The latest innovation in the health and wellness space has arrived in the southwest part of the valley, but as owner and franchisee, Tiffany Young shares, it is not just another gym. HOTWORX is a 24hr infrared fitness studio. With virtual instruction and diverse workout options, the infrared heat technology delivered inside patented fitness saunas makes HOTWORX revolutionary in the fitness industry.
HOTWORX redefines the workout by making it accessible and brief, by providing health benefits well beyond those of traditional exercise programs. At HOTWORX, the motto is “more workout, less time,” feasible thanks to the addition of infrared heat, which has been proven to increase caloric burn. Infrared heat penetrates the skin 1 ½”, increasing core body temperature, which reduces overall inflammation, a leading cause of disease. Plus, the higher internal body temperature serves to boost metabolic rate for up to one-hour post-workout, a much-welcomed side effect.
Unlike the humid heat used for hot yoga, infrared heat is comparable to the heat from the sun (without its damaging effects) has been found to improve circulation, immunity function, mood, and sleep. Infrared heat exposure, on its own, has been known to deliver health benefits, but combining it with movement reduces pain and stiffness, accelerates injury recovery, and may even decrease the side effects of diabetes. Renowned Osteopathic Physician, Joseph M. Mercola, M.D. recommends heat therapy, like that of the HOTWORX sauna, to increase heat shock proteins (HSP), improve blood flow and rejuvenate the brain.
The participation in infrared heat workouts 4 or more times a week has led to a reduction in risk of high blood pressure by 47 percent, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease by 66 percent and of premature death from all causes by 40 percent. (Mercola, 2020).
Beneficial and appropriate for all ages and fitness levels, the HOTWORX workouts can be a brief 15-minute High-Intensity Training Workout (HITT) or a longer 30-minute Isometric workout. Three virtual instructors guide the sessions and assist with modifications for lower impact movement if needed. Members simply choose their preferred time and workout type on the studio’s app, enter their sauna as scheduled, and complete the personalized virtual workout in 30 minutes or less.
As a working mom with limited time for self-care, Tiffany was immediately drawn to the flexibility of the program and “became passionate about bringing it to Las Vegas.” Along with her husband Ken and their son, Kenny, and daughter, Hannah, Tiffany primarily wanted to educate and become health and wellness advocates for their members and, in their own words, “help the valley get healthier with less effort.” A mission they are accomplishing with three locations - Eastern and I-215, West Tropicana and Fort Apache, and Southern Highlands. The family has created supportive gathering places where members participate in a small group training, motivate, and inspire each other and build community. They invite you to try HOTWORX with a complimentary first session because, as Tiffany confidently expresses “once you try it, you’ll love it.”
Smith, S. P. (2020) Mercola, J. In Hot Exercise: HOTWORX and the Bold New. HOTWORX.