Have you heard of Oranegtheory? The fitness craze is a one-hour group class that features a different workout each day and has elements of cardio and strength training. During the class, you wear a heart monitor which is connected to screens displayed throughout the room and also shows the number of calories you’ve burned. The classes are an hour long with half of it taking place on the treadmill and the other half on the floor. If you’re new to Orangetheory, here’s what you should know before setting foot inside a studio.
It’s For All Fitness Levels
The classes are for all fitness levels and how much you push yourself is up to you. For the floor portion of the class, you’ll do exercises with TRX straps, benches, free weights, and booty bands. All of the exercises are demonstrated by the coach and there’s a video screen with a GIF of the exercises and how many reps and sets to do.
Arrive 30 Minutes Early
For your first class, arrive 30 minutes early so you have time to fill out the paperwork, get a rundown of the workout, and to be introduced to the coach.
Bring the Right Gear
Orangetheory is a high-intensity workout and you’ll get sweaty, so make sure you wear comfortable clothes and proper footwear that works for running and weight lifting. Also, remember to bring towels as not all locations supply them or you have to pay for them.
You Don’t Have to Run
While half the class is on the treadmill, you can do the treadmill portion by power-walking and increasing your pace during intervals. There are also other cardio options available like the bike and elliptical.
Stay After to Learn Your Stats
You may want to get out of the gym as soon as the class is over, but make sure you stay for the cooldown and stretching portion. After the class leaves, talk to your coach and ask them to explain your workout summary and what the numbers, colors, and zones mean.
