I've been training at Houston Strength 4 days a week since January. Jordan, the owner, has created…read morea first class gym with outstanding trainers! Pricing is very reasonable and it not only includes private sessions but their classes as well. I am very pleased with my progress and have no reservations in highly recommending this gym!

I trained with Jordan for two years before I left Houston. Awesome guy to work out with and…read moreextremely flexible. Very competitive pricing, he owns his own gym which you'll work out of. For me, having a trainer is not only important for technique and guidance, but also accountability. Even if I've had a long night, knowing someone is waiting for me at 5:45 in the morning means I'll get up.

Yelpers, you have set me straight so many times- and here is my offering to give back to the…read morecommunity. I love this place. The Villages Gym is the perfect place for everyone from newbies to fitness to gladiators that take on marathons. It has everything you need, but in a smaller, comfortable and clean space that allows you to work hard and feel comfortable doing it. To me, its the "Cheers" feel about it where everyone knows my name and is supportive of my efforts. Getting to the gym is a feat for me, I'm no athlete, and these guys always greet me with smile that is like that inner-high-five feeling. It keeps me coming back. Highly recommend their personal trainers. I see Heather Sholl, but I know they are all good. PS if you are looking for big lights, big city gym with complicated contracts, a pool, climbing wall and squash courts - this isn't for you. If you are looking for support while you do a workout using Pilates equipment, free weights, treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, weight machines, etc and a comfortable place to change and shower, you'll love it. And by the way, if you don't love it, its no big deal because you pay month to month. The owner says they want people there who want to be there - not because they are contractually bound. Yes!

From the owner: The Villages Gym Lab offers bio-individual testing to support customization of training and…read morenutrition programs. We will build you a Roadmap to your goals with your data. It is a boutique wellness studio for people training for and recovering from active lives. We create custom, comprehensive programs for: nutrition coaching, weight loss, joint/muscle injury recovery and cardiac risk. We have outpatient cardiac rehab and prehab! Our average client is looking for a non-intimidating environment to have fun and commit to their personal health on a long-term basis! Trendy vibe, old school service.

I have been a member RICK Memorial Athletic Club since about 1998. I am 100% disabled veteran and…read morecredit my ability to exercise at MAC. With helping me handle my disabilities and keep my diabetes and check. The staff is very friendly and willing to provide instruction on machines you might not know and they go out of their way to ensure everything is in order. They continually clean the equipment, keep everything organized and put back in place. After Covid, they enhance the systems in place with HEPA filters and plenty of cleaning stations.

I absolutely love Memorial Athletic Club! The atmosphere is so welcoming and everyone is super…read morefriendly. I go almost every day for Training for Warriors with Jeff, he's an exceptional coach who really motivates you (and Lex). Yoga with Guillermina is always calming and inspiring, and Zumba with Julia, Edie, Kevin is full of fun and energy. Felipe is super supportive, and honestly all the coaches are amazing. It's truly my favorite place to work out, push myself, and feel great

The pool is not being cleaned properly. There is stuff floating in it and it seems they arent…read morevaccuming it. I see the same things floating for weeks. There is always sand in the indoor pool. Also, there are constantly women who get in the jacuzzi with only a towel on and it is so unsanitary. No one enforces the swim suit covering required.

I've been a Lifetime member on and off since 2013, and consistently at this location for the past…read moretwo years. There was a time I truly looked forward to coming here, but lately, that feeling has shifted. Earlier this year (around February or March), there was an incident where a man entered the women's locker room - far enough in that it was clearly not an accident. I reported it immediately to staff, but I never received any follow-up, which felt unsettling, especially given how tucked away the women's locker room is from the men's. Additionally, the equipment at this location feels outdated compared to other clubs. There are frequent maintenance issues, and the overall layout doesn't seem optimized for peak times. If you're hoping to train legs for example between 4-7 PM Monday through Wednesday, be prepared to wait - often long - for machines or platforms etc. Interuptions during your sets are the norm. Even gyms with a significantly lower price point, like EOS and planet fitness, have more versatile equipment (e.g., a dual abductor/adductor machine), which could be a worthwhile upgrade here. Crowding has also become a major issue. Over the past couple of months, the gym has felt consistently packed regardless of the time of day. If there's a new sign-up promotion running, it may be worth re-evaluating how it's impacting existing members. It's incredibly difficult to follow a structured workout when you have to constantly rearrange your routine just to get access to equipment (if you're lucky). Parking has also become a huge deterrent and adds another layer of stress to each visit. The class schedule is not great either, as a yogi, i rarely have the opportunity to attend a class, and wish they had AM sessions available. Pickleball courts are fresh and new, but are first come first serve, and since they have been installed, have not had a chance to use them, due to strenuous wait times. Not to mention the amount of people who walk around with tripods at peak times recording, hence why i pay the fees to not be around people recording.. While I appreciate the under-26 discount, which brings the monthly cost down to around $220, I'm beginning to question whether the value is still there. I would really encourage management to consider updating equipment and rethinking capacity management - especially at peak hours. It's difficult to understand how this location is being ran when other nearby locations offer a much better experience for a similar price point. The one thing they do right is customer experience. I always enjoy getting to speak with the front desk staff and trainers. I really hope this feedback is taken into consideration for improvements, and helps out anyone who is considering spending $3000 a year to work out here.

I went to check this out and it didn't disappoint. Large space w their new expansion and it's a…read moregood vibe. Plenty of equipment for any type of training. It is a good bodybuilding gym.

Man, let me tell you about this gym I went to recently. First off, the place was packed like…read moresardines at 6am. And the setup was so awkward that everyone at the cardio area stares at you the moment I walk in. No greetings, no ID check, and they couldn't even find the waivers for me to fill out. I got weird looks the whole time, like I stumbled into some kind of cult. But here's the kicker: after I left, they tracked me down on Instagram and messaged one of my followers! Can you believe that? They said I left something behind but when I called "Nate", he said I'm not allowed back there and threatened to press charges, claiming I was a phantom shower pooper and that it had to of been me because I was the only new visitor there This place is so weird. Stay away my friends, apparently they have a phantom shower pooper on the loose.

I highly recommend Illuminate Sweat. I've exercised for most of my adult life. Tried everything…read morefrom personal training sessions, self-directed individual training to CrossFit. I've experienced moderate success, but since I've been coming here for the last two years, my body has transformed dramatically and the best part is I don't have to plan or even think about it. I just show up 3 to 4 days a week and they take care of everything else. I cannot recommend this gym and the staff more. Also incredible group of people that work out there. Can't imagine going to a better place.

Came with a friend and enjoyed my experience. I felt welcome and I got a quick rundown on the…read moreequipment and the class format before things started. The lighting to align with workout intensity is a nice touch. Music was a bit loud and I felt a full court press on the sales front to get me to sign up for a membership....(but hey, that's what businesses do I guess) Easy to find and plenty of parking in the lot.

Great gym, great trainers. Very personalized. They take you as you are,. Young or old they tailor…read moreyour program based on your needs and abilities.

Fit Factor is great! I am a fitness instructor for indoor cycling and they are located right next…read moreto our studio in Memorial. I've always played with the idea of having a personal trainer because of the knowledge and encouragement they possess. I started having Ivan train me about a month ago and in just 3 weeks, I've already felt the difference in my body, strength, and endurance! Not only does he teach me about form, but he's a great hype man! The rest of the trainers are great also - friendly, positive, and fun to be around - allows the space to be a fun atmosphere to be around. I'm currently working on a 3 month transformation that he's helping me with and included will be meal plans along with 2x week training. I heard about their foam rolling/stretching session that I will start to incorporate! Highly recommend and worth the investment!

So disorganized! It's like a jungle here. The most messy gym I've ever seen. It's a mixed of people…read morefrom the area and bad staff. Tried it once and never again. Tacky and disrespectful people.

I like how I saw that some little girls were able to…read moreparticipate in the Zumba classes here, so decided to bring my son who is about the same age and maybe a year or two older than the little girl that looks 5 or 6 my son is almost 8 and loves dancing and Zumba. But unfortunately we were stopped from going up stairs to the class, this is really odd when the past few weeks when I go to the Zumba classes here I see the little girl with her mom each time. I don't know if it's a gender bias or something? Boys are not encouraged to go to LA Fitness Zumba? I'll take him to the studio classes at Lifetime instead then. We went yesterday and he followed along fine! Not sure why I keep this extra membership. Was hoping to get more Zumba in for me and son...guess maybe don't need to keep it if we can't attend more Zumba classes. Lifetime doesn't have as many Zumba as LA but has better kids care, swim, and pickleball that's unlimited for the whole family including kids. There's also Parents night out Kidcare that runs late for dates or if you wanna work out longer or play more PB. Or the can sit on the PB court also. Gonna be rethinking this LAF membership or just avoid this location.