For about a year now I battled with myself on wether I should join Orangetheory Fitness (OTF), only…read morebecause I have multiple other gym memberships all for different purposes.
Several friends of mine workout at Orangetheory Fitness including K and it's literally all they talk about, NONSTOP, all day everyday. I finally decided to try them out and see what all the buzz was about.
OTF is a 'State-of-the-Art' high intensity endurance gym focused primarily on group setting workouts. Classes are booked ahead of time through the OTF app on your iPhone or smartphone device. I believe each class can hold up to 25 people at a time. Each individual is connected via a heart rate monitor that can be worn as a chest strap ($70). The inside of the training studio consists of treadmills, water rowers, and an open area for TRX and free weights.
There are a couple monitors on the walls displaying everyone's current calories being burned, the discomfort zone you are currently in (Grey, Blue, Green, Orange, Red), and total splat points.
You receive a splat point for every minute you stay in the orange and red zones, those are the zones your body is working the hardest and burning the most calories.
Being a first timer, before I went into the class I was given a walk through of the entire studio including the non-training areas. There are showers available for a wash after a workout. By the front desk there is a nice little splat swag corner with t-shirts, sweaters, towels, magnets, water bottles, hats, and more!
Overall, I highly recommend OTF. I now see why my friends are addicted. Want to improve your health and live a fitter life? This place will help you reach your ultimate goals.