Hotworx Westchase (Odessa) is conveniently located just a short 7 minute drive from my house and…read morethey are open 24 hrs a day. They also have staffed hours if you need to bring a guest, make purchases, or need to speak to someone in person. Location and convenience are perks, but it's not the sole reason why I love this fitness studio. Let me begin by saying that the staff is friendly, so helpful, and amazing. They also do a great job at keeping everything clean. What has me hooked are the infrared sauna workouts and the workout space in the back. I have autoimmune issues and the 40-minute ISO workouts in 125F degree temp works wonders for me. It helps reduce inflammation and get a better sweat than I do at the gym. The heat helps deepen my stretches and reduces any tendon or joint pain I have. It also helps me relax and clear my head, which improves my sleep. Lastly, the workout space in the back has a full line of dumbells and equipment that's perfect for toning and building muscle. I don't take advantage of their Infrared Heated HIIT workouts because it's not recommended with autoimmune disease as it can trigger symptoms and fatigue. However, I see a lot of people benefitting from those HIIT classes combined with ISO classes. Full disclosure, I have a gym membership where I do cardio and most of my weight training about 4x a week. I go to HOTWORX 3x a week or more if I have the time. My initial reason for joining was for the infrared sauna benefits and for yoga/stretching. I'm happy to say that it has become more. I still enjoy Horworx's Hot yoga and Hot Stretch classes, but I've also started taking other Hot Iso classes and have been weight training in the back. Every now and then I do my physical therapy exercises and stretches in the saunas instead of a Hotworx class, which has been a game changer with my physical therapy and recovery. Whether you are looking for one place to workout at or if you're like me and looking for a 2nd fitness studio to supplement or to change up your fitness routine, I highly recommend the Hotworx Westchase location in Odessa.

From the owner: HOTWORX is a 24-hour infrared fitness studio that provides members with access to a variety of…read morevirtually instructed infrared sauna workouts. Experience the benefits of infrared energy and heat through a 15-minute High-Intensity Interval Training session or any of our 30-minute isometric workouts, including Hot Pilates, Hot Yoga, Hot Barre, Hot Core, Hot Cycle, Hot Blast, and many more. HOTWORX studios are also equipped with a Functional Exercise Area with free weights, bands, ropes, and more! Start achieving your fitness goals and experience massive calorie burn, detoxification, pain relief, and stress reduction at HOTWORX!

I've been doing personal training with APEX for 2 years now and couldn't be happier. DJ comes out…read moreto my house 4 times a week and we've never done the same workout twice. He's always on time and always accommodates my schedule. Sometimes I come by the gym when I want a harder workout. It's a must see. Good vibes and energy from the class workouts whenever I'm there. Def recommend to anyone looking for a gym, personal trainer or to change your lifestyle ! APEX makes it easy Update: I now signed up for boot camp classes on Saturday. Love these! Been 6 weeks straight and love how hard they push me. Def family vibes while showing up def recommend

If you want to be pushed to be your strongest, healthiest, and happiest self then go ahead and sign…read moreup! This gym's atmosphere and community is unmatched. So grateful I found this gym!

Heart fitness is an amazing workout. Classes offered focus on a specific area so they have arm day,…read moreleg day, chest day, etc. There are 3 possible formats for class Circuit, Stations & Triple Threat. I love Circuit & Triple Threat ..stations is ok but I definitely don't burn as many calories as the other formats. You are given a heart rate monitor so you can track your progress and after class you get a breakdown of your heart rate throughout class. This really motivates you to push yourself!!! The instructors are great at providing demonstrations and pushing you to do your best. The only downside is it took a few weeks of going there before anyone explained the heart rate monitor and how to use it to achieve your goals. Other than that I really recommend coming here if you want a good sweat session!

Love Heart fitness! It's an intense workout with fun people, music, and great lighting. I brought…read moremy (athlete) boyfriend and he also loved it and thought it was a great workout. We will become regulars.

This is not a normal run-of-the-mill gym. This is where you go to get professional training and…read morereal results. I've been lifting for 35 years and thought I knew most everything there is to know about weight training - until I stepped into Pride Strength Training and met Kim and Jeoff. Together they are the most knowledgeable and professional people I've met in this industry. In just a few short sessions, they've taught me things about nutrition and training that have been game changers in my passion. Stop in and let them give you a no-pressure tour and have them tell you what they can do for you.

You have got to come in to Pride and experience what Kim and Jeoff have created here because Pride…read moreis in a category of it's own. The major differences here are that they can help you with the DATA, knowledge and programming to help you get the maximum results from your time and energy. Armed with the data I needed and the assistance of the knowledgeable, experienced and professional staff I have dropped over 80 pounds of fat off my body while gaining impressive amounts of strength in less than 18 months. My muscular efficiency is through the roof so I'm maintaining my weight without wasting hours pounding out boring cardio, and boring cardio was never ever a part of my program from day 1. There are better ways! I encourage you to come in, get the data you need and the programming you want to help you crush your goals. All the tools are there for you at Pride.

Great little gym tucked away in an industrial area. Kellie the owner was super nice and very…read moreinviting. Made me feel very comfortable. I would recommend this gym to everyone.

I've seen a few boxes here and there, and while travelling. But Southern Boom has it just right…read more It's my home now. Great coaching, encouragement, and comradery. You can bust your butt or take it smooth and easy - it's up to you. No matter what your goals are, you will be comfortable and energized at Southern Boom!

This gym is amazing! The energy and vibe are great, the coaches know what they're doing and CARE…read moreabout their members more than their money! They work around injuries and have a lot of great athletes!

I've started doing the actual WODs for quite awhile now and my rating still stays the same: 5…read morestars. Crossfit is a whole body workout, and there are times in which you will be sore after, but its a good sore. Although sometimes the WODs are a bit intimidating, once you do it, there is a sense of pride after. Just to note again, you can scale down the workout, and no one will judge you! The schedule ranges from early morning to late evenings, so there is really no excuses on why you can't exercise :)...think of crossfit as recess. From just the short time I entered crossfit, I noticed that I am becoming slowly stronger, gaining definition near the butt (LOL), and becoming more tone. And I am not becoming bulky (so for the females out there don't be afraid)! Who wouldn't want that?! The last time I was able to achieve that was when I was in my high school tennis team...and doing just the treadmill won't get you these results.. but if crossfit or barbells isn't your cup of tea, then they do offer bootcamp classes; these classes will feature movements similar to those performed in the group classes, but geared towards those preferring longer workouts or people with injuries that may be prohibitive to some exercises. Everyone is nice and really supportive. And I'm looking forward to continuing here at this box! They also have groupon deals and you can come in for a free week/trial period! So don't be shy (read my previous review for how I felt in the beginning before I joined/started crossfit)! I shall be looking forward to seeing you in the box!

Dropped in on a WOD with my fiancee. She just started training here recently, so I decided to show…read moreher what's up. haha I enjoyed my drop in at Crossfit Jaguar. I happened to come in on a Saturday and it turned out to be a team WOD, so it was a nice opportunity to meet and work together with the Jaguar regular athletes. This place is the epitome of the word "box". It's a huge warehouse great for WODDING it out. I really liked the setup, there was even a long patch of fake grass for running inside. All the equipment is nice and seemed to be well taken care of. I find it hilarious and amusing that they have these stools in the bathrooms so that you can squat when you're taking a crap. They even had pamphlets explaining why it is more healthy to squat and poo. Will be back again when I am back in Tampa.

If you haven't heard of F45 by now, where have you beeeeen? It's a great workout, circuit-based, 45…read moreminutes, great music selection, great trainers. This location is conveniently located in Oldsmar, and can be easy to miss [it's in the plaza where there's a Moe's next to FedEx plaza]. Trainers are helpful but don't micromanage you. They do a great job of keeping you motivated while keeping you safe.

From the owner: Functional Training is the engagement in exercises that mimic or recreate everyday movement. These…read moretypes of exercises typically involve the use of your full body and multiple muscle groups. This style of training builds and sculpts lean, functional muscle and all can be found at F45 Training. The fixed, 45 minute duration of our workouts exists to provide a timing structure to maximize our members' growth and progress. Our daily workouts vary the amount of exercise stations, the Work Time / Rest Time ratio and the number of repetitions through the "Exercise Circuit" of each day. This provides a challenging workout for our clientele that is always evolving and never the same. The motivation and encouragement in a Group Training facility create a pulsing, upbeat environment where goals are met and exceeded. Communities promoting fitness, good health and growth are forged in F45 studios around the world and are the source of our strength as an international brand.

This place is now closed and has been for quite some time. Jose the owner was planning to move to a…read morenew location but I don't believe it ever came to fruition. My duration as member here was a great experience. Jose always took the time to demo proper form to everyone in the class and the WODs were challenging and very engaging. There was a white board with everyone's stats so you could always reference it to figure out your next PR. The box (gym) was very large and of course no AC. It was unfortunate that Jose had a tough time getting clients. Our class sizes at the time ranged from 2 people - 5 max. The gym prices were competitive at the time and I sincerely hope Jose plans to re-open at a new location.

From the owner: We're not your average gym. We don't use machines, we build them! We do not use treadmills,…read moreellipticals, or nautilus equipment. There is not a person sitting at the front desk who doesn't know your name. CrossFit is often imitated but never duplicated. Inside CrossFit Cold Steel, you will find barbells, pull-up rigs, medicine balls, kettlebells, and rowing machines. Most importantly, you will find caring and supportive coaching and a community of like-minded individuals who are all striving to be "Better than Yesterday."