Orangetheory Fitness
CYCLEBAR ®
“ CYCLEBAR ®, is a multisensory fitness experience, and combines the best elements of top indoor cycling studios to help guests“ Rock their Ride,” states JP Green, Owner, CYCLEBAR ®.“ The CycleTheater provides an unobstructed view of the CycleStar( instructor) while immersing the rider in an incredible audio-visual experience. The CycleBeats are high energy songs personally selected by the CycleStar. These beats help riders power through the class, and then they are rewarded with a free download of all the music from their class. Riders can also track their performance metrics through CycleStats. Our bikes measure average RPM, power output, distance traveled, and if guests choose to compare their effort to other riders in the class, they can. CYCLEBAR ® also provides complimentary shoes and water bottles with chilled and room temperature water free of charge. Lastly, we provide community support through our CycleGiving program to help raise awareness and financial support for local charities through our studios.”
Green’ s passion is“ growing people and helping them find the best version of themselves.”
CrossFit E3
Patrick and Kristen Brown Owners / Coaches of CrossFit E3 opened their gym in Eagle six years ago and moved their residence to Eagle last year.“ We absolutely love Eagle, mostly because of its small-town feel,“ shares Kristen.“ There are also many great restaurants and other local small businesses which we love to support here. It just feels like home.”
“ Many times, we hear people say that they need to get fit before they start CrossFit,” notes Kristen.“ This couldn’ t be further from the truth. We have modifications for every exercise in the gym. If someone walks in unable to climb a rope, or do a push up or pull up, we’ ve got modified exercises for them to do until their strength and technique improve. We are in the business of getting you fit and healthy, not hurt. Everyone is at a different fitness level. The safety of our members is our number one priority. We make it a point to practice‘ form before load’ meaning that each lift must be technically sound before we will add any weight to it. We work hard to develop proper and safe movement patterns for every exercise performed in our gym.”
“ Our gym is so much more than just a place to work out,” shares Kristen.“ Our mission is not about looking good in a bathing suit. Fitness is not about vanity. It truly is about having a better quality of life. Our passion is helping people
Ranked as one of the best workouts today by Men’ s Journal, Orangetheory Fitness( www. orangetheoryfitness. com / meridian) was called by The New York Times“ the best one hour workout in the country.” Orangetheory Fitness is a one-of-a-kind, heartrate-based, group personal training workout broken into intervals of cardiovascular and strength training, otherwise known as HIIT( high intensity interval training). Backed by the science of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption( EPOC), Orangetheory Fitness is designed to stimulate your metabolism and increase energy.
At Orangetheory Fitness, each member’ s workout is tracked through a heart-rate monitor and directed by a personal trainer. After the workout, the member receives an electronic scorecard that displays his / her calorie‘ burn,’ as well as duration of time spent in each of the heart rate zones.
Classes are led by skilled instructors. Using a variety of equipment including rowing machines, treadmills, TRX straps and free weights, participants burn an average of 500 to 1000 calories per class. The result is the Orange Effect--more energy, improvement in endurance, weight loss, visible toning, and an extra calorie burn for up to 36 hours post-workout( the Orangetheory Fitness afterburn).“ If you have not tried an Orangetheory class please call us at 208-895-9076 and we will book you a free complimentary session,” urges Denise Hannum, Orangetheory Fitness Area Representative Idaho / Montana and Studio Owner- Meridian Idaho.
Michael and Michelle Pope are grateful for Orangetheory Fitness. Michael says,“ Michelle and I wanted to get in better shape but did not have the discipline to do it on our own. Since January, Michelle has lost over 10 pounds and a couple of pants sizes. I have lost over 35 pounds and also have far more endurance than I ever imagined. We can do things that we did not think we could do when we weighed more. I completed the“ DRI- TRI” Challenge as well as“ Hell Week”, neither of which I could have done a year ago!” Michelle adds,“ When the Meridian OTF opened in January 2016, we were in the first class. We loved it! From the staff to the coaches, we were welcomed and taught how to correctly do the exercises. We went several times a week. It has paid off.”
to become healthier, more fit versions of themselves. When your body is fit and healthy, you are able to be fully engaged in all aspects of your life. At our gym, we are incredibly passionate about seeing moms, dads, kids, and families adopt active lifestyles, reach their fitness goals and just enjoy everyday life.“
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