Orangetheory Fitness — Local services in Bloomington

I've been looking for a gym to join lately, because I've always done workouts at home, such as P90X and Insanity, and would like something different. The energy levels were very high here, great music which makes you want to move, with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The place was clean, and I really liked the heart monitor aspect, it helped significantly with knowing how hard I was pushing myself, and if I could push harder. I felt like I got a great workout, and the instructions were relatively simple to follow once I was in the swing of things. Great mix and variety of exercises. I left feeling very energized and accomplished, ready to tackle the remainder of the day with gusto. What I didn't like, however, was the price. It costs around $60 for only 4 workouts in a month, I don't recall how much the 8 workout per month package is, and around $160 per month for the unlimited package. I don't know about other people, but I work out 4-5 times a week on average, so I'd have to purchase the unlimited package. 1-2 times a week for such high prices would feel like a waste to me. I can definitely appreciate the logic behind it, you don't appreciate what you don't pay much for, but this is the most expensive workout location I've yet encountered. Sure, there are goal points and heart monitors and scientifically-crafted workouts by big brains, but in the end, you're paying out the wazoo for nothing more than a really good cardio workout which burns a lot of calories. Personally, I don't think it was any more difficult than an Insanity workout, or some of the classes I've tried at the Y, (Which is only $35-45 per month and has a pool). 9Round is the same thing pretty much, although it's only 30 mins long and based around kickboxing, but still, it's all about burning calories. So, to summarize this here book I've written, I think the price is way too high for me, but it might be exactly what someone with no prior fitness experience needs. If you miss an at-home workout, or even a workout at your reasonably-priced gym, it won't hurt all that much financially, but if you're paying $160 per month, you're probably going to be much more motivated to get your posterior out of bed and go work out. It all comes down to the amount of motivation you require. I'd definitely recommend doing the free trial workout, it was a lot of fun, and will help you make a decision...

I have too many amazing things to say about OTF: The workout itself is challenging and not something I could make myself do at home (I have a background in pilates, barre, and am also a runner), the coaches are supportive, motivating and fun during one of the most intense workouts I've ever done before, and the staff are insanely nice and one of the best customer services experiences I've had before! I like seeing my heart rate, splat points, and calories burned during the workout, it helps me challenge myself and push myself into higher zones, and the stations are hard but in the best way. They always offer options at each station, so you are never forced to do something too hard and they can work with all types of injuries or "fragility." The verbal motivation the coaches offer during the entire workout helps push you to a workout level you would never know you could do, and while it's incredibly hard and challenging in the moment, as soon as you're done you feel amazing, I was hooked instantly. They learn your name immediately and greet you at the door as soon as you enter, and right now during covid they are handling safety so well - no one is allowed less than 6 feet apart, the stations are all spaced out accordingly, they have the air filtration system, masks required, and they cut class sizes in half. Love my OTF experience and will recommend to...

To get an awesome workout I recommend. Coaching staff 100% great. Customer service 2 stars which in turn supersedes it all. No flexibility for premier members to be able to adjust their life and schedules due to over extending their memberships and their are waitlists for every class all the time. Policy is to cancel within 8 hours or you are charged a $12 no-show or late cancel fee which is great for accountability to show up. But there is No flexibility around life for members and you have to plan your life around class times you sign up for months in advance due to high waitlist otherwise you chance not getting in a class all while still paying a high membership. If you want to make sure to attend a class, dropping a class the night before not be charge and get on a waitlist you risk guaranteeing to get into class and you end up missing a workout OR you make last minute changes when the next morning they suddenly open up yet you will still get charged to make a change to another class in addition to the $140 you are already paying. I don't recommend if your schedule has some adjustments and changes and you can't stick to a specific time all the time. It's doesn't matter what level of membership you carry there is not Guarantee to get off a waitlist for the time you can take a class. I hadn't noticed this until the past week when I had to...