Longevity isn’t just about adding years; it’s about adding life to the years. Aging is a wonderful privilege, and incorporating fitness into your daily routine at any age helps ensure physical comfort as you enter your golden years.

But it can be hard to know where to start. Boutique fitness studios can take the guesswork out of your workouts, and Orangetheory Fitness’s approach can really help you thrive.

Orangetheory has locations all across Canada and takes a full-body approach to fitness. Expert coaches remove guesswork by leading combined full-body strength training and heart-pumping cardio workouts to deliver improvements to cardiovascular health while building muscle, increasing endurance, and supporting long-term wellness.

James Dunnicliff is an older adult who has made Orangetheory part of his wellness routine. Before Orangetheory, exercise meant walking the dog and biking to the park with his daughters. Fitness only became part of his life in his early fifties. He was looking for an alternative to big-chain memberships, and new goals, when Orangetheory ads caught his eye. By the end of his first class, he felt Orangetheory was the right place for him.

“I felt the variety of workouts at Orangetheory would help me reach my goals,” James explains in an interview with EverythingZoomer. “I’ve been at Orangetheory for three years now. I come back for the consistent, efficient, and effective workouts, supportive member community, and positive energy from the coaches encouraging you to push more and get stronger.”

Classes run 60 minutes and are split into three sections. Orangetheory says each has a job: rowing, which activates up to 80% of the muscles in your body; interval cardio on treadmills, bikes or striders, for building cardiovascular health and longevity; and strength training on the floor with weights, TRX and BOSUs, for adding muscle and bone strength.

“You’ll be surprised by how much you’ve worked out within 60 minutes and how great you’ll feel after,” James says.

James has noticed a significant improvement in his health over the last three years. He now has enough energy to get through the day without an afternoon nap, and is lifting heavier weights than ever before.

This level of improved fitness has also opened up a new world of hobbies and community for James. He now looks forward to participating in sporting competitions like Hyrox and Spartan, can confidently run 10km and half-marathon races, and even opts for stairs over escalators in his day-to-day life.

While James’s story is quite impressive, it’s important to remember he was once a beginner to the world of Orangetheory too. The supportive coaches can provide tailored support, and you’ll never be pressured to lift heavier or run faster than you’re comfortable with. Over time, as you push the limits of that comfort, improvement will take care of itself.

Not only do Orangetheory workouts deliver real results, but they also support longevity and are scientifically proven and designed to actually keep you healthy. A 2020 peer-reviewed study found improvements in aerobic fitness, resting blood pressure and triglycerides.

“I feel that exercising today will prepare me to bounce back quickly from future injury or illness,” he says. “The strength training at Orangetheory that focuses on my core muscle groups and fundamental movements will allow me to continue being independent when it comes to general day-to-day activities as I get older.”

If you want to begin supporting the longevity of your health but don’t know where to begin, Orangetheory Fitness is the place to be. Plus, you can get your first class for free, so there really is nothing to lose!

Learn more and find an Orangetheory Fitness studio near you by visiting the website.