Top-notch facilities and a great atmosphere!!…read more I've had a wonderful experience at Memorial City/Club. The facilities are well maintained, clean, and equipped with everything needed for a comfortable visit. Whether for fitness, recreation, or social time, the space feels thoughtfully designed. The staff is professional, friendly, and always helpful. The overall environment is welcoming and well organized, making it easy to relax and enjoy your time there. Overall, Memorial City/Club delivers quality service and a great experience. I would highly recommend it and look forward to visiting again.

Not to be confused with Memorial City Cub, which is actually a bear. Legit…read more It's a pretty elite Gym which only serves people that work in the area, and it's kinda fancy but also kind of expensive which I suppose makes sense, because if the earnings of the people that work around here are anything to go by, then this is expected to cost a lot. But it does seem a bit elitist, and also I think the fact that it opens at 5:30 can be a bit of a problem, because if you work here at Memorial City and you start at 8, that might be okay as long as you only want a quick workout, but if you work somewhere else in Houston and you start even as late as 9 then good luck getting done with a 2-hour workout and getting to work in time.

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've never been much of a gym person but after loosing my love for running (I was that actual…read moreperson who ran one marathon and went "yeah this is really terrible") I knew I needed to find a new form of exercise for both my physical health as well as my mental health. Living in the energy corridor I had a lot of different options but I did not want a cookie cutter gym, I wanted somewhere that I could belong, somewhere that I felt the staff would get to know me and not judge me if- and when- I did something wrong. Plus I wanted classes- I LOVE group exercise classes cause I have no idea what to do on my own. So I took my then boyfriend and we went to MAC. We really found it to be a welcoming place. It is not the cheapest around but one thing I have learned is that I would always rather have quality in the things that affect my overall well being. I have made friends at this gym, I have been through Harvey and road construction with this gym and I always felt valued as a member. I've been kept in the loop- they do a fantastic job of hosting different types of events and keeping their social media up to date. And now through what is proving to be one of the most interesting events to happen they continue to show their dedication to members by offering youtube classes and free virtual classes. Every day they are posting and making sure there is something to do and a way to get a workout in even at home. This is far more than a gym but truly also a community and a family.

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 staff was wonderful! The manager was so nice and stores our bags for us while we worked out and…read moreused the facilities. The smoothies were great and they gave us the extra in a little cup which was so thoughtful. Great place, nice staff. The facilities are gorgeous- rock climbing wall, pools, multiple squat racks which I really appreciate not having to wait for! Thank you

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 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've been coming to Illuminate Sweat for sometime now, regularly! And EVERY single time I'm here…read moreI'm welcomed, treated with kindness, respect, enthusiasm and overall a warm welcome that they are just grateful to have me apart of the family. And I'm not even official there if you will. I'm still on ClassPass but changing that bc I genuinely want to support this team and place of business. Also, the other most important thing is that I thoroughly enjoy my / the workouts and people here. I'm constantly being pushed to be and do better but never shunned if I have an off day. Also, I want to clarify that the energy I spoke about is not just towards me. It's with everyone that comes here. Illuminate is top notch bc of these things and I'm so happy I found a place that makes my days fire! All my best, Katie

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.

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!

I decided to go to this location instead of my normal LA…read moreFitness because I was dead set on getting dinner in Chinatown and wouldn't have made it if I went to any other location. The visit started off badly because they locked the doors before 7:20pm even though the location closed at 8pm. There was no staff at the front desk to check anyone in or open the door so a couple people along with me had to wait for another member to open the doors. I had to wait 5 mins for someone to open the door and ironically this delay is what made me have to stay until 7:59 so it bit them back. It seemed like there was only one or two staff working at this location so I feel like this was done to make things more manageable for the employees. However, this just shows bad management Set up: The cardio is separated from the weight section which ideal for me because it prevents me from being distracted whenever someone suddenly lets go of a heavy set of weights. Equipment: 4 The treadmills seemed a bit newer than some of the other ones I've seen at other gyms and the TVs worked! However, I wasn't the biggest fan of it because there was a couple times when my arm/hands hit the handles which has never happened to me before. Also, for some reason there was a 30 min limit on this machine and after you reached it you were forced to do a cool down(though you could override it) The studio was a decent size and nicely lit. It was nice to visit this location but I think I'll stick to my normal location.

Broken machines constantly that take 2-4 weeks to fix. Women's locker room has lockers with…read morepersonal locks that ppl still break into! Water fountains have no filters (other LA Fitness ones do.) No towel option b/c ppl steal them. Very Ghetto. Dangerous parking lot as they break into cars. Don't join her, go somewhere else.

Small local gym with all the equipment you need to get a great workout! The owner Oscar is a great…read moreguy to talk to. Good mix of cables/machines/free weights for any workout you are planning. Sign in is super easy with the mobile app. Music volume is great if you want to jam to it or use your own earbuds as well. I love the month to month membership options with no long term commitment or penalty.

It's a small gym but it has all the equipment you need to get a good workout, the 2 owners are…read morereally cool people and helpful.