11/05/2026
Hey OTF Drake!! 👋 Check out how OTF changed Coach Paige’s life! What an amazing story! We are so proud and so honored to have her as a Coach at our studio!!
Growing up, my life revolved around sports. Lacrosse was the sport I stuck with as I got older, and it eventually became a huge part of my identity. But at 17, a severe concussion forced me to walk away from the sport I loved for good.
Losing lacrosse left me struggling to find a new sense of purpose and connection with my body. For years, I fell into a difficult cycle of inactivity, finding comfort in food, and restricting my eating. Over time, I gained weight and eventually surpassed 200 pounds.
Everything changed during my junior year of college when a friend introduced me to Orangetheory Fitness. Orangetheory quickly became my favorite hour of the day. A few months later I signed up for the 2022 Transformation Challenge, and it completely changed my approach to fitness. I learned the power of consistency, became fascinated by biology and exercise science, and found the motivation to take ownership of my health. This challenge taught me new habits. Over the next year and a half, I lost 70 pounds of fat and gained 10 pounds of muscle. But the most meaningful transformation went far beyond the physical changes. I rediscovered my confidence, my strength, and my love for fitness.
Eventually, fitness had become more than just a personal goal; it was my passion, and I wanted to help others experience that same feeling. I earned my fitness certification and became an Orangetheory coach in 2023. Since then, I’ve had no doubt that I’m exactly where I’m meant to be. I’m still working toward my own goals and continuing to grow, but the members inspire me every day. Watching them show up, push through challenges, and become stronger versions of themselves reminds me why I do what I do.
I’m so grateful to be part of a community that supports, challenges, and celebrates people as they work toward life-changing goals!
Paige Wilder
