The Best Gym in Houston.
Period.
I joined Starting Strength Houston before the gym itself was even built, because I knew that the Starting Strength training methodology was my best bet when it came to improving my strength levels and overall physical resilience. I'd read the book, Starting Strength - Basic Barbell Training, and could have trained on my own, but I knew I'd need eyes-on feedback if I wanted to train effectively and without injury.
The environment is bright, clean, inviting, and perfectly utilitarian, with only what you need to earnestly pursue a continuous commitment to strength development. Racks, platforms, benches, bars, plates, and other associated accessories.
And that's it.
No Swiss balls, BOSU Balance Trainers, dumbbells, kettlebells, cardio equipment, flashy lighting, or TVs showcasing mindless drivel.
There's no sales desk staffed with perky staff members who want to lock you into a long-term membership (whether you actually use it or not). This facility is for the coaching staff to train you, not to hard-sell you. Memberships are month-to-month only, cancel anytime.
Classes are limited to small groups (8 people maximum), with everyone getting his or her own space to pursue individualized programming.
The coaching is top-notch, with the teaching model being standardized, so that all coaches, while offering their unique perspectives, train clients via a uniform approach to exercise performance and correction.
Many people I've spoken to about this gym agree when I relate all of the above but often balk at the membership fees.
True, they're certainly more than a large gym chain, but those places don't care whether you show up or not, or whether you see actual improvements or not (even though they say they do). The staff of Starting Strength Houston wants you to come in and train, see measurable progress, and be consistent, which is how the most sustainable change occurs.
To me, the real cost isn't the membership fee, it's the price you might already be paying in terms of being unable to do the simple, everyday things that you used to, like carrying the groceries in from the car, or playing with your children (or grandchildren), or walking without a morbid fear of falling or injury, or being able to safely get to and from (and on and off of) the toilet. Increases in strength can help address all of these concerns and countless others.
For me, I need to be strong to be able to handle the often-unpredictable nature of a physically-demanding job. Even though I've been doing this type of work for over 15 years, and training for 3, I'm much more physically capable of doing my job now than when I was first starting out 1 1/2 decades ago.
Give Starting Strength Houston a try. If you're serious about getting stronger and more prepared to live your life fully, it's the best investment you could ever make. read more