I currently belong to Curves.  The group leaders are all over weight and not very motivating. It is good for getting out of the house and moving around a bit but I feel like I get more of a work out by speed walking in my neighborhood and using my own hand weights.

I went to curves a few years ago.  It really does not help with weightloss.  The resistence on the machines depends on how fast you use them.  But not enough to make a difference.  Its was good as a first step to get moving.  If you are over weight and a couch potato like I was and want to start moving curves is the place for you.  But if you are a little more advance look some where else.

I belonged to Curves a couple years ago here in town. I liked the program; it's quick and easy, and the circuit takes 30 minutes to complete and you get a great workout. It's a low intensity workout, which can be a great start for someone who is sedentary. The cons I experienced were that the "gym" was constantly crowded, and the motivation from the leaders was minimal. The price is not bad, but if you have a few free weights at home and an area to walk or do aerobic activity, save yourself some dough and stay at home. The program doesn't really get you toned up either; the resistance on the machines was low.