Good gym but this elliptical has been broken for about three months. By the way there are only…read morethree ellipticals so good luck.

Trash gym run by (mostly) trash people with most of the flaws you would expect from a trash gym:…read more(1) overcrowded; (2) strong smell of dope on gym floor most of the time; (3) a few friendly faces at the desk (kudos to those few), but mostly uninterested, mostly rude, mostly young folks who don't care and don't hide it; and (4) shocker - they keep billing you for a year after you cancel then say they show "nothing in their system" to show you canceled - in other words, they rip you off, then flip you off. AVOID. If zero stars was an option, that would have been the score.

Honestly, I have never worked with someone as amazing as Starr!…read more First off everyone worries about finances when looking for the right trainer---LA trainers can be so expensive! Looking around on all websites trying to find a budget friendly personal trainer for someone who is a full time employee and a full time student was hard. Then I found Starr. She has the lowest prices you can find around. Now to the important stuff.....When I first started training with Starr I never thought I would have the motivation I did to being as healthy as I am today. She pushed me to do so much on days I didn't even want to raise an arm. From day one she told me step by step everything we are going to be doing and what each exercise or move benefits. I went from wearing baggy t-shirts to being confident enough to show off my arms and wear shirts that are not 3 times big on me. Starr really cares about her clients. She does her best to make you feel comfortable, which isn't too bad considering for the most part it's just you and her so you don't feel the pressure of people around and staring or if you're doing something wrong. She makes the workouts work for you depending on what your body needs and your individual goals. Patient, understanding, kindhearted, motivating, and fun to work out with....all of these are the positive aspects of Starr and how she is towards all of her clients. Not to mention she can kick that punching bag!! (and teach you how to do it with ease as well). I was and am so excited to continue working with Starr on the multiple workouts and the kickboxing sessions!!!

I have been training with Starr for nearly a year and my body looks amazing. All of my friends have…read morenoticed. First and foremost she's a great, professional trainer. She's also an awesome motivator and life coach. Her gym is always clean and fully equipped for all workouts. Thank you Starr for making my body hot!!!!

Trainers are great and pay attention to your needs. A multi-hour workout in 20 minutes - doesn't…read moreget better than that! I've increased my muscle mass, which is really important to me, and feel/look stronger in just two months. Owners are a young Houston family often at the gym, so you are supporting local. Very responsive! Took these pics during opening celebration.

From the owner: BODY20 is a cutting-edge fitness studio that revolutionizes traditional workouts through Electro…read moreMuscle Stimulation (EMS) technology. This innovative approach delivers a full-body workout in just 20 minutes, targeting deep muscle fibers that are often overlooked in conventional exercise routines. Each session is guided by a certified trainer who tailors the workout to your personal fitness goals, ensuring maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

Love the beginners consultation class with Ellie. My 1st time taking Pilates and it was great . She…read morewas great

I agree with other reviews that state that everyone is nice and welcoming. However, unfortunately,…read morethe quality of the studio has been declining for years. There is a very high turnover of instructors. Excellent instructors tend to stay for a while and then leave, while many of the newer instructors are not as good. Their classes are often too easy, instructions are not always clear, and some classes finish before the full 50 minutes. There is also a lack of consistency in the level and content of the classes. At times, it seems that instructors are teaching what they know rather than necessarily teaching Pilates. The Friday and weekend schedule has also been reduced significantly. Classes are sometimes canceled at the last minute, and Cardio Sculpt classes have been reduced to a minimum. Some instructors who have been there for a while rarely change their exercise routines, making their classes very repetitive. In contrast, the excellent instructors follow the intended structure and difficulty of the class, vary the exercises from class to class and week to week, provide clear and precise instructions, and allow an appropriate amount of stretching at the end without compromising the actual exercise time. Another issue is the lack of a constructive way for members to provide feedback. If management is genuinely interested in improving the studio, there should be an anonymous suggestion box or another easy, confidential way for members to provide both positive and negative feedback without feeling uncomfortable. The friendly and welcoming atmosphere is a definite positive, but the quality and consistency of the classes need significant improvement. I hope management takes these concerns seriously and works to address them.

I was seriously conflicted writing this review since I absolutely adored the trainers:…read moreprofessional, dedicated and hard-working but appalled by the management; making the decision easier to do so. We (my sister, friend and I) bought this deal on Groupon - unlimited 30Xpress classes for $19. Whoa! Considering that it normally costs $280+ for the same classes, what a steal! Like the old saying "If it sounds too good to be true, it is." I agree. The management's communication (lack thereof) was jaw-dropping. We were able to work a deal with Renee, one of the awesome managers, so we can continue after the Groupon deal ended. First week into the newly paid verbal contract, which is considered valid in Texas, Dawn, one of the owners, called to inform that the deal was not valid and that they were not going to "eat the cost" since the deal was undervalued. A management staff member accepted the negotiated pricing and accepted payment for said service, yet she is calling us out implying that we were essentially "taking" sessions not paid for. After, the LOUD and heated conversation she had with my sister on the phone, which can be heard easily by anyone more than a few feet away, was very unprofessional. Why is she arguing and putting the blame on the client? Then, she informed us she would not give us a refund, SERVICES WERE NOT RENDERED, one week after the deal was made. We agreed that we would break the amount paid into weekly portions and pay that portion accordingly; she vehemently disagreed until she talked to her husband. She called a short time later after her husband agreed to offer the full refund and a week free of training. We contemplated going since the ordeal with the management made it uncomfortable but the trainers are awesome. Several days later, we went. Day 1, Boxing trainer, Vincent, was no longer an employee, so we can only work out with the other trainer, Terrence. Management did not inform that the trainer would be let go, so they agreed to bring him back so we can train with him for the week. We greatly appreciated that, especially when an employee called the evening before to ensure our schedule would remain the same as previously taken. Results: Trainers - awesome! Management - fail!

I cannot review on the actual class since I was not actually able to take the class…read more I purchase a 5 session deal from Living Social and today would have been my first class. However, I drive 15 miles only to have the instructor not show up. This class is only an hour long and was supposed to start at 8:30am and there were 5 of us waiting outside until around 9am. There was no note on the door or a response from either of the 2 phone numbers posted on the front of the door. I called the main phone number only to have an answering service take my name and number and tell me that some one will return my call. One of the gentleman waiting with us mentioned that the same thing happened to the Tuesday class and the instructor was a no show and they still have not heard back from the studio as to the reason for it. Their website requires a 24 hour advance notice for any cancelation. How about extending that courtesy to us too?

I have been going to this gym over twenty years. I have had three excellent trainers there and have…read morea strong body and I am in shape at age 76. My main goal is to remain strong enough that I will not go into a nursing home. The nursing home my father was in was filled with women who were frail but they had their minds. I did not think they were well taken care of in terms of their grooming -- not to mention the high cost of any of these places. I decided this will not be my fate. This facility is very clean and it is a fun place to be and close to my home in West University. I enjoy the music they play and love all the R&B on Friday. The young trainers like other music the other four days. All of their trainers are excellent and keep their mature members as well as their young members in very good shape. I enjoy the whole atmosphere and the trainer I am working with --DeWayne Malone. I highly recommend him. Ellen Vestewig

Absolutely love my training experience with Dewayne. Professional, injury free and intense…read more In addition I find everyone to be pleasant, welcoming & professional. It's a fitness dedicated environment not a "see & be seen" environment. Ideal for anyone dedicated to improving their physique safely & significantly. Always a clean gym with dressing rooms and showers to facilitate commitments post workout. I have noticed there are numerous women who are within my age range 50-80) working with trainers as well. I come from a ballet & Pilates background (certified in teaching Pilates) and need to rebuild lost muscle mass from age & injury so I really appreciate the quality of training and the knowledge Dewayne possesses to prevent me from injuring myself.

Hanks Gym has been around since 1972 but since Ken Richardson took over, the gym has undergone a…read morelot of changes. The locker rooms have been updated and modernized. You will find people of all ages at Hanks. From student athletes, to professional athletes, to weekend athletes The trainers actively tailor their clients training regimens to their age and needs. After joining Hanks you will feel like your a member of the Hanks family not just another customer in an impersonal gym Hanks, Keep up the good work

Great Gym ! cool Staff! This gym has been here forever since the early days of the 80's.. Machines…read moreare easy to hop on without waiting on other people to finish there reps. Not To mention It's A 2 minute drive from my residence...

Brice is the first personal trainer I've worked with and he is phenomenal. He is very knowledgeable…read moreand will cater to your needs and body condition that day. I once came in one day with a sore shoulder from overuse and the light shoulder exercises Brice had me do helped my recovery significantly. I was 90% recovered by the next day! Ihas helped me learn proper form and actively made sure I maintained good form throughout my exercises. It's only been a month of training with Brice, and I already feel better about my body and even my posture. Did I mention how nice the gym is? Brice recently moved to a new gym and it is spacious with brand new equipment. All his clients are friendly people too! Give Brice a try for meeting your workout goals, I'm confident he won't disappoint.

Brice is the first personal trainer I have ever worked with. I did quite a bit of research to find…read morehim. What a great fit! I feel very blessed. He knows what he is doing, pays attention, and genuinely wants the best for his clients. THE CORE gym is clean and has plenty of parking. When the previous gym shut abruptly, Brice had us up and running in the current gym basically overnight. Amazing. He prices his services to motivate you to go 3x a week. That may sound like a lot but it creates a routine. And that's GOOD. He pushes you in a "you can do this" way but is realistic if the weight is just too much. Brice balances the sessions so that your whole body gets a workout over the week. And he is big on stretching. He works hard to plan productive sessions where your time is valued. Not much on chitchat and no "lollygagging". Heather covers on certain days of the week; she is knowledgeable as well with a dry sense of humor. I highly recommend giving them a try. Your first workout is complimentary, I think, so really what do you have to lose? Just do it. It's time.

I believe in rating places within context. For a YMCA, I think this place is amazing! I came to use…read moremy free one-day trial, and I immediately bought a membership after working out. I had been struggling to find an inexpensive, yet high quality gym that had a good variety of classes to fit my schedule. This location pretty much has classes all day long, I love it! So far I've attended Bodypump and cycling, and I highly endorse both. Something else I love is that they have Les Mills on-demand for the group fitness classes which means you can take a virtual on-demand class anytime there isn't a live class going on. They leave the rooms and equipment open so the possibilities are endless. FYI, the cycling bikes are compatible with SPD cleats.

I used to come here Daily, but now I come here Weekley…read more Actually lately I don't come at all. I was a Y member for 10 years and this was probably my 2nd fave Houston area location after downtown. It did get busy during rush hour, but what doesn't. However, their prices shot up during COVID, they started limiting workouts and that lasted for ages, and became extremely shady with their finances. They still owe us $500 for all the money they charged us after we canceled, but the joke is on them, because I tell everyone their shady practices and they've probably lost a lot more than 500 in dues from me and a lot more than 50,000 in dues from the people I've told the honest truth to. The gym is clean and works well, though.

Amazing gym! Family owned facility. $35 a month for 24/7 gym access!!!! Has everything you need.read more

From the owner: 24/7 gym access. We offer hiit training classes as well as Personal Training, Couples Training and…read moreGroup Training. Weight loss o r muscle gain let us help you achieve your goals. When you are ready to change your life we are here and ready for you. Either guided or unguided