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But an orientation half as long as the workout itself?
Once paperwork was complete, I was handed a heart rate monitor (called theOTBEAT Burn).
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(So, in other words, MHR is different for everyone.)
Granted, stepping foot into a treadmill-lined, orange-hued studio can feel a bit intimidating for first-timers.
Before you book, here are 6 things to know before you try an Orangetheory Fitness class.
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During the workout, expect to encounter five different heart rate zones.
The Orange and Red zones are where the magic happens, he notes.
Don’t worry your Orangetheory coach will give you clear verbal instructions along the way.
All-out, or your Red zone, means you’re giving 100 percent of your effort, Milleson notes.
“All-out efforts are done in short sprints and always followed with a walking recovery to avoid overtraining.”
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“You’re not trying to keep up with anyone.
We train each person based on how their heart rate responds to the intensity.
It’s all about going at your own pace.”
First-timers should expect to begin on the rower.
Your OTBURN monitor is still activated during this portion.
“Finally, you’ll finish on the treadmill and continue heart rate training.
“On strength day, get ready to use more inclines to strengthen muscles,” says Milleson.
“Endurance days feature longer push durations followed by active recovery.
Power days focus on short, high-intensity intervals on the treadmill and powerful exercises in the weight room.”
Milleson notes that all classes are suitable for first-timers.
Prefer a different piece of equipment entirely?
You’re in luck.
“There are other options we have for anyone looking for low-impact,” says Milleson.
“We have bikes and ellipticalsat every studio for individuals.”
As Milleson explains, that atmosphere isn’t by accident.
“One of our major differentiators isthe community that’s formedwithin our studios,” he says.
