i LOVE THIS PLACE. i wish they had more locations but truly this is the best workout ive done in…read moreforever. You do a 60 min workout consisting of 20 min of spin, 20 min of strength, 20 min of yoga in that order. i've tried so many spin and pilates classes and i find myself getting bored of them but i never get that feeling at Spenga. Liz is a phenomenal instructor, but all of the instructors are so high energy and make sure you have correct form to stay safe while working out. It's pretty beginner friendly, and the instructors offer modifications during each workout so you never feel weird about maybe not being able to do the workout exactly like them. I have made all my friends try spenga at least once and I'm truly obsessed.

Ever since they built Spenga, I've always driven past it on Westhiemer and always wondered what it…read morewould be. I finally decided to look into it and saw it on ClassPass. The first time I took Spenga, I kept telling my best friend I wanted to come back immediately! We both booked through ClassPass since we wanted to try out a new studio. Plus, 3 - 20 min exercises in one class is super interesting. 20 min of cycling, 20 min of weight lifting, and 20 min of yoga at the end to cool down. The front desk staff are quite inviting! The instructors have AMAZING energy, especially when we first took our class with Sergio. He was motivating, smiled, and just had this high energy that kept me going in my workout. ESPECIALLY, during the first 20 min of the spin portion. I recorded my workouts on my apple watch for each section and booooiiii you basically burn about 400 calories total! You gotta bring your own towel and of course water!! They got you dripping in sweat! There's plenty of parking in the back of the building, plus lockers to put your stuff in and shower. I highly recommend trying this place out! You get everything you need from cardio, weights, to even yoga cool down.

I'm so happy I found this gym. I've always enjoyed a good workout class but many of them left me…read morewanting more. The weights focused classes always seemed to move too fast, other classes too cardio-based,etc. Well BFT has the perfect balance of all of the above but more importantly, it's done right! The trainers/coaches really pay attention to form and making sure you are getting the most out of your workout while staying safe. They also take the time to learn about you and your goals so they can "push" you in the right direction. BFT is more than just a gym, it's a community. You will see familiar faces in the gym and at BFT events you actually want to attend. All this to say, just do it!

Absolutely obsessed with this gym. The workouts are fire, the trainers are hype machines, and the…read morecommunity? Top-tier vibes only. One of the best decisions I've made. The trainers are not only knowledgeable and supportive, but they genuinely motivate you to push past your limits and become the strongest version of yourself. I'm lifting heavier, moving faster, and honestly feeling a lot stronger. Major shoutout to BFT for pulling up in H-Town -- y'all really did that!

GymBowie is tucked away close to residential neighborhoods in the Montrose area. It just opened in…read moreDecember and specializes in CrossFit, which is a strength and training program that is all the rage these days. The website is clean, well-designed, up-to-date, and very informative. The Facebook page provides statuses on weekly free introduction and yoga classes. I attended a free intro CrossFit class on a rainy Saturday morning. Bowie was very cheerful and made sure to introduce himself to all the newcomers. His positive energy was infectious and made me enthusiastic to start the workout. The gym is a "box" type building with one room containing all the equipment and space for the workouts. You go through the CrossFit workout sets in the group, and it's very encouraging to go through it together. Because, trust me, with these intensive workouts, you're gonna need all the encouragement you can get! Fortunately, as I lay dying in a the middle of a set of pushups, Bowie remembered my name and (again, cheerfully!) pushed me to keep going. I like that even though the exercises are tough, Bowie never resorts to the "bootcamp style" of yelling putdowns or using negative reinforcement. He plays a varied set of music from his iPhone throughout the hourlong workout. I definitely laughed at the (somewhat joking) "LIGHT WEIGHT!" yells around the room. I didn't feel like anyone was judging me based on my fitness level or anything else. After the free introductory class, there is usually a complimentary (optional) yoga class with a Big Yoga instructor. It feels great to wind down with some stretching with phenomenal yoga teachers. The gym itself is clean and down-to-earth. Ample water and towels are available! I like that they cap their class sizes to promote safety and higher level of personal coaching attention. If I start working closer to Montrose again, I would definitely consider coming here regularly... and, Roots Juice is just 3 minutes away for an after-workout smoothie!

Finally had some time to check out the Crossfit situation in Houston and Gym Bowie nailed it!…read more Staff was welcoming and the super chill vibe made me feel right at home. Facility is beautifully kept! If you're ever in Houston you gotta check em out!

Best gym on the East Side!!…read more I started coming to Facet Seven Eado to get in the best Bride-To-Be/ Wedding shape I could, and it happened thanks to Mikel!! I highly recommend booking with him if you're in the market for a personal trainer! Not only will he help you reach your goals, but he's also very informative with why you're doing certain exercises (which is very helpful as someone who has no clue!) I do have to say, having a personal trainer really made my experience at Facet Seven Eado! I love that you can view all the trainer profiles online and book with them, making the whole process more approachable. The gym itself seems to have everything you would need - from machines to free weights to classes. Parking: They have some handicap parking and a few open spaces in front of the gym. That being said, I almost always had to park on the side street. Accessibility: In addition to the handicap parking - They do have a ramp for accessibility to the entrance as well, but otherwise get ready for a pre-workout warm up hiking up the stairs to the front entrance! They also have a large shower stall (at least in the women's locker room) for accessibility needs. Staff: The staff (especially the trainers) are beyond welcoming. For some reason the people at the front desk aren't so much. During my time here, I rarely got welcomed which does make it a bit awkward if you're not so comfortable in the gym. Also, they have a scanner to checkin on your app but that worked less than 50% of the time for me, leading to more awkward moments with the front desk. Space: The space is very open, allowing for a lot of different areas. During my time here, they did move some of the weights around, which made for a bit of a choke point/crowded area for the weight machines near the rowers. Personally this was a turn-off for me. Also, being a warehouse, it gets warm. There is AC but during the summer months it doesn't cool too effectively - which I guess helps you sweat and maybe is a good thing (but for me wasn't the best). Overall, I'd definitely return here if I needed a PT to help reach another goal. I definitely recommend it if you're looking for a new gym in general !

Why don't the men's restrooms flush?? :( I get automation…read morebut they don't even work and sadly!

I've always felt too shy and scared that i couldn't keep up with a class type of workout. From day…read more1 to my second YEAR of coming here consistently, I had never felt like I couldn't keep up or that it even mattered! The trainers and the people that come here are just so encouraging and have always shown me that they truly care about each and every individual's personal goals and work with each body type. I've never felt like I couldn't come in a little earlier or stay a little later and just ask questions and get help and advice on reaching my own fitness and health goals. F45 makes me feel like I am a part of a community. Overall this location, I may sound bias, is THE best! I have friends and co-workers who are members of the other F45 locations in the Houston area and a part of other types of gym classes who have left their gym to come to the West U F45 location! So it isn't just about the program and the equipment either, It's truly the people and the community that can make a huge impact on whether or not you can achieve your fitness goals and get the results you want to look and just FEEL good about yourself!

Been coming here since I moved back in August. I have been to other f45 locations as well but this…read moreone is closest to my house. That being said I love coming here! The coaches are encouraging and give instructive feedback. EZ and AD are great and have lots of energy. I do wish they had more class time options are sometimes the times are not conducive with my schedule but I make it work! They definitely have a good community aspect to it compared to some other locations I've been to. I recommend trying if you want a good workout! And try more than one class bc not all classes are the same.

So, this was my first CrossFit gym that I had ever tried out. One of my classmates had been…read moreattending this box for around 1 year and convinced me to join. At first I was obviously hesitant because the last time I had lifted any sort of weights was in 9th grade of high school aka ages ago. To even think of trying something as intimidating as CrossFit seemed to be unfathomable. I decided that I needed to turn my health around and get back into shape because honestly everything had changed about me like my energy levels, obviously my physique, and my attitude. I still remember coming in the first time and feeling my initial sense of intimidation leave as I really felt so unbelievably welcome in the gym. What appears as a blue, metal, unidentifiable exterior is really a warm community inside that has changed my life immensely. The coaches at this gym genuinely care about you as a person and want you to see growth in yourself, but also keep your overall health at the forefront. They design perfect workouts to target areas and muscles you forgot you even had. The community that Frank and Allison have created is one of more than a typical gym and is to the point where we are definitely more like a family. There is enough variety in equipment here to do any and everything you could need for a workout and they are always adding more things to vary the workouts. On top of this they always strive to do additional fun and new ideas like Nutrition courses, gym bingo, weightlifting courses, bring a friend days and so much more. I have now been at the gym for around 2 and a half years and I am dreading the day that I have to say goodbye to these amazing people in May. I'm emotional as it is so for me to say bye to people who have given me so much of their time and lives will be almost too much to handle. If you are looking for a new gym that will keep you consistently motivated to feel better overall and make you more than just a gym-goer to the point where you are an actual family member then you NEED to check out CrossFit Derive because if you go anywhere else you are missing out on so much in life.

Everyone at this gym is so friendly and welcoming! I travel to Houston often and drop in here and…read morealways feel right at home! The programming is fun and the coaches are great!

This studio kicked my butt! I did the signature which was HIIT (alternate treadmill with…read moreweight-training). I wished there were some lighter weights and that the instructor helped me out a bit more since it was my first time there. She was shouting instructions and I couldn't hear her well. The exercises were pretty challenging, I was sore for days after! Parking is free for 2 hours.

They can make you sweat. They can make you hotter. They can make you lose your breath. And they can…read moremake you water. It's actually an amazing workout center and gets a lot of people very happy and very fit, but it's not for me. I don't really like doing classes set routines and following someone else's schedule. It doesn't work for me as well as I prefer doing it by myself. But if I was going to do classes, this would be one of the very best facilities on offer, and I was very impressed by what they're doing. It would have given. 5 stars if it was affordable. At $100 for 4 classes, it's not something I can work with. I pay under 20 a month for my gym and even that is a struggle.

After taking two classes through Yelp, I was happy to purchase the starter three pack to try…read moreadditional classes. I'd describe Barry's as a boutique fitness studio that offers a great workout with energetic and motivating instructors with fun curated playlists. Barry's follows a cadence for muscle group focus that I appreciate. There is also a fuel bar that serves nutritious and yummy smoothies. I find Barry's a fun way to get in movement and adds to my workout routine.

This class was super high energy. I had no idea what I was getting myself into but I survived with…read morea smile!! Riti was our instructor for RUN X FULL BODY & she kept the upbeat vibes the entire time! It was honestly impressive & equally shocking how amazing her classroom management was haha but she kept us motivated for the whole 50 minutes. There were various sets where half the class was on the treadmill and the other half on the floor. The treadmillers were jogging, sprinting, & everything in between. The floor people were doing a lot of squats, bodyweight & weight lifting exercises. Then every few minutes the people on the treadmill would switch to the floor and vice versa. You really have to listen carefully and pay attention while the instructor is moving around shouting out what you're supposed to do. Parking is in a lot or on the street, both requires payment. There are lockers to store your belongings as well as showers in the bathrooms. They provide towels at eac station for the class as well. You be assigned a number for the treadmill & the floor section. This is definitely not meant for someone who gets overstimulated easily but if you like chaotic exercise classes, I highly recommend. Try it out at least once, you won't regret it!

I have been a member of Facet Seven for about 2 years now. I previously was working out at home and…read moretrying out different studios on ClassPass. Instantly when I started taking classes at Facet Seven I appreciated the community and friendliness at the front desk, members, and the instructors as well. I mainly take Stefani's barre, yoga, and ABC class but also have enjoyed HIIT and strengthcon with Emma. Stefani is a bright light and makes working out so fun but also challenging. Emma similarly looks to challenge but is also motivating and provided me modifications when needed with an injury, looking out for me when I didn't realize I could re-injure something without even knowing. The gym has a variety of equipment but is on the smaller side, so it's easier to see and get to know regulars in your class but also meet new people. Highly recommend!

great gym, nice vibe, great equipment and always clean. Also appreciate the customer service. It…read morehas everything you need, plenty of squat racks and bench press racks and I have never had to wait for equipment. Overall, a great feeling, highly recommend this place

Incase anyone is wondering: $69 weekly for unlimited…read moreclasses, includes a trainer checking in on you weekly and some nutritional guidance. + $200 enrollment fee. I had to go through a zoom call to find this information, and was pretty turned off by how pushy and dismissive the person I was speaking to became when I told him I wasn't going to sign up on the spot and needed time to think it over. The call turned from friendly to awkward/ uncomfortable in my perspective from there.

I'm hooked on Fire & Ice at Mekanix Calisthenics Gym in Montrose. My recovery has never been this…read morerejuvenating and my workout stats just keep improving since I started incorporating this into my routine. I've been going hard in training to pass the Air Force ASOS / TACP physical requirements and this recovery method has made a huge difference for me. I'm PR'ing everything at the gym. I also track my light and deep sleep, and the stats from my deep sleep went from about 2.5 hours per night to about 6.5 after partaking in Fire & Ice. How does it work? You spend 3 min in the ice bath followed by approximately 15 min in the sauna. Repeat 3x and do one final ice bath dunk at the end. If you're killing it and feeling run down, check them out and ask for Justin. He'll take great care of you. It's made a HUGE difference for me!