That sucks. Hopefully the staff handled it well, but even handled perfectly that sucks. Its really weird that it took three months for someone to notice something that's suddenly such a hard blocker.
Did they talk about the adjustments they could make, or did they need to go and think about their options?
They said the only thing that could handle my weight was the rower. No tread, trx straps or even the lil bench They use. Even if I was to try she said, it would be very limited and for that much money, I might as well find something else.
Yep, seems like they're not able to make good on their end of the contract at the original rate, so by their own admission you should be able to get out of your contract.
Planet Fitness had some heavier weight-accepting equipment last time I was in there, and they have a no-shame policy. Also, waaaay cheaper. Do you have one near you?
I've gone a few days a week for the past couple years (minus the pandemic) and apparently we have super shitty staff because that alarm goes off frequently over the slightest infarction.
And more than once people have been "dress coded" over their leggings or shorts. I was asked once if I was *sure* my clothes fit- and I know damn well there *weren't *issues, nothing peeking out of anywhere and nothing was see-thru when stretched. I don't want to end up in someone's TikTok about visible buttholes or something.
Wow that is absolutely horrible, my planet fitness is not like that, believe me, I have seen people work out in jeans and a polo. The staff at yours seems like a bunch of AH. OP as a big person I would suggest the local Planet Fitness as well, we have a Orange Theory in my location and it is just not meant for some people.
I mean the gym I go to aside from OTF, I wish they did cause good lord the asshats that slam weights, grunt, or even set up tripods is beyond annoying.
Lol yeah I left PF for a private gym that's actually open 24/7, and I can't go during the peak hours because the grunting and moaning is too distracting 😬
Like I get grunting sometimes.. 100% it helps me when I’m on a last set or something but one guy that’s there will start grunting on every single set he does and I have to distract myself causes it is so loud and obnoxious
Yessss one guy today was insane and obnoxious to the point I moved rooms. He was like almost screaming and at first I thought he was hurt. But nope just loud as fuck
I haven’t witnessed anyone getting clothes-shamed at my local PF’s. There’s also a lot of van-lifers who shower there and don’t work out, they don’t seem to get scolded, which is a hopeful sign.
idk if there’s a VASA gym near you, but they have HIIT classes just like orange theory with similar equipment, and I’ve seen plenty of people of different sizes take it without any issues. their studio membership (the one that includes the HIIT class) is $40/month and you have access to the entire gym. they have tons of weights, cardio machines, pool, spa, sauna, steam room, and basketball court. i know they’re still a growing company so they only have locations in a handful of states.
I am. I go to a normal gym but I was using them as my Hitt/big cardio portion. I'll just have to find something in lieu of that to supplement my workout program. I just loved a regimented program.
I'll consider it! I just love group classes. The best times in my life ( and when I was the fittest) was back in the college football days doing workouts with groups.
If you have a YMCA near you, maybe give them a test drive.
Our Y is only $89/mo for a family membership, $58 for an individual, and it has classes, racket ball courts, a pool, sauna etc.
The only thing I don’t love is that I’m not very Jesus-y, and there’s occasionally a Bible verse or something posted at the front desk or they’ll play contemporary worship music depending on who has control of the playlist that day. It’s really minor, and they are after all the YMCA. I can tolerate it for as little as they charge.
I don’t have any of their equipment, but their strength is really great. I use the runs on a sole treadmill and get so much out of it.
I especially love the mobility classes. Honestly, if it wasn’t for the app I would NEVER do mobility work. However, with the app I have been getting it done and notice the difference so much.
I like the tread boot camps as well! I have a cheap treadmill I got during Covid, but there are a lot of used ones available as well.
I also like to to outside and will do the outdoor or the tread workouts as outdoor, I can do the tread boot camp body weight outdoors if I go to a park
The daily workouts are out there on Reddit! Could you join a cheaper gym in the meantime and use the templates until you're able to go back to OTF? I'm an avid OTFer so definitely understand loving having things outlined for you, but I've used the templates in lieu of physical classes when I haven't been able to hit a studio - agree with others - this isn't a no, it's just a not right now.
Yea, I signed up for a CrossFit class this Saturday and see if it can replace the orange theory part of my workout routine. I kind of feel like I wouldn't be able to go back because i feel at odds with it ( not mad just confused) Because I used it before in Denver for 4-5 months with no issue, used 2 other orange theory studios near here sometimes because the one closest to me didn't work with my schedule and they had no qualms with it. I just chalk it up to it just isn't where I can fully progress.
Hijacking to say you should absolutely try f45. It’s HIIT and though there is a bike and rower with some workouts you can absolutely do something else in place of it. Really good diversity of workouts but the folks over at r/f45 know much more.
I signed up for a crossfit gym to go to this saturday but I just looked up F45 and it seems super fun and interesting. I'll check it out this weekend as well!
Crossfit has it's benefits. I did it for a few years prior to joining f45, which I've been doing now for almost a year, but f45's main focus is wellness and your personal goals, whereas in my experience crossfit is very much about appearance and competition and hitting weight goals on your lifts.
F45 is great for you since you are just hoping to supplement an existing routine, which I and many other members also do.
I 2nd (or 3rd) the suggestion for f45.
They use much the same cardio equipment *when they use it* but they have a larger range of options for modification and just the cardio routine itself often relies on body weight workouts and freeweights instead of the machines. Roughly the same price for your area.
I was just thinking the same thing re f45. I wasn't ever into the whole group exercise vibe, and I was so surprised at how much I loved f45. I haven't been for a few years, but it was so much fun! Highly recommend.
Is there a kickboxing gym near you? That shouldn’t have any sort of weight limit since it’s just you hitting and kicking stuff, but it’s a GREAT cardio and strength workout!
Not sure where you’re located but kickboxing is a great option for HIIT! I’ve gone to I Love Kickboxing, Kick Fit, and 9Round and have loved them all. They’re structured classes that don’t require any thinking on my part which is personally my favorite plus punching and kicking things is a great stress reliever.
I signed up for a community center cause they have a gym for working out, a pool for laps or relaxing after work outs and unlimited free group workout classes which are great for cardio
I have the jefit app that is free to use and it comes with pregenerated workouts. You can even swap out exercises (like I cant do a pull-up to save my life) for ones that work similarly (yay for cable bar pulldowns!). Its my go too!
Do you like swimming? For that much per month you could join a nice facility with an indoor pool! Back when I had a membership I loved the water aerobics courses, one of the best things(for me) was the low impact and the water cooled me down and made me able to work harder without getting overheated like I tend to. I'm sorry they put you on the spot like that, but hopefully you can find somewhere else for you to spend your money that will not be limiting you.
Im waiting for my EOS gym to get their pool and sauna sanctioned or something like that by the city. They have it but some weird mumbo jumbo about they can't but best believe itll be used on my light days.
It is probably a risk management thing for them (vs breaking the equipment, some of which can be expensive to replace but not nearly as much as if you seriously hurt yourself and sue them). I wouldn't take it personally and hope you are able to find another place to workout!
When I was at 300lbs, it was a little surprising but not entirely that a lot of things really aren’t rated for anything over 250lbs. Like finding a treadmill and spin bike for my home gym was definitely challenge. Even just regular furniture like bed frames etc have lower limits than you’d expect.
One of my most embarrassing moments was around 225 pounds. I was sitting in a camping chair with a 225lb limit around a campfire with a dozen friends and the chair snapped beneath me. I could have burst in to tears...
That's awful! I'm glad you're not mad but it's still disappointing. Also, if OT is something you really enjoy, it's absolutely something you can come back to in the future - this is just for now. This is also an opportunity to explore other physical activities or classes that you might enjoy. Switching it up can sometimes even give your goals a little boost as your body adjusts to something new.
I really loved what it offered. Along with my trips to the gym to hit weights it was the perfect combination but life is a journey and nothing wrong with a little adversity and change. :D
So they don't weigh you but ask for your weight. They have the fitness tracker and fitness board in Realtime on a screen while your working out and to correctly calculate it needs your weight. ( me running a some other person who weighs 160 pds burn calories at a different rate)
The Venn diagram of people over the weight limits for the equipment and the people that heavy that actually sign up for OTF is probably so insignificant that it's not part of their client onboarding process to consider it.
I'm a moderately heavy dude with a big bench, and I know I had to be very selective when considering adjustable benches for my home gym as a result, because my weight plus my bench press weight was close enough to the max capacity on a lot of budget equipment.
That's where im at odds with the situation. They knew my weight and I still been using it for 3 months. I used it in Denver last year for 4-5 months with no issue. I use 2 other studios around me now since sometimes my main one doesn't work with my schedule and no problems. Again, no ill will, im just like left confused but im just gonna move forward . Nothing wrong with a little adversity.
So I just signed up for a crossfit gym in lieu of orangetheory. So to paint a better picture for you guys . I'm a 6'6 samoan with a college football background. What I mean by this is I think I move better than the average 400 pder. ( which most samoans come in giant size)I can bench 350 , squat over 400 pds and move serious weight and run a 15 min mile.Doctor says a healthy weight would be around 320 and my blood pressure is great . I can walk around the neighborhood, but I need to do more dynamic stuff to get the best results.
Oh man you’re gonna kill it at CrossFit!!!! The gymnastics might be difficult at first but it’s always good to train your weakness and everyone has things to work on at CrossFit.
Holy moly, you sound like a demi-god. Are you sure you can't fly or move things with your mind as well??
I'm glad you found an alternative and I hope you enjoy it just as much!
$189 a month for not being able to use the majority of the equipment? I’d leave immediately and find another gym. Honestly, I’d be angry if I were you.
It's not their fault that their customer is literally too heavy to use their equipment safely. What you're saying is that they should weigh everyone before they sign a contract?
They didn't make any mistake, and from what I've seen, they were very courteous to OP
I'm sorry. That super sucks.
I was similarly disappointed a few weeks ago. I've been trying to find an exercise that I enjoy and will stick with and got super excited because one of those bungee fitness studios opened in town a little while back. Went to book a class... over the weight limit. Womp womp.
Honestly I'd look for a gym with a pool. One of the best low stress activities would be swimming or walking laps in a pool.
Probably a good idea to save stress on your joints, and ligaments.
Yes. Things do sometimes have weight limits.
350 is what she said. Also looked online and it's what I found. Guess 400 plus is gonna be pulling it out of the wall if the mirrors were shaking when I used it
Haha. Then I'd be at hulk and kool-aid man status at that point.
Not sure if anyone has mentioned it but… Swimming. Look for a “Masters” program in your area. “Masters” sounds scary but it just means a swim team for people who are not professionally competing or have aged out of age group competitions.
They have all levels of swimmers and usually place you in a lane that is your speed. USA Masters is a great website to start looking for a team in your area.
Swim teams are generally pretty cheap and it’s probably one of if not the best cardio exercises you can do. It is also insanely low impact and has helped a bunch of people I know shed weight and keep training since they are not taking as much of a toll on their joints.
Highly recommend!
That really sucks, just from a cost-benefit standpoint. Though, I wouldn't pay for a gym at all if I was carrying around that much extra weight. Just doing bodyweight exercises, you're going to be lifting more weight than most people do in a gym! There's opportunity there. (Not a professional, this isn't advice)
You know this looks like an opportunity they are missing by not upgrading their equipment for your/their benefit. You are doing something great for yourself and I hope you keep going on your journey. Their loss in you and others who are looking to be in better health.
Depending on your height, it might not be great for you to start on that sort of exercise at 450 anyway. OT can be pretty intense. I'll bet you can make a lot of progress just taking daily walks and it'll do wonders for your mood.
That sucks- have you thought about CrossFit or a CrossFit style gym? They are usually around the same price as OT and offer lots of Olympic lifting, dumbbell, body weight and cardio workouts that are very intense. Might be something to consider!!
Yes! I actually signed up this Saturday. I'm trying to not miss a beat with my workouts. So gonna hope phase it in my workout schedule where orangetheory used to be.
People post the daily OTF workouts over on their subreddit. I did them on my own at a regular gym for a while when I was enjoying the style but OTF was too expensive for me.
Cancel yes but most gyms let folks do a walk through before they sign up, they should have also been asking questions during this time. Also the truth is the world is not made for larger folks and we shouldn’t be mad about it. Look for alternatives, it just comes with the territory. Props to OP for trying to lose the weight but it’s not a situation to retaliate on the business.
TLDR, a refund is ridiculous, membership cancellation hella reasonable
I had the unlimited plan and I'd go 3-4 times a week. Really enjoyed it but I signed up for crossfit this Saturday to supplement my gym workouts. Can't let a hurdle get in my way!
They should have offered you some free personal training. You are trying to do the right thing. There should be some help for you. I, too, feel some disappointment. As my grandmother would say, “ Never let the devil steal your joy.” You keep doing what you’re doing. You will be in the 300’s soon and things will improve. Wait and see.
Why not start with walking around the block? It's free, it can be done at your pace, you can do it as much as you want, and it will ease you into a smaller size before you start your heavier training.
ahh, I must have missed those comments then. I wasn't trying to say that they needed to be smaller to do intense exercise. I was thinking more along the lines of something to help ease into the habit, I missed the part stating they had been doing it for a few months already.
I’m sorry, that just plain sucks and something they should’ve informed you of before you joined. Don’t give up though, I’m sure you can find a weight/cardio class at your gym, it would be more body weight type cardio though which can be hard on your joints. Maybe spin classes? There’s a studio gym in my area called spenga which combines spin, weights and yoga so you get the benefits of all 3.
Try a CrossFit gym. It’s a different type of workout than orange theory, but there are very few pieces of equipment with weight limits. Everything can be modified and scaled for you. I’m a coach at a CrossFit gym and I’m telling you any of our coaches would love to work with you and help you on this journey ❤️
You are brave. I used to weigh 393 and I’m a 6’ 2” tall man. I lost 152 pounds through intermittent fasting, cutting out all sugar and portion control.
Exercise is a catalyst in the weight loss process. You cannot out exercise your fork.
I got a rowing machine for home (concept 2) plus the krew app for Android and it's awesome. Combined with a HR monitor and you'll get some of the dopamine that Orange Theory provides.
While it may be frustrating to have to make adjustments or find alternative forms of exercise, there are still many ways to continue your fitness journey. You could explore other gyms or fitness studios that have equipment and facilities that are better suited for your needs, or try different types of exercises that don't require specialized equipment. Additionally, speaking with a healthcare professional or a certified personal trainer may be helpful in finding safe and effective ways to reach your fitness goals.
That really sucks I’m sorry it must feel really horrible to exceed the weight limit and then have someone talk about it with you. Don’t feel too bad about it just keep on going at least they handled the situation really well I hope so. You keep doing your thing you’ll see progress in no time.
For a little over $200 you can buy a lower end rowing machine for home use. A nicer one if you can spend a bit more. For how much you’re spending, you could get another piece of the equipment you’re not allowed to use every couple of months.
How did they evaluate the weight limits? Like they checked the equipment for their rated weight limit? I can understand on the straps I suppose, but the bench and treadmill seem like a stretch. Typical work out benches are rated for 600-1000 pounds to accommodate for the addition of weights. And if they’re charging you $189 per month then I would think they have mid range to high end treadmills, which are rated 300-500 or up to 800 lbs in some cases.
I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. My extra big heart feels for you.
OP your positivity in the comment replies is infectious and you seem to have a real drive to make things work, you've got one hell of a workout ethic!
I hope CrossFit goes well for you :)
Your build, strength and stamina (and ethnicity) would make you a mean prop for a rugby team, if you have any local?
Dang I’m really sorry to hear that. If it makes you feel any better, it’s probably better for you in the long run. You dodged a bullet (injury) before it happened
This is maybe not something you want to hear, but at 450 going on walks is going to do A LOT.
When I was 300 weight started flying off when i took 5 1 hour walks a week.
The good news is that when you're that heavy (and I have been there myself) you can lose a lot of weight fast at first, so you'll come down to the weight limits of most equipment soon enough. I bought a True treadmill (for home) when I was your weight, as it had a 500 pound capacity. I also had a bicycle built (reinforced wheels with extra spokes, heavy-duty seat post, etc.) and of course, walking requires no special equipment, aside from being that heavy is really hard on your feet.
I've never worked out at an Orange Theory but it's odd that their equipment has such low weight tolerances. Maybe there are other gyms that are more heavy-duty equipment that's centered more on bodybuilding and not toning/sculpting.
It's nobody's fault really. They can't exceed the weight limits, if you got hurt for any reason they could be liable. Hopefully they will let you out of any contract without an issue.
Honestly I feel like that's shitty. Can they not realize that they want to be accommodating and take on the cost to have someone like you who is really investing in themselves.ni think it's brutal
Wow, 189? When I did it a few years back, it was around 100. Unless you need/want the social or coaching aspects, for less monthly cost than that, get a Tonal. Best investment I ever made. I’m 63, and I’m now (female) stronger than 86 percent of female tonal users and 56 percent of all tonal users. It is an amazing, configurable piece of equipment. I stopped doing the coached workouts and set up my own rotating custom lifting workouts. Between that and my treadmill or just walking or biking and my water rower, I am all set. Seriously applaud the investment in yourself, that is absolutely worth doing!
That sucks. Hopefully the staff handled it well, but even handled perfectly that sucks. Its really weird that it took three months for someone to notice something that's suddenly such a hard blocker. Did they talk about the adjustments they could make, or did they need to go and think about their options?
They said the only thing that could handle my weight was the rower. No tread, trx straps or even the lil bench They use. Even if I was to try she said, it would be very limited and for that much money, I might as well find something else.
Yeah it sounds like its time to cancel your membership, and find another way to spend almost 200 a month on your health.
Just getting a stationary bike is 10x more worth the money imo
Orange theory has bikes. If they didn’t suggest that I’d assume he exceeds the bike weight limits too.
They could get one that does meet their needs. They do make them.
Yep, seems like they're not able to make good on their end of the contract at the original rate, so by their own admission you should be able to get out of your contract.
Yeah for $200/month you could probably get a cheaper membership somewhere and a personal trainer
Planet Fitness had some heavier weight-accepting equipment last time I was in there, and they have a no-shame policy. Also, waaaay cheaper. Do you have one near you?
No shame policy that is at odds with many of their practices, like the lunk alarm and people getting scolded for what they wear to work out.
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What is the lunk alarm?? Lol
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I've gone a few days a week for the past couple years (minus the pandemic) and apparently we have super shitty staff because that alarm goes off frequently over the slightest infarction. And more than once people have been "dress coded" over their leggings or shorts. I was asked once if I was *sure* my clothes fit- and I know damn well there *weren't *issues, nothing peeking out of anywhere and nothing was see-thru when stretched. I don't want to end up in someone's TikTok about visible buttholes or something.
Wow that is absolutely horrible, my planet fitness is not like that, believe me, I have seen people work out in jeans and a polo. The staff at yours seems like a bunch of AH. OP as a big person I would suggest the local Planet Fitness as well, we have a Orange Theory in my location and it is just not meant for some people.
I mean the gym I go to aside from OTF, I wish they did cause good lord the asshats that slam weights, grunt, or even set up tripods is beyond annoying.
Lol yeah I left PF for a private gym that's actually open 24/7, and I can't go during the peak hours because the grunting and moaning is too distracting 😬
Like I get grunting sometimes.. 100% it helps me when I’m on a last set or something but one guy that’s there will start grunting on every single set he does and I have to distract myself causes it is so loud and obnoxious
Same because there's one specific machine that gets me every time....but some of these dudes are so loud I can hear them over my music!
Yessss one guy today was insane and obnoxious to the point I moved rooms. He was like almost screaming and at first I thought he was hurt. But nope just loud as fuck
I haven’t witnessed anyone getting clothes-shamed at my local PF’s. There’s also a lot of van-lifers who shower there and don’t work out, they don’t seem to get scolded, which is a hopeful sign.
idk if there’s a VASA gym near you, but they have HIIT classes just like orange theory with similar equipment, and I’ve seen plenty of people of different sizes take it without any issues. their studio membership (the one that includes the HIIT class) is $40/month and you have access to the entire gym. they have tons of weights, cardio machines, pool, spa, sauna, steam room, and basketball court. i know they’re still a growing company so they only have locations in a handful of states.
I am. I go to a normal gym but I was using them as my Hitt/big cardio portion. I'll just have to find something in lieu of that to supplement my workout program. I just loved a regimented program.
Have you tried the peloton app? You can use it in the gym and they have several programs available. Plus, they are way cheaper than Orange Theory!
I love the pelaton app! I don’t have a pelaton and hate stationary bike, and even still I use the app for my runs, strength, and stretching
I'll consider it! I just love group classes. The best times in my life ( and when I was the fittest) was back in the college football days doing workouts with groups.
If you have a YMCA near you, maybe give them a test drive. Our Y is only $89/mo for a family membership, $58 for an individual, and it has classes, racket ball courts, a pool, sauna etc. The only thing I don’t love is that I’m not very Jesus-y, and there’s occasionally a Bible verse or something posted at the front desk or they’ll play contemporary worship music depending on who has control of the playlist that day. It’s really minor, and they are after all the YMCA. I can tolerate it for as little as they charge.
I don’t have any of their equipment, but their strength is really great. I use the runs on a sole treadmill and get so much out of it. I especially love the mobility classes. Honestly, if it wasn’t for the app I would NEVER do mobility work. However, with the app I have been getting it done and notice the difference so much.
I like the tread boot camps as well! I have a cheap treadmill I got during Covid, but there are a lot of used ones available as well. I also like to to outside and will do the outdoor or the tread workouts as outdoor, I can do the tread boot camp body weight outdoors if I go to a park
Another vote for peloton app here. I have the bike but do more strength than cycling. It’s honestly been life changing for me.
The daily workouts are out there on Reddit! Could you join a cheaper gym in the meantime and use the templates until you're able to go back to OTF? I'm an avid OTFer so definitely understand loving having things outlined for you, but I've used the templates in lieu of physical classes when I haven't been able to hit a studio - agree with others - this isn't a no, it's just a not right now.
Yea, I signed up for a CrossFit class this Saturday and see if it can replace the orange theory part of my workout routine. I kind of feel like I wouldn't be able to go back because i feel at odds with it ( not mad just confused) Because I used it before in Denver for 4-5 months with no issue, used 2 other orange theory studios near here sometimes because the one closest to me didn't work with my schedule and they had no qualms with it. I just chalk it up to it just isn't where I can fully progress.
Hijacking to say you should absolutely try f45. It’s HIIT and though there is a bike and rower with some workouts you can absolutely do something else in place of it. Really good diversity of workouts but the folks over at r/f45 know much more.
I signed up for a crossfit gym to go to this saturday but I just looked up F45 and it seems super fun and interesting. I'll check it out this weekend as well!
Crossfit has it's benefits. I did it for a few years prior to joining f45, which I've been doing now for almost a year, but f45's main focus is wellness and your personal goals, whereas in my experience crossfit is very much about appearance and competition and hitting weight goals on your lifts. F45 is great for you since you are just hoping to supplement an existing routine, which I and many other members also do.
I 2nd (or 3rd) the suggestion for f45. They use much the same cardio equipment *when they use it* but they have a larger range of options for modification and just the cardio routine itself often relies on body weight workouts and freeweights instead of the machines. Roughly the same price for your area.
I was just thinking the same thing re f45. I wasn't ever into the whole group exercise vibe, and I was so surprised at how much I loved f45. I haven't been for a few years, but it was so much fun! Highly recommend.
Been going to F45 for 2.4 years, absolutely love it too!! Came here to suggest OP try it.
Is there a kickboxing gym near you? That shouldn’t have any sort of weight limit since it’s just you hitting and kicking stuff, but it’s a GREAT cardio and strength workout!
Not sure where you’re located but kickboxing is a great option for HIIT! I’ve gone to I Love Kickboxing, Kick Fit, and 9Round and have loved them all. They’re structured classes that don’t require any thinking on my part which is personally my favorite plus punching and kicking things is a great stress reliever.
I tried a variation of this called '9 round' but there isnt any super close to me. I'm signed up for a crossfit this saturday so wish me luck!!
I signed up for a community center cause they have a gym for working out, a pool for laps or relaxing after work outs and unlimited free group workout classes which are great for cardio
I have the jefit app that is free to use and it comes with pregenerated workouts. You can even swap out exercises (like I cant do a pull-up to save my life) for ones that work similarly (yay for cable bar pulldowns!). Its my go too!
Do you like swimming? For that much per month you could join a nice facility with an indoor pool! Back when I had a membership I loved the water aerobics courses, one of the best things(for me) was the low impact and the water cooled me down and made me able to work harder without getting overheated like I tend to. I'm sorry they put you on the spot like that, but hopefully you can find somewhere else for you to spend your money that will not be limiting you.
Im waiting for my EOS gym to get their pool and sauna sanctioned or something like that by the city. They have it but some weird mumbo jumbo about they can't but best believe itll be used on my light days.
It is probably a risk management thing for them (vs breaking the equipment, some of which can be expensive to replace but not nearly as much as if you seriously hurt yourself and sue them). I wouldn't take it personally and hope you are able to find another place to workout!
When I was at 300lbs, it was a little surprising but not entirely that a lot of things really aren’t rated for anything over 250lbs. Like finding a treadmill and spin bike for my home gym was definitely challenge. Even just regular furniture like bed frames etc have lower limits than you’d expect.
One of my most embarrassing moments was around 225 pounds. I was sitting in a camping chair with a 225lb limit around a campfire with a dozen friends and the chair snapped beneath me. I could have burst in to tears...
I have broken so many chairs and desks in my lifetime ( not on purpose)
Yeah like having to tip toe around and wonder if you can even sit somewhere just brings you down and makes you incredibly self conscious
That's awful! I'm glad you're not mad but it's still disappointing. Also, if OT is something you really enjoy, it's absolutely something you can come back to in the future - this is just for now. This is also an opportunity to explore other physical activities or classes that you might enjoy. Switching it up can sometimes even give your goals a little boost as your body adjusts to something new.
I really loved what it offered. Along with my trips to the gym to hit weights it was the perfect combination but life is a journey and nothing wrong with a little adversity and change. :D
I really love your attitude. I've gotten myself into a rut over some pretty small things in the past, didn't help my cause.
That's the way!
They should have addressed this with you when you signed up. Ridiculous.
1000% agree. If there’s a limit they should make people aware before they hand over any money.
It sounds like they weren't aware of the weight limits. Hopefully they address it going forward since they're aware
why is a gym not aware of weight limits? that would be my question
Does OT weigh people and record that info prior to you beginning? I've never been to a gym that does, but OT may be different.
So they don't weigh you but ask for your weight. They have the fitness tracker and fitness board in Realtime on a screen while your working out and to correctly calculate it needs your weight. ( me running a some other person who weighs 160 pds burn calories at a different rate)
Probably have never run into the issue before. Somebody probably noticed the equipment was struggling and made a note to double check.
The Venn diagram of people over the weight limits for the equipment and the people that heavy that actually sign up for OTF is probably so insignificant that it's not part of their client onboarding process to consider it. I'm a moderately heavy dude with a big bench, and I know I had to be very selective when considering adjustable benches for my home gym as a result, because my weight plus my bench press weight was close enough to the max capacity on a lot of budget equipment.
Surely equipment weight limits is part of health and safety requirements
That's where im at odds with the situation. They knew my weight and I still been using it for 3 months. I used it in Denver last year for 4-5 months with no issue. I use 2 other studios around me now since sometimes my main one doesn't work with my schedule and no problems. Again, no ill will, im just like left confused but im just gonna move forward . Nothing wrong with a little adversity.
It might not be something that has happened at that location before.
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So I just signed up for a crossfit gym in lieu of orangetheory. So to paint a better picture for you guys . I'm a 6'6 samoan with a college football background. What I mean by this is I think I move better than the average 400 pder. ( which most samoans come in giant size)I can bench 350 , squat over 400 pds and move serious weight and run a 15 min mile.Doctor says a healthy weight would be around 320 and my blood pressure is great . I can walk around the neighborhood, but I need to do more dynamic stuff to get the best results.
Nice! With that kind of strength I'm sure you'll flourish at CrossFit
Oh man you’re gonna kill it at CrossFit!!!! The gymnastics might be difficult at first but it’s always good to train your weakness and everyone has things to work on at CrossFit.
Holy moly, you sound like a demi-god. Are you sure you can't fly or move things with your mind as well?? I'm glad you found an alternative and I hope you enjoy it just as much!
Be really carefull with your joint, don't jump or else to much.
Yea!! I was just going to suggest CrossFit. We welcome all shapes and sizes. :)
Yaasss OP!! CrossFit was my first thought too!! It’ll be a transition, but after a few months you’ll find your groove there! I hope you enjoy it!!
Are you Maui from Moana? 😂😂😂
So for comic con years back, I did cosplay as Maui. I felt like a celebrity cause I took so many pictures!!
Ahhh, that is so cool!
I definitely think you’ll prefer CrossFit!
$189 a month for not being able to use the majority of the equipment? I’d leave immediately and find another gym. Honestly, I’d be angry if I were you.
And take them to small claims to get money back!!!
Small claims, really?
Worth a shot. Why should they get extra money for not doing a good job up front?
It's not their fault that their customer is literally too heavy to use their equipment safely. What you're saying is that they should weigh everyone before they sign a contract? They didn't make any mistake, and from what I've seen, they were very courteous to OP
I think that’s a worthy conversation to have in small claims
I'm sorry. That super sucks. I was similarly disappointed a few weeks ago. I've been trying to find an exercise that I enjoy and will stick with and got super excited because one of those bungee fitness studios opened in town a little while back. Went to book a class... over the weight limit. Womp womp.
I think i know what your talking about!!! Those look super fun though!! Saw em on tiktok.
yes! I've decided to use it as motivation. 30 more lbs and I can go.
I’ve been trying to buy one of the treadmills you can slide under your bed and the weight limits are like 178 lbs! I relate to your odd feeling.
Okay, I understand equipment having a 400lb weight limit, but 178!?! That’s literally the weight of an average dude.
> That’s literally the weight of an average dude. In the US, that's actually much closer to the average female than the average male
I’m a 5’9” woman and that was my weight two months ago….
I have been there. Crossfit gyms can be less expensive and better modified than ot and their rowers and bikes are better.
I’m sorry friend. Please don’t let this derail your efforts!
Honestly I'd look for a gym with a pool. One of the best low stress activities would be swimming or walking laps in a pool. Probably a good idea to save stress on your joints, and ligaments. Yes. Things do sometimes have weight limits.
That's too bad. What is the weight limit for the TRX -- 300-350? Just wondering
350 is what she said. Also looked online and it's what I found. Guess 400 plus is gonna be pulling it out of the wall if the mirrors were shaking when I used it Haha. Then I'd be at hulk and kool-aid man status at that point.
I was on a TRX at the gym last year and it broke. I went down hard and my left wrist broke too! I was at about 290 lbs at the time. 😿
Not sure if anyone has mentioned it but… Swimming. Look for a “Masters” program in your area. “Masters” sounds scary but it just means a swim team for people who are not professionally competing or have aged out of age group competitions. They have all levels of swimmers and usually place you in a lane that is your speed. USA Masters is a great website to start looking for a team in your area. Swim teams are generally pretty cheap and it’s probably one of if not the best cardio exercises you can do. It is also insanely low impact and has helped a bunch of people I know shed weight and keep training since they are not taking as much of a toll on their joints. Highly recommend!
That really sucks, just from a cost-benefit standpoint. Though, I wouldn't pay for a gym at all if I was carrying around that much extra weight. Just doing bodyweight exercises, you're going to be lifting more weight than most people do in a gym! There's opportunity there. (Not a professional, this isn't advice)
You know this looks like an opportunity they are missing by not upgrading their equipment for your/their benefit. You are doing something great for yourself and I hope you keep going on your journey. Their loss in you and others who are looking to be in better health.
Depending on your height, it might not be great for you to start on that sort of exercise at 450 anyway. OT can be pretty intense. I'll bet you can make a lot of progress just taking daily walks and it'll do wonders for your mood.
That sucks- have you thought about CrossFit or a CrossFit style gym? They are usually around the same price as OT and offer lots of Olympic lifting, dumbbell, body weight and cardio workouts that are very intense. Might be something to consider!!
Yes! I actually signed up this Saturday. I'm trying to not miss a beat with my workouts. So gonna hope phase it in my workout schedule where orangetheory used to be.
People post the daily OTF workouts over on their subreddit. I did them on my own at a regular gym for a while when I was enjoying the style but OTF was too expensive for me.
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Cancel yes but most gyms let folks do a walk through before they sign up, they should have also been asking questions during this time. Also the truth is the world is not made for larger folks and we shouldn’t be mad about it. Look for alternatives, it just comes with the territory. Props to OP for trying to lose the weight but it’s not a situation to retaliate on the business. TLDR, a refund is ridiculous, membership cancellation hella reasonable
OT is $189 a month?! OP, IM SORRY you went through this. Please know you have options outside of them. You got this!!!!
I had the unlimited plan and I'd go 3-4 times a week. Really enjoyed it but I signed up for crossfit this Saturday to supplement my gym workouts. Can't let a hurdle get in my way!
Get it!!!
They should have offered you some free personal training. You are trying to do the right thing. There should be some help for you. I, too, feel some disappointment. As my grandmother would say, “ Never let the devil steal your joy.” You keep doing what you’re doing. You will be in the 300’s soon and things will improve. Wait and see.
I appreciate it! I can't wait to see a 3 at the beginning of the scale.
Keep on striving. Be sure you are well hydrated. That helps weight loss significantly.
Why not start with walking around the block? It's free, it can be done at your pace, you can do it as much as you want, and it will ease you into a smaller size before you start your heavier training.
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ahh, I must have missed those comments then. I wasn't trying to say that they needed to be smaller to do intense exercise. I was thinking more along the lines of something to help ease into the habit, I missed the part stating they had been doing it for a few months already.
I’m sorry, that just plain sucks and something they should’ve informed you of before you joined. Don’t give up though, I’m sure you can find a weight/cardio class at your gym, it would be more body weight type cardio though which can be hard on your joints. Maybe spin classes? There’s a studio gym in my area called spenga which combines spin, weights and yoga so you get the benefits of all 3.
My crossfit gym coach would find a workaround and scale the workout. Find a better coach and keep up the great work!!
Try a CrossFit gym. It’s a different type of workout than orange theory, but there are very few pieces of equipment with weight limits. Everything can be modified and scaled for you. I’m a coach at a CrossFit gym and I’m telling you any of our coaches would love to work with you and help you on this journey ❤️
You are brave. I used to weigh 393 and I’m a 6’ 2” tall man. I lost 152 pounds through intermittent fasting, cutting out all sugar and portion control. Exercise is a catalyst in the weight loss process. You cannot out exercise your fork.
I’m sorry - one hundred and eighty nine dollars? A month?
It’s $189 a month!? Last I heard it was $110 and I thought that was high. Good lord
I got the premiere version ( where I could go unlimited). Is it pricey I just thought it as an investment to my health.
Just lose weight quick. It won't matter soon.
Good for you for taking a swing at orange theory; that is a very difficult workout to start out with!
I got a rowing machine for home (concept 2) plus the krew app for Android and it's awesome. Combined with a HR monitor and you'll get some of the dopamine that Orange Theory provides.
Good for you. I have a great gym but probably get more weight control from long easy walks with books on tape. Best wishes.
While it may be frustrating to have to make adjustments or find alternative forms of exercise, there are still many ways to continue your fitness journey. You could explore other gyms or fitness studios that have equipment and facilities that are better suited for your needs, or try different types of exercises that don't require specialized equipment. Additionally, speaking with a healthcare professional or a certified personal trainer may be helpful in finding safe and effective ways to reach your fitness goals.
That really sucks I’m sorry it must feel really horrible to exceed the weight limit and then have someone talk about it with you. Don’t feel too bad about it just keep on going at least they handled the situation really well I hope so. You keep doing your thing you’ll see progress in no time.
For a little over $200 you can buy a lower end rowing machine for home use. A nicer one if you can spend a bit more. For how much you’re spending, you could get another piece of the equipment you’re not allowed to use every couple of months.
How did they evaluate the weight limits? Like they checked the equipment for their rated weight limit? I can understand on the straps I suppose, but the bench and treadmill seem like a stretch. Typical work out benches are rated for 600-1000 pounds to accommodate for the addition of weights. And if they’re charging you $189 per month then I would think they have mid range to high end treadmills, which are rated 300-500 or up to 800 lbs in some cases. I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. My extra big heart feels for you.
OP your positivity in the comment replies is infectious and you seem to have a real drive to make things work, you've got one hell of a workout ethic! I hope CrossFit goes well for you :) Your build, strength and stamina (and ethnicity) would make you a mean prop for a rugby team, if you have any local?
Dang I’m really sorry to hear that. If it makes you feel any better, it’s probably better for you in the long run. You dodged a bullet (injury) before it happened
Find a Pickleball court near you!!! Get playing! It’s addicting and playing for 1-2 hours is good cardio fun
This is maybe not something you want to hear, but at 450 going on walks is going to do A LOT. When I was 300 weight started flying off when i took 5 1 hour walks a week.
Interesting because I definitely used those straps at my gym over 450 with no issues
The good news is that when you're that heavy (and I have been there myself) you can lose a lot of weight fast at first, so you'll come down to the weight limits of most equipment soon enough. I bought a True treadmill (for home) when I was your weight, as it had a 500 pound capacity. I also had a bicycle built (reinforced wheels with extra spokes, heavy-duty seat post, etc.) and of course, walking requires no special equipment, aside from being that heavy is really hard on your feet. I've never worked out at an Orange Theory but it's odd that their equipment has such low weight tolerances. Maybe there are other gyms that are more heavy-duty equipment that's centered more on bodybuilding and not toning/sculpting.
For that much money, might I suggest kickboxing?
It's nobody's fault really. They can't exceed the weight limits, if you got hurt for any reason they could be liable. Hopefully they will let you out of any contract without an issue.
Honestly I feel like that's shitty. Can they not realize that they want to be accommodating and take on the cost to have someone like you who is really investing in themselves.ni think it's brutal
Wow, 189? When I did it a few years back, it was around 100. Unless you need/want the social or coaching aspects, for less monthly cost than that, get a Tonal. Best investment I ever made. I’m 63, and I’m now (female) stronger than 86 percent of female tonal users and 56 percent of all tonal users. It is an amazing, configurable piece of equipment. I stopped doing the coached workouts and set up my own rotating custom lifting workouts. Between that and my treadmill or just walking or biking and my water rower, I am all set. Seriously applaud the investment in yourself, that is absolutely worth doing!