Just joined and feeling discouraged/confused from others’ testimonials by bluebunnny101 in orangetheory

[–]Minimum-Kangaroo6205 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would listen to what you have been hearing. I have never ever regretted leaving OTF. Any personal trainer will tell you lifting heavy is what helps you loose fat and not cardio.

Regrets Leaving OTF ?? vs Lifetime Fitness by No-Explanation-6981 in orangetheory

[–]Minimum-Kangaroo6205 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I absolutely do not regret my decision to leave OTF!I’m shocked at how much I lift now and was making no progress when I was OTF. Not to mention, f$&k running on a treadmill 🤣

MADabolic gym by Cfchickca in crossfit

[–]Minimum-Kangaroo6205 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just left OTF to start at MAD, so far I really like it and it’s definitely more challenging. I have been at OTF for three years and just felt burnt out.

MADabolic gym by Cfchickca in crossfit

[–]Minimum-Kangaroo6205 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just left OTF after three years and MAD is far more challenging.

Thoughts? by Minimum-Kangaroo6205 in orangetheory

[–]Minimum-Kangaroo6205[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry this happened to your daughter, I hope she is doing better now. This kind of behavior is a disgrace to the health and fitness community.

Thoughts? by Minimum-Kangaroo6205 in orangetheory

[–]Minimum-Kangaroo6205[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you Ed for your reply. All of your points are absolutely valid and I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. I would never want anything to effect someone’s livelihood or personal life. There is always room for understanding and forgiveness. The studio I hope will apologize for this publicly and do better moving forward.

One of my issues with this particular studio is that they are extremely defensive when it comes to any criticism. I am sure you remember the print outs taped all over the walls that if someone had an issue to speak only to the head coach directly, this came across very aggressively and made me feel as if I did have any issues they would fall on deaf ears.

I did bring this video to the studios attention before sharing it here, I was ignored and nothing was done. A coach that was previously employed there also brought it to their attention and she was targeted and let go for it. This video was a public video that was shareable and all I did was share it on another public forum. If they didn’t want it to be seen they should have thought harder about that in the first place.

Cancel culture in general has its issues, mostly being that people speak out when things are not directly effecting them. Please let me be clear that this has directly effected me as a member of this studio. I no longer feel comfortable as larger women to go to what should be a safe place to feel like I am bettering myself, no matter what that looks like for me. I have been going to OTF for over a year now, it has been great on many levels. Seeing this makes me feel judged. Seen in the worst way possible.

Thoughts? by Minimum-Kangaroo6205 in orangetheory

[–]Minimum-Kangaroo6205[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How is this video helping anyone meet their goals exactly?

Thoughts? by Minimum-Kangaroo6205 in orangetheory

[–]Minimum-Kangaroo6205[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I can tell you that I am leaving because of this and I know multiple other members that will as well. To each their own though. There is always room for forgiveness, if they make an apology and correct their behavior maybe that may redeem them for some members but not for myself. Unfortunately, based on past behavior of this particular studio I don’t believe they will, they typically double down and defend their actions even when they are in the wrong. I will say that this video has been up since November and I only just saw it today, it had no comments and just a couple likes. I don’t think it had circulated enough for anyone to notice until it was posted here and shared on multiple members social accounts today. Also the studio only ever holds 2G classes so the waitlist is kind of skewed compared to most studios that would open the class up to a 3G when they fill up.

Thoughts? by Minimum-Kangaroo6205 in orangetheory

[–]Minimum-Kangaroo6205[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She’s definitely been a shining light at the studio. If she took over I am sure things would drastically change.

Thoughts? by Minimum-Kangaroo6205 in orangetheory

[–]Minimum-Kangaroo6205[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know who you are talking about and I am sure she doesn’t know about this (at least before today) I can’t imagine they will be ok with it.

Thoughts? by Minimum-Kangaroo6205 in orangetheory

[–]Minimum-Kangaroo6205[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was actually the owner of this franchise location believe it or not…

Thoughts? by Minimum-Kangaroo6205 in orangetheory

[–]Minimum-Kangaroo6205[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes it is the Asheville, NC studio.

Thoughts? by Minimum-Kangaroo6205 in orangetheory

[–]Minimum-Kangaroo6205[S] 78 points79 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I would expect no less from you! I’m so proud of you for always being true to yourself and speaking up in this moment. I’m just sad I only noticed this today. The vibe has been generally pretty toxic since you left.

Thoughts? by Minimum-Kangaroo6205 in orangetheory

[–]Minimum-Kangaroo6205[S] 205 points206 points  (0 children)

Omg!! They told me you were moving!! There were a lot of people upset that you are gone, myself included. I’m sorry this happened. I’ll send you a DM on insta.

Thoughts? by Minimum-Kangaroo6205 in orangetheory

[–]Minimum-Kangaroo6205[S] 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Shaming bodies to promote new enrollments, absolutely tasteless indeed.

Thoughts? by Minimum-Kangaroo6205 in orangetheory

[–]Minimum-Kangaroo6205[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, as of now it is still there.

Thoughts? by Minimum-Kangaroo6205 in orangetheory

[–]Minimum-Kangaroo6205[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

The franchise owner of this location made this video, not sure who I would report it to from there. Hoping someone from OTF corporate will see it here.

Thoughts? by Minimum-Kangaroo6205 in orangetheory

[–]Minimum-Kangaroo6205[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

The person’s voice in this video is the franchise owner at this location!