7 Brutal TRUTHS about Orangetheory Fitness 🤫 2022 Hacks
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How many times did I say 'Orangetheory' lol?
I counted - 4,287 🧡🧡🧡
Definitely don't make this a drinking game.
LOLOL
I work at an OTF (4+ years) and I agree with everything you said in this video 100%! Walking is just as good as running, you get out of a workout what you put into it, take rest days, it’s ok to sandbag it sometimes, and don’t beat yourself up. I would add that the benefit you get from the workout is NOT related to how many splat points you get; all fitness trackers (Apple watch, OTF Burn, Fitbit, Whoop band) have a variance of error and that can be different for every device. The HRM, the tablets, the Tanaka formula- all of those are just tools and our species did just fine without them for hundreds of years.
You should be focusing on the adaptation, the signal, that you are sending to your body, not the stats. Focus on developing your skills and form in the gym, don’t rush through a set or rep just because the template says you need to get to the rower. Five quality reps are always better than 20 crappy reps, power walking with no pain will always win over running 2+ miles on a bum heel, correct rowing form always beats how fast you get through 500m; a quality Coach will tell you this. Benchmarks are good for testing yourself and setting goals but there is a progression that needs to be respected and it’s human nature to want everything all at once. Time is your ally but a limited resource, use it wisely!
Thank you for this ❤
@@mrsnikkii I no longer work for an Orangetheory, I coach at a functional strength and sports conditioning facility after 5 years. During my last year I saw the company get further away from coaching to the individual and instead they began coaching the technology instead, which can be wildly inaccurate. If you like OTF, cool, just remember to listen to your body, not your device. Burn the fat and feed the muscle by focusing on strength and mobility over cardio by starting on the weights or rower first, always!Cardiovascular conditioning is important but not for adding and keeping lean muscle tissue.
Cross fit training is good for some but not others. Some of us would be better off running 2 miles... Hell I run 3 miles and feel great because of it. I don't like to feel rushed working out. For me volume not just heartrate matters so its not something I'd be interested in
1000% agree with walking. I started Orangetheory after running my 2nd marathon. I continued to run at OTF. A couple years later, I had minor surgery on my foot and when I went back, I couldn’t run at first, so power walked instead. To my surprise, the workout was AS hard and the results were even better! Incline does amazing things for your a$$ 😜 I never went back to running
Such awesome tips! I felt like you were speaking directly to me when you mentioned that walking works! I've also been that person who has always been pushing to run instead of walk. I'm also a huge fan of not going the hardest every single day when I know I want to go to the gym again tomorrow. Thank you for your tips Andrew! They were golden! 😍🙌🏾
I actually had a morning class booked today, got ready, and found out my husband took my car to work. I did call them, explained my circumstance, apologized, and they were so cool about waiving the fee! So I definitely think it’s worth calling to see if they’ll work with you!!
Thanks so much for all your inspo, Andrew, your journey has really inspired me!! Wishing you all the best as you continue down your path to a fitness person!! ☺️
Ahh! I’m so glad there’s another person that can vouch for that one! They are usually veryyy understanding!
Also, you are so kind ❤️ Thank you for telling me this- it really fills me with a sense of purpose, so I thank you for that!
Glad I watched this! I just signed up to OTF. Can’t wait for my first class!! 🧡
Andrew, this was so good and I feel like it really shows how much you've learned in the past few years. Especially the tips about not pushing yourself to pain, being okay with walking, and shooting for consistency rather than intensity.
Also - 100% on hell week and stuff being just about the merch. I imagine for some people it might provides extra accountability, too (like, "I paid for this so I better do it")
Love this! Love your content and obviously love OTF. Thanks Andrew for always keeping it real :)
Aww thanks, friend! ❤️❤️❤️
Hey Andrew! I hadn’t seen your videos in a while am glad you’re back on track with Orange Theory! I loved going there but moved and there isn’t one within 45minutes of me 😢. I try to do similar workouts on my own at the gym. Good to see ya!
Thank you Andrew LOVE THE HACKS! And you are looking mighty good my friend.
As always, awesome Andrew! (And, yep... you're right about the merch! You probably remember there wasn't always a buy-in for each event, just some, but heck, OT kept bringing us FREE workouts online during the pandemic, and even after studios started opening again, so they need to recoup somewhere! And, if we don't pay the buy-in, I think the owners have to eat the cost of the shirts, and that's not fair.
OTF is pricey, and I'm very frugal, but membership IS valuable and worth every penny... so I've only done a pay-in for Hell Week the last two years... I have a shirt for participating every year I've been a member (joined July '17, so this will be my 6th shirt) so I can't stop the streak now! That HW swag MEANS something! 😁)
So helpful! Thanks!
Thank you for sharing. I am strongly considering enrolling at OT!
I havent tuned in for a while. Looking good! Keep it up!
Woo woo to power walkers!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 love seeing that other ppl know that it is very beneficial and it does build great body resistance.
I gotta try calling in next time I’m feeling sick. But lately, I’ve been adding classes last minute so I don’t need to worry about if I did have to cancel last minute. It’s happened a few times cause I get sick a lot 😅
Hi , thank you for this episode , orange theory is 2 minutes away from my place and am thinking to join it so am here on RUclips to learn more about what kindda exercises they do ! I go to la fitness and lift weight !
RE: Challenges and merch. I found that out but with the Transformation and Marathon month they give the extra prizes for top finishers. That’s a bonus for me.
Also, the coach’s energy and enthusiasm makes a big difference. My home studio is walking distance from home but I travel to another local studio because of the coaches. They check in with the attendees throughout the class and that’s a difference-maker for me
Love the orange 🍊 backlighting for ambiance. Great tips as well! I just finished my first 5-day OTF week and the consistency over fatiguing every class is KEY!
Love that you’re also apart of the OTF fam, Michelle!!! Hope you are well!! 🧡 - Aimee S.
@@artistichic7 Have been since the beginning of August and it’s been incredible! The community is amazing and so inspiring to help me reach my goals. I thought I saw you in one of Burpees and Bourbon’s videos but it went by so fast. Glad we could reconnect a bit through this!
@@michellecipollone isn’t this community so awesome?! I love it 🥹🧡 YES! I think I was in her Dri Tri video ☺️ Katie is a very good friend of mine 🥰🥰🥰
Michelle!! We’ve gotta catch up. Can’t believe we’re both doing OTF :)
I'm a member as well you hit the nail on the head
"save your money, and move your body" lol, love all of these tips, thanks!
I’ve learned to pace myself. It’s my fourth class and I push but I don’t wanna push myself where I can’t keep going
Loved this video thanks! Question 1: how you use the Apple Watch to see your zones Question 2: what do you think of the Apple Watch ultra? would you be using that as your main watch now? Which do you think is a better option?
Andrew, thanks for the OTF hacks! I just joined OTF yesterday and was inspired by some of your other videos. I did purchase the heart rate monitor but I would like my Apple Watch to display the heart rate zones you described in this video. I'm sure that I'll forget to bring that monitor at some point. Anyways, how do I get to the settings to get heart zone rates to show on my watch? Appreciate the help!
This was good info- there’s a ton of Orangetheory gyms in Chicago, but I’m way to intimidated to go. Also, you look great- you can tell everything you’re doing is making you feel healthy! 💪🏻
Oh you should totally go. I went to one south of Michigan Ave in downtown and it was the nicest most welcoming crew. At least do the free one, be a power walker and go get your burn on 🧡
Great hacks! You are so right about walking and consistency! I've been going to OTF for over 4 years and see so many of the newer members get into the mindset of going all out, maximim effort every class. But why do I need to wear out my body when science shows that does not produce improved results over time? I do get frustrated that OTF places so much focus on runners and totally does encourage "graduating" to running as if PW is for beginners. If I get my heartrate up, who cares? That's the point of the cardio! Also, incline power walking is great strength training. I wish my studio posted the leader boards for PW for the tread benchmarks. They can really make it feel like PW are second class citizens sometimes. You put it perfectly that it's not better or worse, it's just a different type of cardio.
YES! EXACTLY!! Team Power Walkers!
Right! I’ve been a “runner” since I started OT but as soon as I switched to inclined PW I’ve started seeing the results I’ve been waiting on.
Thank you for your comment. I am researching to join or not to join. After years of running my hips can’t do it anymore. I once did a study on myself. I took a completely honest look at everything I put in my mouth for a solid week. I logged it all. Amazing how many calories are in one tablespoon of any condiment. Then I put on my HR monitor and used Strava, MyFitness Pal and Training Peaks to see how many calories I’d burn during walks, runs, uphill incline hikes. I was shook! I did one long day of long distance running. And compared it to hiking up a 6% incline. The hill took me about 15 minutes to climb up and run down took only 7. But I did that several times and I burned WAY more calories in a shorter time climbing up that hill/incline than I did fricking running for 8-10 miles. So I now only do: Walking/Hiking, Rowing, Spinning and Swimming. You burn way more calories doing these and save all your joints, tendons, connective tissue injuries. I am like most, the walking wounded: reconstruction shoulder, labrum tears on both hips, torn tendon in one calf, scoliosis, Morton’s neuroma on both feet (scar tissue from years of spinning) and accessory navicular bone on one foot that make running absolute torture. I now do not give one EFF what anyone will push me to do or not. I am not in competition or working out to impress anyone nor will I let anyone shame me or call me out during a workout. I am there to heal my body and strengthen it. Mainly to use their equipment, not to get coaches shouting at me or to shame me into second class status. as an OIF/OEF Veteran I’ve done my time getting yelled at. Not going to pay anyone to do that to me.
@WildnUnruly THANKS FOR THIS HONEST OPINION..a I'm a gal over 50 and got into these guns over a year ago. 65pds down and a few sizes as well.. but I'm at a plateau.. thinking of joining since my insurance pays for it..I was hoping I could just modify!! Not trying to keep up with the young 'ens!!😂
Ohhhh this is good! ❤️🙌🏾
Trying OTF with my partner tomorrow after my dad recommended it. Fingers crossed 🤞
Friday Happy Hours are 🔥🔥🔥
Love it!!! I miss it!! The closest OTF is 30 minutes away.
Thank you!!! I’ve been MIA from OTF for over 7 months now and I’m so scared to go back. Do you have any suggestions on how to get back into it? Nervous I can’t keep up bc I’m so out of shape now!
I felt the same exact way going back! It’s kinda an unavoidable feeling, but look! - I felt the same and I’m proof it fades after just a couple of classes. You’ll be soaring in NO time!! I’m rooting for you 💪🏼❤️
I was going to a new Orange Theory and couldn't find it. It was inside this alley area not visible from the street. I called and asked could I be moved to the next class because by the time I get a park and get to the door, after they gave me directions I would be late. They told me they wouldn't charge me and like 2 months later they charged me, so this one is hit or miss!! Shout out to my home studio OTF Alameda!!! Whoop Whoop!!!
Been a "walker" for years. Got 2 pedometers just in case. Walking is the most underrated exercise a human can do and its fantastic. You can walk forever. You're mind will give out on running (thinking about doing it will ultimately make you say, "not today") long before your body. Walk my friends, walk.
The merch motivates me. That also why I do all these races too. The "free" goodies.
I’m a member turned employee so I still very much DESERVE to watch! 😂
COMPLETELY 😜
The late cancel thing also works if you show up late and tell them why you couldn’t come they’ll remove you.
Hi,
Ive been doing OTF for about a month mow. I noticed my last two workouts that it was taking longer for me to get out of blue/green zones into orange .I do have a small meniscus tear in my right knee so cant run. Im a power walker. Im guessing the fact that its taking me longer is a good thing. That I’m building strength, endurance
P.s Totally enjoy your videos!
hi
Could you please do a video for beginners how we can make the necessary adjustments to help with this. TIA.😁
You look amazing! Great job
Do you guys have any thoughts of having live chats on RUclips?
Today I hit 400 and I’ve never late cancelled 👍🏻👍🏻 I was a PW before my knee replacement and now I use bike. Still such a great workout 🥵
Never?!?! That's a HUGE accomplishment! 🎉 GO ROXI!!!
Nope never🧡thanks Andrew 😎 Appreciate you ‼️
Love the orange background 🍊
Haha yeah I’m not that stoked on the hat we are getting for marathon month (I never wear baseball caps except for when I’m watching my Giants!) but it was good motivation for me to get those miles in.
I do kinda like the hat I can’t lie, ha! 😅
I liked the tank top last time !
I don't even do OTF anymore but I can't not watch these videos!! I miss it but I spent so much $$ on workout equipment during quarantine so gotta make the most of it but live vicariously through Andrew and the Fat Tuesday Fam.
DAWN this is so sweet 😭😭😭😭😭 Thank you for watching my vids and being here! I’m so happy you stayed!!
How do you already have IOS 9? I don’t have the option for HR zones on my watch and it looks like the iOS update won’t be out until late September
Same! I'm reading the comments here to see if anyone else has that IOS9 update available.
I 100% agree about the online communities! I’m a member of a few and for the most part everyone is super encouraging and friendly.
I’ll admit that while I know the some of the challenges are definitely a “money grab”, I always participate in Hell Week because I love the shirts, lol 😂
Oh let me be very clear… I LOVE me a Hell Week shirt and will ALWAYS want one 🤣🤣🤣
Did you forget to link the other video of your OT hacks? I don’t see it in the description box.
Fixed it!! 😊
Been going to OTF for six years, also important to lift HEAVY and SLOW. I see too many members race through the weight part and you get no real strength benefit from weight lifting fast.
Wait what?
I love that orange glow in the background. I tried a colored fill light but it’s just not powerful enough.
Sone great hacks here Andrew, fun video.
Calling instead of getting a Late Fee use to work until this video 🤣 Joking of course. I think if you have a good excuse the smart studios won’t charge. Their motive shouldn’t be making money off of cancellations. But yeah if the class was full, waitlisted as well and I call right before I totally get being charged.
If you don’t use a monitor then you won’t get the stats in the app, to me that would be a bummer but I bet a lot of people could care less so great advice.
Walking is for the cool kids 🧡 I don’t know if I’ll ever run at OTF again, I’ve hurt myself too many times now and the workout results really aren’t any better.
Walking is KING! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 Thank you for watching, friend (and for the thoughtful comment 😊)!
@@AndrewColemanSmith hope you are doing well bro!
You're so sweet and helpful 💓
😊
100% on the challenges - I'm still salty that the hat from the 12 days of fitness last year is too small for my head! Save your money if you aren't super into what they give you for participating.
Have you tried any head exercises to lose the weight?
$ for merch irks me when it comes to special workouts/challenges. The amount of money we give them 😠
You’re adorable, thank you for this!
didn't mean to be so early but here I am
I love it, ha!
I love the new apple watch
My people charge !!
Even if you call?
re: Merch -> this shit is EARNED not given, so the Tshirt is kinda like a medal :) While I don't always like the merch, I always WANT it ... FOMO is real
Heart Rate Monitor hack is no bueno my friend... It's not just for you. It's for the coach. It's about allowing the coaches to fully do their jobs.. Really what makes Orangetheory ... Well... Orangetheory!
Why is Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday. You’re supposed to pick out that day
Push though soreness, run all the time, workout intensely.
You should give F45 a try. Think you’ll love it!
me, an sa, watching this video 👁👄👁
Bwahaha the emojis had me crying lolol
Have you seen results??
Oh absolutely!
well... this is awkward :(
Sounds like a cult
lol exactly
Up until now the only orange theory I knew about was Donald Trump's Covid theory