Which toiletries does your studio provide? I used to go with one that had body wash, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, deodorant, and mouth wash. Now they just have the shampoo and conditioner and body wash. Another studio just told me no more deodorant! If studios can’t pay for cans of deodorant, they have bigger problems.
Has anybody seen the ring on their new OTConnect Beat heart rate monitor turn purple and know what it means? Mine started doing that before class this morning and the guy at the front desk didn't know what it meant.
When I turn it off it immediately turns back on, so I'd think it's a matter of stuck button except I can turn it off. Haven't even owned this thing two weeks.
So I'm two weeks in, doing three classes a week, also walking and roller skating and getting some exercise at home even on my OTF days.
I am totally noticing though, after every class, the next day I have a whole new batch of sore muscles, and sometimes the ones from the day before haven't even healed yet. Seriously, when I even try to sit up from my couch or get out of bed in the morning my lower abs feel like they're separating from my body.
Not whining or complaining, I totally know no pain no gain and sore muscles means I'm working them harder than I ever have, but can anyone tell me how long this lasts? LMAO
I'm pushing through but it really does make it hard to go to class the next day knowing I won't be able to do the core exercises perfectly because my abs hate me.
If I have an unlimited membership, do I need to pay the $35 to be apart of the season of strength June challenge?? If so, why?? I don’t need to pay for extra classes what is the cost for?
Fifty classes in and I’ve always started on the tread. But I’ve realized that I want to get stronger and lift heavier. Because of that I feel like I need to start on the floor.
Those of you who used to start on the treads and then switched to a floor start do you think it made a difference?
I'm looking for a little better support for the boys. Any suggestions from my OTF brothers on some comfortable athletic undergarments that can provide an uplifting experience.
Edit: Wow! I didn't expect so many great responses. Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm going to try some compression shorts. Hopefully, that will keep things under control.
Not asking for medical advice - I’m currently working with my doctor to figure this out.
I need some advice with folks with chronic conditions and their strategy when they go to otf. I have hypothyroidism but I’ve been dealing with chronic unexplained fatigued for a number of years (waking up 8-9 hours and very fatigued in the morning so possible undiagnosed sleep disorder). Because of these I have a hard time getting to class. I will get motivation for class (which is rare) and have such bad fatigue that I late cancel a lot. I have 8x/month membership but rarely go so I feel like I’m wasting my membership by not using it. I also get bad headaches after class if I push too hard so it’s almost like post exercise symptoms. I’m postpartum (14 months) and was dealing with PPD. I know all these things would get better if I was working out regularly. Working with doctors to try to get this sorted out.
My question is that: how do I stop late cancelling? What is your strategy when you go? Do you stay in the green? I love the environment but it’s so hard for me to go and then I push too hard. I currently slowly jog.
I tried out the free class recently and loved it. My studio was offering $129 p/month for a premier membership.
I offered to pay for the entire year up front to see if there was any way to bring the cost down, and they gave me $200 off. So, it comes out to about $109 p/month!
Figured I would share my experience in here if anyone was considering signing up for the year and would be okay with paying for it all at once, this is an option (at least at my studio, I understand they’re all different).
Didn’t love waking up super early for my 5am class this morning only to find out that the studio was closed and everyone was waiting for the instructor who didn’t show up.
I go to OT twice a week and can’t do more than that because partially lazy and also work schedule.
But every time before my class I always clash with myself because I don’t want to go.
I ask myself “have I ever regretted going to a class and having a good workout? No, never. I have only regretted skipping it. So i have to go”. Every time. I have to come with good excuses on why I should not skip it.
Meanwhile I know some people from my classes that go multiple times a week and they really enjoy it. It’s almost like a sex for them. I think I’m probably mildly depressed which is why I need to go, but also it’s what makes me wanna skip it. It’s a vicious cycle.
One of my coaches said the owner of my home studio and a few others that last weekend, he spent a whole evening at one of the others doing a big software upgrade. Said it cost him $100k. I don't know if that includes new networking hardware, but that's still huge. Or maybe it's an older upgrade he put off for a while. Anyone know about this? I haven't been to that other studio since then, so I don't know if there are changes visible to members. Wondering if any OTF person out there knows what this was.
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I initially joined OTF back in Feb 2026 after starting a more sedentary job and receiving blood test results showing I had elevated cholesterol and LDL. I’ve undoubtedly felt a lot of NSVs in my daily workouts, but as a scientist I love seeing the data! So I was THRILLED when I saw these results in my most recent labs taken today and had to share with this community. OTF truly has changed my life and I can’t see myself going back!
For anyone wondering, I started at 3x/week and gradually worked up to 5x/week + yoga on recovery days. I also cut back on alcohol and snacking.
I’m 30F and am trying to see what everyone eats after a workout.
I try to get at least 20 splats per class and I go 4x (sometimes more) per week. I know the trackers aren’t super accurate, but I average about 500 cals burned a class.
What do you eat after working out to stay in a deficit? I always am hungriest at night, and lately have been making my own green juice and eating a cup of cottage cheese with ranch seasoning on it.
I’ve been going since February. I found a sweet spot with the 4:30pm classes. I have stopped going to my home OT because they changed that class to strength and treadmill classes. I started going to my hometown OT because they had the 3G class. Well they changed it to 2G this month.
I looked over the schedule for both gyms for the rest of the month and there’s a couple of 3G but mostly 2G and strength/ tread. Why make this change? What are the strength/ tread classes like? TIA
Why is it from noon to 4:15 is all open gym every day is this a normal thing for all OTs? It would be nice to have a midday class doesn’t give much opportunity to attend class do people not fill those times up so they got rid of classes?
I cancelled my membership about a year ago, my studio had dropped the 5am classes, I wanted to focus on strength… I’d taken 1016 classes when I left so I was pretty fit and thought I could continue my fitness journey solo. My work schedule’s changed and I was really missing OT so I decided to restart my membership. I took my first class this morning and omg, it’s like I’d never worked out before! I’m so humbled. Granted I’ve been recovering from a skiing accident and have only walked a few miles a day as I recover, but it’s scary how deconditioned I am now. Anyway, I’m really happy to be back and am going to try and give myself some grace as I get back on track.
I had my first Orangetheory class yesterday. I'm pretty unhealthy and out of shape. My experience with working out is virtually non existent. I thought Orangetheory would be a good way to get more active and get into shape. I guess I underestimated how out of shape I am, because my legs are jelly today and walking around is a chore 😅 I still signed up for membership despite my clear lack of experience, and I can see things getting easier as time goes on. I'm pretty excited to start this journey and thought joining this Reddit could help me along the way. So thank you for having me
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I had to quit OTF four years ago due to moving to a city that did not have one. Well, we just opened one and I was so excited I became a founding member! I just finished my first class back the other day and I missed it so much. I’m going for my second class tonight. I am in my third trimester and so a few adaptations had to be made for me but the coach was amazing. I’m so happy and proud of myself for getting back into it! I know I’ll have to freeze the membership for a while soon but I already can’t wait to get back into it!