Anybody tried Orange Theory Fitness?
Karbum
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I have a few friends who go, and love it. They have had great results. I was just wondering if anyone else has any reviews. Good or bad 
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Never heard of it before
Done a quick Google and David Lloyd charges 20 pounds a session.
It sounds like a crazy circuit session where you can see how much you are burning
Probably will get great results but is it better than any other circuit class who knows1 -
I did a trial class a few weeks ago, I really liked it. I am getting ready to join for 8 classes a month. I don't know if I would like it as my only workout, I am afraid I would get bored if I did that all the time and got the unlimited membership. Twice a week sounds good though.0
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i did 4 classes total. i couldnt even keep up and kept having to be given modifications which is really embarrassing. the first one KILLED me. like i couldnt move at all for about 3 days. it was way too hard for me - TONS of push-ups and weight workouts. then off to the rower, then off to the tredmill. repeat about 100times...
i tried again with another instructor about a week later, and he was a lot easier and i thought maybe i can do this... but then he stopped showing up on the schedule so i tried ANOTHER instructor 2 weeks after that.
i really really REALLY liked her, but couldnt get into the "orange zone" for the amount of time they try to get you to be in it (5 min and 6 min in her class) and felt like i was wasting the money since i couldnt get my body to do what they were specifically trying to get me to do. the goal is something like 15-20 minutes of orange, and even tho i was pushing myself i just couldnt do it and i felt like a failure all over again...
i havent been back in about 6months but have been considering it. i'm just lazy and it's the opposite direction from my house/office so it's not convenient for me. totally ask about the different instructors tho. i think the first one was a sadist. one of the ones at my place is a favorite of everyone and it's really hard to get into his class because they fill up weeks in advance so thats a downside. they only allow so many people (i think 26) so you might not be able to go on a whim if you decide you have extra time one day.0 -
i have been a member of the studio near me for over a year with the basic package (4 workouts a month). i love it! it's a great workout to switch things up.0
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I just joined recently. I love it! It's hard for me but that's what I like about it!0
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I went and I enjoyed the class. I don't think I would like it as my only workout. Once a week would probably do it for me.0
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LOVE! I've been a member for over a year now. It's been like working out with family for me.0
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I've even doing it for a few weeks and I love it! It's a total butt kicker, but I'm always really motivated and it goes by so fast. I have the unlimited package and so far have it setup for 5 days a week. The only days I dread are Endurance days. We had that today and I thought I was going to barf.0
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I thought about trying it in the spring when on cut cycle.0
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I've been going since March of this year, and steadily all of my friends have joined as well. I go 3-4 times a week, and my body has changed for the better! I love it - perfect for a former cardio freak like me because I get a mix of cardio and strength training. My recommendation? Try it out, and see how you like it. The first class is free Yes, it can be expensive depending who you ask, but its so worth it! 0
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Thanks everyone!!!1
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It can be a good supplemental form of exercise, but I wouldn't recommend it for your only source. 2-3 days of OTF and 2-3 of resistance training would be good.1
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I've been going for almost three months now. It's an incredible workout for me. I go between three and four times per week. It is my only workout. I've noticed not only inches and a considerable weight loss but also improved strength, flexibility, and stamina. After three months, I have moved from a walker into a jogger In order to get my HR and splat points to where they need to be. As a big guy, i consistently burn 950-1000 calories per session and I feel it the next day like you should. What I find most beneficial to my habits is the constant pressure to do better and keep up. I used to be a 60 minute LA Fitness guy. I never really pushed myself. I thought that walking 3.5mph with a slight incline was good enough. It was something, but this is entirely different. Between trying to beat myself, trying to beat the person next me, and trying to beat my personal bests, OTF sparks the competitive nature in me and gets the best of me every time. And yea, it is expensive. They actually charge you if you don't show up or don't cancel a scheduled class on time. Monetarily, I know I can't afford to miss or waste a class. It's also cheaper than 12-16 sessions with a personal trainer into area, so that's helps me rationalize I guess. They offer learning opportunities, contests, diet seminars, motivational speakers, etc all at no or minimal cost to members. If you have a new facility opening up on your area, there are discounted founders rates as well. They really try to build a family or group atmosphere and strive to elevate you into challenging yourself and motivating each other.
That was really long, and it's only been 3 months, but OTF has really changed my life. I'm better. I'm stronger. I'm getting to my goals in a way I never have before. I can't recommend it enough.
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I love OTF. It's my main workout 3-5 times per week. I have lost 8 inches in 5 months and I'm stronger and have more stamina than anytime in my life since I was in my mid 20's. (I'm 55 now).
I love that i get in and get out in 1 hour - no messing around. It's group personal training so I get plenty of postive motivation from the coach and just enough personal attention (but not 100% focused on me, which I don't want!).
Highly recommended.1 -
It looks really interesting, and I'd be interested in trying it, but they don't list prices anywhere on their website. I really really don't like playing guessing games.0
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happyfeetrebel1 wrote: »It looks really interesting, and I'd be interested in trying it, but they don't list prices anywhere on their website. I really really don't like playing guessing games.
they have 3 or 4 different membership levels if you want to go a specific number of times a month - or you can pay per class but thats pricey ($28/class?). i dont remember what the membership prices were - i think the low one was 60 for 4 classes?0 -
I love it. I go 7 days a week.0
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I have been going since February. I really enjoy the treadmill and rower exercises. I started as a power walker and am not running at a decent pace (6.5 push and 8.5 sprint) I am 5'10 and 180 and typically burn about 750 calories a session depending on the intensity. The work out changes daily and can be either Endurance, Strength, Power or ESP which involves all three. Having the heart rate monitoring keeps me motivated throughout the class. I go three times a week.1
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Thanks everyone!
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It's super expensive here in NYC and was considering it. For those who are members, do you monitor your own progress with the strength portion - lifting weights? I was looking for something structured that monitored progressive overload, but that may be asking too much?1
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Great question! Apparently they send you a summary email at the end. I am not sure tho. I will let yo uknow tho. I start Jan 12th!CeeBeeSlim wrote: »It's super expensive here in NYC and was considering it. For those who are members, do you monitor your own progress with the strength portion - lifting weights? I was looking for something structured that monitored progressive overload, but that may be asking too much?
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Great question! Apparently they send you a summary email at the end. I am not sure tho. I will let yo uknow tho. I start Jan 12th!CeeBeeSlim wrote: »It's super expensive here in NYC and was considering it. For those who are members, do you monitor your own progress with the strength portion - lifting weights? I was looking for something structured that monitored progressive overload, but that may be asking too much?
the summary email does not include anything re: the strength portion. it simply details what can be read by your HRM (i.e. how many minutes you were in each zone, calories burned, splat points, etc.)1 -
Thanks. Do you find they help you track anything else?Great question! Apparently they send you a summary email at the end. I am not sure tho. I will let yo uknow tho. I start Jan 12th!CeeBeeSlim wrote: »It's super expensive here in NYC and was considering it. For those who are members, do you monitor your own progress with the strength portion - lifting weights? I was looking for something structured that monitored progressive overload, but that may be asking too much?
the summary email does not include anything re: the strength portion. it simply details what can be read by your HRM (i.e. how many minutes you were in each zone, calories burned, splat points, etc.)
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Thanks. Do you find they help you track anything else?Great question! Apparently they send you a summary email at the end. I am not sure tho. I will let yo uknow tho. I start Jan 12th!CeeBeeSlim wrote: »It's super expensive here in NYC and was considering it. For those who are members, do you monitor your own progress with the strength portion - lifting weights? I was looking for something structured that monitored progressive overload, but that may be asking too much?
the summary email does not include anything re: the strength portion. it simply details what can be read by your HRM (i.e. how many minutes you were in each zone, calories burned, splat points, etc.)
they don't track anything for you per say. you simply get a summary of your workout emailed to you after each class containing the items i mentioned above (all based on your heart rate). the only thing they keep track of is if you join any of their challenges such as the weight loss challenge (which may vary based on location and is typically at an additional cost).0 -
@Karbum Thanks. As pricey as it is, i didn't want to pay for this and another gym. I was one of those who went to the weight section of the gym without a real plan - just a lot of this and that. I think I'd be sold in a heartbeat if they did monitor one's progress with weights over time.0
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CeeBeeSlim wrote: »@Karbum Thanks. As pricey as it is, i didn't want to pay for this and another gym. I was one of those who went to the weight section of the gym without a real plan - just a lot of this and that. I think I'd be sold in a heartbeat if they did monitor one's progress with weights over time.
you could just monitor your own progress like you would in a normal gym...1 -
@bellaa_x0 Hmm. I just thought since the workouts change so often and I could only go twice a week that it would be hard - for example - to do biceps week one and maybe not again til week 4. I've heard and still learning about progressive overload and wondering how OT fits or doesn't fit into this.0
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CeeBeeSlim wrote: »@bellaa_x0 Hmm. I just thought since the workouts change so often and I could only go twice a week that it would be hard - for example - to do biceps week one and maybe not again til week 4. I've heard and still learning about progressive overload and wondering how OT fits or doesn't fit into this.
ah i see your point... may not be the right fit then. i used it just to switch up my workout once a week in addition to my regular lifts/cardio.1 -
@bellaa_x0 hmmm. Are your "regular lifts" the progressive overload I'm learning about? I was just and choosing machines and lifting dumbells willy-nilly - do you follow a plan to make sure you're always progressing?0
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CeeBeeSlim wrote: »@bellaa_x0 hmmm. Are your "regular lifts" the progressive overload I'm learning about? I was just and choosing machines and lifting dumbells willy-nilly - do you follow a plan to make sure you're always progressing?
@CeeBeeSlim i don't follow any of the programs recommended on here such as Strong Lifts, etc., but yes - my boyfriend does my programming and i train one to two body parts on the days that i lift (i.e. last night i did shoulders and bis) with the goal being to progressively be able to lift more weight.1
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