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May092023

Small Business Spotlight: HOTWORX Minneapolis Northeast

Article by Becky Fillinger, photos provided

Dustin D. Bengtson

Are you curious about infrared treatments and how it can help your fitness aspirations? We have a local small business, HOTWORX Minneapolis Northeast, ready and waiting to help you reach optimum fitness and relaxation goals with this technology. We spoke with small business owner Dustin D. Bengtson about the concept of infrared technology and fitness - and all the different classes available in our neighborhood.

Q:  Please tell us about the business concept of HOTWORX.

A:  HOTWORX Minneapolis Northeast, 401 First Ave NE, is 24-hour infrared fitness studio that provides members with access to a variety of virtually-instructed infrared sauna and hot yoga workouts.

Q:  Tell us about the 24/7 access.

A:  We’re in the retail space at Odin Apartments in Suite C. We are staffed Monday - Thursday 11am - 8pm, Friday 9am - 6pm and Saturday 11- 4pm, but members will have access 24/7.

Q:  What types of memberships are available? May a new user request a trial workout?

A:  We offer affordable memberships and family member discounts! Come experience the benefits of infrared energy and heat. Sign up for a free workout here.

Q:  Please tell us about the workouts.

A:  We offer two types of workouts: a 15-minute High-Intensity Interval Training session and 30-minute isometric workouts. We also have a functional exercise zone (FX Zone) that provides HOTWORX members with an area for productive use of time before, after, or in between infrared workout sessions. Bands, weights, ropes, and other equipment are available for any combination of functional training exercises and routines. A silent trainer video is displayed on a monitor with various routines for recommended use of the FX Zone.

Here are some of the offerings: Hot Cycle (up to 3 members per session), Hot Thunder – first ever dual pulley water rower (up to 3 members per session), Hot Blast – strength, endurance and cardio HIIT (up to 3 members per session), Hot Pilates, Hot Yoga, Hot Buns (focus on the gluts!), Hot Barre None (unique ballet workout without the barre), Hot Core, Hot Warrior and Hot Bands.

HOTWORX provides members with 10 different workout Sessions from HOT Isometric Aerobic Sessions, HIIT Sessions such as HOT Spinning, HOT Rowing, HOT Blast and weights!

Q:  What do you want readers of the Mill City Times to know about this HOTWORX location? 

A:  I want them to know about the benefits of Infrared treatments. Those include muscle recovery, muscle recovery, stress reduction, weight loss, increased caloric burn, detoxification, lower blood pressure, cellulite reduction, reduced seasonal affect disorder (SAD), clearer and tighter skin, improved circulation, assists with chronic fatigue syndrome, better sleep, relief from join pain and arthritis and better sleep.

Additionally, we provide free parking, a positive environment and a safe and secure studio! Finally, since opening last fall HOTWORX Minneapolis Northeast has been committed to community involvement.

Q:  How may we follow your news?

A:  Come check us out and start achieving your fitness goals and experience the HOTWORX difference for yourself! To schedule your tour and/or complimentary workout or have questions about Memberships, call us at 612-601-8811 or contact us at www.hotworx.net/studio/minneapolis-northeast. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

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