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What muscles support and stabilize the spine? - ANSWER
When is it best to pass out wipes to the floor group? - ANSWER wipes, wrap-up, shift,
set-up). before the walking recovery or before the finisher?
True/False: The Rower is used for a Warm-up in a Lift 45 Class - ANSWER False
What are the 4 phases of rowing technique? - ANSWER Start, drive, finish, return
True/False: The OTBeat screen displayed on the TVs in the studio is meant to support
you as a coach - ANSWER True
Who is the creator of the workout that inspired Orangetheory Fitness? - ANSWER Ellen
Latham
When are the overview slides shown as part of O.R.D.E.R.? - ANSWER
Why do we use orange lights inside our studios? - ANSWER They represent energy &
positivity
Throughout the flexibility block you will provide members with studio updates & educate
of the "talking points" part of the mobility matrix. What are examples of topics to be used
as talking points during the mobility matrix? - ANSWER Studio Annoucnements,
Member milestones or PRs
What is the proper sequence for getting a member into the start position on the rower? -
ANSWER seat, screen, feet, and hands
What parts make up the lobby experience? - ANSWER Class entry, lobby intro, fist
bumps, lobby, life
What is the Orangetheory Trifecta? - ANSWER Science-backed, Technology-tracked,
coach-inspired
Which of the following KPI's are used to measure the performance at Orangetheory? -
ANSWER
What are the 3 characteristics used to describe the OTF efforts? - ANSWER feeling,
intensity, desired heart rate range
, If a member starts a 3G class as part of the tread group, what is the proper way they will
make through the room for each transition? - ANSWER Tread, Rower, Floor
True/False: After rowing/floor group(s) wipe down their stations, they must wait until
treads are down before starting the bridge movement - ANSWER False
"Squeeze between your shoulder blades on your row" is an example of what type of
coaching cue? - ANSWER Member Talk
When does breath work start as part of the Mobility Matrix? - ANSWER Once the
Flexibility Block begins
OT connect... - ANSWER is Orangetheory's proprietary in studio technology that
provides real time performance data to members on the displays units on the treadmill
and rower
True/False: All orangetheory coaches must maintain an active and up-to-date adult
CPR/AED certification - ANSWER True
True/False: progressions are offered for every exercise within a Floor Block - ANSWER
What're the parameters for the walking warm up for the tread group in a 2G class? -
ANSWER 3.5-4.5 mph (5.5-7kph) @ 1%
True/False: In the Drive phase of rowing, the majority of the power is generated from
the legs - ANSWER True
Where do members provide coach rating after class? - ANSWER In the Orangetheory
Fitness app
In your lobby intro should include what information? - ANSWER Welcome/Name, Class
teaser, Exercise restrictions
Which coaching cue is correct for promoting relaxed and tension-free shoulders for
members on the treadmill? - ANSWER "treads, relax your upper body and let you left do
the work"
Members will hold the___ while using the water rower - ANSWER handle
True/false: the bike and strider are low-impact options available for members to use as
alternative options to the treadmill - ANSWER True
Second to safety, what is the most important priority in class? - ANSWER Connection
When coaching a Tread Block interval, what's the Orangethoery standard countdown
phrase? - ANSWER "3,2,1 effort"