The Difference Between Catalyst and Orangetheory Fitness

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 franchise02:34 The prescriptive model06:04 The importance of changing your prescription when needed