Orangetheory fitness

best ever, lost the most amount of weight while going there, it can be intense however can be scaled depending on you. love that place!

My wife did it (even while pregnant) and the results were evident. I'm a cheapo, but if you need the push its worth it.

You cant go wrong with an hour of interval training. Especially since the heart rate monitor makes it hard to cheat. I do think they are over selling the EPOC effect though.

I'd like to try it but it's so expensive, overemphasizes EPOC and is nothing I can't do at home (for the most part). Good luck!

I think the main reason why people get results at OTF is not because of the "theory", but because it is a structured workout where people are pushed harder than what they have been used to doing on their own. Their claims for the effects of EPOC are (wildly?) overestimated. It is more likely that people are burning significantly more calories during the workout themselves. I worked in a large fitness center and watch a few hundred people work out every day. I'd estimate than only 10% at most really push themselves on a regular basis.

Like most fitness equipment and workouts, the questions are: do you think it is a good value? And will it motivate who to work hard enough and consistently enough to achieve the results you want?

Very little in the fitness world is unique, from a science standpoint. A lot of it is smoke and mirrors to get people motivated and engaged. That's not necessarily a bad thing.

It's a specialty gym for small group classes. I only know of it because I stopped in to see if they were hiring personal trainers. I never heard of it before a month ago. Now I see there are a bunch of them opening in NYC.

tigersword wrote: »

mustgetmuscles1 wrote: »

You cant go wrong with an hour of interval training. Especially since the heart rate monitor makes it hard to cheat. I do think they are over selling the EPOC effect though.

To be fair, doesn't everybody oversell the EPOC effect?

They go above and beyond.

THE SCIENCE OF THE ORANGETHEORY WORKOUT

The physiological theory behind the Orangetheory workout is known as “Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption,” or EPOC. By providing you with a heart-rate monitor and POD, we can monitor your 5-zone interval training sessions that we call the Orange 60. During the 60-minute workout, you will perform multiple intervals designed to produce 12 to 20 minutes of training at 84% or higher of your maximum heart rate, which translates to Zones 4/5. This program design produces workout "afterburn" effect, which is an increased metabolic rate for 24 to 36 hours after the workout. When combining the amazing workout with EPOC, our clients burn an average of 500 to 1200 calories.

DavPul wrote: »

queenliz99 wrote: »

Silly question. But you couldn't you get the same result
from a spin class and your HRM?

That's missing out on the resistance training component, but from a calorie burn perspective, sure. You don't need the hrm with the spin class either. But as someone already said, people like the push along with not having to plan a workout themselves.

Thanks.

I love it too. I "accidentally" lost 5 pounds while doing everything else the same (diet, etc). I go 4x a week. It is always challenging and I've definitely noticed a change in my running abilities and just overall cardio health. It's very motivating.

herrspoons wrote: »

So is this the new cross fit then?

What does that even mean?

Though costly compared to regular gym memberships, OT is perfect for me. Like others I can have a hard time just getting to the gym and once I'm there it can seem dreary and lonely. OT is compact and intense with supportive, knowledgeable fitness coaches. Once you're there, you're in. It's impossible not to get a good work out, impossible not to leave feeling a sense of accomplishment. I'm addicted to the endorphins and the friendly encouragement of the staff.

Has anyone figured out how to auto-link workout results to MFP?

roblc1 wrote: »

OTF is expensive, but all you have to do is show up, and for someone out of shape, work much harder then I would going to a gym. I am in my fifties, and I am feeling much stronger and have lost 25 pounds. I do the workout I need, and my 21 year old athlete daughter can do the work out she needs, and we both leave feeling we pushed hard. For someone who is used to working out, I am sure you can duplicate it, but for me, there is no way I would do this on my own so it is worth every penny.

Exactly how I feel! :-) I'm in my 50's as well.. and I feel included for the first time! Everyone does what they need and you still get pushed! Besides...I like competing with myself and that darn screen! :-)