Here at The Bedford Mom we love sharing about and celebrating local businesses! This month we are so excited to feature HOTWORX Bedford, which is owned by Katrina George. HOTWORX Bedford is proud to offer a unique variety of Infrared workout sessions available 24/7. Their diverse fitness workouts include Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Stretching, Indoor Cycle, and more, providing unlimited access to their members any time of the day or night. They cater to everyone’s needs with flexible, budget friendly membership options for all fitness ranges that are perfect for individuals and families alike. Their focus is on fostering a community-oriented fitness environment in Bedford, NH. Learn all about HOTWORX Bedford and its owner Katrina below!
Tell us about yourself!
My name is Katrina and I am married to my wonderful husband Robbie. We have a blended family with 3 teenage boys, our lab mix Sadie, our kitty Love and a flock of chickens. I enjoy doing anything outdoors throughout all the seasons. Hiking, Biking & Skiing are some of my favs! I graduated college with a Business Degree in the early 90’s and the past 30 years I have had many business careers, but what fed my soul was helping others through Fitness, Holistic Health & Nutrition Coaching, Functional Medicine Consulting with clinicians in New England, Sound & Vibrational Therapy and HOTWORX. I have always had a passion for health & wellness since my early 20’s which is what led me to where I am now.
Tell us about your business!
I own two HOTWORX locations. Bedford was our 1st location in 2019 and was the 1st in the Northeast. We just opened our 2nd and 1st in Maine in early 2024. HOTWORX is a 24/7 member access, Infrared Sauna Fitness Studio. We offer 12 different virtually instructed workouts in a Infrared Sauna that can fit up to 3 people at a time. Workouts vary from 30-minute Yoga, Pilate & Barre to 15 minute cardio HIIT sessions like Cycle & Rowing. The health benefits to Infrared Sauna use are endless, but to name a few – increased detox & circulation, amplified calorie burn, better sleep, immune support, helps reduce muscle & joint pain and enhanced mental focus & relaxation. I like to say “HOTWORX offers way more than fitness!” We also offer a Functional Fitness area for added Resistance Training with guided workouts. Every member gets our App to schedule workouts, track calories, earn rewards, track your nutrition, refer friends and more! Lastly, we have an amazing community of members and is a supportive environment.
What does a “day in the life” look like for you?
Every day is different in my life; I live by my calendar! Owning 2 businesses and being a mom to a neurodivergent teenager, I never know what is going to come my way. I wear a lot of “hats” and I have embraced multi-tasking. I always make time in the morning to set my intention for the day and take a quiet minute to do take a few deep breaths and think about what I am grateful for. I like to listen to a podcast every day to expand my knowledge in a wide range of topics. My husband and I always have a morning meeting to set the expectations of the day with each other and for our staff. Most days I am either working from one of our studios or my home office for admin days. My days fly by! I try to always fit a HOTWORX workout in, even if it’s just a 15 minute cycle, it helps with my mood & stress levels. Family time is important to me. We enjoy dinner together, playing games, walks with the dog or hanging out watching a movie. My favorite part of my day is – after everything is done for the day around 8pm, I wash my face, put my jammies on and snuggle up with my family and our animals. I make sleep a priority so I stay healthy and can be ready for life, so I am usually in bed no later than 9:30.
What are your goals for your business in the next 3-5 years?
HOTWORX is always expanding and looking to make our members’ experience better. We will continue to work with the brand and within our Bedford community to ensure this continues to happen. My husband and I are in our mid 50’s, so we are planning for “retirement” in 5ish years. We would like to have both of our HOTWORX locations fully staffed and running efficiently without us so we can step away a bit more. We have been owners & managers, which has consumed a large part of our life. It’s been wonderful, but there are other parts of my life I would like to expand on. We look at each location as our children. Our Bedford location is 5 years old and it a “grown adult” and is running smoothly. Our Portland, Maine location is still a “toddler”, so we still have some work to do up there to help it grow into “adulthood”.
What are your favorite local spots in town?
OMG, so many! I have loved seeing Bedford grow and expand so much in the past 5 years. Health & Self Care are important to me, so Restore Hyper Wellness is my go-to for IV Nutrition & Crystal Clear Essentials for massage. I have crazy hair, so Blo Dry Bedford if I have a special event. Alapage is lovely for a special outfit or gifts. Girls’ night over at Vine 32 is so fun! The Bohemian has been a unique addition to our neighborhood too! I can’t forget Pressed Café, it’s my go to for a juice or smoothie right now, but it looks like we are going to have a few great additions soon with Playa Bowls & SweetGreen.
What is your best piece of advice for people looking to start a business?
Choose something that you are passionate about, because it becomes a big part of your life. Build a solid support team, you cannot do it alone. Hire people to do the things that you are not good at.
How can people connect with you and follow your business?
Connect with me at katrina.forrest@hotworx.net and follow us at https://www.instagram.com/hotworxbedford_/