Is Orange Theory worth the money?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would kill for a founder's membership.

Anyway, I love OTF. I've worked out consistently for 20 years, am self motivated, etc. But, OTF has excellent bio feedback so that you can be precise about how hard you are/should be working out. And, most of the instructors are really fun and energizing. I only do it once a week, though, as a supplement to my other gym membership where I run and lift.

it typically only saves you $10/month off your membership plan.

[Anonymous]

I switched to 9 Round. OTF was so crowded and I agree with the poster who said there wasn’t enough attention. The money is a bit high for the lack of attention. 9Round is cheaper, the trainers are talking/checking on your constantly, and there are no class times. You just show up and they work you into the rotation. That has ruined me on gyms that make you sign up in advance for a class time.

[Anonymous]

I hate the treadmill. So boring. If it is a two group class you could spend 25 minutes on the treadmill. I can do that on my own. Very uninspired. I go once a week. I feel like it covers all basics.

I prefer the 3 group classes and only sign up for those.

I still like to do yoga and other things so hesitate to do more than just a pack of classes.

You could be one of those people that really really love it though!

[Anonymous]

I did OTF for a month. I liked how each class was different and I didn’t have to think about my workout, however if someones form was off or doing something incorrectly, I don’t know that the trainer would correct your form or is even qualified like a personal trainer in anatomy. I found myself being really competitive and pushing myself to get in the orange zone even when I knew I was hurting myself. So saving me from myself plus wanting to have more challenging strength training has kept me from signing up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I did OTF for a month. I liked how each class was different and I didn’t have to think about my workout, however if someones form was off or doing something incorrectly, I don’t know that the trainer would correct your form or is even qualified like a personal trainer in anatomy. I found myself being really competitive and pushing myself to get in the orange zone even when I knew I was hurting myself. So saving me from myself plus wanting to have more challenging strength training has kept me from signing up.

This varies a lot by the trainer. Some are great and some are terrible. It especially drove me crazy when someone was terrible at rowing and the trainers would not say anything. They rarely corrected rowing form which is crazy when that is 1/3 of the class and some people are doing it completely wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I did OTF for a month. I liked how each class was different and I didn’t have to think about my workout, however if someones form was off or doing something incorrectly, I don’t know that the trainer would correct your form or is even qualified like a personal trainer in anatomy. I found myself being really competitive and pushing myself to get in the orange zone even when I knew I was hurting myself. So saving me from myself plus wanting to have more challenging strength training has kept me from signing up.

This varies a lot by the trainer. Some are great and some are terrible. It especially drove me crazy when someone was terrible at rowing and the trainers would not say anything. They rarely corrected rowing form which is crazy when that is 1/3 of the class and some people are doing it completely wrong.

+1000

Such an easy way to hurt yourself.

OP, I also think that OTF is good if you're new to working out and don't have a feel for different exercises and equipment. If you're pretty strong already, I'd recommend Barry's Bootcamp. You switch between tread and floor exercises (or you can do floor exercises the whole time), and each day is focused on a specific area (e.g., arms/abs on Mondays). It's a much tougher workout than OTF and trainers do correct your form.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I used to do OTF twice a week as a supplement to my other workouts. Then I started taking Peloton bootcamps. I haven't been back to OTF since even though I still have classes left on my membership.

I also absolutely hate the water rower. So it wasn't hard to get me to leave money on the table at OTF.

I have a Peloton here at home and I have no idea what a Peloton bootcamp is.

I'm assuming you have the bike. The bootcamp offerings don't show up on the bike because they include running. Check out the Peloton app or the tread - there is a whole other world of classes (strength, yoga, bootcamp, running, meditation).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just signed up for the new one in my area. I bought the unlimited at founders discount. Worth it ? Or am I an idiot

How much is it..

Wondering the same thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I did OTF for a month. I liked how each class was different and I didn’t have to think about my workout, however if someones form was off or doing something incorrectly, I don’t know that the trainer would correct your form or is even qualified like a personal trainer in anatomy. I found myself being really competitive and pushing myself to get in the orange zone even when I knew I was hurting myself. So saving me from myself plus wanting to have more challenging strength training has kept me from signing up.

This varies a lot by the trainer. Some are great and some are terrible. It especially drove me crazy when someone was terrible at rowing and the trainers would not say anything. They rarely corrected rowing form which is crazy when that is 1/3 of the class and some people are doing it completely wrong.

+1000

Such an easy way to hurt yourself.

OP, I also think that OTF is good if you're new to working out and don't have a feel for different exercises and equipment. If you're pretty strong already, I'd recommend Barry's Bootcamp. You switch between tread and floor exercises (or you can do floor exercises the whole time), and each day is focused on a specific area (e.g., arms/abs on Mondays). It's a much tougher workout than OTF and trainers do correct your form.

Fake news. OTF can accommodate beginners but since it relies on individual heartrate, it is also very tough workout for advanced athletes. Go to any OTF and look at the physiques, and then tell us again that it's not good for people who are "pretty strong already."