About Orangetheory Fitness
Orangetheory Fitness offers a heart rate zone training program that combines cardio and strength training for a full-body workout. The expertly designed group classes feature real-time tracking, enabling coaches to guide participants into the optimal heart rate zone for measurable results. The personalized fitness experience is tailored to each individual's fitness level, making it an effective and enjoyable workout. Customers praise the accountability and efficiency of the program, with reviews highlighting the motivating instructors and the variety of workouts that keep things interesting. The gym provides a structured, high-intensity workout that delivers tangible improvements in fitness, and the first-time experience is welcoming for those new to the concept.
Great workouts that a different each time to keep you from getting bored. The coaches have great energy and push me further than I would if I was on my own. Love the monthly challenges to keep you motivated and accountable to your workouts. Highly recommend!
TLDR: I had fun, got a good workout, and would go again, but probably only every once and a while because $$$. Everyone was very friendly and helpful from the moment I walked in. I had never done an Orangetheory class before- I had never even been inside of one. (I thought the glass was orange, but when I got the studio tour, I realized the glass was clear, but all of the lights inside are orange). They loaned me a HR monitor and made sure I was comfortable on the rower and the treadmill before the class started. We didn't quite need the 30 minute pre-session block, but I can see how people with more questions might have used close to the entire thing. I got a good workout: I started on the rower, then moved to weights, then ended on the treadmill. The instructor was awesome, and I definitely got a good workout (the "orange zone" for which the business is named). I wish the weights section had been a little longer, but I was told they have different classes that focus on different sections instead of squeezing all 3 into an hour if you are looking for something more focused. The hardest part of the class for me was learning to use all of the buttons. Each machine syncs to your heartrate monitor, and a lot of the efforts are timed and designed to be at particular difficulties. By the end of class, I had gotten the hang of it. The instructor reviewed my chart with me (every person has one with your workout metrics, like average heart rate, calories, and time spent in each heart rate zone). They also send an email summary of the information, so you don't have to write anything down. I would totally go to another class, but I don't think I could use it as my only gym membership (I need at least a few heavy weights days). The only downside is the high cost, and the fact that you have to go when a class is in session. They have class packages you can buy, and even a membership level that rounds out to about $15/class, so that's not bad if you can manage to go once a week. I would definitely recommend giving it a try, no matter what your level of fitness! (the first class is free!)
I’m not an exercise “club” gal but this place has been amazing. I found them a few years ago when I hit rock bottom, trying to recover from a knee surgery. The coaches are fantastic, the workouts leave me feeling strong and empowered. It’s an “in and out” workout. Highly recommend.