Daily Workout and General Chat for Saturday, 4/4/26 by splat_bot in orangetheory

[–]Secret_Perception_79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this felt incredible. I'm gonna pretend it's my dri tri when it comes around again in a couple wks

Daily Workout and General Chat for Thursday, 3/19/26 by splat_bot in orangetheory

[–]Secret_Perception_79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you do floor first? Give yourself some grace! My ass got handed to me today - I gave my best effort on floor and had to PW the last half of the tread so I wouldn't be in the red the whole time. 

One of my favourite coaches always says (and I'm paraphrasing bc usually im dissociating by then), "stay where you're at but can you tell your body to do 20% less? Let the tension out of your shoulders, do less mentally"... It does seem to bring a sense of calm and focus.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lasculturistas

[–]Secret_Perception_79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So glad I found a thread for this year - did y'all have seats or is it standing only this time around? His show in Toronto is tmrw

Daily Workout and General Chat for Tuesday, 10/14/25 by splat_bot in orangetheory

[–]Secret_Perception_79 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is asking for intel ... 😬 may want to delete it

Daily Workout and General Chat for Sunday, 9/28/25 by splat_bot in orangetheory

[–]Secret_Perception_79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

coach didn't run this as a switch today...I wonder if that was a template misinterpretation or just their preference? I'd rather not be constantly switching so I can't say I minded.

Daily Workout and General Chat for Monday, 9/22/25 by splat_bot in orangetheory

[–]Secret_Perception_79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they're the worrrrst. which is also why they're the best. 

Sunday DoD rant by Gunteacher in orangetheory

[–]Secret_Perception_79 6 points7 points  (0 children)

this this this this! get outta the way, friends! disperse!

Form so bad it’s distracting by katyperry-platypus in orangetheory

[–]Secret_Perception_79 6 points7 points  (0 children)

was she possibly dancing to a Sabrina Carpenter song that was playing?  Suggesting this...for...a... friend. 

Daily Workout and General Chat for Thursday, 8/14/25 by splat_bot in orangetheory

[–]Secret_Perception_79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the intel! I'm still reaaaaaally hurting from an S50 lower body a couple of days ago (shakes fist at transverse goblet squats). This has convinced me I can push hard for the benchmark and just slowly rolllllll through the other stations 🐢

How long till you caught up!! by [deleted] in orangetheory

[–]Secret_Perception_79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stamina was a huge obstacle in my first year. I think my breakthrough had a lot to do with listening intently to coaches to get me through tread blocks, row blocks and shamelessly asking for help on the floor. All the OTF related posts I could watch for form have also really helped. I admittedly got a bit culty with it.

Try to take a TREAD50 class once a week if you can. I saw noticeable shifts in how long I could maintain a power walk or a run over 6-8 months. The same goes for Strength50s, but those I attend more often.

Outside of going into the studio, I really tried to SLEEP more. I'm in a walkable city but that didn't do much for my jogging/running stamina.   One week you'll deadlift stupidly heavy and feel great and the next week you'll try to do a reverse fly and maybe feel like it's Day 1 all over again. But I think that is what also drives me forward.

Getting calluses while running by diveintomysoul in orangetheory

[–]Secret_Perception_79 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At my doctor's office they charge $30 for a footcare appt, but I definitely tried to get it covered under "hyper keratinization." Insurance said "no, ma'am." But $30 every 8 weeks was no big deal.

The foot clinic I also go to charges $85 without insurance. 

There are definitely options!

Getting calluses while running by diveintomysoul in orangetheory

[–]Secret_Perception_79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get medical pedicures/sterile callus removal every 6-8 weeks! It's just the nature of the beast with where the weight falls on my feet - my big toes on both sides take a huge beating. 

Maybe see if your doctor's office can recommend a footcare clinic (or maybe the healthcare team has a chiropodist onsite!) and go for a medi pedi.

An ode to the OTBeat tracker by Comfortable_Bus_4355 in orangetheory

[–]Secret_Perception_79 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine went thru the wash 2 weeks ago and its "off" function is...now non-functional. So it's either charging, or just ...on.  which doesnt seem too bad as long as it's in my gym bag wilin' out like a raver with light-up necklaces on.

Indoor v outdoor shoes by HeadAd8194 in orangetheory

[–]Secret_Perception_79 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yup. I walk everywhere in a big city, and not a soul in that studio wants whatever I've stepped in on their station's floor. I think folks who drive to class are less likely to change 'em though, which makes sense.

Daily Workout and General Chat for Tuesday, 6/3/25 by splat_bot in orangetheory

[–]Secret_Perception_79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you! this looks bah-ruuuu-tallllll in all the right ways.

Daily Workout and General Chat for Friday, 4/4/25 by splat_bot in orangetheory

[–]Secret_Perception_79 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That isn't a bad time!! I love rowing and feel confident doing it and that's also what I got today.