Anonymous
03/16/2024 03:37
Subject: Tell me about orangetheory
Anonymous wrote:I did it for about a year and then got sick of it and moved on. The perks are the accountability - you will go and just shut your brain off. Downsides: it’s $189 a month, it’s mostly HIUT cardio which is bad for your hormones if you’re a middle aged woman (spikes cortisol) and the focus on weights is paltry- short segments on the floor and often a cardio component included even there. This sounds mean but when you attend OTF and look at the bodies of your classmates, it’s proof that it’s not a very effective workout for creating the lean muscled look most people want.
It’s fine if you’re a true beginner who just needs a new routine. Beyond that, I wouldn’t bother.
So it kind of sounds like Curves fitness…the circuit-based 30-minute workout fitness place for women in the 90s that popped up everywhere then went out of business. Lots of 40-65 year old women there who were essentially needing to get off the sofa or needed a change from sitting all day at a keyboard. But no one ever seemed to change their weight or body shape through the workout.
Anonymous
03/16/2024 03:31
Subject: Tell me about orangetheory
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It isn’t for boomers, it’s for Gen X and aging millennials who still think “It’s Tricky” by Run DMC is a cool song and fun to have on a workout playlist
That is awesome. Sign me up!
Go for it , nobody is stopping you
Anonymous
03/15/2024 06:23
Subject: Tell me about orangetheory
Anonymous wrote:It isn’t for boomers, it’s for Gen X and aging millennials who still think “It’s Tricky” by Run DMC is a cool song and fun to have on a workout playlist
That is awesome. Sign me up!
Anonymous
03/14/2024 23:26
Subject: Tell me about orangetheory
Anonymous wrote:It isn’t for boomers, it’s for Gen X and aging millennials who still think “It’s Tricky” by Run DMC is a cool song and fun to have on a workout playlist
Anonymous
03/14/2024 22:59
Subject: Tell me about orangetheory
Anonymous wrote:It's for boomers.
My college aged nieces go to OT
Anonymous
03/14/2024 22:46
Subject: Tell me about orangetheory
Anonymous wrote:It's for boomers.
Oh look, a 20-something who incorrectly thinks anyone over 40 is a boomer.
Anonymous
03/14/2024 21:13
Subject: Tell me about orangetheory
Anonymous wrote:I am an active person who works out at least five days a week and loves a challenge. I did OTF for a few months before the pandemic and had to stop for a few reasons. One, I’m competitive and therefore a danger to myself. I want to push myself harder and that can and will cause injury. I hurt my knee trying to get those darn splat points. I have a low resting heart rate so getting it to the orange zone requires me to push myself too hard.
Two, the instructors won’t correct your form during the weight session. I imagine it’s partly bc it’s not feasible for them to do that while also guiding everyone else and what they need to do and partly bc they usually aren’t personal trainers with the necessary background/expertise to do so.
I currently do Peloton workouts and ❤️❤️ them. I get a tough workout, can push myself without causing major injuries.
Good luck!
I just started OT, and found that the instructors have been very interactive and have helped me with my form and tempo. I hear you on the self-pacing, though 😀
Anonymous
03/13/2024 19:52
Subject: Tell me about orangetheory
I am an active person who works out at least five days a week and loves a challenge. I did OTF for a few months before the pandemic and had to stop for a few reasons. One, I’m competitive and therefore a danger to myself. I want to push myself harder and that can and will cause injury. I hurt my knee trying to get those darn splat points. I have a low resting heart rate so getting it to the orange zone requires me to push myself too hard.
Two, the instructors won’t correct your form during the weight session. I imagine it’s partly bc it’s not feasible for them to do that while also guiding everyone else and what they need to do and partly bc they usually aren’t personal trainers with the necessary background/expertise to do so.
I currently do Peloton workouts and ❤️❤️ them. I get a tough workout, can push myself without causing major injuries.
Good luck!
Two, the instructors won’t correct your form during the weight session. I imagine it’s partly bc it’s not feasible for them to do that while also guiding everyone else and what they need to do and partly bc they usually aren’t personal trainers with the necessary background/expertise to do so.
I currently do Peloton workouts and ❤️❤️ them. I get a tough workout, can push myself without causing major injuries.
Good luck!
Anonymous
03/13/2024 19:12
Subject: Tell me about orangetheory
Anonymous wrote:It isn’t for boomers, it’s for Gen X and aging millennials who still think “It’s Tricky” by Run DMC is a cool song and fun to have on a workout playlist
I'm loyal to Peloton now but did use to do OT pre-pandemic and am proud to say that I still love It's Tricky and it's sometimes on my running playlist
Anonymous
03/13/2024 10:02
Subject: Re:Tell me about orangetheory
55 year old woman here. I started January 1st. I absolutely love it! It's the only thing that I have committed to consistently. I would not push myself so much without having a coach there. I also like the fact that I can do weights and cardio in the same class. I am getting fitter and I am getting addicted to something healthy. I love that I can visit a studio wherever I am in the U.S. I came back at midnight from traveling and I still showed up to my 5am class. First class is free. Try it!
Anonymous
03/13/2024 02:52
Subject: Tell me about orangetheory
It isn’t for boomers, it’s for Gen X and aging millennials who still think “It’s Tricky” by Run DMC is a cool song and fun to have on a workout playlist
Anonymous
03/12/2024 17:19
Subject: Tell me about orangetheory
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's for boomers.
i'm sure age range varies by location and time of day you go but my studio is definitely not boomers (a couple of them sure but not majority at all)
My location is mostly 20 and 30 somethings. I'm usually one of the oldest folks there and I'm 50.
Anonymous
03/12/2024 15:47
Subject: Tell me about orangetheory
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's for boomers.
i'm sure age range varies by location and time of day you go but my studio is definitely not boomers (a couple of them sure but not majority at all)
+1
Anonymous
03/12/2024 11:07
Subject: Tell me about orangetheory
Anonymous wrote:It's for boomers.
i'm sure age range varies by location and time of day you go but my studio is definitely not boomers (a couple of them sure but not majority at all)
Anonymous
03/12/2024 04:45
Subject: Tell me about orangetheory
It's for boomers.