It’s time to leave that grudging treadmill session behind and say hello to the best cardio workout you don’t even know you are getting…

Guys, have you heard? Infrared technology has paved the way now for a better way to do cardio. So why not combine strength training, flexibility, balance, and detox with your cardio workout for a quick, interesting, and fun session? Nobody loves doing cardio the old school way on a treadmill with a frown, drudging away for 45 boring minutes in an air-conditioned gym burning lower amounts of calories than they should. Make the most out of your gym time, and get a great cardio without even knowing it.

🔥 Why Cardio Inside a HOTWORX Sauna Is Surprisingly Fun
Let’s face it, traditional cardio can feel like a chore. Whether it's jogging in place or grinding through a long elliptical session, it often becomes a boring grind. But what if cardio didn’t feel like such a grind? What if it could actually be fun and addictive?

That’s the experience for hundreds of thousands of members doing cardio inside a HOTWORX infrared sauna, where high-intensity, low-time workouts create an entirely new relationship with toning up and sweating it out.

🧠 You Don’t Realize How Hard You’re Working
Inside the HOTWORX sauna, the combination of infrared energy + heat, with isometric conditioning, and HIIT cardio (like Cycle or Thunder Row) keeps your mind engaged and your body moving.

“I’m pouring sweat and torching calories, but the time just flies. I used to dread cardio, now I crave it!”
— Jessica M., HOTWORX Member, Orlando

Instead of staring at a clock, you’re guided by virtual instruction and interval timers. Your focus shifts from fatigue to performance, and that’s what makes it feel effortless, even when it’s not.

🌡️ Infrared Energy and Heat Makes a Measurable Difference
Unlike conventional saunas, HOTWORX uses far infrared energy, which penetrates deeper into soft tissue and supports thermogenic benefits at the cellular level. That means your body works harder to cool itself. This raises the heart rate, increases circulation, and promotes deeper sweating.

According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, passive heat exposure through infrared saunas can improve endothelial function and cardiovascular performance—benefits that compound when combined with exercise.

“I burn more calories in 15 minutes of HOTWORX Cycle than I used to in 45 minutes at a spin studio. And I feel better afterward.”
— Derek L., HOTWORX Member, Dallas

⏱️ Short Workouts, Big Payoff
HOTWORX cardio HIIT workouts last just 15 minutes, but thanks to the synergy of heat + infrared energy + HIIT or 30 minute isometrics, they deliver results that would typically take twice as long. You’ll notice:

-Higher calorie burn per minute
-Faster warm-up times
-Improved fat oxidation²
-Fewer post-workout aches and less soreness

All while dripping sweat and feeling stronger, not depleted…

“The time efficiency is a game-changer for my schedule. I do a 15-minute Row Blast, and it feels like I just did a full workout without the drag.”
— Tina R., HOTWORX Franchisee and Member, Phoenix

🎉 Fun, Addictive, and Effective
There’s something exhilarating about the HOTWORX sauna. The infrared glow, the focused intensity, and the sense of momentum. It transforms cardio from something you have to do into something you want to do. And as your endurance builds, the workout starts to feel like play. When you are focused on the postures in the sauna, you never realize how effective you are actually getting your cardio in at the same time. Like the title of this blog says, it’s "The Best Cardio Workout You Didn’t Know You Were Getting”.

“I used to be bored five minutes into cardio. Now I’m actually smiling when I leave the sauna.”
— Rachel F., HOTWORX Member, Nashville

✅ Conclusion
Cardio doesn’t have to be boring, long, or hard on your joints. Inside a HOTWORX infrared sauna, cardio becomes a high-energy, sweat-fueled, zero impact experience that feels good and delivers results fast. That’s why so many members are surprised to find themselves saying:
“I actually enjoy cardio now.”
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References
Laukkanen, Jari A., et al. "Sauna bathing is associated with reduced cardiovascular mortality and improves endothelial function." Journal of the American College of Cardiology (2015).

Kihara, Takuji, et al. "Repeated sauna therapy improves vascular endothelial and cardiac function in patients with chronic heart failure." Journal of the American College of Cardiology (2002).

Coyne, Sarah, et al. "Infrared sauna use for natural performance enhancement, detoxification, and recovery: Current research overview." Journal of Athletic Enhancement (2019).