Curves

West Davis

Location

1260 Lake Blvd., Ste. 115 (In Westlake Plaza by Soap City)

Hours

Mon-Fri 6am-1:30pm, 3:30-8pm Sat 8a-12pm

Phone

(530) 297-0812

Website

http://www.curves.com

Curves is a fitness circuit training program designed for busy women who want to shed a few pounds. A massive gym chain, Curves has over one franchise location per every two McDonalds in the United States. They base their membership in part on gender; men are not allowed to join. Their intent is to create a welcoming environment for women. They are also famed for their "no mirrors" policy.

There has been some public fallout and controversy, and a loss of members in recent years, when it became public knowledge that the CEO and Founder donated money to some very vocal, anti-abortion organizations, although he also donated to a variety of other charity organizations and pregnancy crisis centers in various parts of the country. A religious convert, he is proud to run all his franchises with the same "biblical principles" and is outspoken against abortion (link).

The East Davis location closed unexpectedly in late June, 2008. A sign on the door says that it closed suddenly due to unforeseen circumstances, and members are encouraged to contact the West Davis or Woodland locations about transferring their membership.

See our Gyms page to find out about other gyms in the Davis area.

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2004-12-21 14:15:57   Yes, I sadly quit Curves when I discovered that a good percentage of the profits went toward anti-Choice organizations. - BevSykes

2006-04-02 16:49:39   Being a guy, I've never been to a Curve's before. I have seen many injuries from patrons at other Curves franchises including shoulder and knee pain that can last for several months. I've also known an instructor from Curves who was one of their "sucess" stories (lost a lot of weight). Other than that, had no exercise training whatsoever. Don't keep doing exercises that hurt, no matter WHO recommended them. —UsetheForce

2006-09-13 16:46:23   BO-RING! This is a good place for women who really are starting from the beginning in terms of fitness (moms, older women mostly). But I found it to be dull and got bored doing the same routine to the same music over and over. —RachelCakes

2007-02-28 01:24:57   This is the most sexist gym ever. I thought this would be a great place to go to train my voluptuous body, but they didn't even want me in the gym let alone let me join. —BradBenedict

2007-04-30 15:12:50   Curves is a niche business and it's not going to appeal to everyone. Yes, the company may have some objectionable practices, but I challenge anyone to find a company owned by someone who is completely politically correct for all potential customers, whether it's the charities or causes they choose to support or their personal philosophy. If you like to demonstrate your political and religious beliefs in your commercial activities, Curves may not be for you. I joined Curves West Davis last summer when it came under new (and the current) ownership after it nearly failed in early 2006, primarily because it was close to my house so I knew I was more likely to go. The current owner is working very hard to rebuild the club and is very open to suggestions. Not being Christian, the religious overtones don't motivate me but as a member of a religious minority that's the story of my life. There is nothing pro-life there either. —JanCarmikle

2007-04-30 22:49:08   I only see people doing star steppers and the aerobic blocks, and thats about it. Me and a DDR guy would a try the movements we observed people in curves doing and didn't feel much of a workout, Curves became a running joke because we would see it as we stopped by the new nugget before work —StevenDaubert

2007-07-07 22:33:18   The new owner is very positive. Many times she's worked out with us. They are very involved in how you are doing. You get weighed in once a month and they send postcards. I love this place. New owner has replaced some of the music but if you don't like it, take your own. Great place, I love it! I'm not religious and the owner does not press her religious views on me. I found that to be such a relief. —intangible

2008-02-23 12:29:25   Does anyone know the monthly fee to join? —HeatherFlood

2008-02-24 16:34:38   It is $99 every three months. —JackkiCox

2008-07-23 15:44:28   I lost 4 inches in my first 2 months. The 30 minutes workout is great for busy women, esp moms. The rate is $44 per month with a 10% discount if you pay for a year. I don't know where the person thought it was $99 for 3 months. Also, Curves East Davis just closed so this is the only Curves in Davis. —musicamyl