I started at this gym when they opened in May 2012. The concept of the heart rate monitoring and 1-hour workout is what attracted me to try it out. After one session, I was hooked. I have never felt so challenged and encouraged in a workout before. The workout is a group training style mixed with cardio and strength. There is a mix of all fitness levels in the class and you can modify the exercise difficulty to meet or challenge you to the next level. The exercises vary from treadmill, rowers, free weights, medicine balls, TRX, and steps. The equipment used during each session is different and I have never had the same workout twice. You wear a heart rate strap and pod for the duration of the session to track your heart rate. Heart rate monitors are located throughout the studio so that you can monitor your effort and know when you need to push yourself to get into the "orange zone". Getting into the orange zone is what sets this gym apart from others. The goal is to be in orange for 12-20 minutes of the hour which allows you to burn calories for up to 36 hours after you finish exercising. The workout goes by so fast and there is so much energy during the class that before you know it, it's over. The trainers and desk staff are so friendly and truly care about creating a positive fitness environment for everyone. They offer tons of classes so it's easy to find one that fits into your schedule. The studio also has a shower and changing room which is convenient if you are coming or going to work.
I have been active my entire life and have trained for marathons, practiced bikram yoga and had the standard gym membership, but none of them compared to the results I have seen with Orange Theory.