https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 17 May 2026 17:34:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/orange-theory-fitness#post-1836848 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 11:12:35 +0000 Mamaof2 1836848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: Thanks for sharing your review!</p> <p>My problem is I get lazy with a DVD and stop when tired but if at a gym I would press on -I might try it for a month and see - its not officially opened yet and they are advertising "pre-opening" prices - curious to see what those are!</p> <p>Thanks again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/orange-theory-fitness#post-1836739 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 10:35:18 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1836739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried a trial class, and while it was a good workout, I agree with @blackbird: - it's stuff you can do on your own using an Insanity DVD or something. </p> <p>Here's what I wrote in my my yelp review:</p> <p>I decided to try a free intro class here just to see what it was all about. I walked in, filled out a form, and they immediately got me set up with a heart rate monitor and introduced me to the instructor for that session, Ken. Everyone was very friendly and helpful right off the bat.</p> <p>They provide you with a heart rate monitor. If you just want to try out a class they let you borrow a chest strap, but if you want to join you'll need to buy your own chest strap for $20. They use the heart rate monitor to track your progress - it's really neat to see where your heart rate is in comparison to everyone else's in the room on their TV's while you workout - it's a great motivator!</p> <p>In each class, there are three areas - treadmills, rowing machines, and weights. About 12 people start off in each of the various stations, then rotate based on the instructor's cues. I started off on the rowing machine, then weights, then finished off with high intensity interval training on the treadmill by alternating between light jogs then all out sprints, and so on. Ken was awesome at keeping us motivated, showing us how to do the moves (especially weights) accurately, and giving direction in a very clear way, eliminating any confusion.</p> <p>The price breakdown:<br /> 1) Orange Premier - $179 monthly unlimited<br /> 2) Orange Elite - $119 monthly (2x/week = 8 sessions)<br /> 3) Orange Basic - $69 monthly (1x/week = 4 sessions)</p> <p>I would recommend this place to anyone who needs that extra push to get their fitness to the next level. It's great for those who are stuck in a steady state type of routine and want to break out of a rut by doing more HIIT type workouts, but don't know where to begin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/orange-theory-fitness#post-1836731 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 10:30:39 +0000 blackbird 1836731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looks like a typical hard HIIT work out...wrapped up in fancy monitoring and gimmicks to sell the idea. The idea of "zones" has been heavily debunked for years. If you work out hard and break a good sweat and your heart rate goes up, you get the afterburn effect. HIIT is good stuff, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/orange-theory-fitness#post-1836656 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 09:58:06 +0000 Mamaof2 1836656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone been to one of these? One opened by my house and I assumed it was just a gym but when I googled it I see its kinda different - any reviews? </p>