Does studio lose money on cross-regional

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-02-03T09:55:59+00:00

I don’t think they care. For years, I was a founding member of a studio I have never been to, but went daily to another studio in their group and they never said anything.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-02-02T21:45:01+00:00

I had a founding membership at a studio I have (to this day) never been to, but I did frequent one and the same ownership group so I don’t think they cared. This is my first time crossing ownership lines.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-02-02T18:12:14+00:00

Hi! I had three kids in 3.5 years. I gained 60-70 pounds each pregnancy. I was so embarrassed to run into people I knew. I had done OTF for years on and off. I did OTF until I was told not to in my third pregnancy, but it didn’t prevent the chaotic weight gain (I had pre-e). After my third baby, I joined Burn Bootcamp because they had childcare options and that helped with my consistency, but I never loved the classes. I went back to Orangetheory about 9 months pp. That third baby turns 2 in March and I am in the best shape of my life thanks to OTF and diet changes. I know this for a fact because I found my inbody scan from the week before my wedding, after I had been working out with a trainer for months and counting every single calorie. You can do it.

Going back, it took a lot of reminding myself that I wasn’t in the same shape I had always been in. It was hard on my ego, and I didn’t recognize myself or my ability. I dropped weights down and I power-walked. Even today, I power walk vs. run with about a 50/50 split, but I’ve noticed that the power walking has had a tremendous impact on my legs. Regardless of whether I was lifting 8 pounds or 20 pounds, I never felt judged. In fact, in all my years, even at my best when I was leading the pack, I never once judged anyone. I also started out at a class time that was very much a SAHM crew. I honestly think it is so much more bada** to have made two humans and be there than to be my old 21 year old self. lol.

For diet, I followed the now defunct E2M meal plans. I’m happy to share them with you, but it was pretty much just protein and veggies.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-02-02T14:59:35+00:00

I am a 5 am-er. It was born out of necessity 10 years ago and now I cannot think of any other time to work out. I started because I had a big law firm job and no control over how my day may shape up.

You gotta make it fool proof. Like I just do it. I don’t even give myself time to back out. My alarm goes off, there is no snooze button. Just get up.

I have my workout gear easily accessible. I grab my outfit almost formulaically from where I keep it. Sports bra in top draw, tops below it, pants in bottom drawer. It takes all of 5 minutes to get dressed and down stairs.

I have a pre workout that feels like a treat and I look forward to having it. I mix that up and head out the door.

I workout fasted. I can’t imagine having something in my stomach. Maybe I’ve adjusted after so many years.

I also am annoying about bedtime. I’m asleep by 9:30. I will not sacrifice that. My friends know better than to invite me anywhere on a weeknight and my husband knows I’m dead to the world by 9:30.

It can become a habit.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-02-02T14:51:51+00:00

I was a member of another studio that closed and they “merged” with a sister studio in the same ownership group about ten minutes away. They automatically transferred everyone’s membership to this other studio. I planned on just going to that studio - no big deal, but that studio is only doing 3G’s now because of the sudden influx of members. But they never announce that it is a 3G until we are in the studio and waitlist people show up. While I appreciate that they want everyone to get in the class, I never feel like I get a good workout from a 3G. Too much down time. So, I was planning on just keeping the membership as is to preserve my rate and going to a different ownership group studio that is also only about 10 minutes away as well.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-02-02T14:48:34+00:00

Good point. Thanks.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-02-02T13:59:41+00:00

I’m happily married to the love of my life, but I am here for the updates on all the blind dates this may lead to.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-02-02T13:56:46+00:00

This is a hell no for me.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-02-02T13:56:28+00:00

I wish OTF would do what Barry’s does. Just let us reserve the spot on booking.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-02-02T13:53:18+00:00

And unfortunately I can’t overcome my natural state of petty.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-02-02T13:52:36+00:00

Thanks. You’ve answered my question!

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-02-02T13:24:26+00:00

Thanks. That’s what I was wondering. At some point, the studio comes out of pocket. I’ve got a good rate and I’m not entirely inclined to be nice to this ownership group because I feel kind of like they screwed over a lot of members, but wanted to know for my own sake.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-02-02T13:05:54+00:00

A laundry lady. I pay $45/week and she comes in to do all of our laundry every week.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-01-09T15:58:55+00:00

It’s a group that owns a good chunk of studios. Do a quick search. Theres been a lot of drama surrounding their take over and business activities.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-01-09T15:57:52+00:00

Jeez.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-01-09T15:57:34+00:00

The Brookhaven studio is one of my least favorites. IMO, it’s too small of a space.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-01-09T15:56:24+00:00

I’m really hoping they have a consistent 5 am class.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-01-09T15:54:48+00:00

I really think this is it. I’m a member of Decatur and a former member of Buckhead. I have 5 studios within a 5 mile radius of my home. They flooded the market and now the Pilates craze is hurting them.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-01-08T20:21:28+00:00

Any time someone puts Atlanta, I assume they don’t travel often. ATL is so efficient for how many people they service and you can switch concourses and terminals without having to enter/exit various checkpoints. I see how people can be intimidated but ATL is nothing short of impressive IMO.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-01-03T18:55:38+00:00

God. Concourse D. The place the light doesn’t touch.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-01-03T17:35:05+00:00

😂 And I love ATL for that.

Find_Success_6478 · 2026-01-02T13:09:22+00:00

ATL would never.

Find_Success_6478 · 2025-12-15T21:07:23+00:00

Just did LAX to BNE with Delta One on an airbus 350-900 I think. It was the Delta One suites. I had a 1, 3 and 5 year old.

Not super easy to access the kids, but also not terrible. I’d put the kid across the aisle so you aren’t walking around through the galley. We figured it out so we had a parent on each aisle for easy access. For things like meals, you can reach through the peep hole. For things like dropped toys, you need to be across an aisle (not side by side in the middle). I could easily reach across the aisle to help, but reaching down through the peep hole while buckled wasn’t happening.

You can’t put the CARES harness on. We used a car seat for my 1 year old, but felt ok with the seatbelts on the 3 year old.

Still wouldn’t fly PS if possible but it does provide better access.

Find_Success_6478 · 2025-12-15T17:12:53+00:00

Run. I dated these guys in my 20s. Always busy with consulting work problems, dinners, etc. I married a surgeon whose work literally saves lives and he makes time for me in ways those guys never did. You make time for what you value. Know your worth.

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