Orangetheory Fitness — Attraction in Phoenix

After a couple of back-to-back years focusing on having babies and young kids, I decided it was time to get my energy and body back. I walked into Orangetheory Fitness in September 2018 -- I was super out of shape but excited to get moving and it totally changed my life and relationship with exercise. I started as a very slow power walker and initially dreaded the hour, but slowly I started jogging and looking forward to my time in the gym. My energy started to come back, I was sleeping better, my body started changing, my mental health boosted and I was all around better for myself and family.

One of my favorite things about OTF vs. just going to the gym is getting to put my phone in a locker and spend an hour zoning out and not have to think much or make decisions (a luxury!) I love that the workouts are determined for me, I have coaches correcting my form and I just get to show up, sweat and follow along. I've enjoyed having the app to track and benchmark my progress and appreciate there's always a challenge you can compete in for an extra boost of motivation.

The OTF method is truly for any fitness level - as you can push yourself as little or as hard as you need or want to. I'm so grateful for it. The OTF Central coaches have been absolutely wonderful and nudged me...

I attended the free session and really liked it. I felt like I got in a good full body workout without feeling like I was dying afterwards. I was sore over the next three days but it was a good sore. The company strategy combined with the heart rate monitor, well researched exercise classes and one hour class time every hour and fifteen minutes makes this a top notch option for those who want to get in, get a great workout and get out. Time is money and there's no fluff here, it's all business with what looks like great results. Maximum results from your efforts and time seems to be the point here. People who value their time over their money will love the boutique, get-to-it strategy employed at OrangeTheory. If I was crunched for time, I would definitely be going here. Vasa has Red Zone, which is a weak attempt at OrangeTheory concepts. OT is much more specific and they come across as far more professional and focused, but Red Zone is a better deal overall because it's much more affordable and you get access to their enormous gyms and other services as well. Quality vs quantity. I'd recommend trying both before you make your decision. My vote is for OrangeTheory, but I'm going to Vasa for the summer. After that, I'll see where I'm at. Nice job...

Orange Theory workouts are fun, and the pacing provides an hour of quality interval cardio and strength exercise that is scalable for any level of fitness. The coaches provide direction for increasing and decreasing intensity, but I have never experienced an unwelcome push beyond my comfort zone. Some days I feel like pushing the pedal and other days I need an easier time. Each athlete chooses their road for the day. Classes typically have us on the treadmill(walk, run, or both) for 30 minutes and weight training(dumbbells, core work, and body weight) for the other, though we can choose to start with weights or treadmill. There is also a grumpy line of rowing machines used periodically to make sure we don’t get too complacent. All of the coaches at the Central Phoenix location are energizing, helpful for movements, sharp as tacks in class sequencing, and make each session fun. Each month, there are some challenge and benchmark workouts to measure fitness over time. The class schedule accommodates just about any busy work/family schedule. Try a free class—just stop in and talk to one of the people at the desk and...