Orange Theory Class Packages (2024)

FAQs

Is one Orangetheory class a week enough? ›

Class Packs

Plus, consider this: No matter your fitness level, 2 to 3 workouts a week is all you need to meet the American Heart Association's recommended weekly exercise dose for healthy adults — and maximize your results with an Orangetheory Fitness membership.

Did you know that the Orangetheory Transformation Challenge is scientifically designed to produce results? It's true. The challenge's length, and the workout frequency needed to complete it, are meant to hit the recommended dose of 3-4 weekly workouts proven to produce results.

Dr. Masteller recommends attending 3-4 Orangetheory classes weekly, while also being physically active on your off days. But too much of a good thing ... isn't always a good thing. Sometimes you have to step back to move forward.

Similarly, a realistic expectation for gradual weight loss is 0.5 to 2 pounds per week, which translates to 4 to 16 pounds over an 8-week period like the Transformation Challenge.

If you're not losing weight the odds are you're not in a consistent calorie deficit over a long enough period of time, even if you think you are.

Orangetheory caters to gym-goers between the ages of 25-45, with their largest cohort being females between the ages of 25-49. Baby Boomers are underrepresented at Orange Theory.

Therefore, Sides suggests taking three to four Orangetheory classes every week for more long-lasting results. There can be too much of a good thing, and Dr. Owens warns that overexercising can create an undesired spike in your cortisol levels.

Of course. Orangetheory is geared toward ALL levels of fitness and everyone is free and encouraged to go at their own pace. We recommend trying a free introductory workout, then discussing any thoughts or questions you may have regarding your fitness goals, with your coach.

Orangetheory: 500 to 1000 calories for a 60 minute workout

But while you can burn anywhere from 500 to 1000 calories during the 60-minute workout, you'll still be burning mega calories even while you fill up on post-workout Chipotle. Interval training revs up your metabolism like nothing else.

Orangetheory is a 5-zone heart rate-based workout, and its basis is interval training, which means fluctuations in heart rate and intensity. These variations are what creates an oxygen deficit within the body, so that you continue to burn calories post-workout.

Is Orangetheory too much cardio? ›

So, is Orangetheory really too intense? Not at all! It's designed to accommodate various fitness and ability levels, making it accessible for everyone. You can tailor the workout's intensity based on your comfort within the heart rate zones displayed in class.

The fitness classes are a key piece to getting these body composition results, but when it comes to cracking the code of how to lose weight with Orangetheory, eating habits are just as important to create a calorie deficit for fat loss and ensuring you're consuming adequate protein and calories for muscle growth.

Coaches whose positive energy stays with a member long after they've left the studio, and they find themselves counting the hours till their next workout. Coaches earn between $30-$85 per class, based on class attendance, plus monthly bonus opportunities and commission.

“In an effort to push our members towards better fitness, our workout design experts curate our workouts to achieve approximately 12 to 20 Splat Points during class. By having this Splat Point range as a target, we can help our members push themselves to higher heart rate zones without overdoing it.”

Here at Orangetheory, each minute in the Red or Orange heart rate zones, where the heart is working at its highest levels, equals one Splat Point. The goal for each workout is at least a dozen such points.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND OUR WORKOUT

Unlike high-intensity interval training (HIIT), you adjust your level of effort during the workout based on what your heart is telling you. The goal is to spend 12 to 20 minutes with your heart rate elevated in the “Orange Zone” to boost your metabolism, burn fat and burn more calories.

Prioritize form: Quality over quantity. Focus on maintaining proper technique, and don't compromise form to complete more reps. If you're not sure how to do an exercise, ask your coach or watch the video visual aid on the studio TVs to master the right form.