HOTWORX - Cedar Rapids, IA
📍 5500 Fountains Dr NE Suite 107, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52411
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
What Visitors Noted
HOTWORX Cedar Rapids is a 24-hour infrared fitness studio where gym members engage in virtually instructed workouts within individual infrared saunas. The facility features up to ten infrared sauna rooms, which members consistently describe as clean and well-maintained. The infrared heat is noted for being effective yet not oppressive, providing a distinct experience from traditional high-heat saunas. Members appreciate the variety of sauna-based workouts, including 15-minute High-Intensity Interval Training and 30-minute isometric sessions like Hot Pilates, Hot Yoga, Hot Cycle, and Hot Core. These varied and fun sauna sessions are designed to be intense but manageable, with modifications available for all fitness levels from beginner to advanced. Beyond the signature sauna workouts, the gym offers a separate functional exercise area equipped with free weights, TRX straps, kettlebells, medicine balls, and battle ropes for independent training. The facility is praised for its cleanliness and the staff for being friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Membership includes 24-hour access, a convenient booking app that shows crowd levels, and a rewards program where members can earn discounts. The venue is suitable for those seeking efficient, heat-enhanced workouts, though some members note the limitation of having only one shower. Expectations for members are clearly communicated throughout the facility and in membership agreements.
What Reviewers Love
- The infrared sauna workouts are varied, effective, and suitable for all fitness levels.
- The facility is consistently noted for being extremely clean and well-maintained.
- Staff are repeatedly praised for being friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of workouts are offered?
The gym offers a variety of virtually instructed infrared sauna workouts, including 15-minute HIIT sessions and 30-minute isometric classes like Hot Yoga, Hot Pilates, Hot Cycle, and Hot Core. There is also a separate gym area with weights and functional equipment for independent workouts.
Is the facility crowded?
Members report that crowd levels are generally not a problem, even during peak hours. The gym's app allows members to gauge current occupancy before visiting.
What is the membership cancellation policy?
Some members have expressed dissatisfaction with the cancellation policy, noting it requires payment for two full months or a fee to terminate a monthly subscription. It is recommended to review the contract terms thoroughly upon joining.
