Orangetheory Fitness Redwood City

Orange Theory Fitness is nothing short of AMAZING! I was introduced to OTF a few months ago and have been hooked ever since! The energy and intensity these trainers provide encourage you to dig deep and challenge yourself to reach your fitness goals. The classes include a combination of treadmill work, rowing and floor work. Everyday OTF provides a new workout, meaning you will never do the same workout twice. I promise, you will leave each workout feeling amazing! PS — Take Jaclyn’s class, you won’t regret it! :)

I currently go to Crunch Gym in RWC but am always looking for a new class to change things up and give my body a little shock. When I heard about OTF I was beyond excited. I signed up for my first class, which was ON THE HOUSE (too cool!) and since then I have become hooked! I take a class at least one time a week maybe twice, depending if my favorite trainer, Jaclyn O’Rourke is on the schedule! She in my opinion is the epitome of what a great coach/​trainer/​teacher should be! I feel so motivated in her classes and I push myself that much more. She really makes you dig deep with her encouraging banter and energizing play list. I HIGHLY recommend taking one of Jaclyn’s classes at OTF!

I absolutely hate working out but I love orangetheory! That staff here are amazing and super friendly. They actually make me feel like I’m important and not just a number. They know me by name and that makes me feel like I belong there. The classes are fun and a lot of hard work but I always feel amazing after! Definitely check this place out!

I really enjoy the workouts and the trainers have a lot of fun in the classes. They make you work hard and encourage you to do your best. The workouts are always different too which is nice. The front desk staff seems to know what they are doing. The owner has been rude to me and to a few of my friends. She needs to work on her personal skills. The place seems to be doing well so I am surprised she is not more positive!

Tried one class and I’m hooked! I’ve never signed up for a gym. This isn’t a gym but more workout classes. So if you want to lift a few weights then leave, this isn’t it.
But I was convinced to try a class and I’m glad I did. It’s been about a month and I know my clothes fit a lot better than before. :)
You wear a heart rate monitor so you can get to the zone you need to be. You get your performance summary via email after each class. And perhaps it’s the OCD and competitiveness in me but the graphs and numbers totally get me motivated to push myself to beat my calories or splat points (time you’re really working yourself). I find the variety of the class really works for my style. I can’t pound out 1 hour on the treadmill/​elliptical. I get bored. But switching from the row machine to squats to weights to TRX to treadmill, make it easy to keep going.
Overall, Great equipment, great atmosphere and great people. I see a range of ages in the classes I’ve been so I think it’s great for anyone. Definitely worth a try!

My co-​worked told me about Orangetheory, initially when she first started talking about it last year the closest location was in the South Bay. She said it was a hardcore workout and that it was bootcamp style. Hearing those words I wasn’t really intrigued at the time I was really into Lagree. Fast forward and I see the a coming soon sign at the little shopping center where Nob Hill Foods is located. The place that had once had it’s closest location in Palo Alto made it’s way to Redwood Shores!
At this time I had realized that Lagree wasn’t getting me the results I wanted. I also have an Equinox gym membership but without my usual group fitness classes I felt misguided. I ended up signing up for OrangeTheory when they had a founding members deal. This included 3 free classes before the Grand Opening.
Orangetheory has now had their Grand Opening and classes are busier than ever. I’ve noticed that if you try to sign up for a class same day you will usually be waitlisted. My advice is to purchase your own heart rate band. This is what makes the class so unique and I don’t trust using the shared ones that get cleaned off by baby wipes.
The class itself always changes! Everyday is a new workout (sort of, they do a good job of mixing up things so while you may have done burpees last week you could do them again this week but in a different set of exercises). I think the most challenging part of the workout is the treadmill portion (if you aren’t a runner you can jog or walk). They awesome treadmill machines that are great and low impact. It’s almost like running on a spring because there’s a nice bounce to your step, my knees don’t hurt when running on their treadmills.
I originally signed up for 2x a week but couldn’t keep up with workouts. Burning 500 calories a session I think the workouts are great but they’re still new and the schedule isn’t always consistent plus classes are pretty packed. I’m now opting for a 10-​pack rather than a membership because while I feel this is a great workout i’m not sure it’s flexible enough for me to be able to utilize 2 classes a week.

Front desk staff — VERY friendly and very knowledgeable. Very clear on what needed to get done and were able to process new clients fast and simply
Facility — Awesome. Laid out really well. Clean and looks easy to keep it clean which will be nice for coming months and years.
Trainers — Have taken two instructors. Tom and Robin. TOM — not only looks the part but coaches with a knowledge that not many posses. His energy is infectious and you cannot help but give 100% when he is at the wheel. ROBIN — professional. Clearly knows what she is doing and is able to coach on a scale for the whole class or for just the individual. Truly enjoy my time in her class.
The workout — I have burned an average of 800 calories per class. I come out feeling tired but not so beat up that I cannot function the rest of the day. The workout seems to have better longevity for me, a 40-​ish year old, without the risk of injury. Of course, unless you sit on your couch the rest of your life, the risk for injury is always there but you are not being asked to do 75 snatches for time.
Advice — bring a towel, water bottle (they have refill available) and a desire to get in great shape.

Heard all the hype, read the new york times article about it, had to try it and I have to say it is a great workout. How many people who go to the gym on their own burn thru 800 calories in an hour — not very many. If nothing else seeing your stats in real time is a forcing function to push a little harder. Like the variety. Downsides, if the class is full the space is small it kind of feels like you are going to run into someone going between the rowing machine and the mats :)
Pet peeve — No towels provided :(Plus you are relying on others in the class to clean off their sweat on the machines in-​between intervals… Really, you are going shell out money for a series of classes and they don’t provide towels? they charge for their own branded small sweat towels? Seems kinds low budget to me, especially after shelling out $ 69 for the required heart rate monitor. So add towels and I’ll add another star to my review :)

Today was my first class, and I was lucky to get Heather as my leader. She introduced herself to me, and encouraged me to lose the nerves I was feeling about the class.
It was HARD.
Mind you, I am coming into OTF from sitting on the couch and watching Netflix for hours. It should have been hard.
Downside: there isn’t a beginner class, so you’re thrown in with people who have been doing this for months. Oh, and it’s loud… I wasn’t prepared for that!
Upside: the staff is upbeat and encouraging. I was lucky enough to get the treadmill next to two amazing people who taught me how to use the treadmill and smiled and laughed with me as I was muttering expletives under my breath.
Overall: it’s a great program, but not for beginners. I lasted 30 minutes before I realized the full hour was going to be too much for my out of shape, flabby ass, body. I’m glad I went, though, and will be going back. But next time, I’m going in early to learn the machines (properly) and won’t be afraid to speak up about what *I* need.
I’ll update as I attend more classes, and my body enjoys the workout more. (It might take awhile!!!)

MARCH: couldn’t be happier with my decision to join orangetheory. It’s tough, it’s hard, and it’s amazing. I’m starting to feel results, and I’m starting to get back into the gym groove.
My fave trainers are Heather and Tom. I move my work schedule around to take their classes.
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JAN: Today was my first class, and I was lucky to get Heather as my leader. She introduced herself to me, and encouraged me to lose the nerves I was feeling about the class.
It was HARD.
Mind you, I am coming into OTF from sitting on the couch and watching Netflix for hours. It should have been hard.
Downside: there isn’t a beginner class, so you’re thrown in with people who have been doing this for months. Oh, and it’s loud… I wasn’t prepared for that!
Upside: the staff is upbeat and encouraging. I was lucky enough to get the treadmill next to two amazing people who taught me how to use the treadmill and smiled and laughed with me as I was muttering expletives under my breath.
Overall: it’s a great program, but not for beginners. I lasted 30 minutes before I realized the full hour was going to be too much for my out of shape, flabby ass, body. I’m glad I went, though, and will be going back. But next time, I’m going in early to learn the machines (properly) and won’t be afraid to speak up about what *I* need.
I’ll update as I attend more classes, and my body enjoys the workout more. (It might take awhile!!!)