LA’s Hottest (Literally) Studios Right Now
The infrared fitness wave is here — and your body will thank you.
If you've been scrolling wellness TikTok lately, you've probably seen sweaty, glowing girls walking out of studios looking absolutely cooked in the best way. Welcome to the era of infrared fitness — and LA is leading the charge.
What Even Is Infrared Heat?
Unlike traditional hot yoga where you're basically just in a sauna with a yoga mat, infrared studios use specialized heat panels that convert electricity into warmth and beam it directly into your body rather than just heating the air around you. The result? A deeper, more therapeutic sweat that goes beyond just "hot."
Benefits include:
- Reduced inflammation and joint pain
- Increased flexibility (your hips will open up like never before)
- Better circulation and skin glow
- Deeper muscle recovery post-workout
- Calorie burn that keeps going after you leave
The LA Studios Doing It Best
Heated Pilates Studios
LA has quietly become the epicenter of the heated Pilates movement. We're talking 90–95 degree rooms, reformers, mat work, resistance bands — all while your body is being warmed from the inside out. The heat forces your muscles to release tension you didn't even know you were holding, making every stretch deeper and every contraction more effective.
Studios we love right now:
- Silver Springs (West Hollywood) — possibly the most beautiful studio in LA, with heated Pilates, yoga, and HIIT. Bring a friend just so someone can photograph you leaving.
- Be Kind Studios (Melrose) — reformer, heated reformer, and rooftop mat Pilates. Yes, rooftop.
- Heated Room — a consistent fan favorite and perpetually booked for a reason.
- Hot Pilates — the LA original that started this whole heated movement. A classic for good reason.
What to expect: Your first class will humble you. Bring a full water bottle (actually, bring two), wear moisture-wicking everything, and don't be surprised if you're sore in places you forgot existed.
Heated Sculpt & Fusion Classes
The fusion class queens of LA have figured out that adding infrared panels to sculpt and barre makes an already effective workout feel almost meditative. The warmth creates this focused, almost euphoric state — you're working harder, but it feels more intentional.
Where to go:
-Hot Pilates WeHo — heated barre-sculpt fusion
- BURN LA — infrared + red light therapy sculpt
- TruFusion West Hollywood — heated sculpt and yoga fusion
- Silver Springs — heated HIIT and sculpt alongside Pilates
Hot Reformer Classes
Reformer Pilates is already having its biggest moment since the early 2000s celebrity circuit, but heat-enhanced reformer? That's next level. Studios are booking out weeks in advance — get on those waitlists now.
Currently on our radar:
- TruFusion West Hollywood — heated Pilates, yoga, and sculpt all under one roof. Great for variety.
- HEIMAT — sleek, West Hollywood, heated reformer with a loyal following.
- Be Kind Studios — yes, they show up twice. That's how good the reformer classes are.
What to Bring & Wear:
- Grip socks (non-negotiable for reformer classes)
- Moisture-wicking everything — save the cotton for brunch
- Two full water bottles minimum
- A small towel for your mat
- An open mind — the first class is always a journey
The Recovery Factor
One of the biggest selling points of infrared workouts isn't even the workout itself — it's how your body feels afterward. The heat promotes lymphatic drainage and circulation in a way that traditional exercise doesn't, meaning less next-day soreness and faster muscle repair. Many regulars report sleeping better on infrared workout days.
Is It For Everyone?
A note of caution: if you're pregnant, have cardiovascular conditions, or are sensitive to heat, check with your doctor before booking. Infrared heat is powerful — that's the point — but it's not for everyone in every season of life. For the rest of us? Book the class. Embrace the sweat. Come out glowing.
Have a favorite heated studio in LA we should feature? Tried any of the ones above? DM us @fitgirlclubla - we're always scouting the best spots for the community!
XO,
Leah