Overview
HOTWORX Manhattan is a 24-hour infrared fitness studio located in Town West Shopping Center, catering to Kansas State students, Fort Riley military, and working professionals. It offers a variety of 15-minute HIIT and 30-minute isometric workouts including hot yoga, pilates, barre, and cycle, all led by a certified Virtual Instructor. The infrared heat enhances circulation and recovery. Members have access to the FX Zone with weights and bands, and the Burn Off App for booking, progress tracking, and nutrition logging. Memberships include nationwide access to over 800 locations. The studio maintains a clean, low-capacity environment (max two others per session). Note that mats and towels must be purchased or rented due to heat-resistant requirements.
Yoga Format
Studio Amenities
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Open | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Open | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | Open | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Friday | Open | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | Open | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed | – |
Studio in Details
Overview
HOTWORX Manhattan offers a 24-hour infrared fitness experience at Town West Shopping Center, next to Home Depot and across from Target and Panera. The studio blends heat, infrared energy, and exercise—what they call 3D Training—into 15-minute HIIT and 30-minute isometric sessions. A certified Virtual Instructor guides each class, allowing members to work out anytime, day or night. The facility attracts a diverse crowd, including Kansas State University students, Fort Riley military personnel, and local professionals seeking efficient workouts with minimal time commitment.
Services
Workout options include hot yoga for flexibility, hot pilates for core strength, hot cycle, barre, and HIIT variations. The FX Zone is a functional training area with free weights, bands, ropes, and cable machines, plus a silent trainer video for guidance. The HOTWORX Burn Off App acts as a central hub: members book sessions, track calories burned during and after workouts, follow a 90-day customized plan with an AI coach, log nutrition via DietTRAX by photo, and create workout groups with HOTSQUAD. TrainingTRAX provides progress tracking through a personalized avatar. Members also get unlimited access to over 800 HOTWORX locations nationwide, with a discounted reciprocation fee at premium studios.
Visitor Experience
The studio is consistently clean, and the atmosphere is supportive, with a maximum of two other participants per session—ideal for focused workouts. Members appreciate the welcoming environment and friendly staff. However, some note that mats and towels must be purchased from HOTWORX (about $100) because standard equipment can damage the sauna floor; rentals are available for $5 per session. Presale rates are for first-time members only, and the cancellation policy may require a six-month commitment, which can be challenging for short-term residents like students. Overall, feedback emphasizes effective workouts, good value compared to other local yoga studios, and strong community feel.