Anonymous
Post 01/07/2024 14:24     Subject: orangetheory fitness

If you want a version of OR that places more emphasis on lifting weights and building strength, you might give F45 a try. F45 typically has a strength emphasis on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and a cardio emphasis (but with more weight based exercises than OR) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Saturdays are hour long sessions with a mix. For unlimited, it costs about $160/mo, but Lou are tied to a one or few specific locations (no nationwide location access like OR).

If trying F45 with ClassPass, I suggest trying Saturdays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2024 13:19     Subject: orangetheory fitness

Anonymous wrote:There is a lot of research about women and hormones and high intensity workouts that can keep you from losing weight. Daily orangetheory might work against some people.


Yes, for most of the women who post here, the HIIT format of OTF with the very little weightlifting it provides is a bad combo for that age group and hormonal stage. Nearly all would see better results with walking and lifting weights to sustain or grow muscle mass. Menopausal and perimenopausal women do not need high intensity cortisol raising exercises and I’m not trying to be mean but when you look at OTF clientele, it’s obvious. VERY few of them look like they work out as hard as they do because it stresses their bodies and makes them hold onto fat/weight. They don’t appear in shape because it’s the wrong workout for their body’s needs at this stage of life.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2024 12:27     Subject: Re:orangetheory fitness

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have done 800+ orange theory classes- and I love it - but I haven’t lost a pound. Still 30 lbs over my ideal weight (but I’m very strong and fit!)


Not the recommendation you think it is. If you are 30lbs overweight, you may be strong but you are NOT fit. Not even close.


I’m in the same boat as the PP, still overweight after years of consistent OTF type classes but physical check up and blood work numbers keep improving, so concluding same as PP. 50s, don’t require any meds, content with life. Convinced that no single health parameter determines us all in the same way.


Classes like OFT increase hunger and then you eat what you just burned off.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2024 12:21     Subject: orangetheory fitness

There is a lot of research about women and hormones and high intensity workouts that can keep you from losing weight. Daily orangetheory might work against some people.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2024 11:27     Subject: Re:orangetheory fitness

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have done 800+ orange theory classes- and I love it - but I haven’t lost a pound. Still 30 lbs over my ideal weight (but I’m very strong and fit!)


Not the recommendation you think it is. If you are 30lbs overweight, you may be strong but you are NOT fit. Not even close.


I’m in the same boat as the PP, still overweight after years of consistent OTF type classes but physical check up and blood work numbers keep improving, so concluding same as PP. 50s, don’t require any meds, content with life. Convinced that no single health parameter determines us all in the same way.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2024 08:03     Subject: orangetheory fitness

Anonymous wrote:^ Meant $139 not $169.


For 8 classes or unlimited? In the DC ones?
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2024 23:32     Subject: orangetheory fitness

^ Meant $139 not $169.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2024 23:31     Subject: orangetheory fitness

If you are new to OR or a prior long-time OR member (who hasn’t had a membership in 60 days), tell them you heard about the $169/mo promotional rate for new members. Odds are good you can get that rate. Several in my circle signed up last week at that rate.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2024 21:26     Subject: orangetheory fitness

The pricing for us is $189-$199/month for unlimited
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2024 19:36     Subject: Re:orangetheory fitness

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have done 800+ orange theory classes- and I love it - but I haven’t lost a pound. Still 30 lbs over my ideal weight (but I’m very strong and fit!)


What a waste.

Estimating $25/class, that's twenty thousand dollars.


Should have called sonobello
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2024 19:35     Subject: Re:orangetheory fitness

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have done 800+ orange theory classes- and I love it - but I haven’t lost a pound. Still 30 lbs over my ideal weight (but I’m very strong and fit!)


What a waste.

Estimating $25/class, that's twenty thousand dollars.

The current rate for new members is around $130/mo for unlimited classes.

Assuming roughly 4 classes a week or 200 per year, that is a bit over $6000 total over 4 years.


Current rate for unlimited is closer to 170/month. In NOVA.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2024 18:32     Subject: Re:orangetheory fitness

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have done 800+ orange theory classes- and I love it - but I haven’t lost a pound. Still 30 lbs over my ideal weight (but I’m very strong and fit!)


What a waste.

Estimating $25/class, that's twenty thousand dollars.

The current rate for new members is around $130/mo for unlimited classes.

Assuming roughly 4 classes a week or 200 per year, that is a bit over $6000 total over 4 years.


Normal monthly rate is 169. The 139 was a Black Friday special.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2024 17:51     Subject: Re:orangetheory fitness

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have done 800+ orange theory classes- and I love it - but I haven’t lost a pound. Still 30 lbs over my ideal weight (but I’m very strong and fit!)


What a waste.

Estimating $25/class, that's twenty thousand dollars.

The current rate for new members is around $130/mo for unlimited classes.

Assuming roughly 4 classes a week or 200 per year, that is a bit over $6000 total over 4 years.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2024 17:07     Subject: Re:orangetheory fitness

Anonymous wrote:I have done 800+ orange theory classes- and I love it - but I haven’t lost a pound. Still 30 lbs over my ideal weight (but I’m very strong and fit!)


What a waste.

Estimating $25/class, that's twenty thousand dollars.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2024 17:03     Subject: Re:orangetheory fitness

Anonymous wrote:I have done 800+ orange theory classes- and I love it - but I haven’t lost a pound. Still 30 lbs over my ideal weight (but I’m very strong and fit!)


Not the recommendation you think it is. If you are 30lbs overweight, you may be strong but you are NOT fit. Not even close.