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ABOUT HOT TEMPLE
BORN IN BALLARAT. BUILT TO CHALLENGE THE ORDINARY.
At Hot Temple, we believe the environment you train in can change the way you train.
We have combined infrared heat with purposeful movement, innovative workouts and expert coaching to create a fitness experience that goes beyond the traditional gym.
THE POWER OF HEAT & MOVEMENT
Heat is at the heart of the Hot Temple experience. Our purpose-built infrared heated studios create a unique training environment, adding another dimension to the way you move, strengthen and build endurance. From high-energy indoor cycling and strength training to Pilates and yoga, our classes bring together effective programming, motivating music and passionate instructors to make every session count.
MORE THAN JUST A WORKOUT
Hot Temple is about more than physical fitness. It's about the energy in the room, the challenges you overcome, the confidence you build and the people you share the experience with.
Whether you're beginning your fitness journey or striving for your next goal, Hot Temple is a place to challenge yourself, discover your strength and be part of something bigger.
FIND YOUR STRENGTH. FEEL THE HEAT. JOIN THE TEMPLE.
OUR STORY
BORN FROM EXPERIENCE. BACKED BY YEARS OF KNOWLEDGE. BUILT WITH PURPOSE.
Hot Temple was founded by siblings Emma and Matt, two passionate athletes with a shared vision to change the way people train.
With over 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry and a strong background in competitive triathlon, Emma's journey into heat training began long before Hot Temple opened its doors.
The inspiration came while preparing for the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii — one of the world's toughest one day endurance events. Training through a freezing Ballarat winter for the extreme heat and humidity of Hawaii presented a challenge. Determined to prepare her body for the conditions, Emma took an unconventional approach, purchasing a sauna and setting up a bike wind trainer inside. What started as preparation for one race became a five-year journey of exploring heat training and its influence on fitness, endurance and performance. In 2017, Emma began introducing heated training methods to her own clients, spending the next two years trialling, testing and refining the concept in a real fitness environment.
Combining her extensive industry experience, personal athletic background and practical knowledge gained from working with clients, Emma partnered with her brother Matt to turn years of ideas and research into something bigger.
IN 2019, HOT TEMPLE WAS BORN.
Opening its first studio in Ballarat, Hot Temple introduced a distinctive approach to group fitness,
bringing together infrared heated Ride, Strength, Yoga and Pilates.
What began as years of personal experimentation and hands-on experience has grown into a thriving fitness community, with five studios across Victoria and more on the way.
Today, Hot Temple continues to evolve, combining innovative training methods, experienced instructors and a passion for helping people become stronger, fitter and more confident.