HOTWORX costs about $59 to $149 a month
HOTWORX studios are franchises, so prices change by location and plan. Standard memberships usually cost about $59 to $99 a month, with the lowest rates for one studio or a longer commitment. A VIP plan runs about $149 a month. Most new members also pay a one time $99 join fee, and a single drop in session costs about $20.
What HOTWORX costs
| One studio, per month | From about $59 |
|---|---|
| All studios, per month | About $69 to $79 |
| Standard monthly plan | About $99 |
| 3 month commitment | About $59 a month |
| VIP plan | About $149 |
| Join fee | About $99 |
| Drop in session | About $20 |
| Family add on | About $30 a month |
Your first class is often free, so you can try it before you pay. Sources: PriceListo, HOTWORX membership cost (May 2025); Charlotte Ledger, a first visit to HOTWORX with prices (checked September 2026); The Gym Prices, HOTWORX pricing 2026 (January 2026); Membership Detail, HOTWORX membership plans 2026 (January 2026).
What changes your price
- One studio or all. Access to every studio costs more.
- Commitment. Longer commitments cost less per month.
- VIP. The top plan adds perks and costs more.
- Join fee. Most studios charge one when you sign up.
- Mat and towel. Some studios require you to buy them.
- Your studio. Each franchise sets its own prices.
What a HOTWORX membership includes
HOTWORX says members get unlimited, 24 hour access to virtually instructed workouts inside infrared saunas. The Gym Prices says sessions are either a 30 minute isometric workout or a 15 minute HIIT workout, and that plans start from about $99 a month, or about $59 a month on a 3 month commitment, plus a $99 join fee.
Membership Detail lists a Basic plan at about $99 a month with access to all locations, and a VIP plan at about $149 with an on demand workout library, merchandise discounts and event invites. It says a family member can be added for about $30 a month.
The Charlotte Ledger found that its local studios offered a free first class, then charged $59 a month for one location or $79 for all locations, and required members to buy a HOTWORX mat and towel for $75. Because prices differ this much, ask your local studio for its full price list before joining. Sources: HOTWORX, official site (checked September 2026); The Gym Prices, HOTWORX pricing 2026 (January 2026); Membership Detail, HOTWORX membership plans 2026 (January 2026); Charlotte Ledger, a first visit to HOTWORX with prices (checked September 2026).
HOTWORX compared with other fitness studios
HOTWORX usually costs less than coached class studios. Our F45 page puts unlimited classes at $150 to $250 a month, and Orangetheory at $59 to $209 depending on the plan. A regular gym like LA Fitness costs $29.99 to $49.99.
Membership Detail says towels and mats can be bought for about $50 or rented for about $5 a session at some studios, so ask what your studio requires.
The Gym Prices says HOTWORX founder Stephen P. Smith, who also founded Planet Beach, created the patented infrared fitness sauna in 2014 and opened the first 24 hour HOTWORX studio in 2017. Membership Detail says the saunas are heated to about 125 degrees, with workouts like Pilates, yoga, HIIT cycling and stretching.
How to judge the price you are quoted
- Ask if the price covers one studio or all studios.
- Ask what the join fee is and if it can be waived.
- Ask if you must buy a mat and towel.
- Compare with $59 to $99 a month for a standard plan.
Ways to pay less
- Take the free first class before you sign up.
- Pick one studio access if you only use one location.
- Ask about a lower rate for a longer commitment.
- Add a family member instead of paying for two memberships.
How we got these numbers
HOTWORX studios set their own prices, and guides report different figures. The ranges come from several guides and one local news report, as dated below. We do not add our own guesses. All numbers were checked on September 28, 2026.
Common questions
How much is HOTWORX a month?
About $59 to $99 for a standard plan and about $149 for VIP.
Does HOTWORX have a join fee?
Most studios charge a one time fee of about $99.
Is the first HOTWORX class free?
Often, yes. Many studios offer a free first session.
How much is a single HOTWORX session?
A drop in session costs about $20.