Orca Empire Fitness

Fantastic experience: Just completed an awesome Sunday morning hi intensity workout workshop at Orca with Sean, Kat, and the whole cast of athletes that was amazing! It was a great workout and fantastic time and experience! I look forward to the next. Also met some great people with like interest. You’ve got to try one of these if you haven’t yet!!!

Fantastic experience: I have only been at Orca for 4 1/2 weeks, but I can say that every time I go, no matter which coach is there, I feel supported and comfortable with the accommodations put in place to help me feel successful each day. There is such a level of personal care here that I have not experienced at other gyms. They truly care about me and my success. I have definitely noticed an increased level with regards to my energy and I’m starting to feel more toned. I have no doubt that if I continue on this path, only great things will come. The hardest part for me was just getting in the door. Joining Orca has been a great decision!

Fantastic experience: This gym is not a gym, it is a whole human wellness center. It is a place where you meet people of all ages, shapes, sizes & backgrounds. It is a place where if you want to sleep in and press snooze,, you won’t! I started for a trial before COVID, then the gym shut. Sean the owner kept posting workouts and offering pick up’s. I was not physically able at the time due to long haul COVID. Sean kept texting me for almost a year! He never gave up on me. I went back in February 2022 & agree with his motto “welcome to the last gym you will ever join”. I am so happy to be a part of this pod ❤️

Fantastic experience: This gym is the best! The coaches create a spotless, comfortable and accepting atmosphere that allows you to do your best. The atmosphere is incredibly positive and the individualized attention to training is remarkable. It is a great choice for both experienced athletes and novices.

Fantastic experience: Sean is an incredible personal trainer who is incredibly kind, well-informed, and motivating. The staff at the gym he works at is equally as remarkable. If you're looking for a place to start or maintain your fitness journey, this is the place to be. Absolutely recommend!

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Orca Empire. They have an excellent training program that can be tailored to any fitness level. You will find trainers who really care and go above and beyond to help you achieve your goals. The gym has a great personal feel and friendly community that is encouraging and supportive.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality I’ve been working with Coach Sean at Orca for almost a year. We focus on my various aches and pains and strategize for the small wins that make big impacts on my health. It’s a great gym with friendly members. None of the typical BS. Can’t recommend it enough.

Fantastic experience: Hi my name is Diane and I have been a member of Orca since 2020. My teenage boys joined Orca several years ago as part of their training to stay physically fit for their baseball teams. One night while waiting to pick them up from their work out, I parked out front and peered through the window. I was inspired by a woman slightly older than I lifting weights confidently. She was in fantastic shape! I’ve never been a member at a gym in my life.I always worked out from home. I took a chance and decided to check out what Orca had to offer. The classes are absolutely amazing! They are small and professionally run. There is always a trainer to show you the moves step-by-step and trust me I had no idea what any of them were. Within a short amount of time, I grew confident in what my body could do. Every time I go to a class I am exhilarated and proud of myself that I took the time to care for my body. I am a psychotherapist for a living. I find going to the gym to be an amazing outlet to center myself and to recharge my batteries both physically and emotionally. Suffice it to say, the last few years have been very difficult for so many people and the stress levels are inordinately high. I have come to value my time at the gym. The staff are a collection of amazing, incredibly kind, and skillful physical trainers. The environment is non-competitive, friendly, clean, and inviting. Orca is my happy place. I am grateful for the restoration and strength it affords me.

Fantastic experience: Great trainers, program and spacious facility.

Fantastic experience: Orca Empire has been my home for the last 5.5 years. The coaches go above and beyond to listen to your goals (and push you to meet them), tailor workouts around any injuries you might have, and make the classes fun and challenging. Even though they hold group classes, you get individualized attention no matter what your ability level is. I have been able to work towards performing certain exercises that I never used to be able to do. I look forward to working out, whereas years ago I considered it a job that I HAD to do every day. It’s so much more enjoyable from that perspective. And also Coach Oakley is literally the best Orca mascot you could ask for. If you’re in the Fishkill area looking for a gym, try a class or two at Orca and you’ll be craving to go back for more!

Fantastic experience: I have been a part of Orca for close to three years and it has been great getting to know new people and having a good time whilst exercising. The trainers are very educated and make the workouts fun and difficult. It is always a pleasure to work out with a group. My favorite thing about Orca is that the exercises are different every time, which helps to prevent the monotony of a standard gym. Sean, Cat and Deanna are amazing instructors who motivate, back and challenge every individual and I am thankful to have a gym that I actually enjoy going to!

Fantastic experience: At 62 years old, I have been a gym-goer for a large portion of my life. I have taken part in both individual and group classes, but my experiences at Orca Empire Fitness have been the most rewarding. The classes are always varied and challenging, never boring. The coaches are accommodating to any injuries or muscle soreness and the approach is not the traditional "no pain no gain". Everyone is allowed to go at their own pace. I initially joined Orca to become stronger for swimming, but now I come to improve my quality of life, so I can age with the assurance that I will be strong and agile for as long as I am here. I am very grateful to Sean, Cat, and Deanna for their help.

Fantastic experience: I had an amazing time at the gym, pushing myself to my limits with challenging yet rewarding workouts. I made some wonderful connections with people who I'm sure will be my friends for life.

Fantastic experience: This is the best gym I have ever gone to for sooo many reasons. Firstly, the trainers are incredibly educated and attentive. They‘re invested in your fitness and transformation and are available to help you and ask any questions. I always have a million questions and everyone was always so patient and helpful, giving me suggestions, feedback and other resources. Secondly their schedule is great and in the few months I was a member, they altered class times and added new classes, to what works best for the members. The classes themselves are challenging and exiting. They mix it up, take the time to properly teach you and adjust, as needed. I never ever had a concern (like I have at other gyms) that I was doing something wrong without being corrected- they always make sure you’re doing exercises safely and correctly. I also learned more about nutrition and what I should eat and when than ever before. The environment is so warm and welcoming, parking is plentiful, the grocery store next door is great for a snack pre/post workout, they add you to the fb group where you post questions, share information or see any changes being made. I honestly cannot day enough good things about this gym, it became a second home for me and I only wish I had discovered it sooner.

Fantastic experience: I stopped in to Orca one day looking for personal training options & not only did I find an amazing place to train, be accountable for my fitness & get stronger, but I found a community of amazing people! All of the instructors are so supportive & motivating, especially for those 5:00AM classes! Thank you for creating such a unique space where I can feel at home while working hard & sweating like crazy!

Fantastic experience: When I mention that I’ve just been to, or am heading to, “my gym class,” a common response is something to the effect of “I can’t do group classes” or “I’m not a gym person.” Well, I’m not a “gym person” either, but Orca Empire Fitness is more than just a gym. It’s a non-competitive community of coaches and people who enjoy moving their bodies and feeling strong, and care not just about themselves but each other. It’s the for real “no judgement zone” gym. The classes are always different and creative-it’s important to move your body in different ways, challenging not just your muscles but also your brain, creating new neural pathways and strengthening existing ones. The coaches make their rounds and check in on each student, making sure we are feeling good about the workout, using proper alignment, and BREATHING. The emphasis on breath and mindful movement really stands out here as different and special. Mindful breath guided movement is key to effective exercise while avoiding injury. Also, the coaches are always willing and able to modify the workout to fit specific needs of individuals on any given day. So even when I’ve got “something going on” in my body, I can still go to a group class and know I can get a good workout without having to choose between sitting things out or potentially hurting myself. Lastly, it’s just plain fun there, I look forward to going, and I’m bummed when I can’t make it, because I know I’m missing out on a fun workout and fun people too.

Fantastic experience: Best coaches and supportive group.

Fantastic experience: Signed up for an 8 wk transformation, liked it so much I stayed on. Now its 3 yrs later and its never the same workout. Never boring, super informative, tons of love and support. Modifications for every fitness level

Fantastic experience: Best trainers in the Dutchess County area. Their programs are life changing and challenge you mentally as well as physically. If you're tired of feeling like a mouse on a wheel, running on a treadmill getting little to no results...this is the place for you!