A Look at Orangetheory Fitness

A successful project manager and consultant with over a decade of combined experience in the financial and information technology industries, Kara Down serves as a principal consultant for NTT Data in Naples, FL. Having managed various best practices initiatives that improved productivity, knowledge transfer, and regulatory compliance, Kara Down’s two significant responsibilities fall on implementing business processes and facilitating change management at the NTT Data Services office in Naples, FL. Outside of her professional pursuits, Kara Down enjoys traveling, going to the beach, running, and modeling for popular resorts and spas in Florida. She combines her passion for fitness and modeling by working out with Orangetheory Fitness.

A global franchise with over 900 studios, Orangetheory Fitness differentiates itself by using heart-rate-based training supported by the science of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC). Often referred to as "afterburn," EPOC is the result of an intensive 60-minute workout that aims to improve metabolism, increase energy, tone muscles, and burn calories for up to 36 hours. Fitness goals are determined individually depending on the person's heart rate number measured against age, weight, stamina, and other health-related factors.

Through the design of the workout programs, the focus shifts from a standardized routine to a personal regimen that encourages a community providing support and motivation from the coaches, staff, and members of Orangetheory Fitness.