Today we’d like to introduce you to Sara Castro.
Sara, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I have always been a fitness enthusiast! I have been really putting myself on hold for the longest, trying workout disciplines that never kept my attention, or never really seemed to offer the variety of results I wanted. Going on two years ago they thought I had thyroid cancer. I went through all sorts of exams, blood work, and it was enough to make me jump up and decide that it was time to take action! Since then I have been truly dedicated to myself and taking my health seriously! I have seen results in my energy, sleep and overall well being. I loved it so much I left the cosmetology industry, (was 17 years in ), to embark on a new adventure to see where it takes me. I am very much looking forward to getting into the best fitness of my life and helping others as well. I am not done yet, this is something to finally cross off my checklist! My bucket list is extensive and I need to be in my best possible version to achieve my dreams of owning my business, travel the world and one day become a motivational speak! Not sure where this life is going to take me, but super excited to see what is store for me and all of my future HOTWORX “family-members”!
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
As far as fitness is concerned, like anything worth doing in life- no! Definitely not smooth!
Easy is never cheap, and easy is never gratifying to the soul! I have learned nothing great from short cuts or cheating yourself! This fitness journey has really forced me to sit in the mirror and think “What do I really want for myself? Do I take the promises I make to myself seriously? Am I on the road to my best self?”
Starting up any new business adventure takes sweat, blood, and tears. Lots of setbacks reschedule and coordinating. I am very blessed that we have the most understanding members ever! Lots of cold days while starting in March, now we are in the dog days of full-throttle summer. Walking into neighboring businesses and introducing this new concept! People are definitely anxious and curious about HOTWORX. They will be both impressed and pleasantly surprised at how functional, convenient we are and not to mention the price is a steal!!!
Please tell us about your business.
We are a 24-hour infrared fitness studio. All our exercises are isometric and done in infrared saunas, minus the FX Zone, which is a free weight zone with medicine balls, kettlebells, warrior rope, a virtual trainer and timer. Isometric exercises are not through a range of motion, but compression postures that help with the detoxification through muscle contractions. Our particular location will have ten infrared saunas: hot yoga, hot pilates, hot iso, hot warrior, hot cycle, hot blast, hot buns, and hot bands-(full-body workout with resistance bands.) All of these take only 30 minutes, except for our two HITT exercises (high-intensity interval training sessions) those only take 15 minutes and are a total body workout! All members can access these classes 24 hours a day, book all of your sessions on an app on your phone, book up to three days in advance! I love how our company has taken all of the popular workouts under one roof. As well as adding the benefit of infrared- which activates the regenerative process in the body and accelerating the body in recovery. I also love how we have been featured on the show “the doctors” I really feel like we got our seal of approval! We also have gotten our infrared saunas patented, so they are exclusive to us! Yes, there are infrared saunas out there but not quite like HOTWORX!
If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
Go with the flow and practice patience. Would I do anything differently? Not really, I know I have been doing the best to my abilities. Just waiting to open! Super excited about that!
Pricing:
- Normal studio rates are $99 non-refundable, and $59 a month for one studio access or $69 for “burn everywhere” access all HOTWORX everywhere
- Current pre-sale rates are $10 to become a member and $44 a month for the life of the membership (limited quantities)
- All first timers get a free VIP session, please call to set that appointment during studio hours M-Th 11am-8pm, Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 11am- 4pm
Contact Info:
- Address: 2808 Mckinney Avenue suite 109, Dallas, TX 75204
- Website: HOTWORX.NET/studio/Dallas-uptown
- Phone: 972 895 3855
- Email: manager.tx0048@hotworx.net
- Instagram: @hotworxdallasuptown
- Facebook: hotworx.net/studio/dallas-uptown/
Image Credit:
HOTWORX
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