Orangetheory Fitness Naperville

Great concept and great club! I’ve been going here for over 2 years. I lost 20 pounds in the first 2 months and have kept it off ever since. The classes I go to are mainly led by Ryan, Taylor and Jordan all of whom do an excellent job. Highly recommend OTF!

I have been coming to OTF classes for a little over 5 months. My friend always spoke so highly of it so I thought I would give it a try and now I am addicted. I recently increased my membership from
8 sessions a month to unlimited. With my incredibly busy schedule it is the most efficient calorie burn work out I can fit in to my schedule. My fiancé recently joined as well so it’s nice to have a workout that we can both do together. I love how you can customize for your fitness level and that each workout is different so you never get bored. The staff and trainers are so friendly and accommodating which is an added bonus as well!

I recently moved from Chicago to Naperville, which means I drive everywhere now instead of walking. I was starting to feel super lazy, so I decided to give OTF a try. I’ve heard people raving about it for a while and wanted to see what it was all about. Needless to say, I fell in love! I’m a runner and have tried every class out there — barre, yoga, boot camps, etc, and haven’t found something that I wanted to commit to. OTF is the perfect combination of everything I love doing, and the fact that each class is different means I’ll never get bored! Aside from awesome workouts, the small group atmosphere, constant shouts of «great job!» and high fives make this a really encouraging, motivational, judgement free place to work out! Even in a class with total strangers, OTF manages to make you feel like you’re working out with friends.
Aside from an amazing workout, the entire staff at OTF Naperville is amazing! Sarah helped get me set up with my first class, and when I finally made it back for my second class almost 2 weeks later, she greeted me by name as soon as I walked in (impressive!). I’m queen of informed decisions, so when I called half a dozen times with questions, she and Bill were so patient with me, and gave me honest answers. When my heart rate monitor didn’t work the first class, they let me try another one for free my second class rather than just saying «sorry!». And big bonus points for their sales tactics! When I said that I could only commit to one class a week for the next month, they said «no problem! we have a package designed for that!» — I LOVE that they never tried to pressure me to buy a bigger package. These may seem like small things, but they show that these people really care about you enjoying your experience and being happy, and not just making sales.
I’ve only had class with Ryan so far, and he’s been the best fitness professional I’ve ever worked with! He really pays attention to all the people in the class to make sure their form is correct, that they understand what they should be doing, that they’re pushing themselves, but also being safe and doing well. I love that the trainers take the time to meet with each new student before and after their first class to really explain how OTF works, to answer any questions you have, and make you feel perfectly comfortable. I look forward to taking classes with the other trainers soon!
I’ve only been to two classes, but I can’t stop raving about how great OTF and the OTF Naperville staff are! This is bound to be the best addiction I’ll ever have!

I really want to get serious on weight loss and toning for summer and my friend told me about Orange Theory. I just tried my first class today with Ryan and wow! I was so impressed and what a work out! I burned over 500 calories and feel amazing! Ryan was so attentive and always making sure my friend and I were doing ok. It really motivated me and it was so good to know if I had any questions he was there in a second. I joined right away and now a member and can’t wait for my next class! I highly recommend Orange Theory and if you can, go to a class Ryan teaches.

When my girlfriend told me I was «doing it wrong» when it came to fitness, I was skeptical. I’m a physician, former collegiate rugby player, and had been a big fan of CrossFit… until I reactivated a hip injury.
Enter Orange Theory Fitness Naperville. The concept is sound; you wear a heart rate monitor and train in one of three «zones» to increase your cardiac reserve and strength. It works! I went from a couch potato who could barely keep up with 60 year old power walkers to a running speed I haven’t seen since I hung up my rugby boots. And if you pair it with a sensible nutrition plan, YOU WILL LOSE WEIGHT.
The trainers here are especially knowledgeable, encouraging and helpful. A huge shout out to Ryan, Jordan, and Taylor! And, if you’re like me, you may be a little intimidated by group fitness classes. Not the case at all as I have found the entire experience very friendly and welcoming. In fact, don’t be surprised when someone next to you gives you some awesome words of encouragement.
And it is SAFE. You are supervised by excellent trainers. You are wearing a heart rate monitor. In fact, Orange Theory Fitness (Naperville…because I’m biased) is something I recommend to any patient medically cleared to begin an exercise program, even at age 70! Enjoy!

You have to be 30 minutes early for your first class. If you’re 20 minutes early they won’t let you in because «it’s company policy that everyone attending a first class is 30 minutes early.» I wouldn’t have come out in the snow had I known your company policy is so strict!

How dissapointing.
As an avid Shred 415er, I was looking for something similar when I moved to Naperville. I was excited to try Orange Theory, as I heard it was similar with HIIT workouts. What a joke!
Half the time, the instructor is explaining moves that you aren’t able to pick up quickly, so a lot of the class is standing around. Then, we were given a ridiculous 2 minute interval workout.
Yes. You heard me. 2 minute intervals.
Run on the treadmill for 2 minutes, row for 2 minutes, repeat. You really think this is smart in any way shape or form? Starting up the treadmill/​getting locked into the rower takes time. This was by far the most ineffective and horribly thought out workout I’ve ever been in.
I’ll drive the 25 minutes to Shred Hinsdale because this place is a joke.

My co-​worker and I were looking for a new workout to try and heard really great things about Orange Theory so we gave it a shot! We also brought another co-​worker with us who had just moved here from DC and had been wanting to try OTF. We all loved our initial class, Taylor was our teacher (she rocks!!) and we all joined. We were probably the easiest sell all year— you’re welcome, OTF.
It’s been about 2 months now and the workouts are still fun, challenging, and fast-​paced. The time FLIES which is what I really like about OTF. The trainers are there to help you with your form, in a non-​judgmental manner, and push you to do your best and keep the workouts fun. I actually enjoy the fact that depending on who my trainer is — the mood is different, the music is different, and I feel like I’m getting a completely different workout than I did yesterday. Ryan, Taylor, Jordan are amazing trainers and even when we have subs from other gyms — they are great! The front desk staff is always so accommodating and helpful — Billy, the manager and everyone else always greets me with a smile, checks me in when I forget my key, and we always engage in friendly conversation before class. It’s a very «homey» feel at this gym where everyone learns/​knows your name and I really like that! Where the person above thought the gym was small, I actually disagree. I enjoy the size of the gym and the small class sizes, it makes me feel like I’m not just being lost in the crowd and again, gives you a chance to meet the people around you and get to know your trainers!
I won’t bore you with more details, if you want to know what the classes are like — go on the website OR stop by and try one — it’s worth it and I promise you’ll love it :)

started OT two years ago and have referred at least 15 – 20 other patrons. In the good old days when Fabian, George, and Hawk were there everything was really top notch. Customer service (Britney) was excellent and the work outs unique and fun. Last year in December after not being able to get into any classes and half of the best trainers leaving, I decided to take a break. I called to cancel my membership. They informed me I couldn’t do it over the phone and asked I come in to sign the form. It wasn’t convenient, but I did go in and was given a freeze form. I signed it and figured it was fine. A month later I noticed I was still being charged. I called, they said they would take care of it. 3 months later I noticed the charges still on my statement. I called and again was told they would take care of it. Now 9 months later, I have been charged every single month. Charges to the tune of almost $ 600. I called and was furious. I spoke with the new manager Bill who told me right away I couldn’t be upset because this is the first HE had heard of it… What? He promised to take care of it and call me the next day. He never did. I called 2 days later and asked for Bill and was told he wasn’t in. I asked that he call me back. He didn’t. 3 days later I called — no answer. I called again, Bill answered. He said he wasn’t going to refund my full amount because I signed a freeze form and those are only good for 3 months (which still wasn’t followed– I was charged the whole time). I was so upset at this point and simply asked when I would have my money back. He told me he would call me the next day. It has been another week, no call from Bill. I can’t imagine how many people had this happen. There are way better places to go in this city. So shady.

I’ve worked out here for more than a year now, and have never found a gym I’ve liked this much. I love how the classes are always different — I never get bored. This place is fantastic!

I have been coming here since January… Seriously the best gym I’ve ever joined. Trainers are super knowledgable, staff is super nice and personable… (They remember your name when you walk in… What??? I’m not just a number or a dollar sign???) …Non intimidating environment (staff or clientele)… And the best part is the SWEAT you walk out with… I’ve never left there feeling like I wasted my time… No long term commitments and no initiation fees when I joined… The person who told me about this place said it «changed my life»… Now it’s changed mine!

I desperately needed a push back into working out. After being a member at Title Boxing for 2 ½ years (which I loved) and running the half marathon in September, I was burnt out and took a break for about 2 months. OTF staff was very friendly and knowledgable. The workout was great and I liked that you can see your results at the end of class and keep track of your progress via email. The only negative is the pricing and having to reserve a spot in class. Looking forward to my next session!

Please ignore the review from the person that does not know how to read a contract nor manage their finances properly. That does not reveal anything about the business but more instead about the naivety of the reviewer. The auto billing process is not a new concept for any gym member and you shouldn’t be surprised that you have to cancel a month prior to billing.
Needless to say this location is wonderful! Its not my home location but I have been there a few times and they have great workouts, a clean, well-​maintained facility with knowledgeable staff and trainers. You pay for what you get. You get a big bang for your buck. Its not a «quick-​fix» workout that is going to get you in shape after a month, so don’t even think that its going to be like that. If you are willing to pay the money you will get a great, safe, fun AWESOME workout that will change your body quicker than you think, and soon you will be doing things you never thought you could do (like sprinting on a 10% incline!!). Fun, challenging, and only for people who are ready to work.
A+ guys keep up the good work!

I’ve been working out here for a few months and I’ve definitely seen an improvement in my performance. Now if only I can pay someone to follow me around and slap food out of my hand…
It’s pretty small and classes can get packed but it’s broken up to help alleviate some of the crowding. The workouts keep you moving and don’t allow for boredom which I love. You can challenge yourself with each move or modify depending on fitness level.
The trainers are extremely helpful and friendly as well as the staff at the desk. After a few sessions, everyone knows your name. That kind of atmosphere is what keeps me wanting to stay. But the part that wants to leave is the money. For personal training, this is probably cheap but it’s group training with a personal touch. It’s definitely something I can’t continue to do forever but for now I’ve seen a big improvement in what I’m able to do now versus my first class.
Also, the heart rate monitors are what makes OT different but the monitors don’t always work accurately which takes away from their niche.

Overall, Orange Theory is a pretty nice place. They staff are way friendlier than I expected and the trainers are amazing at what they do.
They allow you to do a free first session which is nice so you know what you’re paying for. The pricing for memberships however is a little on the high side. You sign up for x amount of sessions per month and have to sign up for the days you want to go in particular in order to make sure the class size isn’t too big. The downfall though is once you sign up for a class and you can’t make it at the last minute, it still counts as one of your sessions.
Other than that one little issue, this is a great place for training and even in a full class you get the attention that you’re paying for. It is definitely worth calling to at least set up a free first session.

I was referred through a friend and figured I would give it a try since the first session is free. I was doing some research on their website before I went and I wasn’t exactly excited to go. I was actually more intimidated than anything because of all the meatheads and half-​dressed body-​builder women it shows on the website. I did not know what I was getting myself into.
I showed up and I had an amazing time. The staff were extremely helpful. Since it was my first time they walked me through everything and explained how it all worked. The exercises are divided up into blocks and you have a trainer calling all of the exercises out. You will start with weights and rowing machines during the first half of the session, then you move to the treadmills in the second half of the session.
This was like no work I had ever had before. I was so sore the next day but I was extremely happy with myself because I knew I was getting something out of it. I immediately signed up for a membership. It is $ 140 dollars a month for unlimited sessions, $ 90 dollars a month for 8 sessions, and I think maybe $ 40 or $ 50 for 4 sessions (and that is the discounted rate if you are a teacher/​student/​etc). It is extremely expensive, I will say that. I go to planet fitness as well and only pay $ 20 a month to work out and tan!!! $ 90 a month? Are you kidding me? But I am telling you, it is well worth it!
I walk out of that place knowing I got a great work out and I really see a difference in my strength and endurance… and I am only in my second month! The trainers push you to your max limit because they know you are stronger than you think you are. I love that about this place too because when I am at the gym working out on my own, I don’t really push myself as hard as I should be. Orange theory keeps you accountable and that is what is great about it.
All of the equipment is updated and brand new. It is very clean and I love the atmosphere. They great music that really gets you motivated while you are working out. As mentioned previously, the staff are amazing. They are so friendly and so helpful. I love my trainer. It is also conveniently located next to Trader Joe’s, Jimmy John’s, and Casey’s Foods so after my work out I can go grab something healthy to eat!
My only complaint is the size of this place. I like the fact that the class sizes are smaller, but I still feel like the building is just not big enough. There are three bathrooms, one of which has a shower. But there is no locker room. Only little shelving units in the hallway that you put your things in while you are working out and a coat rack. Trying to get your stuff is a nightmare because you have people leaving the class and trying to get their things at the same time that people are entering the next starting class and trying to put their things into the shelves.
Other than that, this place is great and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to build their strength and endurance, or looking to lose weight!

I am in my second month of membership with Orange Theory and have been working out most of my life. I have run 5k, 20k, marathons, and recently Muay Thai. The workout here is very intense and I do see improvements with my fitness every week.
Workouts are split between cardio and resistance training. Cardio is a mix of rowing and treadmill, but is usually split up enough not to get boring.
Resistance training is split between 3 – 5 blocks of varying time. Each block has different exercises that you keep doing until time runs out. You have a short break and then you begin the next block.
Each section switches about half way through the workout so cardio and strength are covered in each workout.
Overall, these workouts are very challenging and I am spent after each workout. Members range from young (high school) to right around 50 years of age. Fitness levels are very mixed with the members from complete novices to athletes. The trainers are friendly and do spend time correcting form. They are motivating and will challenge you if they feel you can do more.
I do recommend this gym and although pricey, I will continue with it.

While the facility is attractive and the concept is good you can easily get caught in the credit card automatic billing web and before you know it you have 2 more months of billing under your belt and no intention of having continued the services. Ok… pay attention. when you enroll i. e one month for $ 99.00 plus initiation fee they tell you it is «month to month» and even tell you by what date you need to cancel i. e you start and pay ⁹⁄₁ and then you would let them know by ⁹⁄₂₁ to cancel. What they don’t tell you is on ⁹⁄₂₁ when you cancel that serves as a 30 day notice and boom you are billed again on ¹⁰⁄₁! Maybe you catch it maybe you don’t but by the time you realize you were still active you and you catch it you have all the sessions to use in half the time. Maybe you try to get support from the Manager who will tell you it is corporate policy and there is nothing he can do at this point he will try to upgrade or downgrade your membership etc.
The bottom line is if you have any thoughts of buying this for 1 month you need to sign a cancellation form the same day you sign-​up!!! Also, there is a loophole… just handing in the cancellation form will not do it. It needs to be seen by the manager on the specific date!
Also, please keep in mind if you run into trouble with anything you will be dealing with 3 people; the Facility Manager, one billing person at a remote location and of course the hidden owner.
Get everything in writing! I’m in the water right now…$ 177 more than I expected to pay.

I recently moved from Lakeview (downtown Chicago) to Worth (which is near the Orland Park location) and was looking for a new gym. To give a little background on me, in the past 10 years I’ve done numerous triathlons, 5k, 8k, 12k and half marathons. 2 years ago I had bone spurs on both my feet and had surgery on both my feet at the same time, somewhat unexpectedly knocking me out of the gym for a year because of some complications. I went from being super (super) fit and could wing a half marathon to barely being able to walk a mile much less run. In my head I was still super fit so I ate like I was still running… but I wasn’t. I was barely doing any physical exercise outside of walking to the train station, I literally gained 19lbs in what felt like overnight.
I spent a fair amount of time blaming my dryer for shrinking my clothes and my scale for misleading me but when it came down to it, I should have been blaming my motivation for not getting me back in the gym! Then the move to suburbia hit. I had kind of started running again, maybe a few miles at best a week with a lot of walking in those miles. I had joined Lakeview Athletic Club a year ago and basically paid $ 110 a month on top of using a trainer that wasn’t working so I stopped using him and stopped pretty much going to the gym at all. Got sick of being sedentary finally and signed up to run the Chicago Marathon on behalf of Bright Pink because running a marathon before 40 has always been a goal. I know it’s an aggressive goal but I needed something to scare me back into the gym and boy has it!
I googled circuit training and running, Orland Park… nothing but village recommendations and Zumba classes came up, boring. I had a random conversation with an old running friend that moved down to West Palm Beach and he said I should check out the OrangeTheory website and see if there were any up here in IL because it was a game changer for him in his running but he wasn’t sure if it was just a Florida chain. I looked… low and behold, there was one literally ‘coming soon’ in Orland Park and one established in Naperville! I couldn’t believe my luck. I went into the sales office the minute it opened to get an idea of prices, contract stuff, etc.
Jen was the sales girl that I talked to and she was super cool (literally told my boyfriend when I got home that I wanted to friend her on Facebook!). They were running some promotions because their grand opening isn’t going to be until the end of July and I signed up for the unlimited membership which was only $ 20 more a month than I had been paying at LVC downtown. What I thought was cool was that if I didn’t like it, I could get out of the membership at anytime by just going in and telling them I was giving my 30 day notice. I didn’t see any risks (and I work with contracts on a daily basis in my profession) so I signed up.
They had a soft opening about a month ago and no joke, in the first 3 weeks, I’ve lost 5lbs! The first week I went 3 times, second week I think I went 4 and the third week I went 3 times. I’ve learned more about how my body works in these last 3 weeks than I have working with trainers and running programs my entire adult life! I always thought I had to run so hard I couldn’t breathe to get better at running and as it turns out, my normal pace of 5.0 on a treadmill is EXACTLY where I should be to be in the green zone! When you go there, you’ll learn what that means (it’s the ideal zone) but as a 5’2″ woman who’s 36 years old, I had kind of lost hope of really controlling my muscle mass as I got older but I’m already seeing definition in my arms and back (and my muffin top is going down too!). Granted, I’ve started eating a bit cleaner but I’m allergic to wheat/​gluten so I was already pretty clean with just eating gluten free cookies/​crackers every once in awhile so if you’re someone that was eating like crapola, you’ll probably see significantly better results (I’m not an expert so don’t quote me on that) but honestly, when you do a work out like that (and it’s next to a Whole Foods), you want to eat better because they teach you about your metabolism and how you’re burning for the next 36 hours if you go between the green and orange heart rate zones. And don’t be afraid of going into a gym of all twigs either, it’s all shapes and sizes. You’re only watching your own results, it’s awesome!
If you look at my profile, you’ll see I very rarely write Unilocal recommendations unless they’re super good or super bad but honestly if there was a 6^th or 7^th star, I’d use it. I can’t say enough about this little gym in Orland Park and I like it soo much that I’ve literally started looking at franchise opportunities because I can’t imagine these won’t explode! Hawk is my favorite trainer so far! I’m kind of obsessed with it so if you are looking for a gym and in the Orland Park or Naperville areas– try the free week you get. I guarantee you’ll be obsessed like I am!

I love this Gym. The trainers are great. The staff is excellent. Great workout every time. I started going in January and I love every second of it there.