HOTWORX - Louisville, KY - Highlands

This 24-hour infrared fitness studio provides members with access to virtually instructed infrared sauna workouts. The core experience revolves around exercising within private infrared sauna rooms, which gym members consistently describe as exceptionally clean and well-maintained. The sauna environment is noted for being a judgment-free zone where individuals can sweat at their own pace, either alone or in small group sessions. Members appreciate the variety of sauna-based workouts available, including 15-minute High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and 30-minute isometric sessions like Hot Pilates, Hot Yoga, Hot Barre, Hot Core, Hot Cycle, and Hot Blast. The heat and infrared energy are credited with significant physical and mental health benefits, from building muscle mass and aiding recovery to boosting immunity.

Beyond the sauna, the gym offers a Functional Training (FX) Zone for additional workout variety. The staff receives consistent praise for being friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, and they ensure the facility is clean, well-stocked with essential oils, and supplied with fresh towels. An accompanying app allows members to track their progress. The membership is widely considered to offer great value for the cost. Some members note that the sauna rooms, while designed for small groups, can feel crowded with three people, which may lead to limited bench space and occasional disruptions from other patrons.