HOTWORX - Shawnee, KS - West — Local services in Shawnee

Hotworx is truly unique, so I recommend taking a free class to try it out! The staff at Shawnee West is very friendly and helpful—super quick to respond to messages. Here's my attempt at explaining.... :)

Classes are divided into isometric (i.e.: yoga, pilates, barre, core, etc.) and HIIT/cardio (i.e.: cycle). Iso classes are around 30 minutes or less, and HIIT is only 15 minutes! Each sauna has a special infrared heat that's kept around 125 degrees and holds up to 3 people. While that high temperature sounds insane, it's challenging, but strangely comforting at the same time. As long as you drink plenty of water (don't forget to take in a water bottle!) you'll be okay! Virtual coaches lead the class on a small screen TV located in each sauna—and a new class starts every 15 (HIIT/cardio) or 45 minutes (isometrics). Fellow members are SO NICE, which makes taking classes in a small space with a "stranger" not as awkward as it may sound. I typically burn around 600 calories—both during the class and an hour after (the calories keep burning!). There is also an area with free weights, battle ropes, and weight benches, with prompted exercises running on the TV (or do your own thing). Another big plus for me is a shower included in one of the bathrooms! I've researched other 'boutique' studios, and a shower is rare! Classes run 24/7, 365 making this truly a place for anyone who "has no time" to workout. The building is always locked, and each member is given access through a unique passcode, making it safe and secure.

I live in NE Shawnee and work in KCMO, so it's totally out of my way, but I've found it's worth it (even though I can't make it every day), because not only do I get a good workout, I really enjoy the variety of the classes and uniqueness that Hotworx offers, that traditional gyms/other...

BE CAREFUL and READ all agreement terms. THEY will not tell you all details in person. HIDDEN FEES!!! Charge an additional 5$ a month if they have one card on file.. I would have totally given another card but should of read the fine print, so shame on me! IF you try and cancel they will charge you 99$ but really (118$)to cancel or 60 day notice equals out to the same amount. Freezing account she told me and I have in writing should be $9/month and ended up being $14.95 with that hidden extra card fee. I froze my froze my account for this month but went ahead to cancel it all together and asked for the 14$ refund from freezing since we changed it and she said its too late she already charged me for the month and for the cancelation and there is nothing she can do. Honestly terrible customer service. Clearly they need all the money they can...

I've been a member here a couple different times and it always ends with something being wrong. The workout itself is worthwhile, fast, you can feel a difference. Over the past couple years I've had several issues. The first was the app not scheduling workouts, which was caused by an error in the Hotworx system. This took almost two months to resolve. The next issue was that for several weeks the door app wasn't functioning properly and I had to rely on other members to let me in. It took several conversations with management to get this resolved, it was another mistake which they had made in the account. Lastly, I was charged twice in the same month with the second charge being significantly more than the first. I'm glad this place has been a good experience for others, but it has been nothing but a headache and...