7 Brutal TRUTHS about Orangetheory Fitness 2022 Hacks

How many times did I say 'Orangetheory' lol?

Sounds like a cult

"save your money, and move your body" lol, love all of these tips, thanks!

I'm a member as well you hit the nail on the head

Thank you for sharing. I am strongly considering enrolling at OT!

well... this is awkward :(

The late cancel thing also works if you show up late and tell them why you couldn’t come they’ll remove you.

Why is Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday. You’re supposed to pick out that day

Heart Rate Monitor hack is no bueno my friend... It's not just for you. It's for the coach. It's about allowing the coaches to fully do their jobs.. Really what makes Orangetheory ... Well... Orangetheory!

Push though soreness, run all the time, workout intensely.

Trying OTF with my partner tomorrow after my dad recommended it. Fingers crossed 🤞

Have you seen results??

Hi,
Ive been doing OTF for about a month mow. I noticed my last two workouts that it was taking longer for me to get out of blue/green zones into orange .I do have a small meniscus tear in my right knee so cant run. Im a power walker. Im guessing the fact that its taking me longer is a good thing. That I’m building strength, endurance

P.s Totally enjoy your videos!
hi
Could you please do a video for beginners how we can make the necessary adjustments to help with this. TIA.😁

This guy is a joke, he gets fat and loses weight and then fat again. Stop listening to this clown

My people charge !!

Andrew, thanks for the OTF hacks! I just joined OTF yesterday and was inspired by some of your other videos. I did purchase the heart rate monitor but I would like my Apple Watch to display the heart rate zones you described in this video. I'm sure that I'll forget to bring that monitor at some point. Anyways, how do I get to the settings to get heart zone rates to show on my watch? Appreciate the help!

I’ve learned to pace myself. It’s my fourth class and I push but I don’t wanna push myself where I can’t keep going

Loved this video thanks! Question 1: how you use the Apple Watch to see your zones Question 2: what do you think of the Apple Watch ultra? would you be using that as your main watch now? Which do you think is a better option?

Such awesome tips! I felt like you were speaking directly to me when you mentioned that walking works! I've also been that person who has always been pushing to run instead of walk. I'm also a huge fan of not going the hardest every single day when I know I want to go to the gym again tomorrow. Thank you for your tips Andrew! They were golden! 😍🙌🏾

You look amazing! Great job

I love the new apple watch

So helpful! Thanks!

I was going to a new Orange Theory and couldn't find it. It was inside this alley area not visible from the street. I called and asked could I be moved to the next class because by the time I get a park and get to the door, after they gave me directions I would be late. They told me they wouldn't charge me and like 2 months later they charged me, so this one is hit or miss!! Shout out to my home studio OTF Alameda!!! Whoop Whoop!!!

Glad I watched this! I just signed up to OTF. Can’t wait for my first class!! 🧡

You should give F45 a try. Think you’ll love it!

re: Merch -> this shit is EARNED not given, so the Tshirt is kinda like a medal :) While I don't always like the merch, I always WANT it ... FOMO is real

Hey Andrew! I hadn’t seen your videos in a while am glad you’re back on track with Orange Theory! I loved going there but moved and there isn’t one within 45minutes of me 😢. I try to do similar workouts on my own at the gym. Good to see ya!

I work at an OTF (4+ years) and I agree with everything you said in this video 100%! Walking is just as good as running, you get out of a workout what you put into it, take rest days, it’s ok to sandbag it sometimes, and don’t beat yourself up. I would add that the benefit you get from the workout is NOT related to how many splat points you get; all fitness trackers (Apple watch, OTF Burn, Fitbit, Whoop band) have a variance of error and that can be different for every device. The HRM, the tablets, the Tanaka formula- all of those are just tools and our species did just fine without them for hundreds of years.

You should be focusing on the adaptation, the signal, that you are sending to your body, not the stats. Focus on developing your skills and form in the gym, don’t rush through a set or rep just because the template says you need to get to the rower. Five quality reps are always better than 20 crappy reps, power walking with no pain will always win over running 2+ miles on a bum heel, correct rowing form always beats how fast you get through 500m; a quality Coach will tell you this. Benchmarks are good for testing yourself and setting goals but there is a progression that needs to be respected and it’s human nature to want everything all at once. Time is your ally but a limited resource, use it wisely!

How do you already have IOS 9? I don’t have the option for HR zones on my watch and it looks like the iOS update won’t be out until late September

Been a "walker" for years. Got 2 pedometers just in case. Walking is the most underrated exercise a human can do and its fantastic. You can walk forever. You're mind will give out on running (thinking about doing it will ultimately make you say, "not today") long before your body. Walk my friends, walk.

I havent tuned in for a while. Looking good! Keep it up!

Andrew, this was so good and I feel like it really shows how much you've learned in the past few years. Especially the tips about not pushing yourself to pain, being okay with walking, and shooting for consistency rather than intensity.
Also - 100% on hell week and stuff being just about the merch. I imagine for some people it might provides extra accountability, too (like, "I paid for this so I better do it")

RE: Challenges and merch. I found that out but with the Transformation and Marathon month they give the extra prizes for top finishers. That’s a bonus for me.

Also, the coach’s energy and enthusiasm makes a big difference. My home studio is walking distance from home but I travel to another local studio because of the coaches. They check in with the attendees throughout the class and that’s a difference-maker for me

$ for merch irks me when it comes to special workouts/challenges. The amount of money we give them 😠

Been going to OTF for six years, also important to lift HEAVY and SLOW. I see too many members race through the weight part and you get no real strength benefit from weight lifting fast.

Thank you Andrew LOVE THE HACKS! And you are looking mighty good my friend.

100% on the challenges - I'm still salty that the hat from the 12 days of fitness last year is too small for my head! Save your money if you aren't super into what they give you for participating.

Woo woo to power walkers!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 love seeing that other ppl know that it is very beneficial and it does build great body resistance.

I gotta try calling in next time I’m feeling sick. But lately, I’ve been adding classes last minute so I don’t need to worry about if I did have to cancel last minute. It’s happened a few times cause I get sick a lot 😅

Today I hit 400 and I’ve never late cancelled 👍🏻👍🏻 I was a PW before my knee replacement and now I use bike. Still such a great workout 🥵

You're so sweet and helpful 💓

me, an sa, watching this video 👁👄👁

I 100% agree about the online communities! I’m a member of a few and for the most part everyone is super encouraging and friendly.

I’ll admit that while I know the some of the challenges are definitely a “money grab”, I always participate in Hell Week because I love the shirts, lol 😂

I’m a member turned employee so I still very much DESERVE to watch! 😂

I love that orange glow in the background. I tried a colored fill light but it’s just not powerful enough.

Sone great hacks here Andrew, fun video.

Calling instead of getting a Late Fee use to work until this video 🤣 Joking of course. I think if you have a good excuse the smart studios won’t charge. Their motive shouldn’t be making money off of cancellations. But yeah if the class was full, waitlisted as well and I call right before I totally get being charged.

If you don’t use a monitor then you won’t get the stats in the app, to me that would be a bummer but I bet a lot of people could care less so great advice.

Walking is for the cool kids 🧡 I don’t know if I’ll ever run at OTF again, I’ve hurt myself too many times now and the workout results really aren’t any better.

Up until now the only orange theory I knew about was Donald Trump's Covid theory

I don't even do OTF anymore but I can't not watch these videos!! I miss it but I spent so much $$ on workout equipment during quarantine so gotta make the most of it but live vicariously through Andrew and the Fat Tuesday Fam.

1000% agree with walking. I started Orangetheory after running my 2nd marathon. I continued to run at OTF. A couple years later, I had minor surgery on my foot and when I went back, I couldn’t run at first, so power walked instead. To my surprise, the workout was AS hard and the results were even better! Incline does amazing things for your a$$ 😜 I never went back to running

Haha yeah I’m not that stoked on the hat we are getting for marathon month (I never wear baseball caps except for when I’m watching my Giants!) but it was good motivation for me to get those miles in.

Love this! Love your content and obviously love OTF. Thanks Andrew for always keeping it real :)