Today we’d like to introduce you to Lexi Gurdian.
Hi Lexi, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
In my younger years, I never had to “work out” to stay fit so to speak. I would spend my free time scuba diving, traveling, dancing, and thrill-seeking. After having our 3 kiddos, I needed to find a workout routine that would fit our busy schedule while also meeting my fitness expectations. I get bored very easily and if my workout isn’t fun or unique, I won’t continue going. In walks HOTWORX. I came across an ad and decided to give it a try. I absolutely fell in love during my first session. The class was intimate, energizing, quick but powerful, and I felt immediate results from the infrared. When I first signed up, I didn’t realize all of the added benefits that infrared brings; from the detoxification, reduction in inflammation, etc. About a month after I started, I herniated 5 discs in my neck and was referred to a surgeon for a double disc replacement. I was devastated. After a couple of injections. I was determined to avoid surgery if at all possible. So I started HOTWORX again. Within a few sessions, I could move my arm and neck again with little pain, gradually the pain was minimized to the point where I canceled my surgery. The infrared, of course, coupled with my doctor’s recommendations, I believe, largely played a role in my recovery. We knew then that we wanted to build a HOTWORX family of our own. Not just a business. A family. My husband (Virgil) witnessed my recovery and jumped right on board, now avidly going to HOTWORX for his workouts.
We started our entrepreneurship in 2014 in quality, health safety, and environmental consulting/auditing, which is still a successful business today. Virgil is bilingual and has his MBA. I have a Masters in Occupational Safety and Health.
Never did we imagine we would “stumble” into the fitness industry but when you find a passion in something that has benefited you immensely, you’re lead to share it.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I would say our main struggle is educating potential clients on what/who we are as well as the added benefits of exercising in an infrared environment through the use of our 3D training method. Don’t get me wrong, I was skeptical about working out in the heat initially as well. I have never enjoyed the heat or working out for that matter. HOTWORX has changed that for me. Through the use of infrared technology, our clients can burn more calories in less time with zero-impact workouts. This leads to benefits including detoxification, strength & toning, muscle recovery, pain relief, boosted immune system, massive calorie burn, greater flexibility, cellulite reduction, fatigue improvement, lowered blood pressure, improved circulation and cardiovascular function, stress relief, sleep and digestion improvement, skin rejuvenation, and so much more.
“The 3D Training Method involves the fusion of three elements including (1) exercise for body movement, (2) heat to force body acclimation to a new workout environment, and (3) infrared energy to activate metabolism for detox and muscle recovery. The deep penetration of up to 1.5 inches into the body causes positive things to happen at the cellular level. Infrared energy stimulates cellular activity to accelerate the oxidation of fat, speed up detoxification, and increase the amount of calories burned during the training session. By adding the third dimension of infrared energy to the workout, more results can be obtained in less time. Three-dimensional training delivers way more than the one-dimensional air-conditioned gym or studio and more than a two-dimensional studio with only heat and no infrared energy” (HOTWORX).
As you know, we’re big fans of HOTWORX North Woodlands. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
HOTWORX North Woodlands is a 24/7 infrared fitness studio offering our members unlimited, 24-hour access to a variety of virtually instructed, infrared sauna workouts. Our members achieve their fitness goals with 3D Training- our powerful combination of heat, infrared energy, and exercise. With our memberships, you can come as often as you like, however your schedule permits. These workouts include:
ISOMETRIC WORKOUTS
30 MINUTES / UP TO 3 MEMBERS PER SESSION
HOT ISO – Isometric Compression Postures
HOT PILATES – Traditional Pilates
HOT YOGA – Athletic Style Yoga
HOT BUNS – Focus on the Glutes
HOT BARRE NONE – Unique Ballet Workout without the Barre
HOT CORE – Abs, Hips, and Lower Back
HOT WARRIOR – Advanced Series of Isometric Postures
HOT BANDS – Intense Total Body Resistance Bands Workout
HIIT WORKOUTS
15 MINUTES / HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING
HOT CYCLE
Cycle Session with Choreographed Intensity Intervals
HOT THUNDER
First Ever Dual Pulley Water Rower
HOT BLAST
Strength, Endurance, and Cardio HIIT for the Total Body
The FX Zone (Functional Exercise Zone) 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.
At HOTWORX, you achieve more workouts in less time!
What matters most to you?
Our main goal is to become an active presence in the community. Not only from a fitness perspective but from one that gives back. We want to help other local businesses grow, foster local foundations and organizations, and be a place where our members feel at home. When we first joined HOTWORX as members, the staff and other members were so welcoming and kind. We’ve made so many great friendships through our membership, not to mention achieving fitness goals, that we want to provide the same experience for new members.
Pricing:
- Pre-sale pricing is available now for a limited time. Currently, we are offering memberships to our studio at only $10/enrollment and $44/mo when we open.
- Normal pricing for the Sweat Here is $99/enrollment and $59/mo
- Normal pricing for the Sweat Anywhere is $99/enrollment and $79/mo
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.hotworx.net/studio/northwoodlands
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotworxnorthwoodlands/
- Facebook: @HOTWORXNorthWoodlands
Image Credits
HOTWORX
