Orangetheory Fitness - Redwood City, California

Jane G.

My Workout Pal and I LOVE to come to Orange Theory, the coaches, the music, the clean facility and did I say Coaches are the best! They motivate us to work hard and we feel so much stronger after each workout. It has been 4 years at the RWS location and we rate them 5 Stars for sure!!!

Linda L.

This is my favorite place to work out. It’s super efficient, effective and fun. Each class is approximately 57 minutes of exercise and a few minutes of stretching. You don’t have to plan what to do; just show up and follow the coach’s instructions. The exercises vary every day.

The workout involves a combination of three elements: 1) weight training on the floor, where each person has a bench, set of dumbbells, TRX, resistance bands, and bosu; 2) running or walking on the treadmill; and 3) rowing. If you can’t do treadmill or rower there are also a couple bikes and a stepper.

Visual instructions are displayed on video screens for the floor exercises. Coaches help with modifications if you have orthopedic issues.

People of all different ages and abilities go to this gym. You “compete” with yourself, not with others. You adjust your own weights and treadmill speed and incline depending on how hard you want to push yourself. Coaches provide gentle encouragement and form correction. Over time you will see improvement.

The coaches are all great at this location. If you’re curious, try a workout and there’s absolutely no pressure to join or commit to a longterm membership.

Gulnaaz A.

The instructors were fine, the equipment was okay, the studio was alright, and the overall experience was just 3.0/5.0.

Here's why: I'm comparing it against the Mission Boulevard (Warm Springs) location where everything was top-notch. The instructors were great, the equipment (talking exclusively about the treadmills here, rowing machines and weights were identical at both locations), and the overall vibe was awesome. The studio itself was quite spacious and the lighting was way better too. I'd rate the Fremont location OTT 4.7/5.0 and it's the reason I got back into fitness religiously. Super grateful for that!

Now the Redwood Shores OTT isn't bad at all, but in comparison it leaves much to be desired. I've to add that I couldn't use the showers at the Fremont location but could use them at the Redwood Shores location, so that's a plus. Next, the front desk staff at both places was great.

I'm not demotivating anyone from using this location, I just had better experiences elsewhere and cannot justify signing up here.

Joseph R.

I just started going to Orangetheory. 4 classes now. I love the monitor and app because I don't need to do anything and everything gets recorded. I can look at how I am going in class. What I need to work on. How many calories I am burning. I really love the color alert for what stage your body is at during a workout because then I know if I need to push myself or maintain consistency. It's super easy to sign up for or cancel classes with the app. Everyone is friendly. Everything is clean. Good music and energy. If I don't like something in the workout or don't feel comfortable. I can easily do something else for that part. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and the best part is the first class is free so don't take my word for it. Show up and find out. I DARE you!!!!

Kelly C.

It is the best, most effective workout you can do in one hour. It's the only workout that has ever made me push myself physically to goals I thought previously unattainable! This studio in particular has amazing organization, coaches, and music that makes the workout a pleasure. Do your body a favor and join this revolutionary workout. It really is the best!

Adam J.

Fantastic for a one hour workout that gets the body moving, always changing up the classes to avoid any kind of boredom and importantly gets the heart rate up so you can lose those calories! Professional staff, nice facility and great equipment.

Christian H.

Love the energy and the vibe. I like how it's centered around heart rate, so everyone is doing a workout that works for them and where they're at, rather than competing on reps and feeling down when they don't meet the reps. As long as I know I'm in my color zones that the instructor is directing us towards, I know I'm getting my own great workout. Great concept and I'll keep coming back!

Erica R.

I love the structure and design of each workout individually and as part of a larger program. I love that I can briefly socialize if I am feeling up to it, but that I never have to talk to anyone and can just come in and work out without feeling rude or pressured to chat. I love the feedback from the HRM to show me if I'm really pushing myself, and most of all, I love the results.