A new type of gym is coming to Cape Coral this summer.

HOTWORX’ patented sauna combines heat, infrared and exercise — what the gym calls “3D Training.”

This includes heat, which raises the body’s core temperature and speeds up the metabolism. Less time is also required for warm ups in a heated studio.

Infrared activates and strengthens the regenerative process in the body. The isometric postures accelerate detoxification by physically removing toxins from the organs via muscle contraction.

Exercise increases the heart rate and helps burn calories.

Two forms of exercise are done in the sauna. These include isometrics and HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). With isometrics, a variety of exercises can be used, such as yoga and Pilates. With HIIT, a short 15-minute routine with a cycle or rowing machine provides just the right amount of workout results when combined with heat and infrared energy.

“It’s more workout in less time,” said franchise owner Jessica Zonker.

With HOTWORX, cross training and consistency are key to achieving results.

There are over 400 locations worldwide.

HOTWORX Studios have up to 10 infrared saunas and all workouts are taught by a virtual instructor, which enables members to book workouts 24/7 through the HOTWORX Burn-Off app.

Some of the benefits include stress relief, skin rejuvenation, detoxification and muscle recovery.

Members will have access 24/7 and staffed hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

Zonker said some members prefer to use HOTWORX in addition to their normal workout routine.

“The reason I got into it was I used to be a runner,” she said. “But then I couldn’t run anymore. I was looking for something to give me that runners high.”

Zonker said she wanted to open HOTWORX in Cape Coral because the area didn’t have anything like it.

“All levels of someone’s current fitness status can do it,” she said. “All ages. An infrared environment is different from working out in the heat.

“Some people may think, ‘I live here why do I want to workout in sauna?’ There is no humidity.”

Zonker urges the community to come in and try it because “you really need to experience it.”