Orangetheory Fitness — Attraction in New Haven

As someone not used to working out, I found a safe and welcoming environment to become a regular early morning gym goer five to six times a week.

What sets it apart from any other gym or studio is the atmosphere the coaches and staff set before, during and after every class. They are all very welcoming and willing to work on your goals with you no matter where you are in your physical journey. Their signature workouts and challenges are fun and challenging, allowing you to see your progress as they repeat every few months. The environment of the classes, especially during DriTri and the other challenges, is very supportive of the coaches and other studio goers who motivate each other to give their best.

Depending on your comfort level or history of injuries, the coaches can adjust, modify or change any workout to ensure you feel comfortable and challenged. Their class schedule is well varied with morning or afternoon sessions, allowing you to have a variety of times that will work best with your schedule. Scheduling, cancelling or changing booked classes is easy through their app. The app also tracks your workouts if you wear your heart rate monitor, which helps you see your progress.

The community created at the studio since it opened is second to none. They continue celebrating their members' milestones and creating an inclusive and welcoming...

Orangetheory Fitness in New Haven is my absolute haven, my sanctuary, my happy place. It's where I find my inner strength, and my gym-ily (gym family) is like no other. The heart rate-based interval training and HIIT workout is the perfect balance of challenging and empowering. The group fitness aspect is a true blessing, no more feeling lost or staring blankly at a wall of machines. The coaches and staff are like motivational cheerleaders, always pushing me to give my best, even on the days when I feel like a noodle. The community is amazing, I've met so many wonderful people and feel a sense of belonging every time I walk through the doors. The technology tracked by the heart rate monitor is so lovely because I can see my results in real time, and across time as I continue to go. As a plus-size woman, I never feel judged for my size or shape. Orangetheory Fitness is more than just a gym, it's a lifestyle, a family, and a whole lot of fun. I would highly recommend this studio to anyone looking for a great workout and a sense of community. It's truly my happy place and I love it with all...

Most of the staff and coaches in this location were nice and helpful. We especially liked Coach Jordan for her chill vibe. Her workouts were efficient where you would challenge yourself, she explained things clearly, and responded with patience on the rare occasions questions came up (since the fast-paced format doesn’t leave much room for that).

Unfortunately, our experience with the head coach was the opposite. She often came across as condescending and impatient. When questions were asked, she sometimes repeated them into the mic in a way that felt like ridicule. She once basically scolded me for apparently placing a med ball on the wrong rack. Her tone noticeably shifted depending on who was in the class—especially when her group of friends were present.

The workouts are effective, but the atmosphere she created made the experience feel more stressful than motivating. That’s not what self-care...