HOTWORX - Wilmington, NC - Gordon Road

HOTWORX - Wilmington, NC - Gordon Road is a 24-hour infrared fitness studio where gym members engage in virtually instructed workouts within private infrared sauna rooms. The core experience revolves around the intense heat and infrared energy, with members consistently noting they leave sessions "dripping sweat." The infrared sauna environment is central to the workout, which members describe as transformative for both physical and mental health, offering benefits like increased strength, flexibility, and energy. The studio is frequently praised for being very clean, a significant point of appreciation given the high-sweat nature of the sessions. The facility provides a variety of specific sauna workouts, including Hot Yoga, Hot Pilates, Hot Cycle, Hot Barre, Hot Core, and Hot Blast, ranging from 15-minute High-Intensity Interval Training to 30-minute isometric sessions.

Beyond the sauna suites, the gym features an FX zone weight area, which members note as a valuable bonus. The 24/7 access offers great convenience for members' schedules. The atmosphere receives mixed feedback; many members find the staff friendly, helpful, and like family, contributing to positive vibes. However, some members report a cliquey and unwelcoming gym culture from certain regular groups. Operational challenges are noted, including frequent equipment or room outages, and issues with the booking system where ghost bookings are common. Management and billing practices, particularly regarding transfers, have also been a point of significant frustration for some members.