I have been a member of F45 Yorba Linda North since August 2019. Before that, I was a member of Orangetheory Fitness for over a year. I've tried Barry's, Crossfit, spin, and gym memberships. Before taking my first F45 class, I considered myself fit as I was comfortably doing 5-6 sessions at OTF per week. I took Hollywood (1 hour) as my first class and was winded and challenged in a way I never felt after workouts at other gyms. I was hooked. Instead of being good at running on the treadmill and rowing, I was able to work on overall functional fitness and feel stronger than I've ever felt. I've gained over 4% muscle weight and reduced fat by 7%.
Below are a few other reasons I consider F45 the best investment of time and money for me:
Variety: Movements are repeated, which allows for progress monitoring, but there are so many different exercises and pieces of equipment that I don't ever get tired of the workouts. There are classes that focus on strength, cardio, and hybrid throughout the week. Every month provides a new lineup of classes which adds to the variety.
Efficiency: The workouts are 45 minutes (demo, warm-up, workout, and cool down included). The equipment is set up in stations for easy movement with sufficient space to work out. There are TVs which show the timings and movements just in case you forget. The prescribed routines decrease thinking and allow for the maximization of workout time. If you have extra time and energy, feel free to double up! These are fun, especially on strength days.
Community: The members are kind and wonderful humans with similar aspirations for physical and mental wellness, so it's easy to get along with everyone. You'll often see encouragement, congratulations, and overall positivity with a friendly competitiveness to push each other to be better. There are fitness challenges and competitions that provide extra motivation.
Coaches and Ownership: The coaches are outstanding. They are always positive, professional, and looking to help. Shout out to Craig, Izzy, Andrew, Brittney, and Henry, who coach during the times I typically attend. Henry, who became owner this year, is committed to the studio, its members, and building the community we have. I appreciate that he is present and listens, though we don't always get what we want.
Results: It works! Nothing is more satisfying and encouraging than putting in the work and seeing results, whether they are scale-related or qualitative results, like being able to do a pull-up. Put in the time, and you'll see the hard work pay off. Nutrition is a huge piece of this, as disciplined eating habits maximize the work you do in the gym.
No review would be complete without some areas of growth. I'd like to see more form correction and tips to challenge myself from coaches, more dedication to stretching from some coaches, and overall nutrition recommendations, as this can be a barrier to seeing results.
I've taken nearly 1200 classes here and could not recommend F45 YL North more. I hope to see you in the gym! read more