Orangetheory Fitness

The workout at Orange Theory Fitness confirms my long-​standing position that working out is not a verbal exercise. Unlike was goes on at 24-​Hour Fitness, Fitness 19, Anytime Fitness, etc., you can’t talk your way thru this workout — it’s for DO-​ERS.

The concept seems good but the billing department and policy is just like a majority of gyms out there. Gouging and merciless.

I have been a member with Orange Therory since before they opened their doors. I cancelled my membership because of the inconsistencies with their policys. They used to be family owned and now corporate has stepped in with new ownership. The staff isn’t as nice and flexible and they have new regulations for all their members. Also, the classes became constantly full with no windows of opportunity to get in. I just couldn’t keep up with price changes, schedule changes, and the new I don’t care about good customer services any longer.

I cancelled my membership back in April, because it was verbal (over the phone) this company continued to charge my credit card every month and it is now September. I just called them again and they told me they’ll keep charging till they get a written signature from me. I’ve never had this problem with all the other fitness companies I’ve belonged to. Not good business !!

I absolutely love OTF! One of my favorite things are the heart monitors that you wear during your workout. It’s all about self accountability. I can look on the screen and see where my heart rate is at. I then know if I need to push myself harder to get the most out of my workout. It’s cheaper than hiring a personal trainer and I workout 10x then I ever would at a normal gym. I love the flexibility in the class times as well. I can workout at 5am or 5pm depending on my schedule that day. The trainers are encouraging and will correct your form if you aren’t doing things correctly. Awesome place if you want to get in shape and actually see results!

I discovered Orangetheory Fitness while looking for a gym/​exercise class that was convenient to my work. My first class was free and I was instantly hooked! What I love about the classes is the great music, high energy workouts, and motivating instructors. You don’t have to worry about your fitness level when you start, because you can go at your own pace based on your own heart rate. I have been doing about 3 – 4 classes a week for five weeks, and I can already see a significant change in my fitness level. At first I thought the heart rate thing was sort of gimmicky, but now I can’t imagine working out without it!
I can’t say there is a typical class because every class is different, but the basic set up is you spend about 5 minutes warming up on the treadmill or rower, then the people on the treadmills usually do an interval workout for several minutes, and the rowers move over to the floor to do some weight lifting/​core/​bodyweight exercises. Sometimes the rowers will rotate back and forth between the floor and the rower, or floor and the treadmills, switching spots with the people on the treadmills. It changes up every day. If you come to the classes regularly, you eventually hit all of your body parts on the weight lifting portion of the class.
The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the facility is very clean. There are also two showers available (don’t forget to bring your own towel). After class, the data from your heart rate monitor is immediately sent to your email, so you can see where your heart rate was throughout the class, and also how many calories you burned. This particularly appeals to the science nerd/​fitness geek in me.
Also, the trainers/​instructors are all awesome. So yeah, I love this place.

PROS:
— Location was easy to find and lots of parking available
— Staff members were friendly and courteous
— The workout was fun, intense and I burned a ton of calories
— They have lockers available at no charge but they are first come, first serve
CONS:
— Lacking the amount of amenities that surrounding fitness centers offer at a lower price point. For example, there is no towel service, you must bring your own
— You have to schedule an appointment each time you want to come in
— It was difficult to hear the instructor so the directions needed in order to complete the exercises weren’t exactly clear at all times

Love everything about this place, especially the staff and trainers!
Was very nervous to go as I am in horrible shape (and that isn’t an exaggeration, just a simple truth) and wasn’t sure what type of exercises they would be doing. Once I got there, they had the trainer for my 1^st session walk me through what they typically do, ask me questions not only about my fitness level and target, but my concerns and even showed me how to use main machines (rower and treadmill) — which eliminated most of my stress right of the bat!
What’s great is the class is structured for you to challenge yourself and the trainers are there for support (not yelling or calling people out.) Also as a side note, for those that are still nervous, if you have any issues, the trainers will provide an alternate exercise for you (which I only had to use once or twice!) I’ve signed up and would recommend to everyone!
Basically: Clean, Friendly and a Great Workout!

Absolutely love OTF!!! Best workout, Awesome trainers and staff!!! I became a member during their Grand Opening 1 year ago and it’s been a love affair ever since!!! Totally addicted!!! :)

This place is the bomb. If you want an excellent full body work out and to get in and out within an hour, this is your place. The energy is good and the trainers are awesome. This place is the perfect match for my lifestyle and fitness goals.

well both me and my husband are hooked with orange theory. Wish we could go more than once a week but can’t afford it. Its definitely a great workout and love the heart rate monitor aspect of it. Everyone is nice and helpful. Only have worked with trainers Brandon and Caren and they are awesome, hopefully will get a chance to have the others some time. it definitely pushes me to work out harder than my own workouts at the gym. Just wish it could be a little more affordable, but understand they have to pay the overhead.

Joined OTF this summer, and wholeheartedly recommend — it’s a great workout.
Beyond that, the staff is extremely friendly (I regularly see the instructor walk around and chat with members pre/​post class), the equipment is top-​notch and the facility is clean (nothing worse than a dirty gym)!
However, where they raise the bar is the lengths they go to ensure members are getting the best possible workout, in a way that’s tailored to their abilities and injuries. From both personal experience and observation, the instructors are extremely committed to coaching people to get stronger and fitter in a way that is motivating.

Love love love these classes! It’s a complete full body workout, the instructors are great and push you to do your best. Not often to you find a amazing workout that makes you feel absolutely accomplished every time you leave. Thank You!!!

This place is great. I did my first workout here today and I usually workout on my own at a gym, at home with workout videos, or play water sports. I have a heart condition and cannot exert myself so the heart rate monitor that this place bases their workouts on is perfect for me. Also, they were helpful and kind with letting me take it easy when I needed to so I don’t overwork my heart. It’s a great workout for anyone no matter what your physical endurance is so I highly recommend this place.

I signed up with OTF about 2 weeks ago and so far my experience has been amazing. I have literally seen my body change within 2 weeks. It sounds hard to believe but when it’s your own body your staring at every day and you see any bit of difference it’s an amazing feeling. I love the trainers they encourage you throughout the whole workout, and the price is actually decent. They have a few different options to meet your budget and also how seriously you want to take your fitness. They do fun stuff to keep one motivated. About the only other review on here, I am not sure what kind of agreement she had with the gym however I do know that they only opened officially on the 9^th I believe and before that they were doing trial classes, but you still have to give them your credit card information and if you didn’t want to go through with an actual membership you just had to cancel prior to the 9^th of may so that they wouldn’t run your card. Again I don’t know what agreement that was but that was my experience, I went in the first week of May and they told me that if for any reason I didn’t like the classes or something all I had to do is let them know bfor they were officially opened for business. Anyways I hope that this will help some people looking for a new fun way to get fit. I will be updating my review once it’s been a month or 2 but honestly so far it’s been amazing!

BEWARE! Very dishonest people here. I have not done the workout there, maybe it’s great, I don’t know. I was actually going to the EWC next door to Orangetheory (Henderson, Nv) for an appointment. After my appt I came outside and 3 men and a woman were sitting at a trable they had set up outside OT Fitness and they got me to come over for the usual sales pitch for a gym. So being polite, I listened and knew from the price and location I wasn’t interested. But since they were not yet open they said they were going to have a Grand Opening party and I could do a free class and meet some of the Cirque performers, that are also trainers. All I had to do was let them swipe my debit card to hold my place in the class. I asked at least 10 times if they would charge me and was told no repeatedly. They even said I could use an expired card. Yes, extremely naïve of me, but I guess I chose to trust them, I guess out of excitement of meeting the Cirque people :). That was in March, Now early May my card has been charged, and my bank tells me they set it up as a recurring charge. So when I called and left a voicemail about the issue, the response I got was, «We show you as a member here.» So I have to change my bank information and lucky for me my bank is crediting me the money. Just beware before you sign with them. Check out the BBB and their reviews from other cities. I was basically «tricked» into my contract and looks like a lot of other people have had trouble just cancelling theirs.