7 Brutal TRUTHS about Orangetheory Fitness 🤫 2022 Hacks

My TOP 7 Hacks for Orangetheory Fitness members (from a member!)

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[Weekrocker]

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!

[caretobreed]

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

[GirlinPursesuit]

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!! ☺️

[GONNALIVEHIKING]

"save your money, and move your body" lol, love all of these tips, thanks!

[jacquelinerodriguez]

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 😅

[FineNaturalHairROCKS]

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! 😍🙌🏾

[dnll]

Glad I watched this! I just signed up to OTF. Can’t wait for my first class!! 🧡

[laurelrosegardens]

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.

[tc]

Thank you Andrew LOVE THE HACKS! And you are looking mighty good my friend.

[frankgarcia]

I'm a member as well you hit the nail on the head

[runjoyrun]

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")

[michellecipollone]

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!

[kayishathompson]

Thank you for sharing. I am strongly considering enrolling at OT!

[eliasg]

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

[ZakeryFyke]

Trying OTF with my partner tomorrow after my dad recommended it. Fingers crossed 🤞

[erikabarksdale]

I’m a member turned employee so I still very much DESERVE to watch! 😂

[cm]

I used to be a runner years ago, then I got into biking and then I stopped. I've been on a long hiatus... years. I would like to run again and not feel like 911 will be called on me. I've never been good on the treadmill it gives me an awful disorientation and vertigo feeling so for now I "power" walk and hope soon I can pick up running but it's good to know I am putting equal effort as the runners!

[jamessherman]

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!

[ReviereKat]

Love this! Love your content and obviously love OTF. Thanks Andrew for always keeping it real :)

[s.wellman]

The late cancel thing also works if you show up late and tell them why you couldn’t come they’ll remove you.