Orangetheory

azrael240 wrote: »

Does anyone else here go to Orangetheory? I've recently started taking classes there and I love it! I guess the downside is it's spendy if you want to go more than once a week. I was curious if others have seen results?

I just started about 2 weeks ago... I've been doing Weight Watchers and lost about 30lbs, and have wanted to try Orangetheory. I'm totally hooked and I signed up for Premier. I've been doing 4 clases a week, I want this to work. I've actually gained a couple of lbs but everyone tells me it's muscle weight. I can actually see some changes changes in the mirror and I feel it in my clothes. And I'm in Arizona too

I love, love, love Orange Theory!!! I feel so empowered after a workout.

bebeisfit wrote: »

I know one if their top trainers who tells me she has people of all fitness levels in her classes. I havent tried it yet but love the idea..dont love the price.

It's just generic circuit training with a marketing campaign behind it. Excessively expensive for what it is.

Love it... 1 month in. Only lost 1 lb but gained muscle & very happy with how my body is shaping up. Also love the friendly people/camaraderie & burning 500 cal in 60 min. Splats are motivating to me & I get 12 or more most sessions, which gives me an instant goal each time.
Some days I’m like - why am I killing myself??! Other days- beast mode... but I ALWAYS feel amazing the next day!
Only go 2x a week. I think I would get bored if I did it more often, but then again I feel like if I had more time I want to go 3x a week. There is NO way I would push myself that hard on my own, that’s for certain!! So they can have my $ for now.

Good for any level bc you can power walk at higher inclines or use an elliptical or bike instead of jogging or running on the treadmill, but I think it’s a hard workout if you are new to gyms/equipment.
Make sure you have properly fitting running shoes for the treadmill. There really isn’t a “warm up”, and cool down is only like 5 min @ my studio, fyi.

MeanderingMammal wrote: »

bebeisfit wrote: »

I know one if their top trainers who tells me she has people of all fitness levels in her classes. I havent tried it yet but love the idea..dont love the price.

It's just generic circuit training with a marketing campaign behind it. Excessively expensive for what it is.

I tried it once and would agree. It's good but overrated.

Also, when I dropped by it was group session night, and I was not a fan. This works for some, but if you like to go hard and fast, you might feel frustrated if you're teamed up with someone a lot less intense.

That's what happened to me. As part of the circuit, one partner was supposed to keep rowing while the other person covered a prescribed distance on the treadmill. I ran as fast as I could during my turn, but after we swapped places, my partner went for a leisurely walk on the treadmill -- not even a brisk walk. This took so long that I started to lose steam on the rower, and so I definitely didn't get the full benefit of a rapid circuit.

In short, I see why some people would like it, but it's definitely not for me.