Finding a Program That’s Right for You

While some people prefer to form their own workout plan at the gym, everybody is different, and some might benefit more from a workout class. Choosing a class that is right for you can be hard since there are so many out there, so below I will explain several different programs to help you make the right choice!

Orange Theory

Chances are you have heard of Orange Theory, as it has been all the rage since its’ opening in 2010. All of the hype surrounding Orange Theory is deserved with its members swearing by their success stories. Each class is led by an instructor who directs you through three different sections: the treadmill, weights, and the water rower. The premise of Orange Theory is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) so everyone has to come prepared with a heart rate monitor, so they are aware of what intensity they are performing at. At the end of your workout, you are shown stats from the hour-long program such as calories burned and maximum heart rate. This program is best for people who have goals of losing fat and firming up.

CrossFit

CrossFit is a good option for people more concerned with gaining significant muscle. The workouts typically are a variation between aerobics, body weight exercises, and powerlifting. CrossFit describes their plan as, “”constantly varied functional movements executed at high intensity across broad time and modal domains,”. There is a competitive aspect to this program as well, so people motivated by competition will benefit from this program.

Pure Barre

Pure Barre strives to increase strength and endurance with a focus on your core strength. Their website explains that their program is “an effective total body workout focused on low-impact, high intensity movements that lift and tone muscles to improve strength, agility, and flexibility for everybody”. This program will benefit those whose goals are to strengthen their core and increase their flexibility.

9Round

9Round is a fun and effective kickboxing workout that is only 30 minutes long! Kickboxing is a very successful way to improve your strength and acquire some self-defense skills at the same time. This program is beneficial to people who want to get stronger, but do not have a lot of time to dedicate to the gym.

Each of these programs is awesome and will provide some awesome results, but it is important to pick the one closest to your goals! Enrolling in a workout program assures you that you are doing the workouts right and can even help you make new friends.