I have been a member of Curves since 2003
I have also been a member of two very high profile gyms
I would have to say that my workout at Curves is much higher in intensity, I sweat , I work the hydraulic machines at a very fast pace and feel great when I am finished
Its not just for "beginner" excerciser's yes there are many older women who are there for a little excercise and a lot of chat but hey at least they are there right
You decide if talking is part of your workout, for me personally no I don't make it part of it, I am there for the workout and the stretches and thats all
It IS what u make it
I have lost 63 pds and 45 total body inches and decreased my bmi to about 23.5