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| - I like OTF. Do I love it? No. Do I think I will continue to go for months to come? No, probably not. Do I think it's an amazing workout? Absolutely.
OTF is a different type of gym, where you can't just go in and workout when you want. They offer classes throughout the day that all follow basically the same concept: working out in blocks with a mix of treadmill/weights/rower/TRX while trying to get, and maintain, your heart rate in the "orange zone." Half of the class typically starts out on the treadmill while the other half starts on the rower...then we switch later on in the workout. The instructors are miked up so it makes it easier to hear them over the music (which is pretty much today's top hits, just at a much higher rhythm).
Two of the things I do really like about these classes is that 1) you're able to see not only how hard you're pushing, but how hard everyone else in the class is pushing. I'm not going to lie, I get a little competitive so when I see that Joe Schmoe is working harder than me, I push myself. Not everyone is like that though and that's perfectly fine! The workouts are Hella hard...it's about how hard you push yourself, but if you are truly working in that orange zone then you're going to be working! The other is that 2) you are immediately emailed your results from the class when it's over so you can see how you did.
Two of the things I don't like: 1) the fact that you can only do the set classes in this gym. I know that's the way it's set up, but it means I have to go find another gym to workout in on days I'm not at OTF (I do not recommend doing it everyday). 2) They charge you a hefty fee if you miss or cancel a class after their 12-hr window closes. I know it's policy but I hate it. Sometimes things come up and it's hard to get in at 4:45 or 5:30 in the morning.
They also have an app you can download to schedule your classes and see your class history, which is pretty cool.
Overall, OTF is a cool place. It's effective, it's hard and it's a niche in my opinion. I can see how people that only go to the gym a few times a week would love it! I like a little more variety though. :)
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