ORANGE THEORY🍊💪🏼
cguevarra
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Here’s my story. 📓
I’ve been on this diet and training for 5 months now and I’ve lost 30lbs. I’ve been consistent and have stayed motivated. After the 5 months I felt that i was just going through routine after routine after routine, and realized that I just got bored with what I was doing at the gym. So, I was looking up other lifts and exercises to do I came across ORANGE THEORY. I watched videos and testimonials and realized I wanted to try it out, to put myself in check and to see where I stand.
On July 22nd, I called first thing in the morning around 7:15am. I scheduled a class to try it out (first time is FREE) my class started at 8:15am. I arrived at the gym thinking it was another “cult” gym but soon after arriving the coaches and staff were really helpful and inspiring. The staff gave me a tour around the gym, they also explained the different classes they have there as well. A lot of options for people with different goals. It was good to see a variety of people in the same class with me from members who have never lifted or been inside a gym to people who have some experience, it’s really a judgement free zone.
When my class started everyone was motivating each other and cheering others on for the hour we had class. The fitness coach was very helpful to guide you through things but at the same time bring out the best in you and your workout. The amazing part was they give you an arm band that you can track on the screen with others in your class to see your progress during your workout. Ex: heart rate and calories to help keep you on your toes and to push through each workout and station.
At the end of the class my grey shirt turned black, my head was still dripping of sweat, it was the push I really needed to help continue my journey to a healthier life. I 120% recommend Orange Theory gym. Whether you’re someone who just started in the gym or if you’re someone who has been going but is loosing the motivation to go anymore. This is the place to go. You will meet new people and New friends, people who will become partners and who will become motivators. You will feel like a new person walking out the doors, this will keep you going on your fitness journey. So I encourage everyone and anyone to continue striving for the best out of yourself, and striving to be in the best shape of your life. Just Keep. Moving. Forward.
I’ve been on this diet and training for 5 months now and I’ve lost 30lbs. I’ve been consistent and have stayed motivated. After the 5 months I felt that i was just going through routine after routine after routine, and realized that I just got bored with what I was doing at the gym. So, I was looking up other lifts and exercises to do I came across ORANGE THEORY. I watched videos and testimonials and realized I wanted to try it out, to put myself in check and to see where I stand.
On July 22nd, I called first thing in the morning around 7:15am. I scheduled a class to try it out (first time is FREE) my class started at 8:15am. I arrived at the gym thinking it was another “cult” gym but soon after arriving the coaches and staff were really helpful and inspiring. The staff gave me a tour around the gym, they also explained the different classes they have there as well. A lot of options for people with different goals. It was good to see a variety of people in the same class with me from members who have never lifted or been inside a gym to people who have some experience, it’s really a judgement free zone.
When my class started everyone was motivating each other and cheering others on for the hour we had class. The fitness coach was very helpful to guide you through things but at the same time bring out the best in you and your workout. The amazing part was they give you an arm band that you can track on the screen with others in your class to see your progress during your workout. Ex: heart rate and calories to help keep you on your toes and to push through each workout and station.
At the end of the class my grey shirt turned black, my head was still dripping of sweat, it was the push I really needed to help continue my journey to a healthier life. I 120% recommend Orange Theory gym. Whether you’re someone who just started in the gym or if you’re someone who has been going but is loosing the motivation to go anymore. This is the place to go. You will meet new people and New friends, people who will become partners and who will become motivators. You will feel like a new person walking out the doors, this will keep you going on your fitness journey. So I encourage everyone and anyone to continue striving for the best out of yourself, and striving to be in the best shape of your life. Just Keep. Moving. Forward.
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Agree! I love Orange Theory! I have been going for 5 years (I live near the original gym, Ellen's Ultimate, where it was founded.) Can't say enough great things about it. I got much faster at running and I feel like my ability to withstand "discomfort" both in the gym and in life has grown because I've learned to push and go all out! :-)3
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Looks like the nearest one to me is a 10 hour drive across 3 countries, with an international toll bridge and a ferry crossing. I guess I'll skip it
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Yeah. It’s a great gym.Running_and_Coffee wrote: »Agree! I love Orange Theory! I have been going for 5 years (I live near the original gym, Ellen's Ultimate, where it was founded.) Can't say enough great things about it. I got much faster at running and I feel like my ability to withstand "discomfort" both in the gym and in life has grown because I've learned to push and go all out! :-)
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Stockholm_Andy wrote: »Looks like the nearest one to me is a 10 hour drive across 3 countries, with an international toll bridge and a ferry crossing. I guess I'll skip it
Thats unfortunate 😂2 -
Thanks for posting! I’ve been putting off my free trial because I have read some not so good review and also being almost 60 (in decent but not great shape), I’d be left in the dust. The new OT that opened in my neighborhood is also my fear because it’s kind of a younger demographic.
Any negative experiences from any one?0 -
I have friends who do OT and seem to have been at it for a while. I'm not great with set times and routines and group workouts, but I guess never say never. It's on my radar.4
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Thanks for posting! I’ve been putting off my free trial because I have read some not so good review and also being almost 60 (in decent but not great shape), I’d be left in the dust. The new OT that opened in my neighborhood is also my fear because it’s kind of a younger demographic.
Any negative experiences from any one?
Lots of people 60+ at my Orangetheory. It's customizable--you choose whether to walk, jog or run on the tread and you choose which weights to lift. I'm sure it's not for everyone, but it's definitely not just for the young and physically fit!3 -
I started last year when one opened in my area. Things I LOVE: calorie burn, I KNOW I'm working as hard as I can, the rowing, feel amazing the next day, sleep like a baby, overall life improvement!
Things I don't love: the schedule (so even if I could get into a class before work, I can't shower (bc 26 people and only 2 showers at mine)), I get bored easily. I can't workout that hard after like 7pm or I can't sleep at all.3 -
Thanks for posting! I’ve been putting off my free trial because I have read some not so good review and also being almost 60 (in decent but not great shape), I’d be left in the dust. The new OT that opened in my neighborhood is also my fear because it’s kind of a younger demographic.
Any negative experiences from any one?
The one I went to in Chesapeake, Va was awesome. The crowd ranged from 23-60. And everyone still was very motivational to each other and brought it the best in them0 -
MelanieCN77 wrote: »I have friends who do OT and seem to have been at it for a while. I'm not great with set times and routines and group workouts, but I guess never say never. It's on my radar.
If you do let me know what you think of it. That’s how I was at first then when I actually tried it I was surprised. It was great.1 -
I started last year when one opened in my area. Things I LOVE: calorie burn, I KNOW I'm working as hard as I can, the rowing, feel amazing the next day, sleep like a baby, overall life improvement!
Things I don't love: the schedule (so even if I could get into a class before work, I can't shower (bc 26 people and only 2 showers at mine)), I get bored easily. I can't workout that hard after like 7pm or I can't sleep at all.
That was my biggest thing was getting bored but that was my reasoning prior to going to OT. I got bored at the gym then I tried out OT and it made me realize there is a lot of work I still need to do in the gym. Because I thought I was in shape before going...😂 it really tested me.2 -
I love OTF. I started going in April, and I appreciate the professionalism and friendliness of the staff. All ages and fitness levels at my studio, too.1
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Is this an ad?16
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Aaron_K123 wrote: »Is this an ad?
I kind of was wondering too3 -
Aaron_K123 wrote: »Is this an ad?
No far from it. I have no relation in any form with Orange Theory. I just wanted to share my success with people who were interested in attending a class or were nervous about going for their first time. I just wanted to share my experience. It’s really helpful to know something before you just go and do it. How many times have people looked up restaurants prior to going because they wanted to see how good it was before they spent money on something they didn’t like...I enjoy sharing knowledge with people especially if they want to tell themselves.7 -
Aaron_K123 wrote: »Is this an ad?
I kind of was wondering too
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I had my free trial class on May 1st, and started my membership on May 1st. I started with an 8 classes/mo membership but for June I upgraded to the unlimited. I am trying to go 4x/week but average 3x right now. I LOVE IT! I truly is for everyone.1
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I was super keen the first month or so. Bumped my membership up to the top level. Then I got an injury and it took forever to heal. hurt my elbows - i blame the rowing. And when I went back I found the workouts were sorta lame. 30 minutes doing squats or working the same arm muscle. Bleh. I plan to cancel soon.
i need more careful monitoring during floor work as I am a bit of a dunce and do things wrong. the one trainer i had initially was super helpful but he left sadly. the others since have been a bit meh (good in some ways but not super helpful on the floor as they are busy with the treadmill routine)3 -
I really love it as well. I'm doing 8 sessions a month since I'm also doing yoga. The challenges and special events keep it fun.2
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I was super keen the first month or so. Bumped my membership up to the top level. Then I got an injury and it took forever to heal. hurt my elbows - i blame the rowing. And when I went back I found the workouts were sorta lame. 30 minutes doing squats or working the same arm muscle. Bleh. I plan to cancel soon.
i need more careful monitoring during floor work as I am a bit of a dunce and do things wrong. the one trainer i had initially was super helpful but he left sadly. the others since have been a bit meh (good in some ways but not super helpful on the floor as they are busy with the treadmill routine)
Sorry you injured yourself. That would put anyone in an uncomfortable situation and trying to heal. You’re absolutely right All trainers are different but I’m sorry you had that experience. Don’t give up!!0 -
Did my free trial workout last night and was pretty happy with the process. I wasn’t able to do all of the sets in between rowing and also the during the weights, but the trainer assured me it’s better to do them with the proper form than rushing through.
I’ve actually been replaying the session in my mind thinking about my next workout (Saturday) and deciding where I can improve. Like another poster said, I had definitely gotten bored at the gym and have been feeling my trainer wasn’t that into me anymore either lol. So I cancelled my training contract and signed up for the unlimited at Orangetheory. I have 11 sessions scheduled for August.
So thanks everybody for the reviews & fedback - it was just what I needed!4 -
Oh, and even thought I’d be jogging on the treadmill, I decided to go with the power walking, with the inclines, I think it’s a harder workout!1
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I think I've got a balanced review. I've been doing Orange Theory for three months, two to three times a week. The trainer where I was doing lifting and circuit training left my gym. I hate hate hate cardio and really needed some, so I went when our new studio opened. I'm 57, lost 30lb four years ago and have kept it off, lift but not super heavy, do Barre3 as well. I work out 7-8 times a week.
The good:
- lots of cardio, quickly. This is why I first liked it. It's horrible, but it's over and you're done. Strangely, now I don't hate cardio as much. Interesting...
I've definitely improved re stamina. I'm a runner! Okay, I'm a jogger. But I started as a reluctant walker.
- for me, cheaper by far than the training sessions at my old place. Sometime my husband and I would train together and it was $90 for both of us. Now we're paying about $36 for the hour.
- I really was hung up at first on the notion that everyone could see how I was doing (ie that I was about to have a heart attack). I soon realized-- no one cares. No one. They care about their own name on the screen.
The bad:
- no one really watches your form in the weight room part of the workout. The one 'trainer' is zipping from telling people what to do on the treadmill, then to the rowers, then messing with the music. It's very frenetic. I see such bad form-- someone is going to hurt themselves. They try, I think, to check form, but the structure of the place makes that impossible. Because I was trained well, I'm okay. But a person new to weights/TRX/etc-- yikes. I think this is OTF's biggest downside.
- it's frenetic. If you don't like chaos, it might not be for you. Our studio has way too few restrooms and no shower. They could take a tip from the Barre3 studios.
- it's a pretty hard sell for memberships after your first free class. But I understand why-- they're a business, after all.
- it's culty. But you know what? All successful franchise studios are. And for a certain kind of client (read: people like me, sigh), culty works lol. I haven't bought an OTF shirt yet. BUT I'M THINKING ABOUT IT lol.
- the science (EPOC-- afterburn lasting 24-36 hrs) is very sketchy imo (I'm a physician and work with a smart physiologist). But as long as OTF is working for me-- I'm okay with it.
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I love OrangeTheory as well but you have to accept it for what it is: cardio, lots of cardio. Even the weight floor is, in essence, cardio. The "lifting" is too fast, too light and involves almost no focus on form. I've been to OTF studios in 5 states scattered around the country and that's been true at every studio that I've visited.
I have a bit of experience lifting so I make sure to do the lifts slowly and I go heavier than what's recommended. This has worked well for me and I still love my OTF. (As another poster mentioned, it is admittedly a bit cult-like).
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I like my studio since it's not very full. Last night's session was just one group. That also let's the trainer focus more on us as we are doing the weight training. I think for full groups they really should have two trainers, one to run the session and one to focus on form in the weight area (and the rowing machine, saw someone last week where I'm surprised she didn't hit herself in the neck).
The weights they have are more then I can handle right now, so they are a real challenge for me.1 -
jaylynny4444 wrote: »The bad:
- no one really watches your form in the weight room part of the workout. The one 'trainer' is zipping from telling people what to do on the treadmill, then to the rowers, then messing with the music. It's very frenetic. I see such bad form-- someone is going to hurt themselves. They try, I think, to check form, but the structure of the place makes that impossible. Because I was trained well, I'm okay. But a person new to weights/TRX/etc-- yikes. I think this is OTF's biggest downside.
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and this is what killed it for me. I got injuries. I am a dunce at weight stuff and need to see things more than once. the little videos are pretty crap to see form. Plus you recently we seem to always end up doing like 40+++ reps of any one exercise which is too much for my beginner muscles. so I end up with 2 over used over tired muscles. Which is crap if you are going once a week (I am doing tons of running building up to a race, and we do things like hill sessions - so I can only go to the gym once).
when is started I was choosing a most excellent trainer who i talked to and knew I was struggling on the floor and he looked out for me. he was comfortable with everything and it wasn't the "runners go to rower go to floor" routines so he could easily keep the runners going and help us on the floor. But he is no longer there. Most of the new (and not so new) trainers are fine, nice and all that but some days the workout are so convoluted they can't pay as much attention (nor are they as good I think at helping with form themselves).
started in April and have given my notice to cancel this week (as you have to give a 30 day notice - so I'll still be going for August).1 -
Can anyone explain the reason behind the
Orange? Why orange?0 -
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