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    Pearland Elite Training Center

    Pearland Elite Training Center

    3.4(11 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    After 3 years of commitment to Pearland Elite, I was extremely disappointed and honestly…read moreheartbroken by the way my daughter Taylor's enrollment ended. Rather than having a direct conversation with me as her parent, Taylor was unenrolled following information surrounding a tryout at another gym. From my perspective, the decision appeared to be based on hearsay and assumptions rather than anyone simply picking up the phone and speaking with me first. After three years of our family investing time, money, trust, and Taylor pouring countless hours into this program, we deserved that basic professional courtesy. What makes this even harder is that Taylor genuinely loved Pearland Elite and absolutely adored her coach ( Kelly) . This was her gymnastics home for three years. These coaches and teammates were a major part of her childhood as she was home schooled there, so the way everything ended is something that will likely remain a core memory for her and unfortunately, not for the right reasons. In my opinion, the decision made by Tasha and Nick to unenroll my daughter felt emotional and reactive, rather than thoughtful and centered around an athlete who had been loyal to their program for years. A conversation could have changed the entire way this situation was handled. Exploring another gym was never about disrespecting her coaches or forgetting everything Pearland Elite had done for Taylor. It was about being parents and doing our due diligence for a child who has serious goals in this sport. Parents should be able to explore opportunities, ask questions, attend a tryout, and determine the best path for their child without fearing their child will immediately be removed from a program based on secondhand information. I also had heard of interactions with Nick that made me uncomfortable, including comments that I personally perceived as racially inappropriate and insensitive. Combined with how this situation was handled, it changed the way I viewed the leadership of the gym. Taylor worked hard, competed, represented Pearland Elite proudly, loved her coaches, and gave that program three years of her childhood. Regardless of where an athlete ultimately chooses to train, that level of dedication deserves respect, compassion, professionalism, and at minimum a conversation with her parent. We have moved forward and I am grateful Taylor is continuing her journey in an environment that aligns with the direction she wants to go. But I will always wish her chapter at Pearland Elite had been allowed to close with the same love and respect that she gave them for three years. It wasn't simply that our relationship with the gym ended. It was the way they chose to end it that I will never agree with.

    Unfortunately they have grown and have grown too fast …read more Employing people who didn't have the experience to be coaching athletes at a certain level . Bringing on more athletes when the resources are already stretched thin. Most who progressing or staying on level are doing 2+ privates a week on top of the 16hrs a week of training. And some are even going outside of the gym to other gyms for privates because the coaches we are told to use either don't have availability or they just are new coaches who lack coaching experience. It's sad to see the quality of coaching go down .

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    LavaBene Detox Spa & Well-Being Reserve - LavaBene

    LavaBene Detox Spa & Well-Being Reserve

    4.9(24 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Normally I don't post reviews on places I go to for personal healing, but one day I knew I needed a…read morehot tub or sauna to detox. I googled hot tub near me and found this amazing place. I couldn't believe there was something out there that i was looking for. It has helped me not only detox from medications I wanted to get off of, but it has lifted my mood, my spirit, my energy and my skin. There's a locker room for you to change. And plenty of towels. You're offered volcanic water at body temp while sitting in the lava bene pod. (The lava Bene pod Made from the volcanic mountain 708 in Japan was found by NASA and has negative ions which help in so many ways) I was sweating within the first minute. This technique makes your body increase it's heart rate to sweat deeply eliminating toxins, and tons of gross build up from the years. You'll be able to see your results right after and compare it to a chart. I've trained with personal trainers and joined boot camps for years, and I can admit that this feels like an amazing workout after. She says it's like running 10 miles. Control your breathing while sitting in the barrel just as you would during exercise. The temperature raises and drops so you're heart rate can work as if you're doing cardio. The prices are affordable and the owner is welcoming, a great listener and very informative. Love it here. After you're done, you will sit and relax in the lounge as you sip your water until your body gets back to normal heart rate. So enjoy that time. Take a nap, pray, read. Hope this helps. Prayers to you and I hope you heal soon. I'll be coming back. Xoxoxo

    I absolutely enjoyed my detox session at Lava Bene! I came in stressed and body aching, and I…read morelefted feeling super relaxed and rejuvenated. I also weighed myself on the scale before and after my steam session, and I lost 2 lbs after steaming! I was shocked! I will definitely be back. Belle was very helpful and nice. Love the water too!

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    ZERO Training Center

    ZERO Training Center

    5.0(2 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    ZERO Training Center is a pretty unique gym. I've been working out consistently for 20+ years and I…read morehad some novel experiences here. I worked out at this intimate and private gym in Pearland on a Monday at 6:30 p.m. Since it's a small gym, you get in differently than you would expect. After downloading an app, your phone acts as the conduit to unlock the door to the gym. From there, the world is your oyster. When I first arrived, I was alone. Ten minutes in, one of the trainers, Brandon, arrived for a session he had with one of his clients. If you're used to massive gyms like 24 Hour Fitness like I am, this is a much different experience. A lot less equipment, and you don't have amenities like a sauna, basketball court, swimming pool, etc. What you get in return is a couple of things. Privacy. You're not fighting over equipment and surrounded by people. It's also super clean. The equipment are well maintained, just like the gym as a whole. There is complimentary water. Energetic music playing. And here's the best part... they have some pretty advanced equipment. We're talking touch screen weight training machines with lots of different exercises available. I've never seen anything like it! It's one of those things you have to try out for yourself to fully comprehend. It was awesome.

    Fantastic place! Brandon, my trainer, is knowledgeable, patient and funny! The vibes are chill…read moreand it's personalized! Definitely check it out!

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    C.V. 'Vic' Coppinger Family YMCA

    C.V. 'Vic' Coppinger Family YMCA

    3.3(22 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    It got its name because I saw a cop run into the showers. I didn't want to shower with a cop so I…read morecalled out "Is there a Coppinthere?" in my strongest, deepest, most bellowing fake German fake Austrian fake Arnie accent. Of course he was nowhere to be seen, but one of the managers heard me, and liked it so much that she changed the name to "Coppinger Family YMCA." Not one of my favourite YMCA locations by any stretch of the imagination. They were friendly enough at the desk although some of the employees were less friendly. It seems like a bit of a free-for-all with kids running all over the place. The workout space is pretty cramped and it does get pretty busy. A lot of Houston area YMCAs are very busy but this one feels like it doesn't have the space to handle it. They don't have nearly as much equipment for lifting as the downtown location either, but I would be okay with that if it wasn't so claustrophobic and busy, at any time of day I've been here. Employees are friendly, so I'll bump it up to a 4 star.

    I love my Y. I primarily use it for exercise classes and the treadmill. instructors are wonderful…read more I feel like they truly care and you're not there just to join their work out. Everyone at the front desk is always very friendly. It's not the most modern and clean gym but I always get a workout so I am ok with that. Membership is a little bit more costly than some others but I like that my money is also going to help children and families in the community. They also offer great swim lessons including private year.

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    Iron Sight Gym

    Iron Sight Gym

    4.0(8 reviews)
    3.2 mi•Hobby

    This is a great powerlifting gym in the Pasadena area! It's in a warehouse area towards the back so…read morethere's plenty of space here with lots of room for parking. The main entrance room has fridges stocked up with macro-friendly meals and snacks as well as energy drinks, protein shakes, etc. They also have Iron Sight merch that you can purchase. Right when you walk in (and even from outside), you can hear the music. Even with noise cancellation, you can still hear the gym's music so if that's not your thing, this gym might not be for you- it's all rap and latin music so at least it's not like a Planet Fitness playlist lol. This gym is very spacious (8400 sqft). There's a powerlifting side with lots of combo racks and 5 (I think) deadlift platforms. There's plenty of bars (TSS, OHP, etc) with all the kilo weights. Even when the gym is at its busiest, I never had to wait that long to get a rack. There's also a bodybuilding side where there's plenty of machines and dumbbells to workout with. And in the far corner, you have cardio machines and turf space to warm up. As for amenities, there are only two bathrooms and the only light source inside is a LED strip light (dark green). Personally, I like brighter bathrooms so I can check up on myself in the mirror before stepping back in the gym. I also wish there was an extra table or space to put my clothes down for when I change. But in one of the bathrooms, they have extra deodorant and perfume which is going to come in real handy because this gym does not have AC and the summers in Houston are brutal. The only places where this gym has AC is the main entrance room and the posing room (yay for posing room)! In terms of pricing, the initiation fee is expensive ($100) but the monthly membership is $65 and they offer discounts to students and first responders which is nice. In terms of the gym itself, I would give it a 4/5 but the workers and owner are 5/5! The staff here are all extremely friendly and always make you feel so welcome. Not to mention, everyone who works out here is always more than happy to spot/support you! For more photos and information about the gym, I highly recommend checking out their instagram @ironsightgym

    I love visiting this gym every time I'm in town! Staff is lovely and as soon as you enter there is…read morea fridge for members to put their things but they also have a separate one for protein shakes and meal preps for sale! Which i think is really cool. The equipment is basically all brand new and if you are a powerlifter, this is the place for you!! They have all the kg plates you need. The vibes are always immaculate! Thanks rubio and Yesenia for always making a work out here a great time!!

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    Iron Sight Gym - Our cardio room offers a variety of cardio equipment

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    Our cardio room offers a variety of cardio equipment

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