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5 Reasons Everyone Should Try Orangetheory Fitness: A High-Energy, Heart-Rate Based Interval Workout

Orangetheory Fitness GreenbraeMarin Mommies presents a sponsored article from Orangetheory Fitness Greenbrae—Marin, opening at Bon Air Center in December.

Orangetheory Fitness Greenbrae—Marin will be the ninth location in the Bay Area. We will be at Bon Air Center (just to the right of Mollie Stone’s) and are planning our soft launch for early December. There are currently over 300 Orangetheory locations worldwide.

Orangetheory is built around the physiological concept of excess-post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC). During EPOC, the body continues to burn calories at a higher rate (even though the workout is over). The goal of an Orangetheory trainer is to get each one of their class participants to work for 12–20 minutes at a rate of 84% or higher of their maximum heart rate, thereby producing EPOC.

A constantly changing combination of running, rowing and strength training is set to an upbeat soundtrack of high-energy music and personal encouragement that keeps you moving.  Importantly — all participants are outfitted with heart rate monitors synched to screens mounted at the front of the gym, which provide a real-time visual of their fluctuating heart rates.

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5 reasons Orangetheory is the workout for you:

  1. No two workouts are the same
    Orangetheory makes this a guarantee! You’ll become comfortable hopping on and off of the treadmills and rowers and handling the free weights and TRX suspension training. Thanks to our careful programming, you’ll never repeat one of our signature workouts.
  1. Cross-Training Simplified
    For many Orangetheory is a primary workout, others use it for cross-training purposes. Runners and cyclists use classes to balance their distance training with core work and moderate weight lifting. And since most of the rowing and treadmill work is divided into short, high-intensity bursts, athletes can get their speed work.

  1. The “after-burn” effect
    Most participants burn upwards of 500 calories per class and that’s great. But EPOC, that “after-burn” effect, is the gift that keeps on giving. 12–20 minutes spent in the high-intensity zone buys you an increased metabolism for 24–36 hours following your workout.

  1. Guesswork-eliminating technology
    Ever wonder, “Did I work out hard enough?” Effort and exertion can be hard to gauge. Orangetheory’s heart rate monitors keep you on track during your workouts. If you’re not sure you’re in the appropriate zone, you simply glance up at the screen to get confirmation.

  1. All abilities are welcome.
    Orangetheory’s workouts can be scaled and modified, so it’s entirely possible for a rookie and a fitness buff to take the same class and reap equal benefits. Power walking can be subbed for running, and free weights in varying sizes are available.

Visit us at Orangetheory Fitness Greenbrae-Marin and experience the workout tailored just for you. For pre-opening rates, call/text us at  (415) 481-0876 or email us at studio0392@orangtheoryfitness.com.