I went along with an invitation to join up but felt I was being pressured to sign up on the spot. Very limited equipment (hydraullic based) with not a lot of room to expand. Might be the perfect solution for some but did not suit my needs.
When I joined Curves in Eltham, I did it more so because I knew I needed to move my bum, rather for enjoyment. I've never liked to exercise and didn't think this would be any different.
I've extremely enjoyed my time at Curves. The ladies are friendly, but not in your face friendly. The music is great and makes you want to move. The 30 minute workout probably wouldn't be great for big time fitness freaks, but for someone like me, its just perfect.
Approximate cost: $40/month
