is fine but that was the majority of it. Not what Curves should really be about which is losing weight and staying healthy.

I had started my membership in May 2015 because I wanted to get back into a routine fitness routine. I had met the owner of the local Curves gym at my place of employment and she encouraged me to join. I liked the fact that only women were there and I didn't have to deal with with a younger crowd watching you. Although I felt that I was in better shape than most of the women there I enjoyed it and the other women were friendly and encouraging. As time went on I would want to be more focused on my workout and a certain "coach" would continually ask me questions. I had known her from working in the same hospital about 15-20 years prior and she was now retired from this competing hospital in the same town and we had just opened a clinic the end of January 2016.

I had won about 3 months from Steve **. So when my time ran out I decided that I would renew month to month. So when I tried to cancel my membership she said I would owe 50.00. Because I had signed a years contract. I had told her that I wanted it month to month because I knew that I couldn't afford it for a full year. Guess I should have read the contract. Guess that what happens when you trust people.

I was told when I signed up that I would not be charged if I was medically unable to use the gym. My doctor wrote a letter that stated I was unable to exercise until clear by the medical office which has not happened yet. The gym charged me and refuse to refund.

I just can't help but get the feeling that Curves have "lost the plot." The whole appeal of the Curves concept is that anyone could go and not feel out of place and embarrassed. Regardless of age, physical condition or weight, you were made to feel welcome and allowed to work at a pace that suited you without being continually harassed by the instructor until such time as you achieved some level of fitness when you could start pushing yourself a bit harder.

Sent email informing owner of cancellation of membership. Took her 3 days to respond. Told I had to send a letter stating reasons for cancellation (had done so in email). I was told my prepaid Zumba card was not transferable to another member ($20). I was told there is a 30 day cancellation policy. I have put a dispute note on my credit card amount as I will fight them taking another month from my account. My loss is minimal at this point...It is the principle! Poor business practices, terrible hours. Jillian Michaels on TV? Really? I can buy a tape and exercise on TV! Presently, it is a rip-off. Poor customer service. Curves is a sinking ship! Join a regular gym and do your own circuit for a lot less money.

I joined Curves located in Glen Allen, VA in March 2014. I worked out several times a week and things went well until the franchise owner (**) stopped coming into work. She was very good at motivating the Curves customers and getting us excited about working out. She left this to her employees which they did nothing. So I decided to quit in November of 2014, but knew that my contract was not up until February 2014. The Curves fee was expensive at $49.00 a month compared to other gyms in the area at $15.00 per month. I wrote a letter the first week of February to Curves to discontinue my contract the 1st of March. They agreed, but charged my account in March and again in April of 2015. I have contacted them over and over again to get my money back and the Manager keeps promising, but as of today I still have not received my money. The company are crooks and thieves and I just want them to give me my money back!!!

I first joined Curves in 2005. It was a great workout for me. I lost weight & gained a trim, good looking body. I felt that I'd achieved my goals & quit going. I fell into my old ways & lost my "curves". I joined two more times but lost interest after I'd meet my goals. I'm at fault and am sorry that Curves has closed. Except for the cost, I thought it was a great gym.

Before reading several reviews on Curves, I thought my situation was pretty isolated. It appears that I experienced very similar situation. I joined Curves in June 2013. After a few months at this particular Curves location it closed. I then transferred to another Curves. I had signed up for a 6 month term. In December of 2013 the owner approached me on the floor and stated my term was expiring that very day. She asked if I wanted to sign up for an additional 6 month and I told her, "No," as we were moving that next month, almost 60 miles away. She said, "Today is your end date. What would you like to do?" I told her, "Just give me additional month as our move date will be in January." She said, "Are you sure?" I said, "Just make it for 2 month max," which would've put the end date to February.

I joined up at Curves Gym on 4 Feb 2015 and paid for one month as a trial as I have back and hip problems. I went 3 or 4 times, then on the 13th Feb I arrived to find a sign on the door that they were closing that day. The owner (**) left her number to contact her. I rang her and she said somebody else was taking over in a few weeks but at a different location. She also said she would refund my payment. It has never happened. I have sent numerous texts to her and she keeps saying she will refund my money. It is now the 10th March and I am still waiting. How can anyone sign people up knowing they will be closing in a week. Absolute fraud!!!

I joined Curves in May 2012 & I was asked if I would like to pay by draft $39 per month & I said yes. I don't remember the exact dates, but I also paid them for a weight loss program. I think $100 & all I got was some recipes & I had to buy powder mixes. Got weighed in weekly & that was about all that was to that. I continued to go in 2 to 4 times a week until I got into health issues. I had Wound Clinic sign paper & I dropped it off. I was awaiting my third back surgery & that was performed Nov. 25, 2013. I noticed I was being charged again & I called them & they reimbursed me about 6 mos. ago.

Anything entitled 'Review or Complaint' is going to draw more complaints than anything. So here's a barn burner: I love my Curves. I think the ownership sets the tone and my owner knows everyone personally and is the #1 motivator to why I go. She calls us when we don't show up for an extended period of time. She is our biggest cheerleader. Her hours fit a working woman's schedule. Bottom line, she is passionate about what she does, puts in the work and in turn, her business is successful.

I was happy to get out of my contract with Curves. #1) The hours are terrible 5a-noon/4p-7. Just not workable. #2) Too much interaction/socialization. I went to "work out," not gossip and joke around. #3) ZUMBA! Ick! I joined to work out with the circuit training, not to have a Zumba class going on where the machines are located. #4) Not enough weigh-ins as promised. I would have to wait around for one-on-one. In my opinion that takes away from the 30-minute workout. #5) SLOOOW people. Some customers are so busy socializing that they slow down the circuit. Just not for me.

I work at Curves and have for almost a decade. Three different clubs, different owners, through clubs being sold to clubs being closed without notice. This is the Truth: 1) We know you don't read the contract- we count on that. 2) The ONE YEAR CONTRACT is a minimum we will and do charge you even after you die. 3) We count on people NOT showing up. 4) Out of the hundreds of people unknowingly paying for a membership they think has been cancelled, only 1 or 2% of you figure it out. We hate it when you do because then we have to claim ignorance. 5) If you think Curves is the only company doing this you are deluded.

I joined Curves in November 2013 with a one month promotion. I then signed up for a year. I had not been going to Curves on a regular basis and tried to cancel my membership in October. I was told that I would have to wait a full year. I consider a full year from sign-up in December 2013 to November 2014. No, apparently, to them a year is December to December. So I went in on December to sign the paperwork knowing that I would have to pay for December. Now they have taken out January's payment with the comment that you cancelled too late in December - money grabbing company... I'm upset.

I went to credit report that I owe $108 from 2012 in Delaware, Ohio. That club was closed because of back taxes. If anything, you own me money because went to work outdoors - were closed. Me and my daughter were members. This need to be taken off my account. I did go to Power Ohio and work out until I moved to Texas in 2010. I have tried to call home office, no one has called me back. My no. is **.

I have cancelled my membership at Curves in Hurst, TX because of the way I was treated by the owner after I got sick and had a surgery. I was a paying loyal member since June 2013 and fairly satisfied with the place with minor exceptions. Overall, I liked the workout and the location, didn't like Jillian Michaels workouts or the fact that they were pushing everything there without any consideration that people like myself who are the sole breadwinners of the family and live on a budget and cannot afford these luxuries. After about a year the owner and her assistant started treating me rudely, did not respond when I said hello and just gave me a cold shoulder. I felt that I was treated like an outcast, they had their own clique of members they fawned over.

I was a member at a Curves gym near me and was very happy but it closed down. I joined another a bit further away but the closest one to my house. To my disappointment when I went there, I found the owner was a man and although I thought he'd just be there for paperwork, I saw that he would interview and measure new members. I may sound unreasonable but one of the reasons I chose Curves over other gyms is because it's women only and I feel uncomfortable with the man there.