Orangetheory Fitness Exam Prep Questions with
100% Correct Verified Solutions Grade A (NEW
2025-2026 Update)
By PASSINGMASTER01
(https://www.stuvia.com/user/passingmaster01 )
,Introduction:
This document contains a complete set of practice questions and
answers for the Orangetheory Fitness certification exam, fully
updated for the 2025–2026 academic year. The material covers core
topics such as interval training, heart rate zones, EPOC, coaching
cues, rowing techniques, treadmill parameters, and flexibility
training. It also includes questions on Orangetheory’s mission,
vision, and values, coaching strategies, and member experience.
This is a complete and up-to-date preparation resource with 100%
correct, verified solutions.
Exam Questions and Answers:
What is an appropriate estimated amount of time for a member to
complete a 1000m Row? --- correct answer ---3:00-5:00 minutes
What is the "WHY" behind the AB dolly? --- correct answer ---To
work the entire core
What is intensity? --- correct answer ---A quantifiable amount of
weight, speed, or incline
What is the purpose of pairing intervals? --- correct answer ---To
give members an idea of what is coming up next
,What is the "WHY" behind the BOSU? --- correct answer ---To work
balance, stability, and coordination using many smaller muscles
fibers up and down the trunk and spine
What ratio of outside to inside muscles do the dumbbells work? ---
correct answer ---20:80
What is an appropriate cue to use to cue the Head, Eyes, and Neck
position on the Treadmill? --- correct answer ---Keep your chin
parallel to the ground as you run
What is the first step when cueing the start of a treadmill block? ---
correct answer ---Providing the duration of the block
What is the "WHY" behind the dumbbells? --- correct answer ---To
increase muscular endurance, build strength, and develop power
through muscle overload
What position should the shoulders be in while a member is on the
treadmill? --- correct answer ---Rotated down and back
What is one guideline when providing options to members for
weight floor exercises? --- correct answer ---Keep the exercise as
close to the template exercise as possible
, What is the primary option for all standing TRX exercises? ---
correct answer ---Kickstand stance
What is the appropriate cue for the Hips? --- correct answer ---
Squeeze the glutes
What are the three anchors for TRX Straps? --- correct answer ---
Shoulder girdle, hip girdle, trunk/spine
According to the Orangetheory Fitness textbook, which defines the
term 'tempo'? --- correct answer ---1 count for the concentric part
of the movement, 3 count for the eccentric part of a movement
What ratio of inside to outside muscles does the TRX work? ---
correct answer ---50:50
Typically, how much time is allotted to switch the groups, demo the
floor exercises, and begin the next block in a Switch template? ---
correct answer ---90 seconds
How many transitions occur during a 30/30 template? --- correct
answer ---1
100% Correct Verified Solutions Grade A (NEW
2025-2026 Update)
By PASSINGMASTER01
(https://www.stuvia.com/user/passingmaster01 )
,Introduction:
This document contains a complete set of practice questions and
answers for the Orangetheory Fitness certification exam, fully
updated for the 2025–2026 academic year. The material covers core
topics such as interval training, heart rate zones, EPOC, coaching
cues, rowing techniques, treadmill parameters, and flexibility
training. It also includes questions on Orangetheory’s mission,
vision, and values, coaching strategies, and member experience.
This is a complete and up-to-date preparation resource with 100%
correct, verified solutions.
Exam Questions and Answers:
What is an appropriate estimated amount of time for a member to
complete a 1000m Row? --- correct answer ---3:00-5:00 minutes
What is the "WHY" behind the AB dolly? --- correct answer ---To
work the entire core
What is intensity? --- correct answer ---A quantifiable amount of
weight, speed, or incline
What is the purpose of pairing intervals? --- correct answer ---To
give members an idea of what is coming up next
,What is the "WHY" behind the BOSU? --- correct answer ---To work
balance, stability, and coordination using many smaller muscles
fibers up and down the trunk and spine
What ratio of outside to inside muscles do the dumbbells work? ---
correct answer ---20:80
What is an appropriate cue to use to cue the Head, Eyes, and Neck
position on the Treadmill? --- correct answer ---Keep your chin
parallel to the ground as you run
What is the first step when cueing the start of a treadmill block? ---
correct answer ---Providing the duration of the block
What is the "WHY" behind the dumbbells? --- correct answer ---To
increase muscular endurance, build strength, and develop power
through muscle overload
What position should the shoulders be in while a member is on the
treadmill? --- correct answer ---Rotated down and back
What is one guideline when providing options to members for
weight floor exercises? --- correct answer ---Keep the exercise as
close to the template exercise as possible
, What is the primary option for all standing TRX exercises? ---
correct answer ---Kickstand stance
What is the appropriate cue for the Hips? --- correct answer ---
Squeeze the glutes
What are the three anchors for TRX Straps? --- correct answer ---
Shoulder girdle, hip girdle, trunk/spine
According to the Orangetheory Fitness textbook, which defines the
term 'tempo'? --- correct answer ---1 count for the concentric part
of the movement, 3 count for the eccentric part of a movement
What ratio of inside to outside muscles does the TRX work? ---
correct answer ---50:50
Typically, how much time is allotted to switch the groups, demo the
floor exercises, and begin the next block in a Switch template? ---
correct answer ---90 seconds
How many transitions occur during a 30/30 template? --- correct
answer ---1
