HOTWORX - Charlotte, NC - Ballantyne

HOTWORX - Charlotte, NC - Ballantyne

🔆 Infrared Sauna

📍 15033 Ballancroft Pkwy, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28277

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⭐ 4.8 (45 reviews) View on Google

What Visitors Say

What Visitors Liked

✓ infrared sauna workouts✓ hot isometrics and HIIT✓ no workout soreness✓ 24/7 access✓ flexible session structure✓ clean studio✓ friendly and helpful staff✓ variety of workout types✓ private sauna sessions✓ heat therapy benefits

What Visitors Noted

• no cold plunge mentioned• no contrast therapy mentioned• small instructional TVs• low TV volume in saunas• expensive merchandise• app functionality issues• small cubbies for bags• uncomfortable workout mat• no non-isometric weight training in sauna⚠ mixed feedback on booking/reservations

HOTWORX - Charlotte, NC - Ballantyne is a 24-hour infrared fitness studio where gym members engage in virtually instructed workouts within private infrared sauna rooms. The core experience centers on the application of infrared heat, which members report provides significant therapeutic benefits, including pain relief and recovery from issues like back pain without the typical post-workout soreness. This allows for consistent daily use. The studio offers a variety of sauna-based sessions, including 15-minute High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and 30-minute isometric workouts such as Hot Pilates, Hot Yoga, Hot Barre, Hot Core, Hot Cycle, and Hot Blast. The private, smaller sauna environment is frequently highlighted as a key advantage, offering a focused, quiet space free from the overstimulation of a traditional gym, and members often have the room to themselves. Beyond the sauna workouts, the gym provides a clean studio maintained by a staff consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Members appreciate the 24/7 access and the structured yet flexible session format that aids consistency. The facility includes a functional training zone with free weights for non-sauna exercises, available with certain membership tiers. Some members utilize additional accessories like the heat sweater accelerator and core compressor for enhanced sessions. While the infrared sauna workout is the primary focus, some members have expressed a desire for non-isometric weight training options inside the saunas and have noted areas for improvement regarding the studio's app functionality, merchandise pricing, and certain in-sauna amenities like the instructional TV placement and volume.

What Reviewers Love

  • Members consistently praise the friendly, helpful, and welcoming staff who maintain a clean studio.
  • The 24/7 access and variety of infrared sauna workouts are highly valued for flexibility and consistency.
  • The private, quiet sauna environment is highlighted as a major benefit over traditional, crowded gyms.

Amenities

Private infrared sauna roomsVirtual instructor library24/7 accessFunctional training zone with free weightsHeat-resistant branded towels and matsSmall cubbies for personal items

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of workouts are offered?

The gym offers a variety of virtually instructed infrared sauna workouts, including 15-minute High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and 30-minute isometric sessions like Hot Pilates, Hot Yoga, Hot Barre, Hot Core, Hot Cycle, and Hot Blast.

Is the studio open 24 hours?

Yes, this location provides 24/7 access to its infrared sauna studios and workout areas for members.

Can I use my own towels or mats in the sauna?

No, due to the high temperatures in the infrared saunas, only heat-resistant towels and mats from the HOTWORX brand are permitted for use inside.