I've taken two classes at Orangetheory and while I am a fan, I don't know that I'll be purchasing a membership anytime soon.
The pros:
*You're pretty much guaranteed a solid workout each visit
*I love that you can see where your heartrate is at during the class and adjust your intensity level accordingly.
*The instructors I had were motivational and the workouts were a good combo of cardio and strength training.
*Great location!
The cons:
*Classes book up well in advance, so it's tough if you want to sign up for one a few hours or even days ahead of time.
*The classes are back-to-back, which doesn't allow much time to get there early to warm-up or stay late to cool-down.
*You go from a hard core all out push to literally sitting on the floor and stretching within a few minutes. I find I need a bit more time to cool down.
*The classes are packed, so you don't get much individual attention.
*The front desk people were friendly the first visit, but not the second.
*Classes are expensive, so I cannot justify purchasing a package in addition to my Village membership.
All of that being said, if you are looking for a full body workout and to be in and out in an hour, this could be just the workout for you. And one last tip: bring a towel... you'll likely break a great sweat. Enjoy!