In which heart rate zones can Splat Points be earned during an Orangetheory workout?

Splat Points are earned in the higher heart rate zones, specifically Zones 4 and 5, during an Orangetheory workout. When participants elevate their heart rates into these zones, they experience high levels of exertion that drive their cardiovascular fitness and caloric burn, which are essential components of the Orangetheory training philosophy.

In these zones, the intensity is high enough to create excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), which is crucial for maximizing the afterburn effect. This means that even after the workout is over, the body continues to burn calories as it returns to its resting state. Therefore, accumulating Splat Points is a key goal for many participants, as it signifies that they have reached and maintained their heart rate at levels that are particularly effective for improving fitness and endurance.

Zones 1 and 2, as well as Zones 2 and 3, focus more on lower levels of intensity and do not produce the same level of demand required to earn Splat Points. Lower zones are typically where participants build a foundation of cardiovascular fitness and spend time recovering, rather than pushing the cardiovascular system to its limits, which is necessary for earning these specific points. This highlights the importance of targeting the high-intensity zones during workouts to