What Is Orangetheory Tornado Class? (Explained & Class Template)

Tornadoes are my favorite type of class to take at Orangetheory and for those of you who don’t know what a tornado class. Tornadoes are fun. You’ll rotate around the room several times (usually you make it to each of the three stations 3-4 times). During the Orangetheory Tornado workout, participants move quickly between different stations, completing a variety of exercises at each one. The workout typically consists of three rounds, with each round consisting of three stations. Each station features a different exercise, such as running on a treadmill, rowing, or lifting weights. Participants typically spend a certain amount of time at each station before quickly moving on to the next one.

The Orange Tornado is a fast-paced, ever-changing workout designed with rounds of 60-second to 2-minute intervals – each interval will be a hard effort in each of the three workout components: treadmill, rower and the weight floor. Members can expect high heart rate training with recovery between each hard effort.

Imagine doing the tread, rower and floor 3-4 times each. About 3-4 mins per station and rotate. It’s basically a power day and you’ll need to spike your heart rate to get to splat points. Obviously, listen to your body, don’t hurt yourself and stretch.

it’s kind of like a rotating 3G. If you’re fortunate to have a small class like I had last month then you all start on the treads. 4-minute run with 3 at push and 1 all out then cool down then move to the rowers. 4 minutes on the rowers doing 200 meters and then 12-16 jumping exercises. Then to the floor for 4 minutes with two weight exercises. Then back to treads and repeat the circuit, only this time it’s for 3 minutes each. Then repeat for two minutes. Then repeat for 1 minute. And then the finisher of 1 minute of full burpees.

This is an another example of what it could look like. Yesterday’s for us was 3.5 minute blocks. So we had 3.5 on rower, 90 seconds to switch, 3.5 on the floor, 90 seconds to switch, 3.5 on the tread, 90 seconds to switch. Then we did that 3 times.

I’ve done them where the rounds start at 5 minutes, then 4 minutes, 3, 2, 1. I’ve done tornadoes with all 2 minute switches. It really just depends.

If you get a great coach that keeps everyone moving, they’re amazing!

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When Orangetheory Tornado Occur?

Corporate releases 2 templates a month and the studio can do 1, both or none any day of the month they want. Whatever day they choose it has to be listed in the app as a Tornado. So, it only depends on the home studio’s wish.

Goals of Orangetheory Tornado Class

The goal of the Orangetheory Tornado workout is to improve overall fitness, increase strength and endurance, and burn calories. The workout is designed to be challenging and is suitable for individuals of all fitness levels, as exercises can be modified to suit individual needs and abilities.

What should You expect during the Tornado class?

A lot of fun! Lol. You won’t be bored!!! It’s a switch every 3-5 min I think (not exact on time). It’s tough but about the time you think you can’t do anymore, it’s time to switch. I LOVE tornado days!!

Difference Between Orangetheory Regular Class Vs Tornado Class?

There are no big differences between the Orangetheory regular class and the tornado class. Tornado class is the same as the regular Orangetheory class. But the difference is to you will do each station three times like a tornado and transfer between the three stations quickly.

In regular 60 classes, you stayed at each station one time, but in a tornado, you will visit three times.

The tornado is when you move from one station to another regularly during the class. For example, if you’re starting on the floor, instead of it being 30 minutes floor and 30 minutes treadmill like a 2G or 20 minutes floor, 20 minutes treadmill, 20 minutes rower like a 3G, you’ll do 6 minutes floor, 6 minutes treadmill and 6 minutes rower 3 times in a row (maybe the math is off a bit, but the point is you go move around alot more).

Orangetheory Tornado Templates

There are 2 tornado templates each month and your studio can choose to do both/one/none and you won’t know which one it is until you’re in class! So even if you see both templates posted on Reddit you won’t know which one it will be (unless your studio specifies if they are doing template one or two). Nevertheless, I’ve given you a few examples below to give you a rough idea of what the Tornado class is really like.

Tornado Template for July 2022

Row Block 1 – 3.5 minutes

25 pulsating squats
500M row (no particular pace coached)
Bonus: iso squat hold until time

Floor Block 1 – 3.5 minutes

1 minute hammer curl to eccentric bicep curl with tempo
90 seconds lateral lunges
1 minute burpee to high row

Tread Block 1 – 3.5 minutes

1 minute push
90 seconds base
1 minute all out

Row Block 2 – 3.5 minutes

20 pulsating squats
500M row (no particular pace coached)
Bonus: iso squat hold until time

Floor Block 2 – 3.5 minutes

1 minute hammer curl to eccentric bicep curl with tempo
90 seconds lateral lunges
1 minute burpee to high row

Tread Block 2 – 3.5 minutes

1 minute push
90 seconds base
1 minute all out

Row Block 3 – 3.5 minutes

15 pulsating squats
500M row (no particular pace coached)
Bonus: iso squat hold until time

Floor Block 3 – 3.5 minutes

1 minute hammer curl to eccentric bicep curl with tempo
90 seconds lateral lunges
1 minute burpee to high row

Tread Block 3 – 3.5 minutes

1 minute push
90 seconds base
1 minute all out

Tornado Template for February 2023 (#1)

Tread Block 1 (3:00)

2:30 push
30s AO

Row Block 1

2:30 push
30s AO

Floor Block 1

2:30 to do:

14x clean
14x weighted front squat
14x shoulder press
14x low row
Low plank until time
30s Plank Pops

Tread Block 2 (3:45)

2:00 push
30s AO
45s WR
30s AO

Row Block 2

2:00 push
30s AO
45s to do 10 squat jumps
30s AO

Floor Block 2

2:00 to do

12x clean
12x weighted front squat
12x shoulder press
12x low row
Low plank until time
30s plank pops
45s to do 15 plank jacks
30s burpees

Tread Block 3 (4:30)

90s push
30s AO
45s WR
30s AO
45s WR
30s AO

Row Block 3

90s push
30s AO
45s to do 10 squat jumps
30s AO
45s to do 10 squat jumps
30s AO

Floor Block 3

90s to do:

10x clean
10x weighted front squat
10x shoulder press
10x low row
Low plank until time
30s plank pops
45s to do 15 plank jacks
30s burpees
45s to do 15 plank jacks
30s full burpees

Tornado Template for February 2023 (#2)

Rower 1 – 4min

150m row
10 squat jacks
Repeat til time is called

Floor 1 – 3min

10 alt transverse goblet squat
10 bicycle press
5 each low plank thread the needle
Repeat til time called

Tread 1 – 2min

30sec push
30sec base
30sec push
30sec all out

Rower 2 – 90sec

30sec push
30sec base
30sec all out

Floor 2 – 4min

10 chest fly
10 alt transverse goblet squat
10 bicycle press
5 each low plank thread the needle
Repeat til time called

Tread 2 – 3min

30sec push
30sec base
30sec push
30sec base
30sec push
30sec all out

Rower 3 – 2min

150m row
10 criss cross Jack
Repeat til time called

Floor 3 – 90sec

30sec each side low plank thread the needle
30sec low plank hold

Tread 3 – 4min

30sec push
30sec base
30sec push
30sec base
30sec push
30sec base
30sec push
30sec all out

Rower 4 – 3min

150m row
10 alt lunge jacks
Repeat til time called

Floor 4 – 2min

10 bicycle press
5 each low plank thread the needle
Repeat til time called

Tread 4 – 90sec

30sec push
30sec base
30sec all out

The Orangetheory tornado templates are not always the same. Every month every template is changed.

Conclusion

The Orangetheory tornado class is a unique and challenging workout that offers a high-intensity interval training experience. This workout combines various exercises, including rowing, weightlifting, and tread, to push your body to its limits. The tornado class is designed to challenge your physical and mental strength, and it is suitable for individuals of all fitness levels. With the guidance of a certified coach and the support of a group environment, participants can achieve their fitness goals while improving their overall health and well-being. The Orangetheory tornado class provides an effective and fun way to stay fit and healthy, making it a popular choice among fitness enthusiasts worldwide.

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