Orangetheory Fitness

MPD6944
MPD6944 Posts: 75 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Anyone have an Orangetheory Fitness near them and do you like it? A few just popped up in my area and I'm thinking of trying it out. Thanks for any input!

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  • loratliff
    loratliff Posts: 283 Member
    I've tried a class and really enjoyed it. It's a nice mix of strength and cardio—you won't get bored, and you can work at your own pace/effort level. I'm definitely going to make it part of my off-season cross-training routine.
  • sarab920
    sarab920 Posts: 68 Member
    Went to a free session last month. It's definitely worth a try. It's high intensity, but everyone can go at their own pace.
  • MPD6944
    MPD6944 Posts: 75 Member
    Ok thanks!!
  • jaime232
    jaime232 Posts: 3 Member
    I'm a big advocate of OTF, I've been going since March 2014 pretty consistently. If you like group fitness, you'll do well with this. It is treadmill-heavy but it's pretty tolerable since it's mostly HIIT, so you're not up there running constantly for like a half hour or anything. They keep you moving so you don't get bored, but it's always a challenge. I find that I push myself more knowing that my calorie count is on the boards, it's always a little bit of a competition between me and the other people haha. It's good motivation. :)
  • hummingbird314
    hummingbird314 Posts: 78 Member
    It seems great but I didn't like that they wouldn't tell me the cost until I went for a trial and they were really pushing me to get a sale. My friend ended up telling me the price and it's to expensive for me.
  • beachhouse758
    beachhouse758 Posts: 371 Member
    hummingbird314 wrote: »
    It seems great but I didn't like that they wouldn't tell me the cost until I went for a trial and they were really pushing me to get a sale. My friend ended up telling me the price and it's to expensive for me.

    **whispers** How much is it?

  • jmt08c
    jmt08c Posts: 343 Member
    I love OTF and have been going twice a week for about 4 months. Works off all the beer on the weekends. $89/month in Jacksonville, FL for 8 sessions/month and I burn between 800-900 calories a session.
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
    beachhouse758 wrote: »
    hummingbird314 wrote: »
    It seems great but I didn't like that they wouldn't tell me the cost until I went for a trial and they were really pushing me to get a sale. My friend ended up telling me the price and it's to expensive for me.

    **whispers** How much is it?
    It's really expensive, like $15/class. I think the unlimited membership is like $159/month or more? It's tough to justify when you can join a full service gym for about $30/month and you have so many more options there.

    I'd like to try it because I've heard good things but you spend half the hour or more on the treadmill. I can do that at home, while also monitoring my heart rate like they do there. I know the group motivation aspect is what you're paying for, though, not equipment rental.

    I dislike their marketing, too. As if they invented interval training or circuit workouts. "...our heart-rate monitored training is designed to keep heart rates in a target zone that spikes metabolism and increases energy. The result is the Orange Effect – more energy, visible toning and extra fat and calorie burn for up to 36 hours after your workout!"

  • beachhouse758
    beachhouse758 Posts: 371 Member
    WalkingAlong wrote: »
    beachhouse758 wrote: »
    hummingbird314 wrote: »
    It seems great but I didn't like that they wouldn't tell me the cost until I went for a trial and they were really pushing me to get a sale. My friend ended up telling me the price and it's to expensive for me.

    **whispers** How much is it?
    It's really expensive, like $15/class. I think the unlimited membership is like $159/month or more? It's tough to justify when you can join a full service gym for about $30/month and you have so many more options there.

    I'd like to try it because I've heard good things but you spend half the hour or more on the treadmill. I can do that at home, while also monitoring my heart rate like they do there. I know the group motivation aspect is what you're paying for, though, not equipment rental.

    I dislike their marketing, too. As if they invented interval training or circuit workouts. "...our heart-rate monitored training is designed to keep heart rates in a target zone that spikes metabolism and increases energy. The result is the Orange Effect – more energy, visible toning and extra fat and calorie burn for up to 36 hours after your workout!"

    Thank you. I don't think is unreasonably expensive (it's all relative) but single yoga classes around here are $20 each, so OT is comparable.

    I totally agree that you pay for the motivational aspect. An acquaintance of mine goes and she is in FANTASTIC shape-- IDK if that her only form of exercise, though as I don't know her well.

    What interests me is that they offer TRX! I run outside, but I think it would be great to try TRX with guidance.

    There's another center near me that offers TRX, Barre and Pilates. But separately, they don't fuse them like with OT.

    I don't know if I will go, maybe I'll try one.
  • beachhouse758
    beachhouse758 Posts: 371 Member
    jmt08c wrote: »
    I love OTF and have been going twice a week for about 4 months. Works off all the beer on the weekends. $89/month in Jacksonville, FL for 8 sessions/month and I burn between 800-900 calories a session.

    Thanks. The price is better when purchased together :) I doubt I would go more than twice per week anyway: too far a drive for the nearest one and I'm really lazy (who am I kidding?)

    I appreciate your reply.
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
    One thing appealing about them is I think they make you pre-schedule your workouts and I think that there is financial incentive to not break your appointments. I think that would help a lot of people. Who knows, maybe if they ever have a special on I'll try it.

    The web site doesn't say they do barre or pilates.
    "a 60-minute workout using treadmills, rowing machines, TRX suspension training™ and free weights"
  • bellaa_x0
    bellaa_x0 Posts: 1,062 Member
    edited October 2015
    i love OTF! i just joined two months ago.. i pay $59/month for 4 sessions a month and $14 for any additional classes beyond that (drop ins are normally $20).
  • am35
    am35 Posts: 10 Member
    I've been doing OTF for 2 years and love it! I did a similar workout at my old gym in a bootcamp class but found OTF to be much cheaper and more fun. I go 5-6 days a week and burn 400-600 a workout
  • VegasFit
    VegasFit Posts: 1,232 Member
    edited October 2015
    I haven't been to OT but I don't think the price sounds too outrageous compared to other non traditional gyms. Have you looked into Classpass? I believe OT is one of the participating studios.

  • MPD6944
    MPD6944 Posts: 75 Member
    Thanks for all the input. I already belong to Fitness Connection and try to go 3-4 days a week. So OTF doesn't do any weight classes, just cardio?
  • carol424mfp
    carol424mfp Posts: 1 Member
    I joined a little over a month ago and LOVE it! We spend up to 25 min on the treadmill- it's challenging and the time flies- and then mix it up with the rower, weights, core and trx. Motivating instructors keep it constantly moving and the music is great. I like that you wear a heart rate monitor and can check out your performance and calories burned during the class and the group setting keeps you moving. I look forward to going and am getting RESULTS!!
  • Seacgo
    Seacgo Posts: 7 Member
    I love OTF!! I've been going for over a year and it's the best!
  • pbmonty
    pbmonty Posts: 1 Member
    Do you have to wear their HRM? Or can you just wear your own? I always wear mine, but I don't want to broadcast stats. TIA.
  • sarab920
    sarab920 Posts: 68 Member
    I went to a free session. Thought it was fun, definitely different than what I'm used to. The only problem that I had was the heart rate monitor, my boobs were making it extremely hard to get accurate numbers lol #bigboobprobz. If I wasn't already in a plan with my trainer I'd consider it
  • VegasFit
    VegasFit Posts: 1,232 Member
    pbmonty wrote: »
    Do you have to wear their HRM? Or can you just wear your own? I always wear mine, but I don't want to broadcast stats. TIA.

    That's the same question I have. Thinking of taking a free class just for fun.
  • lsisto
    lsisto Posts: 1 Member
    sarab920 wrote: »
    I went to a free session. Thought it was fun, definitely different than what I'm used to. The only problem that I had was the heart rate monitor, my boobs were making it extremely hard to get accurate numbers lol #bigboobprobz. If I wasn't already in a plan with my trainer I'd consider it

    If you plan on going again - ask if they have the wrist monitor - they were piloting it at my OT location and it looked more comfortable than the regular one.
  • nycsimone
    nycsimone Posts: 3 Member
    Yes OTF is a bit expensive. I pay $149 per month for unlimited. I go probably 15-16 times per month so it's around $8-9 per class. Yes, I could go to any other gym for $20-40 per month but I can guarantee you I wouldn't go as often and I wouldn't be as productive. I've tried all the gyms out there...trust me! After going 3-4 times you get bored and eventually stop going.

    I've been going to OTF for just over 2 months now. I generally burn 950-1050 calories per session and i've gone from 251 pounds down to 235 in exactly 68 days. I don't get bored at all. I can't wait to go back after every workout. I've gotten to know all the staff there and the trainers. They know my habits and they know that towards the end I tend to slack a bit so they keep me going. The $149 per month is probably one of the best investments i've made in a long time.
  • sarabeartx
    sarabeartx Posts: 9 Member
    edited January 2016
    Hi all! I just joined OTF this past week and it's incredibly difficult for me right now as I am very out of shape (need to lose about 20lbs) but I feel great after each class. I cannot get the high intensity that I need for losing weight when I workout on my own so the structure and motivation of a class really helps me. Also, I have noticed that I don't look at other people during the class & they don't look at me so it really does feel like having a personal trainer vs a mass exercise class... if that makes sense? Plus the email they send you with your results after each class is AWESOME! I consistently burn 550-650 calories per class.

    I have a friend who has been committed to OTF for about 5 months and has lost 40 lbs even though he was a religious Crossfitter before that. So I KNOW it works. I'm excited to see some results!

    To answer a question above (since I just joined and asked myself), you do not *have* to wear their heart rate monitor and have your stats posted on the TVs but it is highly recommended because they reference that often during class. "Push into that orange zone" etc. It is really helpful. So if you want to use a HRM, you would have to purchase it from them as they are synced up after you become a member. My other Polar HRM would not work with their system.

    I'd encourage anyone to try it out! It goes by super quick and I personally LOVE the encouragement and motivation from the coaches at my OTF gym.
  • kdm9295
    kdm9295 Posts: 126 Member
    I joined OTF about 2 months ago. And it is the first workout I actually look forward to. I love it. It is pricy, but it works for me. I was wasting money at the gym because I didn't get a good workout on my own. It's no pressure, go at your own pace. Which I'm now finding it takes more effort to get into the Orange Zone. I would recommend using their heart rate monitor. It's just an extra tool to help you see the results of your efforts. I also use mine to track my out of OTF workouts. There's an app you can use outside the studio and track your workout. It's great for me.

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