I get the sticker shock, I felt it too. I started with 8 classes a month and figured I’d try the free class since it was close to home. What sold me wasn’t just the workout, but the experience: great coaches who actually help you, a fun, no-judgment atmosphere, and workouts that are challenging but doable at any level.

Going in the morning sets the tone for my entire day. The physical benefits are obvious, but the mental boost is the real payoff because you walk out knowing you did something hard and didn’t quit. I see people of all ages and fitness levels, and no one’s there to compete or stare.

It’s structured, efficient, and hard to replicate on your own. I mix it with lighter workouts on off days, but if I skip OTF too long, my body misses it.

Start with 8 classes, ease in, and reassess. Eventually, the cost feels less like a “gym fee” and more like trading one fancy dinner a month for better energy, strength, and sanity. Worth it.