As lifelong athletes, Tim and Holley Skelly make it a priority to invest in their health through good nutrition and physical exercise. “Investing in your health through physical fitness is so important because, as we say, if you listen to your body when it whispers, you'll never have to hear it scream,” shared Holley. “And the sooner you start your health journey, the better you will be.”
A few years ago, however, Holley injured her back and struggled to find a workout that would accommodate her back pain while giving her the level of challenge and exertion her body needed to maintain a high level of fitness. Thankfully, she came across information about HOTWORX, a unique fitness system that integrates low impact workouts with infrared technology in a more intimate, semi-private environment.
“I knew the benefits of infrared as far as inflammation goes and I just had to check it out,” said Holley. “I went and although I was nauseous the first day because it was detoxing my body, I loved it and signed up. Within three months, I was completely pain free. It changed my life.”
For both Tim and Holley, the lower impact workouts provide the benefits they need in a format that is easy and convenient to maintain. That combination is essential for people to maximize both short-term and long-term health benefits.
In 2022, Tim and Holley opened HOTWORX in Indian Trail, bringing this revolutionary system closer to their home community. HOTWORX is a 24-hour, 7 days a week, infrared fitness studio. Members work out with virtual instructors in a seven by nine foot semiprivate sauna. Workouts include high intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts that are fifteen minutes each and nine isometric workouts that range from Pilates, yoga, and bands that are approximately 35 minutes each and run on a 45-minute cycle. Because workout times and spaces are reserved through a phone app, scheduling time for a workout is easy and convenient.
The use of infrared technology is one of the things that sets HOTWORX apart from other fitness studios. “The infrared penetrates your body about an inch and a half, so you get warmed up faster and that helps with inflammation,” explained Holley. "It is more workout in less time that has increased calorie burn, detoxes the body, and lowers blood pressure. The results and benefits include muscle recovery, stress reduction, weight loss, reduced cellulite, and improved circulation.”
“We also hear from our members that they experience improved sleep, flexibility, mental health, and confidence because they are doing something that is challenging and seeing improvement,” added Tim. “When I started going myself, I was immediately won over by the way it made me feel physically and mentally. Getting to take a break from the hustle and bustle of life and having a place to go and do something for yourself is so beneficial. It is a community of like-minded people in a safe, judgment free, and semi-private environment. So it helps in other aspects of life in addition to physical health.”
Members also enjoy the FX Zone, a designated space where members can work out without the heat using equipment such as light weights and battle ropes. “You can work out in a lot of different ways, choosing what works for you. It is a fitness model that works for all ages and fitness levels,” said Tim. “The flexibility and variability of HOTWORX, along with the heat and infrared benefits, and the welcoming, community setting, makes us unique.”
Tim and Holley agree that with members who range from those who have never worked out before to elite athletes, HOTWORX is a great space for people to start and continue investing in their fitness journey. The semi-private atmosphere also creates a low-pressure environment for members to try a variety of workouts without the stress of an audience, providing the opportunity to find the right balance of what works best for them.
HOTWORX offers two membership options: the Sweat Here membership provides unlimited access to workouts at the Indian Trail location. The Sweat Everywhere membership allows unlimited access to any HOTWORX location in addition to unlocking bonus features on the company’s app.
To schedule a tour and free workout, visit www.hotworx.net/studio/indiantrail-sunvalleycommons or call 704-220-1024. Also follow @HOTWORXIndianTrailSunValleyCommons on Facebook and Instagram for updates and special announcements. HOTWORX is located in Sun Valley Commons at 6467 Old Monroe Road.
The sooner you start your health journey, the better you will be.
This model works for all fitness levels