No but my DD loves it. She goes about 3 times a week at least. Her good friend and her husband do too. All three have had incredible results in weight loss, not all due to the high intensity training of course. DD was even able to work out in London one morning while on vacation at an OTF near their hotel.

My nephew became an instructor as a side line. My niece likes it too.

I haven't tried it yet, but thanks for the reminder that it exists.

I think that the Orangetheory studio in my town opened less than a year ago. They offer a free introductory class. I think that I'll check it out.

My DD says to me "I don't think you will like all that orange. It's almost red"

Maybe if i think of it as HermesOrangeTheory

I don't go to Orange Theory although there is one in my area but I go to a small private gym that operates in a similar manner. Small classes, with qualified coaches that all have Human Kinetic degrees and were all university athletes. They're young and all know their stuff and they're energetic, and they can push you but they also, if you're injured, can adapt the exercises for the injury or any lingering health issues.

We also use the same equipment and the classes themselves are set up in the same format with a cardio and a weight warmup and then the higher intensity section.

I use to use a personal trainer at the same gym but the classes looked like so much fun that I moved over to them and I love them. No two workout are ever the same, the trainer explains the exercise and then corrects body positioning etc so as to make sure you're doing it correctly for maximum benefit.

The same people tend to go to the same schedule so if you follow a set schedule you get to know the other people and you chit chat and yes, sometimes you complain about the workout. You're all doing the same thing and it's just so much fun.

It's not like a regular gym where you're left on your own and it's more fun than using a personal trainer.

Because the workouts are different (it's amazing how many different ways there are to do split squats) you just don't get bored.

I would definitely give it a chance.

Benefits - definitely a stronger core, better balance, stronger abs leading to a stronger back, all make it easier to do simple things such as garden and carry groceries. When you're doing the specific exercises it's easy to see how they translate to the things you do in your everyday life.

ETA - The gym I go to as been around for about 15 years with a number of locations. I've been going for 12 years and have yet to get bored.

Mtn...have you tried Pilates transformer machines? A new studio just opened up by me, and I want to join. My daughter has been going to one for awhile, and gets amazing results.

Just a thought, but when it gets too cold to walk outside regularly, we go walk inside. Since I live in a small somewhat rural area, we don't have a gym within indoor track, but there are two churches in the area that have walking tracts in their recreational buildings.

Buy warmer gear! There is no such thing as bad weather.

Regarding OTF, I have one less than a mile from me. Those who go seem to like it. I've heard their scheduling and cancellation policies are rigid. I do HIIT workouts at home, and they are efficient. I just like to schedule my workouts when I want to do them, so don't belong to a gym.

Hot yoga and vinyls a for me. A tough workout but non competitive and leaves me with a calm mind.

I've been enjoying my barre & yoga classes. It may be in my head, but I really feel I'm standing more erect and have more energy since I've been going.

Hot yoga and vinyls a for me.

What's vinyls? Or is it a typo?

No, but I’ve been doing Pilates for a little over a year and I love it! I’ve gotten much stronger and my back pain is much better. I love the reformer.

I think vinyls a = vinyasa

Yes, thanks gail, vinyasa. Great on the arms, core, thighs and brain.

I think vinyls a = vinyasa

That makes sense. I can usually figure these things out!

I think it’s a great idea Mtn. I have an Orangetheory about a mile away and might do a month to jump start me. Sometimes it just takes a little temporary change to get back into a groove. I got out of the groove once the pool became too cold and also when we were diying the kitchen. I feel horrible for it.

I've not personally gone, but a lot of my students work there!

I think I might try it. I used to think it was a fail if i didn't stick indefinitely with one exercise routine or even an eating plan. Now I think there is nothing wrong with switching things up and trying new stuff. Keeps it from getting boring and you always get a bit inspired as a newbie at anything.

I FAIL at working out at home...I always put the mat on the floor, put the DVD in, then see a dust bunny under the furniture.....they look dangerous, and must be removed immediately! I ADORE a good class, so I go to Zumba at my local senior center(except for the instructor, I am the youngest, so she likes me there to step up the intensity of the class). It is 10 miles closer than the gym!

It's actually better to try something new, within reason, of course. You do want to challenge your body with something new because you will make a slightly different adaptation.

The problem is when people who are totally doing nothing and have undiagnosed heart disease decide they want to do Crossfit or some other type of HIIT workout. But most people can start moderately and work up from there.

I use my work gym so not orange theory - but similar and to me those are the best classes because no class is exactly the same there is so much variety and if something bores me something new is going to be done soon so I never get bored with the classes. See if you can do a trial class before committing and see for your self. I like things that change so couldn't do a regular spin class, for example, but others like things to be more consistent so they may not like it.

I agree it is good to change things up. I recently started taking a Pilates reformer class in addition to my usual kettlebell classes and jazzercise. I had taken one trial class before and did not like it at all. This time I signed up for a 10 class trial so that I can give it a good chance. The first 2 classes were with the same instructor and were meh. The third class....different entirely and much more of what I'm looking for. Not sure what I'll do when the 10 classes are over...still have 7 more to go!

I have thought about trying Orange Theory but I know a lot of the preschool moms whose children previously taught go there...I'd like to keep my workout separate;).

Yes to reformer Pilates. It changes your body but is easy and fun. Just watched an orange youtube video and it looked grueling,