Orange Theory Fitness

If you are looking for a fun way to exercise may I recommend Orange Theory Fitness!

There are several reasons I like this.  I go once a week and count this as some good old me time!  The hubs works from Home on Tuesday and I go to this class in the morning while he gets the kids ready for the day.  You don't need your hubby to work from home to go, but this isn't super close to my house and he wanted to work from home one day a week so it has turned out great.  If the location was closer to me I would totally go more than once a week.

What I love about it
1.  hour long class (55 minutes generally)
2.  Incorporates Cardio and Strenth training
3.  Monitors your heart rate - to try to keep you in ideal bfat burning zones!!
4.  Trainer ques you as to when to push yourself hard to get your heart rate in the right zones
5.  Incorporates Strength training in a cardio like way
6.  Strength training moves I wouldn't normally do in my home (for equipment reasons or just never thought to do them)  but simple moves anyone at any level can do.
7. Fun atmosphere with good music and people
8. If you are a competitive person or not...  it works.  I am a competitive person so I like to be the first to complete task (if makes sense) or just try to keep up with the faster people around me. Or I simply like to compete agaisnt myself and keep my heart rate where it needs to be
9.  Just because I am competitive doesn't mean the astmosphere is.  If you are a runner, jogger, walker, fit, or not.  The class is can be modified for your level, without making you feel like you need to push harder... Watch your heart rate that tells you when you need to push harder
10.  Different routine every time!  Not so different you have no idea what your gonna do when you get there, but different combinations of running, rowing, strength training.

Needless to say I am really happy about my new one day a week addition to my at home workout routines.  It is nice to get out of the house and try something new.  If you have one near you, you should get out and try it,  Many of them have a free trial class.

I am hoping that I will be come a faster running with this added to my routines too.  I don't always push myself at home like this class does!  Yea for Orange Theory Fitness!!!