Orange Theory Class Packages (2024)

FAQs

Is one orange theory 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.

Orangetheory Membership Prices:

Class Packs: Buy a package of 10 classes ($225 and up), 20 classes ($375 and up), or 30 classes ($499 and up). Prices vary by location. Basic Membership ($79 per month): Four classes per month, plus discounted add-on classes.

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.

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.

Therefore, it's best to choose exercise that you enjoy and can do on a consistent basis. Like most other exercise programs, Orangetheory classes may contribute to weight loss as long as you're consistent, exercise a few times per week, and achieve a calorie deficit.

In Orangetheory 2G courses, there are two groups using three stations, providing a somewhat more intimate workout. The 3G section can seat three large groups at once, each of which can use three workstations. Both choices include access to the same apparatus and exercise program at the same difficulty level.

In the world of Orangetheory, Splat Points indicate minutes spent in the Orange and Red zones. Orangetheory co-founder Ellen Latham and the OTF fitness experts challenge us to aim for at least 12 Splat Points per class to achieve optimal caloric burn, even after your one-hour workout is done.

Achieving 12 Splat Points via elevated intensity and heart rate increases metabolism, burns fat, and burns more calories. What makes Orangetheory unique is the focus on achieving this goal of 12 Splat Points in a fun, encouraging, and safe environment.

A reduction of 1 to 3% body fat is a realistic goal over an 8- to 12-week period. 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.

Do you have to buy a heart rate monitor for Orangetheory? ›

Can I just bring my own? Indeed, yes yes you can — or you can buy the white-labeled version that Orange Theory Fitness sells for $120. Or you can rent one each visit (for $10). But you can't use your own watch or a different manufacturer's heart rate monitor — these can't connect to the big screens.

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.

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.

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That's where you'll get the most benefit, not from the number of strokes you do. “You create the resistance based on how hard you do each stroke,” he says.

A reduction of 1 to 3% body fat is a realistic goal over an 8- to 12-week period. 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.

Like most other exercise programs, Orangetheory classes may contribute to weight loss as long as you're consistent, exercise a few times per week, and achieve a calorie deficit.

Orangetheory Nutrition Program Manager Jay Patruno, RDN, LDN, CPT, CNC, says as a rule of thumb, the closer you are to working out, the more you should focus on eating simple carbohydrates. Meanwhile, the further out you are from exercising, the more you can add in protein, fats and fibers.