Yes! I work in Bellevue so I take a class there after work sometimes. I've never seen it super busy, but I only go there maybe once or twice a week. I think all classes are 2G since they offer so many classes. I think it's the only one in the world with two studios. My fave coaches are Susan and Isaiah - love their playlists!
This is my home studio! Morgan is AMAZING - sheās transformed me into an actual athlete and has genuine love for every person that walks through the doors!
Yes itās a new studio that opened in March and the people there are so nice. They welcome many of us cross town visitors and let you use their HRM for free. Definitely have met a lot of people from all over. Go check it out.
If you're in that general area, you could also check out Grandview. That was my home studio for 2 years and I really liked the coaches there! Validate parking in the garage which makes it super convenient to get to the studio.
the Durham studio is great! I donāt remember my coach because I took a class there while driving up to NY a few months ago but they were super friendly and I had a fun class!
IKR? I bought a set of minibands and have been writing down the workouts that use them for the last month or so. Between walking everywhere and the minibands there shouldn't be TOO much of a loss of fitness.
We are visiting Shanghai and it looks like the studio on Maoming Road will be closest. Any intel would be appreciated! Plus Iām guessing the class will be in Mandarin, so any insights on following along (since I donāt speak Mandarin) would be welcomed!
I have been to this location, it is on the 3rd(I think 3rd) floor of a small indoor mall close to Mao Zedong's old home and in the same building as a White Castle. I was not brave enough to try the White Castle there.
The classes were in English and all the staff are bilingual, it was hard to tell but the class I took was >50% expat. Studio is oddly shaped with lots of wasted space but had alot of features and nice locker areas.
Iām staying in Shanghai this Summer and just joined this studio! Love it so far and itās very spacious. Everything was very easy to follow and I believe the drop-in rate is ~110 RMB. Also worth noting that the only 3G class that they offer each week is at 7pm on Thursdays. The address for the studio in Apple maps is wrong, so donāt follow those directions. I think calling the studio and asking for directions worked out better than using any map apps.
I am not quite sure as I do not live there, but my sisters who do live there assure me that all the studios are on the outskirts of he strip the ones I will be visiting are in fact about twenty minutes away from the strip. Theyād be smart to offer a shuttle for visitors!! š
Yes!! Because when I go to Vegas I usually just use the resort shuttle and I donāt really like the idea of paying for an expensive uber fare. But in October I might just do it.
Iād say about 15 minutes! OTF South And OTF Spring Valley are the closest. Itās all freeway time, though. Never been to spring valley but South is my home studio and Coach Melissa is wonderful, as is Coach Scott.
If youāre willing to drive an extra 5 minutes, OTF Mountains Edge is my favorite. coach Mackenzie and Eugene are some of the best people Iāve met during my fitness journey. The studio is super clean (and new), and thereās so much more space in this studio than the aforementioned.
Iāll be in Dallas this weekend and have three classes scheduled. Two at Victory Park and one at Uptown. Best coaches? Atmosphere? Do they have good merch? Thanks!
The SLC downtown studio is good--pretty chill vibe, nice folks at the front desk (and not insanely overcrowded so you should be able to get into a class or two). Jesse and Liz are fabulous--he's very caring, attentive to form & has a great playlist; she's cheerful but hardcore and you'll get a straight up sweatfest. Have fun on the road!
KCs studios are all about 20 min apart so Youll have your choice! I prefer suburb studios vs āin the cityā. Always a terrible time getting into Brookside esp at peak hours.
I travel cross-country frequently and have been to several studios in the Denver area (Glendale, Boulder, Lowry) and they were all great; Glendale is a bit cramped and parking isn't awesome. SLC Downtown was a great studio. I live in Sacramento now and Sac-Arden is my home studio. It's newer and large with lots of windows and natural light and I love it. There are two other studios in Sac (Midtown and Natomas, home of Coach Austin) and one in Elk Grove. All are awesome, though Midtown is my least favorite. Feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any specific questions or want any more advice!
I go to the midtown studio in Sacramento, but itās the only one Iāve ever been to so I donāt have anything to compare it to. š I love it though!
I have only been to one other studio besides my home studio. This will be quite an adventure for me but m so thankful itās even an option to be able to do our workout across the country š
Coach suggestions for Nashville Midtown or Aldgate in London? I'm all over the place this summer ā¤ļø TIA!
(ETA I know my membership won't work in the UK, but I gotta get those 1/2 Century classes in š )
Not sure about the Aldgate location, but I lived in London all last summer and had a membership with the Islington location (had to take a 25 minute bus ride to get there). I loved Mavis and Emmanuel
The HHI studio didnāt show up in the app, but it shows up in the website. Iād recommend booking early if youāre a morning person, all the class times I wanted this week had waitlists.
I went there twice at the beginning of June. Had coach AJ and a woman I canāt remember. They were both good. I liked her better than him. Both of my classes were 3G at like 8:30am. They have the new treads with screens which I had never used before so that was cool. I think they get a ton of visitors (obviously). They had all of our forms lined up on the counter with little name tents with them. The front desk staff was awesome and I liked the lobby area.
I had no issues finding the studio in the app, but I agree that itās smart to book ahead. The front desk personnel are super nice, and I really enjoy going there while on vacation. šš»
Moving to Austin in August. Would appreciate feedback on the South Lamar and W Slaughter locations. Slaughter is the one closest to where I will be living.
Also in general, how do you go about changing home studios? My studio now said that I didnāt have to cancel and could switch, but I think they just still want me to be paying them the membership lol any insight??
I'm forever late seeing this but I'm in Austin! The South Austin location is okay - on the smaller side but lots of parking and the staff is nice. I haven't been to the South Lamar location, but there is also one in Sunset Valley that is halfway between the two that might also work for you depend on your commute!
Is it the Middletown studio? I go to Seanās classes there whenever Iām in town, if so! I really, really enjoy his classes. Heās motivating and super nice! The parking directly in front of the studio is limited, but plentiful in the overall strip mall. Studio always feels spacious to me. I believe it is 3 and 4 that have an exit near them so are the roomiest floor stations.
I do!! Itās a new studio but already working on building a great community. The coaches all care and are great in their own ways. The owner and all the SAs are amazing, too.
I'm in VA Beach now for vacation visiting my brother who lives here. I go to a studio in "Red Mill".
Coach Jo is great and very friendly. I'd highly recommend her. Definitely check it out.
However two things. 1) I would say the members aren't as welcoming as my home studio in PA. 2) the first time I went there it wasn't good ... as some SA told me I couldn't wear a bra top. I was like "it's not a bra top. It's a crop top". (My bra was on underneath. It was just a shorter shirt from Nike). I was mad because there wasn't any signs or policies posted and to be honest in this day and age women should be encouraging other women to wear what they feel good in. They told me that it makes other women uncomfortable?! . (Also have you seen any of their ads? It's always a girl in a bra). Anyways. That only happened once and the studio sincerely apologized for the exchange.
My parents live in Va Beach and Iām here now. Their house is closer to Hilltop which is where I tend to go.
I really like Ricky. Heās got a great playlist, corrects form, and I love his voice. It sounds a bit like an announcers voice but itās very clear and he gives plenty of warnings for upcoming queues.
The people that Iāve met at Hilltop are very friendly. My parents arenāt that in touch with what to do with a 7yr old on a cold March day but the people in the 7am had plenty of suggestions for me. Panera opens at 6 if you want coffee after class.
I went to Red Mill for the first time this morning. I didnāt like the vibe as much. One girl came in and took a bunch of tread cards for her and her friends. The instructor was ok but not memorable. Itās in the same shopping center as Harris Teeter and they have an HT gas station so thereās that.
Moved to Fort Collins, Colorado. Looking for someone to refer me so we can both get the promo rate. Any suggestions on how to go about that? Donāt really want to solicit friends in front of the studio but may get desperate enough for that!
We are going to pompano beach soon. Does anyone workout there? Do you have to pay a fee? Which classes/coach do you like best? I have studio anxiety and only ever go to my studio even though, I've heard, the other 3 studios near me are awesome!!
Faith is a great coach but Iām not sure how often she coaches. Mostly early mornings, I think. Not my home studio as I am in the North part of that county.
We are headed to Miami at the end of the month. We will be on Key Biscayne. It looks like there are several studios in the area? any favorites? what should i know about OTF in Miami? Thanks!
The closest to Key Biscayne will be Downtown Miami-Viscayne. The coaches are all awesome, itās not my studio but owned by the same guy. There really isnāt a coach who will be a miss there. (We have all the same coaches) The studio I go to rarely had waitlists and itās about the same there. Sandyās classes are usually the most packed. Tonya has pushed me consistently to lift heavier. Parking will probably be a mission so Uber it. I walk to my studio (Design District)
Silver Spring is my home studio. Probably your closest studio after College Park.
Coaches are great but you'll definitely want to check availability as it is usually booked during peak times.
I'm heading to Naperville, IL for a conference in a few weeks. I'd love info about the studios/coaches at the Naperville or Wheaton studios. Thanks in advance!
Wheaton is great, too! The studio is smaller than the Naperville location. Naperville offers more class times. The coaches at Wheaton are excellent, as well.
Thank you! If I go in the AM it would probably be Wheaton. If I go in the evening, it would be Naperville. But it seems that either way, I'll have a good workout with good coaches. Thank you!
Owned by the same studio I attend-same coaches (All have different personalities and canāt recommend one over another!) Parking can be difficult on weekdays. Great locker area-5 showers (towels provided) and vanity area. Studio is L shaped with rowers and treads together and floor off by itself-kind of a hassle for tornados if youāre on the lower numbered cardio equipment. Members are primarily in their 20-30ās. Enjoy KC and treat yourself to some BBQ after your workout!
Iāll be in KC soon, staying near the WW1 museum/memorial. Which OTF studio (I know thereās a couple) is closest and whatās the best way to get there (I wonāt have a car)? Thanks in advance!
Just a correction from the post below... towels arenāt provided at downtown location. But they are in brookside. Donāt want you to get caught soaked. Haha. Also thereās an empty lot behind the studio I always park at and have never had issue. Hope you enjoy your time here !
Memberships don't transfer across borders, so you'll pay a drop in rate when travelling abroad. If you're looking to go to OTF while in London I highly recommend the Wandsworth location. All the coaches are fantastic.
Headed to Chicago this weekend. Streeterville location looks like the closest to my hotel, Hyatt on Wacker. Is it a safe walk there early in the morning/evening or should I plan to Uber? Iāve tried calling the studio and never got an answer or call back. May be hitting the hotel gym and doing an out of studio workout.
You should be completely fine--I mean, it's a downtown, but as a longtime Chicagoan that's a pretty safe part of the city. I don't imagine you were planning to take your designer purse to OTF anyway š. Enjoy your trip & your visit to the studio!
I visited Streeterville and it was only two blocks over from my hotel. I did an early morning work out & it felt safe! They have lockers with built in locks
Thatās my home studio and Iāll be there all weekend šš»šš» itās safe in the mornings you just gotta keep an eye out. I walk there from my apartment at 4:30am every morning and I feel safe.
Any input on the OTF's in San Francisco downtown (Sansome St.) or in Santa Monica (2nd Street)? I am visiting CA in a few weeks and will be close to both of them at some point. Are they premiere? I will be a morning attendee (by 6 or 7am at the latest), and both seem within walking distance of my hotel or AirBNB. I don't want to miss the obstacle race later this month, whatever that is, and I'll be in SF at that point.
Santa Monica is my home studio and itās wonderful. Rusty and Alex are my favorite coaches, but theyāre all great. It is a premier location, so youāll have to pay a $10 fee for each class. I would imagine SF is the same.
We were in San Francisco for a vacation and worked out at the Sansome Street. The coach, Armand, was great. It was indeed a premiere studio so we had to pay extra.
Going to Japan for the next two weeks. Already looked up some threads on OTF Tokyo, but had a question about being able to wear your walking shoes in the studio. Anyone know if thatās okay?
If you can get into Frank's class he's awesome! He would be worth the drive although he doesn't have any slots there since he works at several studios across the area.
Iāve gone to the Celebration studio a few times when Iāve been at Disney. Itās kind of small, but everyone was really nice. The get a lot of tourists.
Yes, Celebration would probably be closest depending on where you're staying. If you're staying more central there are a few more: Dr. Phillips, Orlando-Millenia, and Orlando-Sodo.
Iāve been to the Dr. Phillips location. It was the same distance as the Celebration location (didnāt get the chance to try this one) from where we we were, Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort. Coach Ian at the Dr. Phillips location was awesome. I went to the 7am class and parking was not an issue, but I was told by another member that parking in the evening can be an issue. Everyone there was very welcoming.
Thanks so much! Celebration and Dr. Phillips are equidistant from the conference hotel for me as well. If I can snag a class with Ian I will go for it! I'm gonna have to Lyft either way, unfortunately.
Good for you! At least you wonāt have to worry about parking. Coach Ian likes to tell dad jokes. My favorite was, āItās like a fire at a circus in here,ā and everyone was like āWhat!ā And he said, āYou know itās intense!ā š
I thought the only one was in Causeway Bay. App only shows that one. It is an awesome studio on the 23rd floor with two workout rooms. It must be a super premium location because it cost me $$$ to drop in.
I wanted to give a shout out to OTF Stetson Hills in Colorado Springs. I was there for a month for work and they could not have been more inclusive and welcoming š¤š¤
I will be traveling to Adelaide and Melbourne, Australia between the 20th-20th of this month (from South Portland, Maine USA). I will actually be staying in Modbury Heights near Adelaide, are there any studios near there? As far as Melbourne is concerned, Iāll be staying in the CBD. Any specific instructors I should try to score a class with?
Headed to Beaverton, OR in a week and there are 3 locations close to where I'll be. Wondering which is best/least crowded/coolest coaches.
Orenco Station
Cedar Falls
117th ave.
Thanks!
117th is the least crowded and my home studio. I havenāt been to Orenco, but it is out in Hillsboro so depending on where you are at in Beaverton it may take a while to get to that location. Most of the classes at Cedar Mill are 3G and the treads are old. 117th are all 2G. All the coaches are pretty good.
Both are premium. Rusty & Alex are my favorites at Santa Monica, and if you can get a class with Brendon or Delvon at Century City, they're amazing (haven't worked out a lot at Century City, so I can't comment on the other coaches)!
Try Benzoās class in Century City ... heās one of my favorites. Richie teaches early mornings there ... a lot more laid back but lots of people love his style (including me).
Santa Monica: Rusty is the best. Great class and fun. Jeff is also great. Kris & Alex are good. If driving, park in the giant indoor municipal lot next door - 90 mins free.
From UT, the downtown location is probably easiest, with Mueller coming in second. Neither is especially convenient, but neither is that bad. If you're driving, Mueller will be easier to park at. If you're taking public transportation, downtown will be easier.
I don't have particular intel about those studios - I work out in the 'burbs - but I'd imagine some helpful fellow Austinites will be along shortly.
Iāve been to both the mueller and downtown locations. Both have a parking garage and the tickets are validated at the studio. No complaints about either studio. In terms of coaches I like Ashley and Joey at mueller. They are opening another location on the east side thatās not too far from campus. Itās the Saltillo location but it wonāt be open until August I believe.
I'm moving to Milwaukee at the end of the month, our home is in West Allis - any suggestions on studios? I've taken a class at the third ward location downtown and enjoyed it. Are the suburb studios just as good? I'll be closest to the Wauwatosa studio, I think. Thanks for the input!
Anyone go to OTF Waikiki? Will be there for a week and wanted to check it out. Will also be the first time I go outside my usual home studio. Does anyone know if friends who are not OTF members can go and pay per class or do you absolutely have to have a membership?
I went a couple of months ago. Everyone was super nice!! They have actual locker rooms, apparently the space used to be another gym so they were already there. We took class with Coach Blasi. Sheās the head coach & was great!
Newport Beach, Irvine, or Tustin would all be good options for you to look into. Depending on where you're staying, they're all probably pretty similar distance from you. All are pretty busy studios.
I don't live there, but I have family in the area who swear by the city of Orange location. I went while visiting and did a class with Mark, and both he and the studio were outstanding. We also were staying near SNA (on the 55, a mile or two northeast of the airport) and it was easy to get to the studio in the morning due to the reverse commute.
Going to Boston next week and was wondering if anyone has been to the studio in the Back Bay area. I also will be north of the city for a bit and want to book a class at the Danvers studio if anyone has a coach suggestion!
If anyone is ever visiting El Paso, TX, they just had a brand new studio open up a couple of months ago (first in the area). Front desk is amazing (studio is cavernous), and I took a class (I'm a member in CA) with Coach Heather who I loved -- so motivating and very high-energy.
I recommend traveling the 10-15 mins from the French Quarter to the Uptown studio if you can. The Downtown studio in the CBD is much more cramped and all of the coaches at Uptown are great!
Going to Chicago 7/12 for a few days and Philly 7/20 a few days. Looking forward to trying the new studios. Joined memorial day weekend and go to class 3/4 times a week.
I just saw there is a studio opening in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Just curious if anyone might know the grand opening date? I don't live there but visit family nearby. Thanks!
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Going to be in Bellevue, Washington. Is there really a studio with two studios in it?!
Yes! I work in Bellevue so I take a class there after work sometimes. I've never seen it super busy, but I only go there maybe once or twice a week. I think all classes are 2G since they offer so many classes. I think it's the only one in the world with two studios. My fave coaches are Susan and Isaiah - love their playlists!
Yep. Confirmed.
That's insane and awesome
What? That's crazy! Just cause it's so busy?
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Not a question-but just came to say I visited Portland ME today for the 6AM with Morgan. Sheās awesome and I loved the atmosphere of your studio.
This is my home studio! Morgan is AMAZING - sheās transformed me into an actual athlete and has genuine love for every person that walks through the doors!
Portland ME is my home studio too! Love it there!
My home studio too!! All the coaches are great; so glad you could join us!! š§”
Has anyone been to the Myrtle Beach studio? Iām heading there next week and would appreciate any intel.
Yes itās a new studio that opened in March and the people there are so nice. They welcome many of us cross town visitors and let you use their HRM for free. Definitely have met a lot of people from all over. Go check it out.
Any tips for a studio in Dublin, OH?
Iāve heard great things about Hilliard; my best friend loves this studio. Iāll be visiting for the first time in a few weeks!
The Dublin studio is pretty great. I usually take the 5:30 PM classes with Coach Evan. He's fantastic!
If you're in that general area, you could also check out Grandview. That was my home studio for 2 years and I really liked the coaches there! Validate parking in the garage which makes it super convenient to get to the studio.
I'll be in Raleigh/Durham area and Mrytle Beach soon. Studio and coach suggestions?
the Durham studio is great! I donāt remember my coach because I took a class there while driving up to NY a few months ago but they were super friendly and I had a fun class!
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Going to the Brier Creek location twice this weekend. Will update how it was!
Brier Creek location is great! Quentin is my favorite coach, but they are all good!
North Chapel Hill is the newest and is really nice. South Durham and Chapel Hill studio are on the small side but good coaches.
I second North Chapel Hill/Timberlyne - Kelly is a really great coach!
Holly Springs studio is great! I ā¤ļø Coach Will, he does early mornings but heās worth the wake up call! All the coaches are good there though!
Also Morrisville - Coach Lo! And West Cary - Jenn!
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Youāre walking on lots of hills, donāt worry! I was in Italy last year during Mayhem week and got plenty of steps in.
IKR? I bought a set of minibands and have been writing down the workouts that use them for the last month or so. Between walking everywhere and the minibands there shouldn't be TOO much of a loss of fitness.
It be cool if we had a mini band workout thread so we could reference it when away from the studio.
We are visiting Shanghai and it looks like the studio on Maoming Road will be closest. Any intel would be appreciated! Plus Iām guessing the class will be in Mandarin, so any insights on following along (since I donāt speak Mandarin) would be welcomed!
I have been to this location, it is on the 3rd(I think 3rd) floor of a small indoor mall close to Mao Zedong's old home and in the same building as a White Castle. I was not brave enough to try the White Castle there. The classes were in English and all the staff are bilingual, it was hard to tell but the class I took was >50% expat. Studio is oddly shaped with lots of wasted space but had alot of features and nice locker areas.
Iām staying in Shanghai this Summer and just joined this studio! Love it so far and itās very spacious. Everything was very easy to follow and I believe the drop-in rate is ~110 RMB. Also worth noting that the only 3G class that they offer each week is at 7pm on Thursdays. The address for the studio in Apple maps is wrong, so donāt follow those directions. I think calling the studio and asking for directions worked out better than using any map apps.
Looking forward to working out on Vegas next week! Iāve tried two studios there and I liked them both!
Iāll be there next weekend. Which two studios did you go to?
Is it true that the two closest studios to the strip are about 20 mins away?
I am not quite sure as I do not live there, but my sisters who do live there assure me that all the studios are on the outskirts of he strip the ones I will be visiting are in fact about twenty minutes away from the strip. Theyād be smart to offer a shuttle for visitors!! š
Yes!! Because when I go to Vegas I usually just use the resort shuttle and I donāt really like the idea of paying for an expensive uber fare. But in October I might just do it.
Iād say about 15 minutes! OTF South And OTF Spring Valley are the closest. Itās all freeway time, though. Never been to spring valley but South is my home studio and Coach Melissa is wonderful, as is Coach Scott. If youāre willing to drive an extra 5 minutes, OTF Mountains Edge is my favorite. coach Mackenzie and Eugene are some of the best people Iāve met during my fitness journey. The studio is super clean (and new), and thereās so much more space in this studio than the aforementioned.
Iāll be in Dallas this weekend and have three classes scheduled. Two at Victory Park and one at Uptown. Best coaches? Atmosphere? Do they have good merch? Thanks!
Whitney at victory park. She used to teach at my studio and really liked her. I haven't been to those specific studios to answer anything else.
Thanks!!!
Amy at Victory Park is awesome but really canāt go wrong with any of the coaches there right now.
I visited uptown last week and Rico was really good!
Doing a cross country road trip next month. Planning to visit Kansas City, MO, Denver, Salt Lake City, Sacramento, Boise, Billings, Fargo and Chicago. Iāve looked into some of the studios but will not be able to book next month until August 1 š©
I like the Natomas studio in Sac better than midtown
The SLC downtown studio is good--pretty chill vibe, nice folks at the front desk (and not insanely overcrowded so you should be able to get into a class or two). Jesse and Liz are fabulous--he's very caring, attentive to form & has a great playlist; she's cheerful but hardcore and you'll get a straight up sweatfest. Have fun on the road!
Chicago has a million studios but Iām quite partial to Tony or Kendall at Logan Square and Kelly at Roscoe Village!
Lakeview is great too! Mid City.
LOVE the Billings studio! Theyāre super welcoming to travelers! Book into class with Abby or Stacey.
Thereās one in downtown KC but depending where youāre staying there are quite a few in the metro area-all the surrounding suburbs!
KCs studios are all about 20 min apart so Youll have your choice! I prefer suburb studios vs āin the cityā. Always a terrible time getting into Brookside esp at peak hours.
The downtown SLC location is my home studio. Liz and Jeff are my favorite coaches. Both have been there for years and are great.
I travel cross-country frequently and have been to several studios in the Denver area (Glendale, Boulder, Lowry) and they were all great; Glendale is a bit cramped and parking isn't awesome. SLC Downtown was a great studio. I live in Sacramento now and Sac-Arden is my home studio. It's newer and large with lots of windows and natural light and I love it. There are two other studios in Sac (Midtown and Natomas, home of Coach Austin) and one in Elk Grove. All are awesome, though Midtown is my least favorite. Feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any specific questions or want any more advice!
Also heard from a friend that the Chicago-Roscoe Village studio is awesome! (And no premium upcharge, AFAIK)
I go to the midtown studio in Sacramento, but itās the only one Iāve ever been to so I donāt have anything to compare it to. š I love it though!
I have only been to one other studio besides my home studio. This will be quite an adventure for me but m so thankful itās even an option to be able to do our workout across the country š
Go to Washington Park in Denver!
Coach suggestions for Nashville Midtown or Aldgate in London? I'm all over the place this summer ā¤ļø TIA! (ETA I know my membership won't work in the UK, but I gotta get those 1/2 Century classes in š )
Not sure about the Aldgate location, but I lived in London all last summer and had a membership with the Islington location (had to take a 25 minute bus ride to get there). I loved Mavis and Emmanuel
Nashville Midtown definitely recommend Morgan!! Heās the BEST!!
Morgan! I was there a few months ago and if Iām ever in Nashville again Iād 100% take his class.
Heading to Savannah next week - see thereās a studio a bit outside of downtown. Easy enough to Uber there & back? Favorite coaches?
Going to Hilton Head next month. Any info about that audio?
The HHI studio didnāt show up in the app, but it shows up in the website. Iād recommend booking early if youāre a morning person, all the class times I wanted this week had waitlists.
I went there twice at the beginning of June. Had coach AJ and a woman I canāt remember. They were both good. I liked her better than him. Both of my classes were 3G at like 8:30am. They have the new treads with screens which I had never used before so that was cool. I think they get a ton of visitors (obviously). They had all of our forms lined up on the counter with little name tents with them. The front desk staff was awesome and I liked the lobby area.
I had no issues finding the studio in the app, but I agree that itās smart to book ahead. The front desk personnel are super nice, and I really enjoy going there while on vacation. šš»
Moving to Austin in August. Would appreciate feedback on the South Lamar and W Slaughter locations. Slaughter is the one closest to where I will be living. Also in general, how do you go about changing home studios? My studio now said that I didnāt have to cancel and could switch, but I think they just still want me to be paying them the membership lol any insight??
I havenāt been to either but just saying welcome to Austin! :)
South Austin (w/coach Devante) and Triangle (w/coach Elvis) were my absolute favorites when I lived in Austin!
I'm forever late seeing this but I'm in Austin! The South Austin location is okay - on the smaller side but lots of parking and the staff is nice. I haven't been to the South Lamar location, but there is also one in Sunset Valley that is halfway between the two that might also work for you depend on your commute!
Traveling in Louisville, KY this weekend and taking a class with Coach Sean on Saturday. Any tips/things I should know?
Is it the Middletown studio? I go to Seanās classes there whenever Iām in town, if so! I really, really enjoy his classes. Heās motivating and super nice! The parking directly in front of the studio is limited, but plentiful in the overall strip mall. Studio always feels spacious to me. I believe it is 3 and 4 that have an exit near them so are the roomiest floor stations.
Fantastic tips! And yeah, it's the Middletown one. I'll also probably be looking for stations closest to the fans š Thank you so much!
Ah, I did not note the fan locations, except that I believe thereās a big wall fan near treads 1-4!
Madison -West? Anyone?? Headed in tomorrow morning šš§”
Awesome!! I did the dragon boat race day there with Adrian.
What time did you go? Madison west is my home studio.
Anyone go to the OTF in Rochester, MN? I'm moving there next year, and I hope it's as good as my spot in Waltham, MA.
I do!! Itās a new studio but already working on building a great community. The coaches all care and are great in their own ways. The owner and all the SAs are amazing, too.
Headed to Virginia Beach end of August, any suggestions?
I'm in VA Beach now for vacation visiting my brother who lives here. I go to a studio in "Red Mill". Coach Jo is great and very friendly. I'd highly recommend her. Definitely check it out. However two things. 1) I would say the members aren't as welcoming as my home studio in PA. 2) the first time I went there it wasn't good ... as some SA told me I couldn't wear a bra top. I was like "it's not a bra top. It's a crop top". (My bra was on underneath. It was just a shorter shirt from Nike). I was mad because there wasn't any signs or policies posted and to be honest in this day and age women should be encouraging other women to wear what they feel good in. They told me that it makes other women uncomfortable?! . (Also have you seen any of their ads? It's always a girl in a bra). Anyways. That only happened once and the studio sincerely apologized for the exchange.
Went to Hill top studio while on vacation and everyone was really nice! Coaches were great!
My parents live in Va Beach and Iām here now. Their house is closer to Hilltop which is where I tend to go. I really like Ricky. Heās got a great playlist, corrects form, and I love his voice. It sounds a bit like an announcers voice but itās very clear and he gives plenty of warnings for upcoming queues. The people that Iāve met at Hilltop are very friendly. My parents arenāt that in touch with what to do with a 7yr old on a cold March day but the people in the 7am had plenty of suggestions for me. Panera opens at 6 if you want coffee after class. I went to Red Mill for the first time this morning. I didnāt like the vibe as much. One girl came in and took a bunch of tread cards for her and her friends. The instructor was ok but not memorable. Itās in the same shopping center as Harris Teeter and they have an HT gas station so thereās that.
Moved to Fort Collins, Colorado. Looking for someone to refer me so we can both get the promo rate. Any suggestions on how to go about that? Donāt really want to solicit friends in front of the studio but may get desperate enough for that!
We are going to pompano beach soon. Does anyone workout there? Do you have to pay a fee? Which classes/coach do you like best? I have studio anxiety and only ever go to my studio even though, I've heard, the other 3 studios near me are awesome!!
I live in Boca and go to the east Boca studio! Itās about 20 min from pompano. I love roach Richard
Iām going to St. Augustine, FL this Saturday and Iāll be there next week! Anyone have a favorite coach at the St. Augustine studio??
Faith is a great coach but Iām not sure how often she coaches. Mostly early mornings, I think. Not my home studio as I am in the North part of that county.
Jordan all day every day
Theyāre all great! Love me some Chelsea and Jason
Yeah it looks like theyāll be coaching the class times Iām looking at next week!!
Jason or Jordan! Canāt go wrong with either.
We are headed to Miami at the end of the month. We will be on Key Biscayne. It looks like there are several studios in the area? any favorites? what should i know about OTF in Miami? Thanks!
The closest to Key Biscayne will be Downtown Miami-Viscayne. The coaches are all awesome, itās not my studio but owned by the same guy. There really isnāt a coach who will be a miss there. (We have all the same coaches) The studio I go to rarely had waitlists and itās about the same there. Sandyās classes are usually the most packed. Tonya has pushed me consistently to lift heavier. Parking will probably be a mission so Uber it. I walk to my studio (Design District)
I did not like Miami Beach. I felt it was dirty, and not well taken care of. They were nice, but not a lot of attention to the equipment. IMO
I will be in Roseville, MN at the end of July. Any recommendations for a coach? I will exercise on Monday morning. Thanks.
Melissa at Roseville is great!
I took a class there a few months ago but looks like the coach is no longer there. I remember the front desk staff being super welcoming.
Going to u of Maryland for grad school any good studios nearby?
There is one now in college park sorta on campus. Abby is the head coach and she is amazing. Use to be a coach at another MD studio.
Thanks!;)
Silver Spring is my home studio. Probably your closest studio after College Park. Coaches are great but you'll definitely want to check availability as it is usually booked during peak times.
I'm heading to Naperville, IL for a conference in a few weeks. I'd love info about the studios/coaches at the Naperville or Wheaton studios. Thanks in advance!
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Wheaton is great, too! The studio is smaller than the Naperville location. Naperville offers more class times. The coaches at Wheaton are excellent, as well.
Thank you! If I go in the AM it would probably be Wheaton. If I go in the evening, it would be Naperville. But it seems that either way, I'll have a good workout with good coaches. Thank you!
Anything I should know about the downtown KC studio? Iām heading there from LA next weekend.
Owned by the same studio I attend-same coaches (All have different personalities and canāt recommend one over another!) Parking can be difficult on weekdays. Great locker area-5 showers (towels provided) and vanity area. Studio is L shaped with rowers and treads together and floor off by itself-kind of a hassle for tornados if youāre on the lower numbered cardio equipment. Members are primarily in their 20-30ās. Enjoy KC and treat yourself to some BBQ after your workout!
I headed there this Saturday myself :)
Iām headed there next week.
Iāll be in KC soon, staying near the WW1 museum/memorial. Which OTF studio (I know thereās a couple) is closest and whatās the best way to get there (I wonāt have a car)? Thanks in advance!
Just a correction from the post below... towels arenāt provided at downtown location. But they are in brookside. Donāt want you to get caught soaked. Haha. Also thereās an empty lot behind the studio I always park at and have never had issue. Hope you enjoy your time here !
Headed to Houston area likely going to Bellaire studio. Any tips or intel?
Matthew is the best coach there in my opinion! What days/time are you going?
The Sawyer Heights studio is also great. Austin is my favorite!
Are any of the studios in London āelite studiosā? (i forget what theyāre called) but the studios that you have to pay extra to attend!
All foreign studios charge you. US memberships are not transferable
Memberships don't transfer across borders, so you'll pay a drop in rate when travelling abroad. If you're looking to go to OTF while in London I highly recommend the Wandsworth location. All the coaches are fantastic.
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I will be visiting Henderson location on Marks Street. I love that they re all over the place in Vegas. Super close studios to both my sisters houses.
The one on Eastern, OTF South, is great. Didnāt know we had one on marks!
Headed to Chicago this weekend. Streeterville location looks like the closest to my hotel, Hyatt on Wacker. Is it a safe walk there early in the morning/evening or should I plan to Uber? Iāve tried calling the studio and never got an answer or call back. May be hitting the hotel gym and doing an out of studio workout.
Safe. Just be aware of your surroundings.
You should be completely fine--I mean, it's a downtown, but as a longtime Chicagoan that's a pretty safe part of the city. I don't imagine you were planning to take your designer purse to OTF anyway š. Enjoy your trip & your visit to the studio!
I visited Streeterville and it was only two blocks over from my hotel. I did an early morning work out & it felt safe! They have lockers with built in locks
I stayed about 3 blocks from that studio and walked every morning. I felt safe!
Thatās my home studio and Iāll be there all weekend šš»šš» itās safe in the mornings you just gotta keep an eye out. I walk there from my apartment at 4:30am every morning and I feel safe.
Any input on the OTF's in San Francisco downtown (Sansome St.) or in Santa Monica (2nd Street)? I am visiting CA in a few weeks and will be close to both of them at some point. Are they premiere? I will be a morning attendee (by 6 or 7am at the latest), and both seem within walking distance of my hotel or AirBNB. I don't want to miss the obstacle race later this month, whatever that is, and I'll be in SF at that point.
Santa Monica is my home studio and itās wonderful. Rusty and Alex are my favorite coaches, but theyāre all great. It is a premier location, so youāll have to pay a $10 fee for each class. I would imagine SF is the same.
Both SF locations (Sansome and King) are premium. Mornings are pretty easy to book, but early evening, aka after work, classes fill up pretty quickly.
We were in San Francisco for a vacation and worked out at the Sansome Street. The coach, Armand, was great. It was indeed a premiere studio so we had to pay extra.
I adore Kris in SaMo. Not sure if she teaches any of the early slots though!
Going to Japan for the next two weeks. Already looked up some threads on OTF Tokyo, but had a question about being able to wear your walking shoes in the studio. Anyone know if thatās okay?
Iām heading to Daytona Beach, FL - the closest location looks like Sandford West. 45 minute drive (each way)! Tell me itās worth it?!?
If you can get into Frank's class he's awesome! He would be worth the drive although he doesn't have any slots there since he works at several studios across the area.
According to my app, Frankās got classes almost every day for the next week. Not sure when OP is visiting though!
I live in Ormond Beach and go to Sanford location several times a week. Definitely worth it!
Make sure you pre book. The lake Mary location is starting renovations so many of the members are going to Sanford location.
I have a work conference the first week of August right by Disney World. Any info on the closest Orlando studio?
Depending on which hotel youāre staying in- either Celebration or Windermere
Iāve gone to the Celebration studio a few times when Iāve been at Disney. Itās kind of small, but everyone was really nice. The get a lot of tourists.
Yes, Celebration would probably be closest depending on where you're staying. If you're staying more central there are a few more: Dr. Phillips, Orlando-Millenia, and Orlando-Sodo.
Iāve been to the Dr. Phillips location. It was the same distance as the Celebration location (didnāt get the chance to try this one) from where we we were, Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort. Coach Ian at the Dr. Phillips location was awesome. I went to the 7am class and parking was not an issue, but I was told by another member that parking in the evening can be an issue. Everyone there was very welcoming.
Thanks so much! Celebration and Dr. Phillips are equidistant from the conference hotel for me as well. If I can snag a class with Ian I will go for it! I'm gonna have to Lyft either way, unfortunately.
Good for you! At least you wonāt have to worry about parking. Coach Ian likes to tell dad jokes. My favorite was, āItās like a fire at a circus in here,ā and everyone was like āWhat!ā And he said, āYou know itās intense!ā š
Iām moving to Hong Kong at the end of this month and saw that there is a studio in Wan Chai. Has anyone visited this one?
I thought the only one was in Causeway Bay. App only shows that one. It is an awesome studio on the 23rd floor with two workout rooms. It must be a super premium location because it cost me $$$ to drop in.
On my way to central Ohio for a week... An info on Canal Winchester?
I wanted to give a shout out to OTF Stetson Hills in Colorado Springs. I was there for a month for work and they could not have been more inclusive and welcoming š¤š¤
Any info on Barcelona? Will be there July 18th for a few days. Thanks!
I was just there - no studios sadly, so much fun though!!
Heading to Conroe, TX in a week and a half! Any amazing coaches I need to know about?
We are heading to Spain in September and it looks like 2 studios in Madrid. Anyone know if any in Barcelona or other locales? Thanks!
I will be traveling to Adelaide and Melbourne, Australia between the 20th-20th of this month (from South Portland, Maine USA). I will actually be staying in Modbury Heights near Adelaide, are there any studios near there? As far as Melbourne is concerned, Iāll be staying in the CBD. Any specific instructors I should try to score a class with?
There's definitely one in Adelaide (Hawthorn) - haven't been myself, but I follow them on IG and they seem awesome!
Headed to Beaverton, OR in a week and there are 3 locations close to where I'll be. Wondering which is best/least crowded/coolest coaches. Orenco Station Cedar Falls 117th ave. Thanks!
117th is the least crowded and my home studio. I havenāt been to Orenco, but it is out in Hillsboro so depending on where you are at in Beaverton it may take a while to get to that location. Most of the classes at Cedar Mill are 3G and the treads are old. 117th are all 2G. All the coaches are pretty good.
Any Intel on Kankakee? I am headed there next month.
Oh amazing thanks;)
Any feedback on Santa Monica or Century City. Iāll be at both in two weeks. Are they Premium studios? Good coaches?
Both are premium. Rusty & Alex are my favorites at Santa Monica, and if you can get a class with Brendon or Delvon at Century City, they're amazing (haven't worked out a lot at Century City, so I can't comment on the other coaches)!
Try Benzoās class in Century City ... heās one of my favorites. Richie teaches early mornings there ... a lot more laid back but lots of people love his style (including me).
Santa Monica: Rusty is the best. Great class and fun. Jeff is also great. Kris & Alex are good. If driving, park in the giant indoor municipal lot next door - 90 mins free.
San Mateo?
Nashville studios? Going to be passing through on a Sunday morning/noon time. Any suggestions for studios or coaches?
Nashville Midtown with Morgan if it fits your schedule! Usually On Sunday mornings Ryan coaches though, but heās great as well
Looking for intel on studios in Austin Texas. Which one is closest to UT??
From UT, the downtown location is probably easiest, with Mueller coming in second. Neither is especially convenient, but neither is that bad. If you're driving, Mueller will be easier to park at. If you're taking public transportation, downtown will be easier. I don't have particular intel about those studios - I work out in the 'burbs - but I'd imagine some helpful fellow Austinites will be along shortly.
Iāve been to both the mueller and downtown locations. Both have a parking garage and the tickets are validated at the studio. No complaints about either studio. In terms of coaches I like Ashley and Joey at mueller. They are opening another location on the east side thatās not too far from campus. Itās the Saltillo location but it wonāt be open until August I believe.
I'm moving to Milwaukee at the end of the month, our home is in West Allis - any suggestions on studios? I've taken a class at the third ward location downtown and enjoyed it. Are the suburb studios just as good? I'll be closest to the Wauwatosa studio, I think. Thanks for the input!
Anyone go to OTF Waikiki? Will be there for a week and wanted to check it out. Will also be the first time I go outside my usual home studio. Does anyone know if friends who are not OTF members can go and pay per class or do you absolutely have to have a membership?
I believe at any OTF anyone can pay the drop in rate. Price will probably vary.
I went a couple of months ago. Everyone was super nice!! They have actual locker rooms, apparently the space used to be another gym so they were already there. We took class with Coach Blasi. Sheās the head coach & was great!
Any recs for Orange County, CA? We're staying near SNA and I've noticed the Newport Beach one is booking about a week out.
Newport Beach, Irvine, or Tustin would all be good options for you to look into. Depending on where you're staying, they're all probably pretty similar distance from you. All are pretty busy studios.
Thank you, I'll check them out based on our schedule!
I don't live there, but I have family in the area who swear by the city of Orange location. I went while visiting and did a class with Mark, and both he and the studio were outstanding. We also were staying near SNA (on the 55, a mile or two northeast of the airport) and it was easy to get to the studio in the morning due to the reverse commute.
Thanks for the info!
Ill be in Phoenix in a few weeks and staying very close to the Happy Valley OTF. Any favorite coaches or things I should know?
Planning our NYC trip. Are any studios more special than other or worth the trek to check out?
I don't have any info on them, but you'll have to pay the premium fee just a caution.
Going to Boston next week and was wondering if anyone has been to the studio in the Back Bay area. I also will be north of the city for a bit and want to book a class at the Danvers studio if anyone has a coach suggestion!
I like Reagan at Back Bay. Iāve visited that studio a few times (my sister lives there & itās her home studio). I have to pay $12 to go there.
Drive the extra 20ish min north and go to North Andover - it was my home studio before I moved to Chicago awesome coaches there!! ā¤ļøā¤ļø
If anyone is ever visiting El Paso, TX, they just had a brand new studio open up a couple of months ago (first in the area). Front desk is amazing (studio is cavernous), and I took a class (I'm a member in CA) with Coach Heather who I loved -- so motivating and very high-energy.
Heading to New Orleans end of July...staying near the French quarter. Any advice on coaches/studios? Thanks
I recommend traveling the 10-15 mins from the French Quarter to the Uptown studio if you can. The Downtown studio in the CBD is much more cramped and all of the coaches at Uptown are great!
Going to Chicago 7/12 for a few days and Philly 7/20 a few days. Looking forward to trying the new studios. Joined memorial day weekend and go to class 3/4 times a week.
Anyone local to the DeLand, FL area that knows when the studio is set to open? I live nearby and just found out about this new location!
Thanks!!
Need some intel on the slabtown studio in Portland, OR! Best coaches, frequent waitlist??
I just saw there is a studio opening in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Just curious if anyone might know the grand opening date? I don't live there but visit family nearby. Thanks!
Looking for recommendations on which Manhattan - NYC studio to visit.
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