The Difference Between Catalyst and Orangetheory Fitness
The Catalyst · Chris Cooper
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Show Notes
If you know what Orangetheory is, you're probably assuming Catalyst's model is exactly the same. But that's not the case. The difference is that Orangetheory is a franchise. In the fitness industry, good franchises can work. But their model must be efficient and generalized, not prescriptive.
Catalyst isn't a franchise.
In today's episode, Chris Cooper explains why Catalyst's personalized prescriptive model is more effective for individuals than a large franchise model. He also touches more on the importance of having prescribed workouts from a coach who knows you, and how heart rate and zone training plays into this.
Find out more at https://catalystgym.com/
00:50 What is Orangetheory?
01:14 The key to a good franchise
02:34 The prescriptive model
06:04 The importance of changing your prescription when needed