Started OrangeTheory classes in Pasadena close to 7 years ago (started with one class a week) and highly recommend if you are interested in building stamina, muscle and maintaining balance and strength and haven't been able to accomplish goals on your own. I recently reached my 600th class. The coaches are great and I've met such awesome friends too! read more

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ave your mental health and stay away. You have a concern? They do NOT care. They are rude to your face. You tell them about their flaws they give you attitude instead. Customer service? ZERO. Their manager doesn't even care to address your issues or reach out. I even messaged the corporate, they punted it on the manager. And my problem? Unresolved. If you plan to use your session on last day of your billing (stealing) cycle, you lose that session. This happened to me twice with nobody caring to reach out despite my messages to the "support" (ignorance) system. To add more this place is filthy, sweat dripping marks all over the equipment, classes hot and not ventilated for the number of people in the room. Parking lot: shared between so many business, good luck with street parking! read more

On 9/10, I decided to try my first class with my friend who is currently a member. I signed up for a free trial and was told to arrive 30 minutes early with a 10-minute grace period. I arrived just 1 minute past the grace period, and the front desk staff member immediately told me I had to reschedule -- in a manner that came across as unnecessarily rude and unwelcoming. Looking back, there were already signs this studio was not well-organized. I was contacted multiple times to confirm my class -- I confirmed the first time, but still received additional calls, a voicemail, and another text. That level of follow-up felt excessive and unnecessary. On top of that: - The studio does not have its own parking lot, which makes arriving on time difficult. This was the reason I was 1 minute late. - I'm a frequent guest at Barry's Pasadena, Sanctuary Fitness, F45, and Lagree. None of them require a 30-minute early arrival for first-timers. The standard at other studios is a 15-minute check-in, and even then they are far more flexible. - When I arrived, the class before mine was still wrapping up, which makes me question what, realistically, I would have been shown if I had been exactly on time. I was genuinely looking forward to trying this class with my friend, but between the overly strict policy, disorganized communication, lack of parking, and the unfriendly welcome, this studio does not compare well to others in the area. read more

My OTF anniversary just passed and I can honestly say that joining the Pasadena studio has been a game changer. The classes are dynamic and never get boring. They are highly structured, yet allow for individuals to work at a pace that honors where they're at in their fitness journey. I like the positive and supportive vibe of the studio, great music and optional earplugs (though I've never taken advantage of that option)! The staff are super friendly and helpful. I'm always greeted with a smile, which helps when I'm dragging myself in for an early morning session before work. Coaches Dalynn, Cara, and Yalda always keep me motivated to challenge myself, which is no easy task! The only downside is the parking. The lot is smaller than the other locations and fills up quickly. Luckily, there is usually street parking. I have become stronger and leaner since I joined OTF Pasadena and I highly recommend it. read more

I tried Orange theory for the first time, and loved it. From the moment I walked in, the front desk staff was welcoming and took the time to walk me through how the class works, which I appreciated as a first-timer. For anyone who's never done it before: it's a 60-minute group workout that combines treadmill intervals, rowing, & strength training. You wear a heart rate monitor during class and your stats show up on a screen which help track performance in different heart rate zones. The goal is to spend time in the "orange zone" (84-91% of ur max heart rate) to boost post workout calorie burn. The studio itself was very clean and well maintained. The equipment looked new and everything felt super organized. The bathrooms and changing areas were clean and comfortable too, definitely a plus. The coach was energetic & encouraging, I loved that everyone was doing the same class, but still at their own pace and intensity. I left feeling challenged, sweaty, and really good. Definitely recommend giving it a try, especially if you like structured workouts with guidance and a fun group vibe! read more

BEWARE! This organization has really bad cancellation policies. I put my membership on freeze and called to cancel and they told me I still had to pay another month. They don't care whether you want to go there - never asked why I was cancelling. They just wanna get your money out of you. Read the other reviews below - they are always looking to make an extra buck. Don't care about keeping members happy. read more

I was on vacation and decided to see what other OTF studios are like. There's only one OTF location in the San Gabriel area so classes are always full. This was my first time seeing a waitlist for the majority of the classes so you definitely have to pre book in advance. I wish I had looked at the schedule before my trip but thankfully I was lucky one class opened up for a time slot that worked for my schedule. It's quite spacious. The coach was awesome and friendly. Even though I was there for a day, you can sense a community here. Because I come from a smaller studio back home, the coaches will individually give us shout outs like "(insert name) great job". It's understandable they don't do individual cheers since the class is so large. I do like that there's tape to identify sections on the floor. That's very helpful to know the boundaries of my bubble. Next time I'm here, I'll definitely precook ahead of time. Great workout with a parking lot. read more

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I absolutely love OTP! The front desk staff is always greeting everyone when they walk in AND when we leave. Coach Garmen, coach Yalda and coach Kimi are amazing! They really show you how the workout is done & they help to make sure you're doing it properly. It'll be a year in April for me and I couldn't imagine being anywhere else! I canceled my gym membership because I was getting everything I needed from OTP! :) def recommend coming here. read more

I have tried several fitness centers in the area and have enjoyed each one of them in different ways. Some offered amazing workouts, while others offered wonderful coaches, and a fun/welcoming environment. Unfortunately, OTF offered me neither. I am sure OTF is as good as they think they are, but I will be working out at Barry's instead. read more

LOVE THIS ORANGETHEORY!!! The staff are super nice and friendly. All the coaches are great and extremely motivating! They do a good job keeping everyone motivated while demonstrating exercises, calling out time, and watching to make sure everyone has proper form. There's restrooms, showers, and cubbies at this location. There's lots of lobby space which is nice to stretch before the workout. The studio is super big and well spread out so I never feel cramped doing floor exercises. Orange theory is a great workout with the treadmill, rower, and floor being the major components. I love the variety of workouts and templates that constantly change to workout all muscle groups! ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND read more

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So I used to workout here and haven't gone back for about a year or more. I really love the workout and the coaches are great. I recently got an email saying they want to "welcome me back" with a free class and there a $50 off the premier membership. The day of my free class I get a text saying that the free class is only for new members. It's $30 for the class, not inexpensive for one class. I wanted to try it out again to see if I would want to sign up for a membership again. Thought it was a good opportunity to do so. Just turns me off that they didn't honor the offer which clearly states the discounted membership is "on top of the free class". It seems wrong. read more

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Too many rules to go to the gym and a mad front desk girl very rude . I wanted to love it because when I went I Dallas I loved it read more

I LOVE ORANGETHEORY It's the best work outs I've done ever! Yes, it's very expensive, but it's not anything higher than what most class based gyms charge. Wearing the heart rate monitor and tracking my splat points is SO motivating to me, as is tracking our benchmarks. Sometimes I hate their cancellation policy, but honestly it's the kick in the butt I need to get me to class! All of the coaches are great, coach Yalda has a great energy that gets me through the workout. The front desk staff is awesome! They've always been friendly and helpful. I've had no issues pausing and restarting my membership, there was one small billing snaffu, but JT stayed on top of it and helped me get it resolved. The only reason I took a star off is because this studio only offers the bare minimum in terms of amenities. I've tried out some GREAT OTF studios that had, showers, vanities, lockers, complimentary dry shampoo, hairspray, you name it! This studio has cubbies and I think maybe one shower? (But from pictures on Yelp I don't know that it's maintained) read more

If you are a fan of interval training, then you're going to love Orangetheory Fitness. Mike is a great instructor. I took my first class with him and he explained everything very well. He ensures that we are using proper form and feel comfortable with the workout. I was impressed at how he did not stop talking throughout the entire hour in order to keep us motivated. All of the equipment is clean and high-tech. We wear heart rate monitors around our arms to keep track of our heart rate, calories burned, splat points, and more. These numbers are shown on the TV screens and we can also see them on each individual treadmill (then, they are emailed to us at the end of class). For me, looking at these results are helpful to give me an idea of whether I need to push harder. The heart rate monitor is free for your first class. After that, you can rent for $5 per class or purchase one. Not every workout is the same. They always consist of using the water rowing machines, treadmills, and weights, but there are many variations of workouts that can be done with these. When doing weights or stretches, there is even another TV that shows us what workout we are supposed to do. This is so useful in case we forget what's next. They make it easy to follow along. Another thing that puts Orangetheory on top of the list is that they give each person a card that assigns us to a specific station and machine. This makes sure that everyone has a spot and makes the class more organized, with no one being confused about where to go. It is highly recommended to bring a water bottle with you because it is intense, and you're going to sweat! read more

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Love the work outs and the ambiance of the studio. The staff is great and always motivating to due to better. read more

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I really use to hate working out but OTF keeps me motivated. It's a full body workout with engaged coaches. The studio is clean and workouts consistent. The nice thing is there are studios all over the United States and beyond so you never have to miss a workout! There is an app that helps track your progress so you can see how many workouts you have done, book classes and what I love most is I can see how much stronger I am getting by tracking speed and distance on the treadmill. Shout out to all the staff and amazing coaches for being warm and welcoming to everyone! read more

The best 60 min. Workouts you can do. It can be scaled to your level of fitness. The gym is clean and has plenty of parking. The front desk is friendly and gets you checked in fast. The coaches are attentive and positive. The price is perfect. You get a personal coach and a workout program for the one price. Highly recommend. read more

I had been searching for a gym ever since my favorite Muay Thai gym closed a few years ago. It's very difficult to get back to regular training once you take a few years off and gain 20 plus lbs. OTF was perfect since I don't need to rush to sescure a workout spot and parking around the area is plenty. I did miss a few classes due to showing up late, but it's all in the posted rules so I made no fuss about it. The contract and gym rules are not difficult to understand, and I think some people just ignore it completely when signing up. Calling the gym to freeze my membership due to my current work schedule changes while on a clinical rotation, and rejoining with a membership modification has been very easy. read more

I've received numerous emails regarding taking the class for free. I decided to sign up and it has you enter credit card information but states you will not be charged. I took the class and upon exiting the receptionist Kimmy tells me how am I gonna pay for my drop in course when I told her I received an email for a free class I told her I did not authorize any charges asked for a manager's information and was provided an incorrect email and was not provided a name or phone number. An hour later I received an invoice that I have been charged for a class which was not authorized nor did I sign up for that although the class was decent, I feel there are better gyms to go to that have better customer service employees representing them. read more

Such a great studio and experience with OTF!! I enjoy the classes, the coaches and the friends I've made! Coaches are all awesome! Yalda, Karen, Cara, Adrienne & Kal!! So many great classes to choose from!! Thanks for keeping us sane in the pandemic OTF!! read more

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As with most OTF negative reviews, most of the critique is about the policies for lateness and canceling and not the workout. So, if you are a card-carrying OTF cult member and have mastered the schedule and class process, OTF Pasadena holds its own with all other studios. This will be my home studio for a few months while I have a work project in Southern California, so I was glad to find one so close to where I'm staying. Cara and Leslie are great coaches and I expect the rest are as well. There is plenty of street parking around the studio and the staff is helpful. As far as the studio layout it is a long, narrow gym, so Lift 45s can be a little tight. It is not a big deal, just be prepared to get cozy and be willing to shift around to where there is open space. read more

The ONLY issue I have with this gym is there is only ONE shower. It can cause issues when you have to wait for someone to finish. The gym is clean and fun and it is great for a hard workout but maybe build another shower? There is room for it. read more

I was excited to get to know Orangetheory, I STILL don't know anything about Pasadena Orange theory except their very indismissbale strict policy. I hope someone follows up because obviously this isn't the first review about the strict policy! I was so excited to leave a review as I do leave many reviews, and post on all my socials. My sister and her bf have been coming to this location about 7 times... They referred a friend - ME! I was 7 minutes late to my 30 mins check in. There was a class in session so either way we had to wait 4 minutes for that class to end for them to begin my 30min check in. We walked in at 8:22am all excited, and they proceeded to say I can't join the class because I showed up late...the class starts at 8:45, I'm supposed to be there at 8:15. I understand there is a strict policy but it's my first time and my first impression. As an establishment there should be at least a way to allow first timers to still join the class. Had it been a few times I was there, i get it if they didn't let me in. Now those two girls working in the front have left a bad impression of Orange theory in my opinion, I still have yet to see what it's about, but no longer will I be pursing that! Customer service should be top notch, if there really is a strict 30 minute policy, then check in with me after 5 mins, give me a call, ESPECIALLY since it's my first time, and ask if I'm still joining the class. How does an establishment work like that? Especially when there's a class in session I still had to wait either way lol. I won't be coming back. Thank you orange theory, I was prepared to begin my fitness journey with you from all the "good" things I've heard but no longer will I be even trying. read more

I absolutely love OTF Pasadena. I have tried other workout regimens and nothing has stuck like OTF. The staff is super friendly and the coaches are very helpful in helping you correct your form to maximize your workout. I do wish we had and OTF in EL MONTE. It takes me 25 mins one way to drive to the studio. That's the only negative part for me. If I had one in my city, I would practically live in it!! OTF, you complete me!! Shout out to coach Karen, you rock!! read more

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Looking to complete a full workout in only an hour's time?! OTF Pasadena is the place for you! BIGGEST shoutout to the weekday morning coaches - Adrienne, Mary, Cara, and Tessa. Through individual shoutouts in class, recognizing milestones, providing corrections, and playing great playlists, these coaches make waking up before the sun worth it! The girls at the front desk are awesome too, remembering not only your name but also your preferred station after just a few classes! Like the coaches and staff, fellow members are super friendly and always conversing before class begins. Family vibes felt for sure. read more

I'm sharing my email to studio manager, who is supposedly named Kerrie. Kimi, an incredibly rude and disrespectful front desk associate provided me with an email that bounced back. So I'll share here why this studio deserves a a zero. Hello Kerrie, I am writing to share an experience I had at the Pasadena studio this morning. The address is 2091 East Colorado Blvd. I am visiting the area, and have never been to this studio. I have been to studios across the US, as well as London, Barcelona and Paris. I've taken about 1800 classes total. I share this because it's important to know that I've had lots of experiences in new studios. Never in my experience as an OTF member have I had such a negative experience with a front desk associate as I did today with your associate, "Kimi". I was running late this morning and arrived at the studio to find that I had to park a few blocks away. When I came through the door, I walked up to the counter to "Kimi" who said, "What's your name, I need your ID and credit card. Rower 13". There was no "welcome to our studio", or "I see this is your first time". I shared I was rushing and left my wallet in the car not thinking. I could pull up my ID on my phone as well as a credit card, but I would need a moment. I asked Kimi what she wanted first, she then told me, "you have twenty seconds", "you have ten seconds",.... I looked at her baffled, thinking to myself, is this girl really counting down the time I have to give her my ID? I then realized she was talking about a time deadline to get into class. I then said, "I'll give you the ID and credit card after class". I walked into class and sat down on Rower 13. Kimi was pursuing me from behind yelling, "you can't go into class". She then spoke to the teacher Yalda, who walked over to me. After speaking with Yalda, she agreed that I could stay in class. I am taking the time to communicate this to you because of how shockingly rude this associate was and how poor her communication skills were. She did not demonstrate positive or clear communication. She was rude, curt, and unclear, as well as deeply disrespectful. I am probably 35 years her senior and she was following me into class shouting at me. She had every opportunity to greet me nicely, tell me I was about to be past the 5 minute late mark, and communicate clearly about what she needed for me to enter into class. Instead, she blurted out she needed my ID and credit card and then started counting down...then chased me and shouted at me. Awful. If this were my business I would fire her. read more

Orangetheory is the best workout! I have tried many different group classes and this is the only one that has truly stuck! The coaches are all positive and personable and you can tell they truly love their job and supporting their members! The studio is clean and well taken care of. Each day is different and challenges you in cardio endurance and strength. Thank you, OTF Pasadena! You are the best! read more

Unfortunately had a very bad experience with this studio. I wanted to sign up but try a class first but was told the free class is only for pasadena residents. When signing up for the free class Pasadena was the first location that popped up then glendora then la habra. Was informed to come at 6:15 by i believe kimmie and confirmed the spot then took it back. Very bad communication. Lost a costumer. read more

Rating is in reference to joining and the initial workout process as I was turned away for being 2 minutes after the grace period (couldn't find parking). This surprise grace period could have been better communicated (not one minute before) but is also a bit inflexible. Perhaps the business managers can revisit this policy. read more

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Trash a$$ customer service. Rude, impersonable employees. Will not be returning. Would advise anybody considering attending a class at this studio to simply not attend a class at this studio. read more

My work ended at Pasadena so I decided to book a session at Pasadena OTF. Check in was simple. It would've been nice if front desk was more welcoming and friendly. There's no lockers but theres small space to put your stuff. Bathroom is not stocked with amenities. Its rather simple and plain. The work out and instructor was good. However workout area felt cramped even though the class was not full. There's plenty of parking spaces in the back (which was nice). All in all I am happy I was able to workout but it lacked the high energy I felt at other OTF. read more

The two stars are for OTF in general but the instructors are just not motivating enough or have energy. Moved to a different location and am so much happier. They need younger high energy instructors. read more

I have been a OTF member since 2018. Started off in Century City, and moved down to Pasadena. When I first moved to this location, the customer service, staff, coaches were all great! Even now the coaches are amazing! However, I do feel like the customer service and staff working the front hasn't been the best at this location. read more

This is my favorite OTF studio even though there's another closer to home. The team is great and the studio is spacious!

I love this place! I personally found the reviews with 1-2 stars to not necessarily be an accurate review of this place as a whole. I've known about OT for a while because of people on IG, but never knew anything about it in detail. Some time in August I made the decision to sign up and try it out. I've done personal training before and also experienced HIIT so I had some idea of what to expect. I had OT reach out via email, although I will say I never got a response when attempting to ask more questions. ALSO, if you don't live within a certain area then the "free class" isn't free. It wasn't the end of the world, but was kind of a bummer. I'm out in Rosemead, so I couldn't get a free class. :( On the day of your first class they give you an HR band to use and you are to show up 30 minutes early to meet with the trainer and go over technique and the overall operations of OT. The HR band is like 120 bucks to pay, I paid for it because I like to see my stats on the screen. They're very strict on punctuality, which I respect. You'll find some reviewers find this unfair, but I think it holds you accountable to the time. Plan accordingly and own up to it if you're late. I'm always here at least 10 minutes early. They normally break the room into two sections, "rowers" and "treadmills". If the class is really full they'll add "floor" as well, but I've only ever had "row" and "tread". I like starting on row because this is row/floor workouts, the treadmill is cardio, so I prefer ending with that. I've loved all the trainers! My personal preference is Cara, but I've also taken classes with Yara, Kal and Karen. If I'm being honest, Karen is my least favorite in terms of style, but they are all very kind. They have street parking and a small lot in the back. You'll have to walk to the front, so be mindful in the morning when it's super early since you have to walk around the corner when it's dark. I started with 8 classes a month. I intend to keep this until I decide to do unlimited. Their app lets you see all your workouts and it also lets you know how many classes you have left in the cycle if you're not unlimited. Overall, I've really enjoyed my classes and really enjoy the accountability. read more

I love OTF Pasadena! It's only fitness class that has really stuck for me. Coaches and staff are like family!

This workout system and the coaches here have changed my life! I already enjoy group fitness classes but I love the shorter intervals of OTF so that you never get bored. The coaches here are kind and conscientious and they make it easy to push yourself towards your goals and also find times to adapt and rest as needed. The front desk staff is helpful and friendly! I feel supported by others in the class and have absolutely noticed a change in my body--both physical tone changes as well as longer endurance and focus. Love it. Gotta try that first class free and you'll be hooked! read more

Orange Theory is the best work out you get a little bit of everything endurance, power and strength; treadmill, rower and weights. You will never be disappointed every day is a new day workouts rarely repeat highly encourage you to try OT yeah and the Pasadena site rocks! read more

5/5!! I've been to both Orangetheory and Barry's workouts and prefer Orangetheory since their workout is longer and more consistent. The workouts are separated by floor, tread, and row (you do a combination of all which is great). The studio is quite hidden so there's possibilities that you might miss it when you're driving past. Try to come early before your class because parking can be quite limited. There's usually street parking or you can park behind the building but those fill up fairly quickly! This studio has a combination of different instructions but they're all extremely friendly and motivating. The results you see at Orangetheory is pretty noticeable so I definitely recommend giving this studio a try if you're looking for a good workout. read more

This is the worst Orangetheory in Southern California. There "late" policy is possibly the most illogical reasoning I've ever heard. I show up for a 615 AM class at 620 AM exactly. They have a 5 minute grace period, in which people stretch and do their prework out routine. I drove all the way from Santa Monica to Pasadena, as I work in Pasadena. But the front desk said I was 20 seconds late and could not work out. Really? 20 seconds? By the time she got done with her explanation, I could have already been in the class. This same exact thing happened to my mom. My sisters car broke down, and she helped her out and was there at the 5 minute grace period but was not allowed to work out. Their reasoning is that is "very dangerous" to not stretch before your workout lmao. With Covid and there reduced capacity, you would think they would be dying to have people come back in to work out. Well I cancelled my membership and my mom just did the same. Love the workouts, but wow, really poor business people and rules. Hope they don't drive themselves out of business..... read more