I Tried Orangetheory's New Technology With the Apple Watch, and It's a Game Changer

On Dec. 12, Orangetheory revealed it is rolling out new technology to work with your Apple Watch called OTbeat Link. OTbeat Link is a separate device that's attached to the Apple Watch band. It allows members to sync their Apple Watch directly with the monitors in an Orangetheory class to track calories burned, heart rate, and Splat points. In addition to the data being available on the screens in the studio, it also displays directly on the watch. OTF also created a new version of its app for Apple Watch to coincide with the OTbeat Link.

The OTbeat Link, which costs $129, will be available starting on Dec. 23 in New York City and will roll out in other US studios in 2020.