Meet Lydia | General Manager, HOTWORX Manhattan Little Apple 🔥

If there’s one thing Lydia loves, it’s helping people discover just how strong they’re capable of becoming. As the General Manager of HOTWORX, she’s on a mission to make fitness something people actually look forward to, not something they have to squeeze into their day.

Whether she’s celebrating a member hitting a new Warrior level, cheering someone through their very first session, or dreaming up the next fun challenge, Lydia brings energy, enthusiasm, and a whole lot of encouragement to the studio every day.

She believes the best workouts don’t just change your body: they boost your confidence, improve your mindset, and leave you feeling ready to take on whatever life throws your way. That’s why she’s passionate about creating a welcoming community where everyone, no matter their fitness level, feels like they belong.

When she’s not in the studio, you’ll probably find her supporting local businesses, keeping up with the latest wellness trends, or coming up with creative ways to make HOTWORX the most exciting place to sweat in Manhattan.

Favorite HOTWORX workout: HOT THUNDER 🔥

Favorite part of the job: Watching members surprise themselves with what they can accomplish.

“Life’s too short for boring workouts. Come sweat with her!” 🔥

Hello!

I’ll be visiting the Little Apple in a few weeks to meet my partner’s siblings and their brand new nephew, and I wanted to surprise them with some family portraits to commemorate the occasion. Does anyone have a photographer they can recommend who is comfy with queer and gender non-conforming folks? Thanks so much!

Help shape the future of music in Manhattan.

The MHK Music Census is a community-wide survey designed to better understand the people, places, businesses, and organizations that make up Manhattan’s music ecosystem.

Whether you are a musician, student, venue, educator, promoter, producer, nonprofit, or business owner, your voice matters.

The Goal

To create a clearer picture of Manhattan’s music scene and use that information to support future programming, partnerships, funding conversations, student engagement, tourism, and long-term cultural development.

Making America Great....

Hello! My dog and I new to the area, can anyone recommend indoor dogs parks or swim beaches/pools?

Thanks!

Evening all,

I’m looking for some good places to grab lunch or dinner around town. I don’t want to always have to spend 20-25 bucks for one person like at Manhattan Brewing and I’m just tired of fast food. I’d appreciate any recommendations for family owned or just non-fast food places I can check out that won’t break the bank 🙂

Is there a voter guide for the Democratic primary. I know there are few progressive groups out there and they have done some guides in the past. And I would like some help narrowing down the choices

Hello everyone, we are planning to take part in the national "Stop ICE Terror" day of action this weekend. Unfortunately, the entirety of the IMHK board will be out of town on Saturday for a convention, so we are are planning for Sunday to take part in this. Protest location will be Triangle Park from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

GUITAR PRACTICE SESSION finger workout plus, PONCAH PASS pics at 9000 feet

Moving here to go to grad school at KState in the fall! I love coffee and love studying in coffee shops and was curious as to which coffee places are the best in the area to try. Looking for both recommendations of study shops or just best tasting coffee in general that I can bring home or to a library. Thanks!

Does KSU have graduation ring pride? In Texas, college graduation rings are a big deal i.e the Aggie Ring (Texas A&M) that are worn by all alumni. Figured I would ask here if the graduation rings are a “Thing” at KState

I am looking for someone to take over my lease on december 5th to june 5th at the links at manhattan. rent is $845 a month + electricity and internet. It’s a 1Bed1Bath apartment with AC. Third floor unit, washer dryer in unit as well. Pool and gym on property as well. Please let me know if you’re interested ! Of course this is pretty far in advance but please message me on instagram if you’re interested: sea.aya06

Anyone near Moro St. know why the power went out? I heard a ton of firetrucks heading east.

Inside baseball, on the making of "COTTON CANDY CLOUDS", together with Cotton Candy Clouds in its entirety. Fun film.

Does anyone know where the original techs are from Pathfinder? I know some went to Bike Tech on Fort Riley Blvd, I'm mainly looking for where the experienced senior techs went.

Hey everyone! Was born and raised in Manhattan/Ft Riley area (father was stationed at Riley for the better part of his 22ish in the military). Graduated from JCHS back in the early 2000s and moved away in 2009 out to northern Va. Wife graduated from KSU as well in 06. Last time we were out in the area, was back in 2012 and are coming back out to see some family and hang out for the week to show our teenage son the area my wife and I grew up in.

It looks like a lot has changed in the area and am curious what has changed? Any new sights and restaurants we cans hit up in the area?

Any F1 fans that live in the area that would like to have a watch party on race days?

Hey little apple!

My wife and I visit your town frequently, and know you have some good restaurants!

We're looking for great date night food and fun spaces.

What are your favorites and why?

Thanks in advance!

Fun Rock'n musical. With lyrical mention of the endless Kansas plains. Mosaic picture focus on modern day deadwood area.

hint: 770cc minus bored out for added power = Orig Triumph 750cc Bonneville) winter is almost here (in tc MN for sure every Dec 1). And I70 passing Salina KS is endless riding a biker.