Orangetheory Fitness — Local services in Los Angeles

I had been looking into Orangetheory for a couple of years before finally jumping in at the Melrose studio this year and, to be frank, I hate myself for not joining sooner.

In the last three months, I have noticed significant changes in my body, my endurance, my health - none of which I would’ve been able to achieve on my own in such a short timespan. I am not a gym person (I have no idea what I’m doing there so I workout at home). I have also never been a runner and could barely finish long distance walks without serious shin splints, so I was very leery about the treadmill portion of the classes. Three months later? I’m running. Actually running. And I’m getting faster and going farther every week - and I’m loving it!

If you had told me when I joined back in January that I would voluntarily participate in the DriTri (2000 meter row, 300 bodyweight reps, 3.1 mile run) after two months of classes, I would’ve laughed in your face. I would’ve laughed in your face the morning of the DriTri, too, but I did it! And I owe it to the support of the coaches that I’ve worked with from day one: Alli, Chelsey, Jasmine, Eric, Benzo, Kelly…all of them have pushed me further than I thought possible, cheered me on with each of my successes, and took the time to answer my questions about recovery and form and how to excel in every class. This isn’t a personal training gym but the experience is still extremely personal.

Also, the entire staff is amazing and welcoming and happy to help from the second you walk in the door on your first day.

Long story short: Orangetheory is absolutely worth the monthly cost and the Melrose location is a fantastic place to get started because of the entire team there. If you put in the work, you will get the results - and you’ll be so proud of yourself after every class, too.

(Just be aware that the parking lot can be frustrating because of how crowded it gets due to the businesses that share it. This isn’t OTF’s fault at all, but be mindful of it if you’re working a class into a busy schedule. Arrive ten minutes early to secure a spot and allow for a few extra minutes when you’re...

This is a review for the business/customer service - not the actual workout or instructors*

I paid $267 ($89/month) for 4 classes a month and only used it a couple times. First month I had a health issue and they were nice enough to carry 2 of the 4 over to the next month if I kept my membership for another $89. Also when I signed up for the basic membership in the first place they added two more classes "that don't expire" to my account, which was a nice incentive, but in theory you shouldn't have to still be a member to use them. I cancelled after the third month bc I don't use it enough clearly but thought I would at least have those two last classes to use at my leisure (especially since I paid for 12 classes and only went maybe 3 times) but I went in today and was told I couldn't use them after my membership expires, I also couldn't enter that class bc I was 10 minutes late and the cut off is 7 minutes - but their parking lot is no longer available next door so it was a fiasco trying to find parking. A 3 minute difference? For someone who has barely been able to use her membership but has paid a good amount of money to this company and wasn't informed about the parking lot? I know a lot of workout classes have this policy but they are usually a quieter yoga class or a situation where someone coming in later would be disruptive - but this class has blasting music and no one would even notice if someone came in and hopped onto a treadmill. For classes this expensive, they should have better customer service... huge waste of money for me. I will not be back and would not...

Not an orange theory die hard, but enjoy their classes from time to time because I like their treadmills and tech. I came here to try to Tread50 class today. I am a Los Angeles resident for 10 years and used to go to the OT in Brentwood near my office. I had purchased a class pack in Orland Park, IL end of 2023 while I was home for the holidays and was working out at OT over there. The cost of a 10 class pack in Illinois is $245 and the cost at the Melrose location is $250. Today when I came in they told me there is a $10 surcharge per class. Meaning that to use up my 12 classes that would normally cost $5 more to purchase at Melrose than Orland I will have to pay an extra $120. That makes ZERO sense. Even after the $10 they had the audacity to tell me a towel will be $5. On what planet are these people living? Any studio will give you unlimited towels, even eucalyptus cold towels. Also, their parking situation is super sketch and the treadmills and equipment at this location look dated. Not like the newer, nicer treadmills with the huge displays they have at the Illinois location. I called the Illinois location and told them what happened and they said I should not be getting up charged THAT much- maybe $1-3, but not $10 PER CLASS. Yet, the girl at the Melrose location was rude, useless and adamant she was correct on the $10 even when it makes no sense in this instance.

Update: they also charge you $10 if you forget your tracker even tho it’s dirty, stinky and...