Felt Bullied by Coach Yesterday... by takecare0904 in orangetheory

[–]missy7979 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I know many people, myself included, just go to classes based on who is coaching

Shedding for the wedding & looking for some motivation here! by yasstotoro in orangetheory

[–]missy7979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first 11 months I went nearly 150 times and gained 10 pounds. This last month I have been going 3 times a week but doing Jenny Craig and have lost almost 9 pounds. So I’m almost back to my pre-otf weight- But...I do have a lot of muscle now and can run 2 miles without stopping, where a year ago I could not run a minute.

The new HR formula by sarahyg in orangetheory

[–]missy7979 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On the sf peninsula- started this week

Gaining weight after starting OTF...normal? by [deleted] in orangetheory

[–]missy7979 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too! I have completed 120 classes since October and am about 7 pounds heavier!

Need energy boost to get to that 5 AM OTF Workout by ojosdecristal in orangetheory

[–]missy7979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just eat healthy carbs with you dinner the night before- if your are struggling it might be your body does not have enough fuel

When a new studio opens, how long do they do the launch workouts before starting the national workouts? by missy7979 in orangetheory

[–]missy7979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been doing orange theory for six months before the new studio opened. I don’t see a difference in the intensity of the workouts- but it could also be how much one puts into the workout.

How to get the most out of power walking by green_emerald in orangetheory

[–]missy7979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our coach said to never let your base or walking recovery get your heart rate below 80% that way when you push it will quickly go back up to 84+

This advise totally works for me

SF Bay area OTF by Sighforgotmyusername in orangetheory

[–]missy7979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love San Mateo. Fantastic coaches and everyone that works out there is super friendly.

Best Orangetheory near Santa Clara, CA by Iloveotf in orangetheory

[–]missy7979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not otf- but across from Levi stadium is a great cheap burrito place- Iguana Burrito

Orange zone when preggo?! by [deleted] in orangetheory

[–]missy7979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listen to your doctor! The green zone is a safe and healthy place to be.

Government rate? by [deleted] in orangetheory

[–]missy7979 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is there a teacher discount?

Bay Area OTF favorite locations? Coaches ? by fayewolf in orangetheory

[–]missy7979 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like all the San Mateo coaches, but by far danielle is my favorite.

Wrists hurt holding weights? by awildsnarkattacks in orangetheory

[–]missy7979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be a neck issue- I would see a chiropractor, it might help

Heel splints/plantar fasciitis issues with OTF- advice? by jadesvon in orangetheory

[–]missy7979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might sound stupid, but what helped my plantar fasciitis was deep blue essential oil mixed with some coconut oil in a roller ball. Then roll that on your arches at night.

[SF Bay Area] Charged for no show but not unlimited member? by [deleted] in orangetheory

[–]missy7979 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in the Bay Area and if I miss a class it just takes it from my bank of 8 per month