We’ve been following Living Fit runners, Peggy and Jen, on their journey to conquer the “Orange Effect” workouts at OrangeTheory Fitness. They both took on a six week challenge to push their bodies to the limits and each saw varying benefits. Jen noticed an improvement in her strength, stamina and overall athletic performance, while Peggy worked tirelessly to achieve a 10 pound weight loss!
Here is what the ladies had to say after putting OTF to the test for six weeks…
Peggy…
OK, so I’m hooked! I was excited and nervous when I started out on this OTF journey. Now I’m just plain excited! During the 6 week Weight Loss Challenge I’m happy to say that I lost 10 pounds. I didn’t win any cash or swag awards, but the changes in my body, stamina, and overall feeling of well being are reward enough. I even completed three of the 90 minute sessions. Yes, me – at 59! Who knew?!
Jen (another Living Fit runner that took the OTF challenge) and I went to the beautiful gala at the end of the challenge held at Scioto Reserve Country Club. What an outstanding venue for the grand finale. It was fun to see everyone all dressed up – even hard to recognize some of the people without their workout garb and blood, sweat and tears! We enjoyed cheering for our home studios (Jen/Dublin, me/Hilliard). And we were very happy for all of those that did win the big cash awards and prizes. Congratulations to all!!
Our Living Fit Columbus group runs are starting up again for the season and I’m so glad to know that I’m in such better shape to start out than I was last year. Did I mention I’m hooked? Well, I definitely am. I’ve signed up to continue these challenging, fat-burning workouts, even now that the challenge is over.
Thank you OTF! I plan to keep pushing, keep burning and keep going ALL OUT for many more years to come.
Here are Peggy’s before and after photos… 10 pounds lighter on the right!
Peggy ‘before’
Peggy ‘after’ losing 10 pounds!
Jen…
With long work days last summer, I slipped back into some lazy habits of not working out regularly, and I had been lacking motivation. So, I was excited for this opportunity to participate in OTF’s 6 week Challenge.
Orangetheory Fitness is broken into intervals of cardio and strength training using treadmills, rowing machines, weights, TRX suspension trainers and free weights. Each class includes up to 36 people. It is heart rate monitored training that is designed to target a specific heart rate that will stimulate metabolism and increase energy. The result they are looking for is known as the “orange effect” which allows you to burn calories for up to 36 hours after the workout. Hence the Orangetheory! Makes sense right?!
According to their website: The physiological theory behind the Orangetheory workout is known as “Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption,” or EPOC. By providing you with a heart-rate monitor and POD, we can monitor your 5-zone interval training sessions that we call the Orange 60. During the 60-minute workout, you will perform multiple intervals designed to produce 12 to 20 minutes of training at 84% or higher of your maximum heart rate, which translates to Zones 4/5. This program design produces workout “afterburn” effect, which is an increased metabolic rate for 24 to 36 hours after the workout. When combining the amazing workout with EPOC, our clients burn an average of 500 to 1000 calories.
At OTF, the workouts change every day, so there is always something new and you don’t know what to expect until the trainer tells you what to do. You can make it as easy or as hard as you want…but the point it to get in that “orange” zone. The trainers motivate you to get there; yet on an individual basis spanning all fitness levels.
Not only have I found my motivation again, but my increase of muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness is truly incredible. For example, at the beginning of the challenge, I struggled to run a 60 second “all out” at 7.0 speed, and by the end of the challenge, I was running the same all out at 8.7.
The great thing about Orangetheory Fitness is that your first class is FREE! They give you the opportunity to try it out and test the product before committing to a membership. Columbus currently has three studios, in Hilliard, Dublin and New Albany, with several more studios planned.
Both ladies seemed to really enjoy OTF… enough that they are both regular members. Contact your local OTF today, start burning and keep burning!
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