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Udaya Silva is an Aerospace Engineer by profession, does not have a formal fitness background, and is moving to the Northern Beaches from his home country, Canada for one reason: to open an Orangetheory Fitness Studio, most effective group fitness medium for weight loss, conditioning and toning, in the heart of the fitness mecca that is the Northern Beaches. What is Orangetheory, you ask? And why did it compel a man to move his family across the world? COVERED. found out.

I’m sure we’re all familiar with that sly side-eye at the gym, where you can’t help comparing yourself to others. What are they doing, you think? How often are they here? Why can’t I look like them? This is just one of the many things you won’t be doing at Orangetheory.

Orangetheory is a fitness studio, and yes, we’ve got no shortage of options to make you sweat here on the Northern Beaches. We know you’re probably in the swing of your preferred exercise regime too, but Orangetheory is worth the switch. Stay with us, and we’ll delve into why Orangetheory is taking over the world with over 1,300 locations, in 22 countries worldwide.

Orangetheory is all about building a healthy community with a positive, encouraging culture that incorporates group classes led by a fitness coach. The non-competitive nature that permeates the space will have you trading numbers and making friends, rather than trading, well, who can lift more.

Instead, you become your own biggest competitor. What truly makes Orangetheory unique is their use of technology, and the fact that after every class, you’ll receive a personalised report of your performance in the class, and what it was doing during the workout. This also combats “why-aren’t-Iseeing-results-itis”, instead giving you that warm fuzzy feeling for even going to the gym in the first place! A lot of the benefits of working out - heart health, blood pressure - aren’t immediately visible; Orangetheory validates your every visit with that little nugget of encouragement. Yes, your body is changing, and yes, you should keep going.

The monitoring of metrics also extends into the style of the classes. While group fitness often lacks the personalised element, causing you to maybe seek out personal training, instructors at Orangetheory can see the heart rate of all fifteen odd participants, giving you that personal trainer touch without breaking the bank. They’ll make sure you’re in the “orange zone,” the perfect zone where you’re working just hard enough, while not pushing yourself too hard.

Orangetheory utilises High Intensity Interval Training, and exercise equipment such as the rower, which has actual water to give you the most authentic feeling workout possible. Regular exercise is proven to boost energy and vitality, and with the good vibes as a bonus, you’ll feel the qualitative benefits of investing in yourself.

“This is a new way of doing fitness for the Northern Beaches. What you do in there helps you have a better life out there,” says Udaya.

Orangetheory has certainly changed Udaya’s life. He believes in the theory so much that he’s begun the process of moving his family to the Northern Beaches. He loves the beautiful beaches and believes that the strong local passion for fitness is something that aligns well with the Orangetheory’s “more life” theme.

Orangetheory Brookvale is located near the Woolworths pick-up zone in Warringah Mall, and with classes every day and taking only an hour of your time, it fits easily into a busy lifestyle. •