Overview
HOTWORX in St. Paul’s Union Park neighborhood is a 24-hour infrared fitness studio offering a unique blend of heat, infrared energy, and exercise. Located across from Allianz Stadium in the Pitch Retail space, it serves residents of Highland Park, Merriam Park, Mac-Groveland, Summit Hill, and surrounding areas. The studio provides a variety of virtual instructor-led workouts including hot yoga, hot pilates, hot cycle, and HIIT, all conducted inside infrared saunas. Sessions are either 15-minute HIIT or 30-minute isometric workouts designed to accelerate metabolism, boost detoxification, and enhance recovery. Members have unlimited access to all infrared classes and the FX Zone, a functional training area with free weights, bands, and ropes. The HOTWORX Burn Off app enables booking, progress tracking, and nutrition logging via DietTRAX, while HOTSQUAD allows accountability groups. Reviews praise the supportive staff and owner, the immaculate cleanliness, convenient scheduling, and remarkable value compared to other hot studios. Many report improved strength, skin clarity, reduced inflammation, and a welcoming atmosphere that feels like a retreat. The studio also offers a complimentary introductory session during staffed hours.
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 in St. Paul’s Union Park neighborhood brings infrared fitness to a convenient location across from Allianz Stadium in the Pitch Retail space. The studio operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, giving members the flexibility to work out whenever it fits their schedule. It serves residents of Highland Park, Merriam Park, Mac-Groveland, Summit Hill, and nearby areas. The space is brand new and kept immaculately clean, with its own attached parking.
The concept fuses heat, infrared energy, and exercise—what the studio calls 3D Training. Infrared saunas are used during all workouts, aiming to increase calorie burn, support detoxification, and aid muscle recovery. Virtual instructors guide each session, which are either 15-minute HIIT or 30-minute isometric workouts. Members consistently mention feeling stronger, seeing skin improvements, and experiencing less inflammation and body pain after joining.
Services and Approach
The studio offers a variety of infrared workout types: hot yoga, hot pilates, hot cycle, and more. Classes are delivered via certified virtual instructors on screens, ensuring consistent choreography that focuses on progressive strength and skill. The isometric sessions use yoga and pilates postures, while HIIT incorporates cycling or rowing intervals. A functional exercise area called the FX Zone is available with free weights, bands, ropes, and other equipment, plus a silent trainer video for routine guidance.
Membership includes unlimited access to all infrared workouts and the FX Zone, as well as access to over 800 HOTWORX locations nationwide (premium locations may require a fee). The HOTWORX Burn Off app handles session booking, calorie tracking (both during and after workouts), challenges, and an AI coach. DietTRAX lets users log meals by photo, and HOTSQUAD allows creating workout groups with friends for accountability. Presale rates are available for first-time members, and a complimentary introductory session is offered during staffed hours.
Visitor Experience
Reviews consistently highlight the supportive atmosphere created by the owner and staff. Members describe the studio as a quiet retreat where they feel seen and welcomed, with staff going out of their way to help, even with issues like a wrongfully towed car. The environment is described as peaceful, clean, and safe, with easy online scheduling that accommodates chaotic work days.
Many note the value: pricing is considered very reasonable, often half of what they expected for a brand-new studio with premium equipment. Workouts are efficient—members can get a full burn and sweat in as little as 15 minutes. The variety keeps motivation high, and the free weight area adds cross-training options. People from different ages and fitness levels in the same household report getting a lot out of their sessions. Overall, the combination of convenience, price, results, and a caring community makes this location a favorite even among those who drive past other closer studios.