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The Surprising Science-Backed Benefits of Heated Workouts - and When They're Not Worth the Money (Women's Health)

Posted: Oct 21, 2025 in In the News

This article originally appeared in Women's Health UK on October 21, 2025.

It’s without a hint of irony that we’re breaking the news that what’s hot right now is…heat. Yes, from Bikram to barre, calisthenics to spin, studios are turning up the heat with the goal of amping up the burn. That searches for hot Pilates are up more than 150 per cent since 2022 is one reason studios are adding heated workouts to their rosters faster than you can say chafing. And with heated classes now one of the most popular bookings on ClassPass, insiders are predicting the thermostat will be rising in studios across the country this autumn...

Then there’s the advice that applies to everyone: hydrate, go gently and listen to your body. The latter is particularly important; a study conducted by the American Council on Exercise on the risks associated with Bikram yoga recommended watching for fatigue, headaches, dizziness, general weakness, paleness, cold, clammy skin and profuse sweating. If any of those apply, Reed suggests you stop exercising, move to a cool, well-ventilated area, lay down with your feet elevated, drink fluids and monitor your temperature. That muscles reach deeper ranges of motion in heat means overstretching is also a risk. ‘Be sure to stretch slowly and mindfully,’ adds Reeds. ‘And never pushing to the point of pain’. A hot training tip no matter what the thermostat reads...

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