I have been a member here for over a year now and I absolutely love it. The coaches, the workout, and the people you meet are like no other. Coach Emma is seriously the best and plays the best music. If you're looking to switch up your workout with a something a little more aggressive - I totally recommend. I've had many life-time PRs over the years here including the one-mile and the workouts were a main contributor to significant weight loss. read more

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Love love love this place. Kind staff. Great workout. Took 5 minutes off my 5k time and 47 seconds off my PR mile time in under a year. Parking sucks sometimes tho lol read more

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Fantastic branch of OrangeTheory, like many things in Miwaukee it's in a nice repurposed building with a lot of exposed brick and nice lighting, which is a great atmosphere. I have been here a couple times, the coaches are great, today the decibel level was a little high but tolerable. Nice coach came over to personally welcome and allowed me adapt to a recent strain (caused by my last class oops). Great standard equipment for the brand. This is the most effective gym I've every been to in my life, I've never been so motivated to get and stay in shape, their workouts are challenging and very effective. read more

I started going to this location after signing up for a free class. I liked it enough, but I felt like the sales pitch at the end of the class was a bit much, especially at the monthly price points they quotes. A week or two later, I bought a class pack. Truly, the 30 class pack is a value compared to the 4 classes a month plan, and it's taken me about 10 months to use most of it, so I felt like the price point was worth it. I wish I would have known that the heart rate monitor was a separate purchase. I had already snuck a couple hundred into the class pack, so at that point, I felt like I had to, especially since renting one was quoted at $10 per class. But truly, the heart rate monitor makes all the difference. I've left it at home, and I know I don't push myself as hard at class, even though I'm very capable of checking a quick pulse. The biofeedback of knowing what heart rate zone you're in really makes this workout what it is. The instructors are good. They're great at motivating you while correcting form to prevent injury. I started with a sore knee and didn't injure it, so I'm grateful. Facility is clean, and there's a great skyline view of the city while you're doing floor work. I don't go here anymore as I've moved. It used to be walking distance from me, so I never worried about parking (which is metered street). Overall, try out the free class and see if it's worth it for you! read more

I just finished my free first time class with Carlie at 7:45pm. She's an AMAZING coach. I highly recommend taking one of her classes if you can.! Overall, the gym was clean. They provided wipes so after your done with the machine you can quickly wipe down your station. In the room they had a water fountain with the spout to fill your water bottle as needed. Also, they provide a locker for all your things and a closet for your jacket. The front desk associates especially Becca. She was so friendly. Answers my calls and texts in a timely manner. She was knowledge about the memberships as well as the training. The only cons are the price. It's about $160 A MONTH for unlimited classes. They do have more affordable options with just less classes. I wish I was able to afford it because, it was a good experience. I will have to take a class another time! read more

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Orangetheory fitness third ward is the best studio ever! The front staff is great! Courtney and Emma are always so friendly and welcome you like you are arriving at home. The coaches are so personal and motivating and always push me to be my best self! Lindsay, Trevor, Jason, and Vanessa are some of the best and I surprisingly look forward to their workouts! They always have fun events going on to that allow you to keep track of how far you've come. I'm very happy with my decision to join! I am just adding to my review 9 months later. This place sill deserves 5 stars! I have consistently been going 5-6x/ week and my week feels incomplete without it! The workouts, staff, coaches, and atmosphere are unmatched! read more

I just recently started going to the Third Ward location and I absolutely love it! I usually go over lunch and I never feel crowded. You are required to wear a mask the entire time, and I have not seen that rule broken once, which makes me feel super safe! We are all very spread out in our workouts and transitions are designed so that you don't have to pass another person closely when walking. Everyone is required to wipe all equipment down and the studio is very clean overall. The coaches are enthusiastic and do a great job motivating. They also give helpful tips, but never in a way that makes you feel embarrassed. The parking situation isn't ideal, but that is to be expected downtown/in the Third Ward. I would definitely recommend this location! read more

RUN the other way. I signed up for a free first class as a promotional offer. When I was feverish and incredibly sick, I called to cancel first thing in the morning day of my class. They charged a $28 cancellation fee and are still spamming me (calls and voicemails every other day) to join for a full membership. read more

Nice studio....first time visitor to this location. Kameron was a great instructor- very friendly and engaging!

Great staff, friendly and helpful front desk and I'm obsessed with the workouts! Love the technology incorporated with each machine and adds a boost in motivation for my daily workouts. read more

High energy workout and unique every time! I have been to OrangeTheory since the past few months and always looked forward to my class. My favorite part about classes here is that you spend atleast 30 mins doing cardio which is such an important aspect of health for keeping your heart healthy. In addition to that, they focus about 20 mins or so doing strength training with weights which is essential to build your lean muscles. The idea is to have 12 points in the Orange or red zone for you to burn calories due to EPOC for upto the next 36 hours which is great. What I also like about OTF is that they have different styles of classes as well as competitions. By styles I mean, they have strength based, endurance based as well as power based classes and by completions they have various challenges going on all the time which helps one to have a personal goal in addition to just showing up for class .. for example they had a rowing competition last year where you had to track your rowing distance for 30 days and the highest rower would win some OTF goodies. It's a great workout.. lot of energy and great coaches! read more

This place is full of positive energy, perfect for working out. Our instructor Trevor was enthusiastic and accommodated everyone's fitness abilities. All the other trainers were extremely helpful too. Great gym with new equipment. This entire gym was sparking clean as well. The class itself pushed you to your limits without going too far. Each member gets a fitness tracker that will measure your heart rate and will give you stats after class. I hope to return sometime soon! read more

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I was excited to try a new program for colder months when I'm not able (or as motivated) to bike on a regular basis. I didn't realize that half of the hour would be spent on a treadmill (we have that at home for less cost). Two alternatives to the treadmill are stationary bike or elliptical -- of which they only have 1-2 machines in the gym. The other half of the hour had a variety of exercises - rowing machine, weights, squats, etc. I enjoyed the variety of that part more. The motivating philosophy behind the program is to watch your heart rate, be in a particular zone, and then, you will be able to continue burning calories after your workout. In order to do this, you have to buy an Orangetheory heart rate monitor (cannot bring in a polar, Fitbit, Garmin, etc.). A few things that have taken away from my experience: In my trial class, they put my name in spelled different so I didn't realize who I was on the board and just had to guess. Considering I signed up online (typed my name) and wrote my name on a waiver form, I thought it was a careless error - especially since they told me to watch the screen for myself. I don't understand the concept behind not advertising your prices. Your promotion tends to be the same as other states regular rates (do some internet research on a Denver news article and you'll see the current "promotional" rates are the same in another state). Also, you have to plan ahead which class you want to sign up for and cancel well in advance if you have to change time. I feel like I got a decent work out, but I'm debating if this gym is for me. read more

I've been working out at this location for two years... wonderful staff, amazing coaches and Great workout!!! Definitely worth the time and $$!! read more

OTF third ward has been and continues to be my favorite place to workout. Take class with Coach Sarah! She's so much fun!

The classes are fun, the staff is high energy, and it's a great fit for any fitness level. I took my free trial class and never looked back!

Orangetheory is an awesome workout for those that need a little "boost". You can find Orangetheorys across the country, but this location is my "home" location and I love it. The atmosphere: The women who work at the front desk are super friendly and helpful for any questions. If you're new, they make sure you have everything you need to feel comfortable. The coaches are AWESOME: so sweet and motivating. They keep you on track the entire workout. The workout: Orangetheory is comprised of three parts: treadmill, rowing, and floor/weights. Every day in Orangetheory is different, and I think that's my favorite part. You'll never have the same workout! Variety is good, and you feel like you've stepped into a new class each time. The concept behind Orangetheory is also pretty outstanding--work hard on your own pace to get your own heart rate up high. Don't focus on anyone else but yourself, and you'll want to beat your own goals each time. Thanks, OTF! read more

UGHHHH my face forreal. 10/10 workouts every time and all the instructors are so welcoming and pump you up even for the 5 am classes if you are a student or military ask about discounts! No more mask mandate either! read more

I have to admit, I was super nervous to try this, my daughter goes and loves it but she is young and super fit and I do live my crossfit. I was in town visiting and my daughter wanted me to go with her, so I went and had a great experience. The fist thing is everyone is so friendly, it is very organized and clean. The equipment is well maintained and user friendly and the workout was great. The showers are also clean and well appointed with soap, lotion, deodorant and hair dryers in case you forget. Because you have to sign up for classes there is plenty of equipment for everyone. I cannot speak to other OT studios because the 3rd Ward is my only experience but the work out is great and I would recommend the 3rd Ward studio. read more

This is literally the longest I've stuck with a fitness program - ever. Orangetheory Third Ward is great! The coaches I've had are fun and put together great workouts - I also appreciate the guidance on safe lifting practices. The music adds a great deal of energy as well. I like that they come out and pump you up before class - awesome when it's early in the morning and still dark outside. The woman who did my initial intake back in December was friendly and helpful and did not try to upsell me on the package I could afford. They also worked with me on borrowing a heart monitor until I could afford one - now that I'm sure I'll stick with it, I bought it, but I appreciated the pressure-free period. They will answer all of your questions and create a very welcoming atmosphere! One star lost for the following - there are not enough showers/bathrooms, be prepared to wait after class which is frustrating when you need to get to work. The layout makes getting to the lockers during the transition difficult (further complicated by the brand of midwest "nice" where people just stand and stare, rather than being assertive about their needs haha). The desk workers were laughing about upstairs neighbor's noise concerns, which I found unprofessional, especially since it's a converted warehouse and no effort has been made to put noise cancelling materials in the ceilings. I'd be irritated too, if Cardi B came thumping through my floor every day at 5am. It's important to be a good neighbor, no matter what the business - or at least, keep snarky convos behind office doors. read more

Orange theory gives you a GREAT sweat The coaches push you to do your best but always give you modifications to fit your level of fitness. read more

When they say arrive 30 minutes before your first class. THEY MEAN IT! I had a class on Saturday at 12:30pm scheduled, and was directed to be there by 12:00pm (in their defense). My girlfriend and I skipped our usual routine of working out on Friday, so we will be fresh to try Orange Theory. We have been trying for months to collaborate a time with our friends, who are already members, to try it out. We finally found a day for it to work, and due to parking issues we ended up walking in at 12:02pm. Tisk Tisk... not excusable for Orange Theory in the Third Ward. They immediately say as we walk in that we cannot be apart of the 12:30pm class and have to reschedule. I tried to understand the reasoning behind this, and all the lady could say was "company policy". Being extremely frustrated with the situation I decided I will never attend Orange Theory because of their pretentious ways making you feel unwelcome. We let our friends know of the situation and they canceled their class for the day as well. Seems they are ok with losing business over this "company policy". Very disappointing that Orange Theory would treat potential new business this way. I am not sure why this is such a strict company policy. 10 minutes late would even make sense to me, but 2?! If we had arrived by 12:00pm in full winter gear, as this was in February in Milwaukee, it would have taken us 2 minutes just to get out of it and get started anyway. We arrived ready to go and excited to work out, but left upset knowing we will never step foot in an Orange Theory again! read more

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The positive- I like the constant feed back from the monitor that help to keep you motivated and to push yourself. The bad- You get pushed very quickly with limited warm up or pre workout mobility exercises and with the large classes and intense workout there is little if any feedback on form. This might not be bad for more resilient 20 somethings but can be an injury waiting to happen for the older population. I'm surprised that Crossfit still gets so much bad press with OTF out there. I started Crossfit at 40 after years of not exercising and did it for about 5 years without injury. I started OTF at ~50 and very quickly tore my meniscus. I wouldn't recommend this for anyone that isn't already in good shape because I just don't think you get the coaching and attention you'd get at a good Crossfit or personal trainer read more

Such a different workout experience than anything else! The coaches give so much energy to the class. They really motivate you to keep going & push yourself to achieve more. The workout playlists are great too. Highly recommend giving orange theory a try! Plus your first class is free read more

Honestly i have workout at various orangetheories. Started off in Texas and in Chicago. Initially i was treated with respect and felt welcomed but since I've joined management treats me like poop at certain times maybe it could be to being Hispanic who knows? But it breaks my heart because i love the workouts and how uplifting it can be but i really don't feel that at this location. They charge to do inbody sessions where other locations dont. Chicago where memberships are way more than here NEVER did that. I have until Jan 31 to decide if I'm gonna stay. Come if you're not Hispanic, maybe they will treat you better l read more

It's always imtimidating when you first go to a new gym but OTF made me feel at home right away. I can not express enough how kind, energetic and caring the trainers and front desk workers are at OTF Third Ward. When I first started going to OTF I was very intimidated. I started off as a power walker, I felt super out of shape compared to everyone else and I just didn't feel like I knew what I was doing. But the trainer for my first class (Lindsay) was so supportive and explained everything super well. After my first class, I was sold because I truly did realize that OTF is made for everyone. It is a judge free zone and I never feel intimidated, nervous or embarrassed if I'm not good at a particular exercise or can't keep up with the treds that day. I love how flexible scheduling is. The OTF app is very easy to use and I've never had issues with it. I also just finally after months, bought a heart rate monitor and it has made a huge difference. I truly love seeing my progress and I realized that I wasn't pushing myself as hard as I thought I needed to. OTF is truly made for everyone, doesn't matter if you are 18-80 if you hate running if you aren't good at weights if you are a professional athlete or even if you are the most unathletic person. It is truly an amazing work out experience. read more

Orange Theory has become my saving grace over COVID. Like a lot of America, saw myself gaining quite a bit of weight over COVID due to a number of factors. Thanks to the awesome system and coaches, like Ryan Givens, Shay Darga, and the rest of the squad, I lost over 30 lbs during COVID. I am back down to my college weight and just felt over all more healthy than I ever have. I will be an OTF member for as long as these legs can walk. Besides all that, the studio is incredibly clean, the staff is super friendly and the studio overall was very respectful of all the rules that were put in place due to COVID while allowing people to still workout. read more

I joined 1 year ago during the grand opening. I really enjoy Orange Theory and the coaches at this location! Liz, Lindsey, and Ashley are really great coaches! Lindsey is hilarious, Liz pushes us hard, and Ashley never forgets names and constantly makes personal connections! I love the variety of the workouts. Even though you're on a tread and rower for every class, the workouts don't feel the same over time and it's cool to see progress. This location is convenient for me after work, so glad they opened! read more

Great workout that goes by really fast. Lots of time options during the day and you can go to other locations without paying extra.

I would never feel as good as I've felt for over the past year without Orangetheory Third Ward. What started out as just a free class got me immediately hooked! The staff and members are so welcoming, it always feels like a family! The workouts are killer and they have the most motivating coaches ever. So happy to have found a gym to make me feel so at home and accountable! read more

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OTF Third Ward is fantastic! The workouts are intense but doable (especially because you work at your own personal level), the results are hard-earned but quick, and the workout offers many of the benefits of personal training despite taking place in a group environment. The coaches are helpful, and the equipment is great. All-in-all, Orange Theory provides the best workout I've ever had, and I recommend that anyone (regardless of what kind of shape they're in) try it at least once. read more

I have been coming to OTF Third Ward since they opened in September. The coaches give great guidance to the workout and can tailor everything to your ability. Each class is structured similarly where you either start out on the treadmill for half of the workout or rower/floor for the other half and switch halfway through. My favorite part OTF is the atmosphere. The coaches know how to push you to get the most out of your workout and I always feel so energized after each class. Orange Theory pushes me to work harder than I ever have or would on my own at the gym. read more

I enjoyed the variety in the beginning, but then it becomes mundane. The workouts are too fast (especially the weights), so you're lagging in form. I don't understand why they ask you for your goals when you start your membership, because everyone despite of their very different goals , are all doing the same exercises. I don't like that concept personally. It is also the inconvenience factor. You are asked questions and treated like an outsider sometimes when you go to a location that is not your home location. Also, You would think they would keep up with other companies and would allow customers to cancel membership whichever location they please. It's like the locations don't communicate with each other. When you can not accommodate to the customer needs is when you see their satisfaction plummet. read more

The best 60 min full body workout there is, I come here thrice a week and love every minute.

I've been going to OTF for a little over a month now, and I love it! The encouragement from the coaches to keep pushing is something I've been missing in my previous attempts to get fit. Each class, I have a feeling of, "Oh, no! I can't do this!", yet I make it through everytime - feeling better than when I started. The staff is friendly, the community is supportive, the music is bangin, and the workouts are challenging, unpredictable, and best of all - FUN! A super cool feature is the ability to see your workout data (including calories burned) collected from the heart rate monitor worn during class as proof that you really did work your butt off! The only downside for this location specifically in the Third Ward is it can be difficult to find parking sometimes. read more

OTF is the only workout that I've stuck to for over a year and I am over two years into and I love coming every day! Every workout is different which keeps it engaging and the coaches and staff are so wonderful and encouraging! read more

Love the workout, love the coaches and love the results! My husband and I go often and enjoy every aspect of the studio. Give it a try! You won't be disappointed!!! read more

Great workout with great coaches who are always motivating! Workout always changes so there's one you'll love no matter if you like the weight floor, the rower, or the treadmill. Orange theory is my favorite workout of many other group workout classes. read more

Love OTF Third Ward! Met some of the most amazing friends here that I am so thankful for! Great coaches who push us every day to get better!

Love this place! Such a great workout, and everyone is so welcoming. It's all heart rate based, so no matter your fitness level you get a great workout. Not judgmental at all either! I was very out of shape when I started, and I am seeing results. read more