What is Orangetheory?

What is Orangetheory? Orangetheory is a 1 hour, full body workout, focused on training endurance, strength and/or power. We use Heart Rate Based Interval Training, which burns more calories post workout than a traditional exercise.

What do you do during Orangetheory?

Each 60-minute Orangetheory Fitness class is broken out into various sections: a heart rate training portion (done on the treadmill and water rower) for about half of the workout and a strength training portion (done on the floor with weighted exercises) for the remainder of the class.

Is Orangetheory good for weight loss?

Since Orangetheory is a combination of HIIT cardio and strength training, Jim said both components are effective for a weight-loss workout.

Does Orangetheory actually work?

Like other HIIT workouts, OrangeTheory is a great option for anyone whose focus is torching calories, burning fat, building muscle, and maintaining overall health. “There's no doubt that interval training can be a time-efficient way to burn calories,” states Bowen.

Is Orangetheory like CrossFit?

While they are both group-based fitness schemes, there are several differences between them. For instance, OrangeTheory is more about high-intensity training and cardio. With CrossFit, on the other hand, you can expect to do intensive strength training.

What is Orangetheory Fitness?

What is the theory behind Orangetheory?

Orangetheory is based on the science of EPOC, excess post-exercise oxygen consumption. If you challenge your body at the right intensity, your body will work harder to recover oxygen lost during exercise. This revs your metabolism and makes you burn calories long after your workout is over.

Is Orangetheory worth the hype?

Orangetheory is worth it if you prefer group training over working out alone and want to take classes combining strength, cardio, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT). However, if you prefer traditional strength training, powerlifting, or weightlifting, I wouldn't recommend Orangetheory.

Are Orangetheory classes hard?

If you're worried that you won't be able to keep up, don't be! It is a great workout, and can definitely be tough, but you can really take Orange Theory classes at your own pace! And you will see so many people of all varying ages and fitness levels alongside you.

Can out of shape people do Orangetheory?

Orangetheory Is For All Fitness Levels

"The biggest misconception is that you need to be in good shape or 'fit' in order to do an Orangetheory workout," Jamie said. "The truth is that our workout is geared for all levels of fitness, and everyone is encouraged to go at their own pace." It's true.

Can Orangetheory transform your body?

The Orangetheory Fitness workout may result in members reducing fat mass and increasing muscle mass, but these positive changes are not always reflected by weight nor body mass index (BMI). In other words, if you're only measuring weight loss, you will miss out on appreciating these other changes.

How often should you do Orangetheory a week?

Dr. Masteller recommends attending 3-4 Orangetheory classes weekly, while also being physically active on your off days.

Do you lift weights at Orangetheory?

What equipment do you use at Orangetheory? Our workout room has a variety of equipment including treadmills (bikes and striders as alternatives), WaterRowers, and floor equipment including dumbbells, benches, TRX suspension trainers, medicine balls, and BOSU trainers.

Is Orangetheory twice a week enough?

Is going two times per week enough? So, yes! Two workouts a week is perfect in the beginning, but I would encourage members to consider adding one day per week for every month you're a member (if it's your second month, bump it to three workouts a week, and then in your third month, bump it up to four workouts a week).

Why am I gaining weight doing Orangetheory?

Weight gain is 100% a symptom of overtraining. And granted my training was very different because I wasn't doing as much strength training as I was before, but I was really surprised how much my body composition had changed from stress.

Is Orangetheory all cardio?

Orangetheory uses a combination of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and traditional cardio to help members reach their fitness goals – whether that be weight loss, strength or endurance.

Is Orangetheory considered HIIT?

Orangetheory is a total-body group workout that combines science, coaching and technology to guarantee maximum results from the inside out. Our workout is not HIIT.

Why am I always in the red zone at Orangetheory?

Red Zone (92-100% Maximum Heart Rate) – This zone happens organically and may be achieved during 'All Out' efforts when you're emptying the tank and using every ounce of energy left in your body. You don't need to set an All Out pace for more than 1 minute at a time to experience maximum results.

Is 30 splat points too much?

Splat points are of little importance, the most important thing is that each individual has an excellent workout and experience. I think that you will get a good workout if you don't get any splat points. I would say at 30 splat points would be the top and even that is overtraining in my opinion.

Can you walk at Orangetheory?

Keep walking.

In addition to your two, three, or more weekly Orangetheory classes, members are encouraged to move outside the studio, too. Reed and her team often forego Zoom meetings, instead walking while engaging in group calls.

Is it hard to cancel Orangetheory?

There are two ways to cancel your Orangetheory Fitness membership: Request a cancellation form from your local Orangetheory Fitness gym along with their email address. Complete the form and send it to their email address. Request and complete a cancellation form in person at your local Orangetheory Fitness gym.

How long do you row at Orangetheory?

An example workout might look something like this:

20 minutes on the treadmills at alternating speeds. 15 minutes alternating between 200m row and x 6 medicine ball squats. 20 minutes floor work; 8 reps (each arm) Single arm low row (single arm work helps with anti-rotational movement, helping to strengthen your core)

Should I eat before Orangetheory?

In addition to drinking a sufficient amount of water, Comana suggests a 150-calorie snack one to two hours before a workout. For women, he recommends 10 to 15 grams of carbs and 10 to 15 grams of protein; for men, 15 to 20 grams of carbs and 15 to 20 grams of protein.

Is CrossFit or Orangetheory better?

There's no clear winner both gyms offer structured, one-hour classes. But if you prefer longer cardio workouts, go with Orangetheory. If you prefer mixing barbell training with shorter but more intense workouts, go with CrossFit.