Nov. 20, 2018

Orangetheory Fitness has set its schedule of VIP classes leading up to its grand opening.

The fitness center at 85th Street and Minnesota Avenue will hold VIP classes starting Nov. 30. Those classes are for founding members and friends. For details on memberships, call 605-274-7700.

A ribbon-cutting is scheduled for Dec. 6, and the grand opening is Dec. 7. Regular classes begin Dec. 8.

Orangetheory promotes itself as a science-based, full-body workout that uses technology to measure performance.

In a 60-minute class, led by a certified coach, members target at least 12 minutes in the “Orange Zone” to raise their heart rate and charge up metabolism, resulting in post-workout calorie burn.

Each workout includes cardiovascular exercise on a treadmill or bike/strider, as well as rowing and strength training.