Orange Theory and supplemental workouts?

[amberlyrose]

Hi! I'm visiting from ML
I started working out at Orange Theory 2x a week. I like the classes, but because it is cardio and strength training in one class, I'm not sure what to do on the other days. I have a history of hurting myself if I do more than 3x cardio a week. lol. I want something with decent calorie burn, so should I do something like pilates? Yoga isn't my thing. My goal is weight loss primarily and getting better at cardio. I can lift all day, but I need someone telling me to run. 

I have a few hand weights at home, videos from BB like 21 Day Fix and Brazil Butt Lift (hahah!), but no real access to a regular gym.

Also, does anyone have experience with OTF? I like it but I'm wondering if there are things I can do to maximize the weight loss and cardio gains. 

[SallyJ]

Hi! How many days a week do you want to work out?

OTF would be similar to my ballet classes. When I was doing ballet 2x per week, I did 2 additional days of 30 min lifting with 10 min interval training afterward (treadmill, bike, burpees, or kettlebell), and 1 day of pilates.

[arch01]

Well, weight loss is primarily diet. Says the person who swears she's going to change up her diet in order to drop some flub but has yet to do so.

My current schedule:

M: OTF
Tu: Run 5 miles
W: Swim 1800yds
Th: OTF, swim 600-1200yds depending on pool availability
F: Hot yoga
Sa: Run 6+ miles, depending on race schedule
Su: Rest

What are your time restrictions? Physical restrictions?

[atlas]

I'm primarily a runner; so I use OTF as my cross training days. And sometimes I'll do the treadmill, sometimes I'll do the bike just to mix it up.

I just did a marathon so I'm kinda out of my regular training but I was doing:

M: afternoon run - easy
T: morning OTF
W: morning run - speedwork
Th: afternoon run - easy
F: morning run
S: long run
S: rest

Swimming can be a great calorie burner, if you are a good swimmer.

[amberlyrose]

Jun 6, 2016 14:52:21 GMT -5 SallyJ said:

Hi! How many days a week do you want to work out?

OTF would be similar to my ballet classes. When I was doing ballet 2x per week, I did 2 additional days of 30 min lifting with 10 min interval training afterward (treadmill, bike, burpees, or kettlebell), and 1 day of pilates.

I'm thinking 4-5 for the next month and then adding a day after. I'm hoping to do something like this for now:
M: other workout
T: OTF
W: workout
TH: OTF
Friday: Off
Saturday or Sunday: Hike with the dogs or bike around town for errands.

[amberlyrose]

Jun 6, 2016 14:52:28 GMT -5 arch01 said:

Well, weight loss is primarily diet. Says the person who swears she's going to change up her diet in order to drop some flub but has yet to do so.

My current schedule:

M: OTF
Tu: Run 5 miles
W: Swim 1800yds
Th: OTF, swim 600-1200yds depending on pool availability
F: Hot yoga
Sa: Run 6+ miles, depending on race schedule
Su: Rest

What are your time restrictions? Physical restrictions?

Dieting is dumb    Actually, I did pretty well on Whole 30 and try to achieve a 80/20 ratio on my food, but the past few weeks have been bad. I decided to start this week with breakfast planning, next week I'll add in better lunches, and then dinner. I'm also adding in a protein shake after my work out because I tend to make poor, quick choices right after. 

Time: I don't wake up early. Getting out of bed before 6:30am is almost impossible for me. I work from home 2-3x a week, so I plan my OTF class on my office days since they're right next to each other. I can work out at home most days that I'm here. DH gets home around 5:30 or 6, dinner is around 6-6:30.

Physical: If I run too much, I get terrible shin splints. I've done everything under the sun to combat this including PT. No dice. I try to keep running and high impact to 2-3 days a week and nothing over 5 miles. I hate swimming and cycling, don't mind rowing or biking around town.  

[arch01]

Dieting is dumb, but small changes are smart. One thing I really like about my OTF studio is we have weekly challenges-this week it's 2 servings of greens 2x/day. Last week was 8 hours of sleep 3+ times/week (LOL for days).

Do you have weights at home or are you able to do body weight workouts? Even a walk at a good pace would be good.

[amberlyrose]

Jun 6, 2016 16:39:04 GMT -5 arch01 said:

Dieting is dumb, but small changes are smart. One thing I really like about my OTF studio is we have weekly challenges-this week it's 2 servings of greens 2x/day. Last week was 8 hours of sleep 3+ times/week (LOL for days).

Do you have weights at home or are you able to do body weight workouts? Even a walk at a good pace would be good.

I have 5lb and 8lb weights at home, nothing larger. I used those with 21 day fix videos. I like body weight workouts, too.