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hell week

worldwide, hell week remains one of the most popular and anticipated programs on the orangetheory calendar: studios display themed decorations, waiting lists overflow with names — and many locations operate at full capacity, from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., so members can participate in this series of extra-challenging classes.

2023: face your fears

your goal: face at least 4 of 8 spine-chilling days to earn your limited-edition shirt. but be warned … each day is inspired by a popular fear. choose wisely.

day names

day 1 · enter at your own switch

day 2 · back to burning hill

day 3 · breathless

day 4 · caution: burpees inside

day 5 · are you afraid of the dumbbells?

day 6 · nowhere to go but up

day 7 · escape the row

day 8 · wanna play a game?

social selects

2022: project hell week

after thousands of tests, we released the eight most notorious workouts that never saw the light of day. until now.

2022 hell week promo video: project hell week

day names

day 1 · group project

day 2 · the distance directive

day 3 · to hell or high wattage

day 4 · switch the core concept

day 5 · never miss a leg day

day 6 · confirmed chaos

day 7 · escalate the situation

day 8 · [UNTITLED]

in the press

Orangetheory: “Project: Hell Week — Preview & Expert Tips”

2021: hell week has been hacked

what if someone sinister took control over orangetheory’s most infamous fitness event? would you rise to the challenge … or completely bug out?

2021 hell week promo video: “hell week has been hacked”

day names

day 1 · phishing for rest

day 2 · the burpee breach

day 3 · row for ransom

day 4 · decoding the drop set

day 5 · encrypted elevation

day 6 · meltdown

day 7 · pyramid scheme

day 8 · ultimate ultimatum

in the press

Popsugar: “Orangetheory Fitness Has Revived the Annual Hell Week Workout Challenge — Our Muscles Are Burning Ready”

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junior art direction by megan carney

graphic design by alex maldonado

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