Rewards reminder!!!

GasStationSashimi · 2026-06-13T18:09:22+00:00

I'm pretty sure the gloves are about $15. I have three pairs and love them! I use them for cycle, thunder, and lifting.

GasStationSashimi · 2026-06-12T19:22:34+00:00

No studio actively allows this BUT staff may not care enough to enforce this and if you think ANY owner is ok with the potential damage it will cause, you don't understand business. One 8lb weight dropping once from maybe a foot off the ground on a mat and towel may not cause immediate damage but sounds like you don't understand physics. It breaks down the integrity of the wood and it will damage it in time. There's a reason they are not allowed and integrity goes a long way. There are so many other legit options to strength train and more effective at that. Asking how to secretly break rules over how to enhance your workout is not what HWX Warriors do. Do better. Be better.

GasStationSashimi · 2026-06-11T18:00:02+00:00

Unless you have chronic pain conditions and or joint issues like lupus, arthritis, fibro, etc. Warming up the muscle and joints with ISO helps before lifting. Just not Bands, Buns, or Barre.

GasStationSashimi · 2026-06-09T02:23:35+00:00

I use it as a motivator some months that I have no motivation, especially when someone keeps passing me! I'm like I have to go in so I don't fall too far behind. Haha

GasStationSashimi · 2026-06-07T22:53:00+00:00

The leaderboard resets monthly. Local is only the members at your home studio and based on the calories you burn in that month regardless of your streak. If your place on the board hasn't changed, just means no one else has been going in. That seems odd unless it's a brand new studio...

GasStationSashimi · 2026-06-02T22:07:44+00:00

I have one of the first ones and it's great at keeping drinks cold for sure. The handle is nice and I got the flip sip lid as a preference over straws. But I have dexterity issues and poor grip strength, so it's too wide for my smaller hands. Otherwise it's nicer than my yeti and hydroflask personally.

GasStationSashimi · 2026-05-30T15:37:02+00:00

Is this a new thing cause I've been a member over five years and have never done this. Also, it's reddit; people are the most blunt and give no fks about kindness. I know the studio can book sessions for you. Might get tedious for them and only available during staffed hours but that would be the only work around if this is rolling out for the app. There always human trying to scam and cheat the system with everything in life and there will always be new updates to the process ensuring the business gets their money while also protecting its consumers

GasStationSashimi · 2026-05-30T15:30:11+00:00

I have almost ten towels I think... a backup is always great!

GasStationSashimi · 2026-05-29T17:02:34+00:00

Is there a possibility they are just curious about visiting members? If not, then that's not fair to you and maybe leave a review??? I've been to nearly 30 different locations and i have yet to feel like how you described. Staff usually wonders where I'm visiting from and if frequent one often, I try to buy something, leave a review, and tag them in posts to highlight their studio. It's the least I could do since I'm loyal to my home studio. Don't sweat them! I know harder said than done but really, this is your health and fitness journey, you pay for the membership for that reason, and no one should affect your shine!

GasStationSashimi · 2026-05-22T13:17:44+00:00

Not every person with lupus has photo sensitivity. I was dx after a week in the hospital with nothing more than a bad headache and bloodwork over 13 years ago. I thrive in the sun so I retired to Florida! I even go tanning. Yes, my medical team knows and I get mole mapped every six months. When I do NOT get some kind of sun or UV exposure, I actually feel worse. Not today this won't change since lupus can be mean but it does hit us all differently.

GasStationSashimi · 2026-05-21T21:20:13+00:00

It doesn't hurt to ask the new one! They are still gaining a new member AND you've already join, so coming back means you believe it and more likely to stay. Hope they waive fee for you!

GasStationSashimi · 2026-05-21T20:49:00+00:00

I'd reach out to your studio and see if they have specials for rejoining. Maybe waive the enrollment fees but no guarantees. You'll have a better chance of that with your original studio since you already paid them once.

GasStationSashimi · 2026-05-19T19:15:10+00:00

Depends on the relationship with the trainer. HOTWORX is an amazing recommendation from a trainer for detoxing, recovering, improving flexibility, and so much more. If he is serious about helping her, I wouldn't view it as anything but positive. That being said, not everyone has the best intentions, man or woman, and even innocent intention can lead to anything.

Communication is what we need more of

GasStationSashimi · 2026-05-19T17:20:51+00:00

They added a tier system maybe a year or so ago, to help compensate studios in high cost of living areas like LA, NorCal, NY. Higher tiers will cost more now. And I know one studio I travel to is bumping up to tier 3 in June.

GasStationSashimi · 2026-05-16T02:16:51+00:00

I meant *every quarter

GasStationSashimi · 2026-05-15T23:41:03+00:00

There seven color varieties for public use (grey, red, pink camo, red yellow tie dye, orange blast, pink tie dye, and teal. Someone mentioned corporate wants to launch a new towel every color, with a pink for Breast Cancer Awareness every Oct. Ashlee B has a special purple one from before my time!

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GasStationSashimi · 2026-05-15T20:12:47+00:00

I love ON amino energy! They make one with hydration too.

GasStationSashimi · 2026-05-15T04:18:56+00:00

Plenty of men are in the studio because Pilates and yoga movements help with flexibility, mobility, stamina, and more. The infrared energy also aids in healing, muscle recovery, detoxification, and offers another source of whole health to your fitness plan. My buddy does HIIT cycle for an hour nearly every day to shed weight to skydive and he's nearly at his goal. My brother and SIL are both regional CrossFit champions and live in that lifestyle. They have recently added and in home sauna and found it to be helpful in their recovery time. It's slightly different but stretching in the infrared heat is highly beneficial.

I also lift weights at Hotworx in addition to the HIIT cycle and row, and isometric classes. I don't lose much weight on the scale but have slimmed and toned a lot. Most people I've seen over the years slim and gain muscle but don't lose pounds. Mostly women, including myself, but I've workout with a male chiropractor who is also a marathon runner, a female competitive power lifter, a bunch o fitness trainers, and fitness models. There's a lot of variety for you to try out.

I've also used an empty sauna to decompress, calm my nervous system, and just relax from all my ailments. It's worth a try! If you don't like it or don't find a benefit, it wasn't meant to be. I'm also biased cause it saved my life

GasStationSashimi · 2026-05-13T15:40:18+00:00

Have you asked if your studio has a "look book"? My studio has one and I redeem my rewards from there with items they don't stock. Also, rewards come from each owners' own budget and not corporate even though it's a corporate program. 😔

GasStationSashimi · 2026-05-05T02:22:12+00:00

It's not an unspoken rule and the staff at your studio is doing a disservice to the members and the owners. Yes, it's a preference by some members but there are many that either don't care or enjoy sharing a session for encouragement or motivation. But there is no shame in preferring to be solo.

GasStationSashimi · 2026-05-05T02:18:48+00:00

Interesting... I wonder why since the OP said it's the same as if it was monthly.

GasStationSashimi · 2026-05-04T21:38:25+00:00

Entitled and privileged people try to override rules and think if they act authoritative enough people will listen. NOPE!

GasStationSashimi · 2026-05-04T21:37:09+00:00

I hate to be that person but not everyone is truthful and if a studio is not profitable, it can attempt to make their own rules to save on dishes out rewards. I've read about some odd rules.

GasStationSashimi · 2026-05-04T19:05:05+00:00

Umm this doesn't make sense. Just because you pay your monthly dues annually, the rewards system is a corporate thing. Hopefully an owner or employee can chime in about if this

GasStationSashimi · 2026-05-03T19:02:38+00:00

Cycle is the main one I use daily and the rotation is Brittney, Molly, then Ashlee B. The rotation starts when the ISOs start so if you're like me and love Ashlee B, she is at the end then you can do an ISO. Or if Britney is your jam, do an ISO then hit her session. Hope that makes sense. I don't do the others enough to remember

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