Orangetheory Fitness

I am a member of the Hollywood Y and was looking for a new workout to supplement cardio, which I hate doing. OT makes cardio fun and time just flies in class. Great vibes from this place! I highly recommend it.

Just finished my first workout at OTF and very big fan! I’d describe my fitness level as– can’t remember the last time I did anything cardio, but could probably tough things out. Hour long workouts, stays interesting because you’re constantly changing stations, I like the water row machines, and nice big screens that show you heart rate percentage and «zone». So you kind of feel accomplished because you get points :) Also easy to tailor to your fitness level.
Friendly staff. Parking garage.

So when I first saw these guys (JD «blue eyes» and Josh) out around town I was not sure… Heart rate monitors, splat points, etc… Wtf???
I gave it a try and I was hooked. I’m in pretty good shape anyway, and have been in all types of «gyms». After a few classes I canceled all my other gyms. The group training is awesome. trainers like Mike, Jess, Dana, Drew, and owner Brendon are awesome (all are cute as can be, which is helpful). I don’t need a trainer to stand next to me for an hour, but no matter how many people are in the class I always seem to get plenty of individual attention… I have been going several times a week since they opened in Oct 2015 and have yet to do the same workout, they are always mixing it up. Another great thing about this studio are the «customers»… People of all fitness levels, goals, and we are not competing with each other… This is not a «sit around» and watch others, this is for people that want to maximize his or her workout time. The studio is always clean, the people working the desk and trainers get to know your name and do all they can to make you comfortable.
I don’t think anyone should expect anything free, and keep in mind it’s different so there is some education needed before you start so show up early (30 mins)… I like the science they are using and feel confident the studio will keep up with and changes in this regard making sure you are always working at peak performance…
Also if you travel much this is the place for you… I travel a lot for business and you can take classes at other studios no questions asked…
Give it a try, in fact get a few workouts in and I’m sure you will be hooked like I was…

The website started try 1^st class for FREE. Josh contacted and told me that ‘No studio in Los Angeles offers free class’ what? Then why does your website states differently? False advertisement!

**Full disclosure: they wouldn’t let us in at first so my review is based on that experience.
Visited OTF last night for the first time with a few of the founding members. Was pretty excited to check out a new studio in West Hollywood, but upon entrance 15 minutes before class, we were turned away because we didn’t arrive 30 minutes early. Definitely pretty surprised as other friends and colleagues had arrived for their first classes maybe 5 – 10 minutes beforehand, and it wasn’t ever a problem. The front desk notified us that we would have to reschedule our first class as we would miss out on a lot by not being there 30 minutes early (for example, specific verbiage they use, how to use a rowing machine, sign the waiver, etc).
The team said that they could give us the intro since we were already there, but we would have to reschedule the actual class for another day. After we completed that, they told us some people cancelled for the next class at 6:45 PM, so we ended up waiting and taking that one instead of the 5:30 PM class that we originally signed up for.
If you’re not going to let people in if they don’t arrive 30 minutes early, please specify that in the first place. Don’t «gently recommend» to come 30 minutes early — who actually arrives anywhere early in LA?! (If you do, tell me your secret)
Anyways, on to the actual workout. (Sorry for the 30-​min delay)
+ Clean facilities in a large studio. Just opened, so it’s modern and really easy to use. Lockers were just fixed up yesterday, so that was a nice bonus (over cubbies).
+ Cool technology. I did like seeing my heart rate and splat points on the board, which might not be for everyone, but it pushes you in a competitive manner. Definitely sets the studio apart from others, similar to Flywheel Indoor Cycling. TV screens demonstrated the different postures of the TRX movements, which is pretty cool.
+ Challenging workout stations — rowing, TRX, and treadmills were used last night, no weights. Could possibly see how this might be repetitive, but standard for interval training, like Barry’s Bootcamp.
+ Free parking with 90 minute validation from OTF. Always a plus in this area.
— Dealing with management put a bitter, corporate-​y taste in my mouth before I even took my first class. Shouldn’t you be encouraging people to join when they walk in instead of pushing them away? The workout itself was pretty solid but it’s too bad that there are such strict rules.
— Large class sizes (5:30 & 6:45 PM) mean less individualized attention. Our trainer seemed to rely solely on the advanced tech that the class already offers, so fixing form and posture didn’t happen much.
— Too much «selling» in my face. During the 30-​minute intro, I wanted to get as much info as I needed to take the first class, but I don’t really want to know about all the class plans and payment options you have until I actually take the class. After the class, I was asked again about signing up for a membership.
— Heart rate monitor took a lot of getting used to. It was uncomfortable under my sports bra, so I think I might have had it on too tight. Had to ask about where exactly the monitor should be positioned.
— No common area. Two showers and two bathroom stalls for everyone to share.
*TIPS /​/​TL;DR*
— Arrive 30 minutes early for your first class. Or else.
— 90 minute validated parking when you walk in (on top of the mini fridge)
— Wear running shoes as you will be on the treadmill.
— Bring a water bottle to fill.
— Heart rate monitor goes on/​right below your sternum, or else it won’t work too well. Put it underneath your clothes, underneath your sports bra if you can.

I love this gym!!! I mean, I hate it because my body is out of shape and this place is hard work, but I can already see and feel a difference and it has only been open a couple weeks. The instructors are very enthusiastic and make you want to work harder throughout the entire workout. If you are like me and need that extra push instead of leisurely working out on an elliptical everyday, this place is great! All of the equipment is new and the entire staff is friendly and upbeat! I am also a fan of the apparel!

I have not been in a gym for over 2 years and I forgot my training routine and gained several pounds during my gym hiatus. I spoke with JD, the manager, in the summer time and he was very polite. He explained the process and concept of the gym. It sounded great and living a two minute walking distance from this gym, I joined. Joining this gym has been the best step to get back on my path to health and fitness. The coaches are outstanding and very professional. The class workouts cover different body parts. I have told several of my friends and family members to join. The other gym in my area not only push memberships but push their personal trainers which will cost hundreds and in some cases thousands of dollars a month. I get the best workout here at Orangetheory fitness with their coaches for a fraction of the cost and an excellent workout! Plus I like that they have tv monitors showing the work out routine and form! Their coaches are very approachable during class with any questions and concerns. Great gym, so happy they opened in my neighborhood!

Love this spot! Convenient parking, friendly staff/​instructors, and all brand new equipment.
Pros
Brand New equipment
Nice staff
Knowledgeable instructors
Easy to follow, really intense workout
Lockers
Bathrooms/​shower
water bottle refilling station
Stress free validated parking
Cons
No towel service
Not a ton of showers, so not sure I would go here in the early am before work if I’m in a rush

This gym was so much fun, I can’t even describe how much FUN this place was.
I was just visiting, and my friend whom I was staying visiting with suggested we go and try out the ‘group’ workout. I suggested crunch, to go see Heinz, but this day was a Wednesday, when Heinz would not be working there anyway.
Fast forward to the most FUN interval circuit group fitness class I have ever done. Fast paced and moving along to keep you from realizing that you’re really out of shape and out of breath, this particular class had us laughing (in between gasps for air) and had us partisipating in a team work, yet competitive state, with others around you in the class. I thought Heinz’s class was always the best (and it really really is…) but now… I have found a class that I can do on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays when Heinz is not instructing.
The gym is VERY clean and is up to my 10 point inspection approval that I have for locker rooms and bathrooms. (I’m a lot like MONK in this respect, Ha!)
Membership is reasonable for West Hollywood area and really, this place has a great energy and vibe.

I can’t quite give it five stars yet. This is mostly for the customer service, time it took for the gym to open and pre-​sale workouts. I’ll update once I get my workout on.
I’ve been working with Jeff, or something like that beginning with a J, since somewhere in July on a pre-​sale membership with the commitment that the gym would open in August. Through all the delays, he was always professional and courteous. I do enjoy working with him.
The gym delays got old and I have some sort of measure of patience. It was delay after delay after delay. It feels like the management process behind this wasn’t efficient. I don’t think dates should have been committed to until there was a clearer picture. It was supposed to open in August, then September, then early October and now it looks like we are opening half way through October. Okay, fine. Let’s just get this going already.
Now for pre-​sale memberships. We were told we would have three free workouts to try things out. What they didn’t tell us is that they would tell us a week ahead of time when we can schedule and the scheduling window for the free classes is about 15 days. Yeah…
So here we are, on the verge of the opening, I gotta sign up for these three classes sometime soon and I have a hurt foot that I have doctors orders to stay off of. Here’s to hoping they can work with me on these three classes…