Orangetheory Fitness Riverwoods - Buffalo Grove

Orangetheory Fitness Riverwoods - Buffalo Grove Orangetheory Fitness is heart rate zone training that delivers a full body group workout.
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Orangetheory Fitness in Riverwoods, IL offers heart rate zone training that delivers a smarter way to work out. Experience an expertly designed, full-body group workout combining cardio and strength training with real-time tracking for measurable results you can see and feel. Here in Riverwoods, your heart rate sets the pace, enabling our triple-certified coaches to get you into the optimal zone. The result is a personalized fitness experience tailored to your fitness level.

MEMBER OF THE MONTH: RENEEWhat brought you to OTF? I had a friend that was one of the first members in Bannockburn and I...
09/03/2025

MEMBER OF THE MONTH: RENEE

What brought you to OTF?
I had a friend that was one of the first members in Bannockburn and I was intrigued! I joined Riverwoods in 2016 when it opened. I love that I can get a great, supervised workout in an hour. The environment is positive and fun, and I have made so many great friends through OTF!

What is a goal you have for the future with coming to OTF?
My goal is to continue working out every day at OTF! If that means I have to modify what I'm doing, that's ok. I just don't want to miss a day!

If you could give a new member advice what would it be?
Don't concern yourself with what anyone else is doing. Do what feels good to you.

How would you describe OTF in one word?
Efficient!

What is your favorite OTF floor exercise?
Deadlifts!

What is your favorite thing to do
outside OTF?
Hang out with my family and my friends!

Fun Fact about yourself?
I am the proud owner of Irv's Luggage, an amazing travel store just a stone's throw down Milwaukee from the studio! Many OTF members are our customer's!

09/03/2025

Calling all strength stars: your DriTri dress rehearsal is today. 🎬 Supersets in Act 1, full performance in Act 2. Spoiler: there will be sweat. 💦 Who's ready for the real deal after that?

Meet Natasha from OTF Estero 🧡​For Natasha, More Life isn’t just about milestones — it’s about moments. The ones where s...
09/02/2025

Meet Natasha from OTF Estero 🧡​

For Natasha, More Life isn’t just about milestones — it’s about moments. The ones where she’s running side by side with her son. Laughing. Moving. Living fully. ​

She never imagined she’d run 50+ miles during Marathon Month or complete the DriTri — but she did. She pushed beyond what she thought was possible.​

“By challenging my body in ways I didn’t think I could,” she says, “I’ll be able to keep running and playing with my son for a lifetime.”​

Because every rep, every step, is building a lifetime of moments that matter most.

09/01/2025

You’ve been building up to this. Every rep, every meter, every minute. DriTri isn’t just a challenge, it’s a celebration of how far you’ve come. Whether you go Full, Sprint, Strength, or Team … just know: You’re not starting from scratch. You’re starting from strength. And you’ve got tri-hard written all over you 🧡

📆 Sept 19-21. Let’s go. Register now on the mobile app or at the front desk.

08/31/2025

That post-finish line glow? You wear it well 🌟 A month of sweat, smiles, and serious mileage — now drop your distance and let the celebration begin ⬇️🏅

Milestones on the board. Vibes through the roof. 📈✨
08/29/2025

Milestones on the board. Vibes through the roof. 📈✨

08/27/2025

It’s not fall until your legs are sore and your coffee’s seasonal. Press, squat & lunge for joy — we brewed this one just for you ☕️🏋️‍♀️

Since joining Orangetheory Lawrence in September 2024, Andres has been on a mission to live a more active, balanced life...
08/26/2025

Since joining Orangetheory Lawrence in September 2024, Andres has been on a mission to live a more active, balanced life — and he’s doing just that.
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Originally from Costa Rica and now studying supply chain management and accounting at KU, he’s juggling workouts, recovery, and academics with heart and hustle. His favorite part of OTF? The community. Because nothing beats the kind of motivation that comes from pushing through a tough block side by side with friends.
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Since starting, Andres has gained strength and built muscle, and he's now working toward bouncing back from a knee injury — one step at a time. All with Timber on blast and the Jayhawks in his corner. 🏀
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We’re cheering you on every rep of the way, Andres!

08/26/2025

We show up for our health, our goals, and the ones waiting at the door when we get home. Let’s see your biggest supporter. Drop a photo of your dog in the comments 🐶🧡

08/25/2025

There are many people that will put you down. Don’t be one of them.

We’ll never shut up about your milestones. 📢✨ Goals smashed, birthdays celebrated, firsts crushed — we’re obsessed.
08/22/2025

We’ll never shut up about your milestones. 📢✨ Goals smashed, birthdays celebrated, firsts crushed — we’re obsessed.

08/19/2025

✨ Testimonial Tuesday ✨
“Community, accountability, and results — that’s what keeps our members coming back. 🧡 Linda not only is just shy of 3000 classes, but she has never late cancelled! Hear how Orangetheory has made a difference, both inside and outside the studio. 💪

🔥 2,000M ROW = CRUSHED.Shoutout to everyone who powered through this benchmark and landed on the leaderboard! 🚣‍♂️💥 ...
08/19/2025

🔥 2,000M ROW = CRUSHED.
Shoutout to everyone who powered through this benchmark and landed on the leaderboard! 🚣‍♂️💥

OTF Forest Acres wouldn’t be the same without Lauren! Since 2018, she’s brought nonstop dedication — in the studio, at h...
08/19/2025

OTF Forest Acres wouldn’t be the same without Lauren! Since 2018, she’s brought nonstop dedication — in the studio, at home with her two kiddos and husband, and on walks with her Bluetick Hound, Remy 🐾. Thanks for showing up, shining bright, and inspiring us all! 👏

08/18/2025

She’s not for the weak — 2000m Row Benchmark: equal parts petty and painful. May your legs be strong and your lungs be stronger. How’d you do? 👇😮‍💨

**"💨 1-MILE BENCHMARK LEADERBOARD 💨Our treadmills were on 🔥 today!Top times are in, and our runners CRUSHED it! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️...
08/15/2025

**"💨 1-MILE BENCHMARK LEADERBOARD 💨
Our treadmills were on 🔥 today!
Top times are in, and our runners CRUSHED it! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Check the board ➡️

500m Row Results Are In! 💥You showed up. You dug deep. You powered through every meter
08/09/2025

500m Row Results Are In! 💥
You showed up. You dug deep. You powered through every meter

Member of the Month: TONYWhat brought you to OTF? The BGRW studio opened up in 2015. It was the first gym by me that ...
08/01/2025

Member of the Month: TONY

What brought you to OTF?
The BGRW studio opened up in 2015. It was the first gym by me that used metrics alongside cardio and strength workouts that can be done in an hour. I also like the group workout format, which provides social interaction with trainers and members. It had everything I needed in a gym.

What is a goal you have for the future with coming to OTF?
My goal now is to maintain and not keep going up and down. So far, I am currently the lightest I have ever been in 15 years at 150lbs. I started out at 178lbs. I think if I really watch my diet and eat cleanly, I might be able to break the 150lbs mark. Also, I would like to break the 8-min mile in the next benchmark.
In Fall 2014, my Dr. warned me that if I do not lose weight and work on my diet, I could become obese and diabetic and rely on medication the rest of my life. That was a wakeup call for me and so I started getting more consistent with my workouts starting with Hell Week and going through the Weight Loss Challenge. I am happy to say that at my last physical, my Dr. was surprised and said my bloodwork is at exceptional levels, just through diet and exercise. No meds for me.

If you could give a new member advice what would it be?
Be consistent and just make sure you get through those doors. There was never a workout I ever regretted, no matter how much I dragged my feet getting there. Also, make sure you have an emergency gym bag in your trunk. Be ready to go anytime you get an opening in your schedule and use the app. Between BGRW and Kildeer, you can make any time work for your schedule.
Take advantage of the metrics tools that OTF offers. Take a body scan, weigh in and take pics of yourself when you first start and keep noticing your progress every 2 months. You would be surprised to see how far you have come.


How would you describe OTF in one word?
It's hard to limit to just one. Dynamic. Energetic. Efficient.

What is your favorite OTF floor exercise?
I always like doing those alternating side planks where you kick your leg up front and to the side.

What is your favorite thing to do outside OTF?
My wife and I were once huge obstacle course racers - Spartan, Tough Mudder, Savage Race, Warrior Dash. We used to travel across the United States every weekend to run these races together. Now that we have little kids, we spend a lot of our time at Disney Parks trying to survive the lines and the heat and the screaming kids. Obstacle course races were a lot easier.

Fun Fact about yourself?
I used to DJ a lot 10 years ago. I would DJ for OTF events, so that's how I was connected to the studio. I would also DJ at City Works every summer and fall. Kids slowed that all down and now I only know Cocomelon and Disney songs. I am also a big time pro wrestling fan. I have been watching every match since WrestleMania

*** Many thanks to all of the talented coaches that I have met in the last 10 years for making this possible. Each coach brought kindness, enthusiasm and energy to each workout and pushed me to get splats. My wife, Linh, was also critical to helping me eat right. She reduced soda and sugar and carbs from our diets and made sure we ate healthier and leaner.

200m row benchmark!
08/01/2025

200m row benchmark!

07/29/2025

Rachel’s story shows that true transformation begins the moment you choose yourself. 💪 Hear how helped her build strength, confidence, and find a community that lifts her up every step of the way. 🧡

Crushed the 14-minute row? The results are in—leaderboards and top PRs are here!
07/23/2025

Crushed the 14-minute row? The results are in—leaderboards and top PRs are here!

1000m row benchmark!
07/15/2025

1000m row benchmark!

We don’t just move together — we give together. 🧡Join us Friday, July 11-18th for Donation Workout Week and help us rais...
07/11/2025

We don’t just move together — we give together. 🧡
Join us Friday, July 11-18th for Donation Workout Week and help us raise funds for flood recovery efforts in Texas.
One class. One community. One big impact.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN LEADERBOARDS
07/10/2025

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN LEADERBOARDS

Address

2037 Milwaukee Avenue
Riverwoods, IL
60015

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 6:45pm
Tuesday 5am - 6:45pm
Wednesday 5am - 6:45pm
Thursday 5am - 6:45pm
Friday 5am - 1pm
Saturday 6:30am - 10:30am
Sunday 7:30am - 11:15am

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+12245210006

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WORK FOR 1 HOUR. BURN FOR 36.

The New York Times calls Orangetheory Fitness “the best one-hour workout in the country.” Founded in 2007 by Ellen Latham, our heart rate based interval training workouts are designed to help you reach your fitness goals. Whether you’re a trained athlete, getting back into the gym after a break or starting your fitness journey for the first time, our coaches are dedicated to helping you achieve success. Backed by the science of Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (or EPOC), Orangetheory’s heart rate monitored training is designed to maintain a target zone that stimulates metabolism and increases energy. We call it the afterburn. Our members burn an estimated 500 to 1,000 calories in 60 minutes. And keep burning calories for up to 36 hours.

Our studio sales associates are excited to introduce you to Orangetheory and help you Find Your Why. Call our studio to book your introductory session today!


  • Phone: 224-521-0006

  • Address: 2037 N. Milwaukee Ave, Riverwoods, IL