HOTWORX - Toledo, OH - Monroe St.

HOTWORX - Toledo, OH - Monroe St. is a 24-hour infrared fitness studio where gym members engage in virtually instructed workouts within individual infrared sauna rooms. The core experience revolves around the intense, therapeutic heat of these private saunas, which members describe as highly effective for producing a deep sweat and aiding in post-workout recovery by making them feel less sore. The privacy of the individual sauna rooms is a frequently appreciated feature, allowing for solo workouts or sessions with one or two others, though some members note that sharing a room with three people can feel overcrowded. The infrared heat is integral to the variety of fast but powerful workout sessions offered, including 15-minute High-Intensity Interval Training and 30-minute isometric workouts like Hot Pilates, Hot Yoga, Hot Barre, Hot Core, Hot Cycle, and Hot Blast.

Beyond the sauna experience, members consistently praise the studio for its cleanliness and its exceptionally friendly, helpful, and encouraging staff. The 24-hour access provides significant convenience for varied schedules, and the booking app is valued for reserving sessions and tracking workout metrics. Many members report significant results, including weight loss and improved overall health, attributing their consistency to the unique and engaging format. The gym also provides additional functional exercise equipment and free weights. While the workout variety and results are major draws, some members express that popular time slots can be difficult to book, leading to a sense of overcrowding during peak hours.