This is a great neighborhood YMCA with a good variety of amenities and classes. One of the biggest…read morehighlights is the outdoor pool, which is heated during the winter and stays open year-round unless temperatures drop below freezing. The pool also has a 9-foot deep end and a few lap lanes. One downside is there's very little shade around the pool area. Inside, there are free weights and cardio areas, basketball courts, TRX setup, and several group fitness rooms offering classes like yoga, pilates, Zumba, pickleball, and other fitness programs. The instructors and staff have always been very friendly and welcoming. The men's and women's locker rooms also include a steam sauna and hot tub, which are nice amenities. However, the steam saunas are frequently closed or broken for maintenance, so I'd recommend calling ahead to confirm what's currently working before visiting. Another downside is that the lockers require you to bring your own lock--they do not have built-in combination locks like many newer gyms. They offer memberships for different age groups, and another huge plus is the free covered parking garage. However, during weekday evenings (around 6 p.m.), the garage can get pretty full due to after-work crowds and youth programs. I've been a YMCA member for several years and would definitely recommend this location.

I chose this gym bc of the pool and bc it doesn't allow filming inside the fitness center which in…read moretodays age it is an amazing experience to be able to workout without fear of ending up on social media without without your consent. I also like the weight room as it has an impressive selection of smith machines and cardio equipment such as the treadmills which have fans incorporated into their machines. There are 3 things I have noticed that I don't like: 1. the weight room doesn't have a bench that allows you to do workouts in declined mode and the staff wouldn't let me donate a commercial bench with that option. so Declined DB or BB press cannot be done which is strange as it is offered at most corporate gyms. 2. DB selections for the most common weights sets such as 10-25 lb are lacking with only 1 set of DB weights per designated weight for a gym that might have 15 people working out in free weight room (the very least offer *3 sets of 12 lb dumbbells). 3. the men's locker rooms wooden benches and the three leather seats by the tv are stinky dirty and we know this bc every-time I placed my towel on the seats or the bench to change out of my clothes; this foul smell is left on the towel. The smell is so potent that it transfers to my gym bag like trash left out on the sun for several days and I find myself having to wash the towel and the gym bag just to get the homeless stench off. I have learned to avoid the men's locker room like a plague and instead use the lockers found across the gym to put my belongings.

Best gym in town. There is all the equipment you need and it is a clean space. Doesn't get too busy…read moreon most days. Great feel and definitely a lifetime member.

Awesome gym. The trainers were very helpful knowledgeable and welcoming Lamar is awesomeread more

I've been working out at The Exercise Coach on San Felipe for over a year and still love it. I'm…read morenot someone who likes to exercise, but I know I need to do it. So when they opened up this location by the HEB, I took them up on the free workouts offered to try it out. I was skeptical that two 20-minute workouts a week would be enough to help me increase my fitness and gain strength, but I've been convinced. I like the trainers and the facility and those very cool robotic machines with the digital displays! So these short and remarkably effective workouts have been a great fit for me.

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This review is for the Woodlands location, since there was not one on yelp, I decided to write one…read morefor this location. It's a different kind of workout, meant to be a supplement to whatever workout you're doing. I came in for a demo. It was a unique, however, I can see working well for those in unique situations. Try it out for yourself! I did sweat for 20 minutes so you do get a workout!

Awesome facility and all the workers are very nice! Gabrielle was very helpful in getting me in a…read moreworkout plan with them, would definitely suggest to others

Not realizing how large the city of Houston is, this was quite a drive for me to get to from where…read moreI was staying, and I speak for someone who is not familiar with the city-much less Texas-at all. Since I mapped it out beforehand, I knew where to park and how to get to the gym. This was a fairly large shopping area, but EQX was right there, and the desk is there in front once you enter. There was a really nice girl this day with long braids, and she directed me upstairs to the locker room and informed me that parking validation was not necessary at this time; the gate just went up as you pulled up to it. Perfect! After going upstairs, I did wander around and then a trainer directed me over to the locker room, which was spacious and very clean. The fitness floor is on the second, and as soon as I found the treadmills, I knew where I belonged. Light movement in the stretching area after, and then back to a shower with decent water pressure. What I was fascinated with was how friendly staff was. Trainers actually smiled and said goodbye which you won't normally see in California or New York. I certainly wasn't at home! Compared to other locations, this one was very low-key, although I admit I came during the afternoon where it was probably quieter. I had forgotten this is the location that I was in contact with back in 2020 when I had ordered some masks from their shop since they were actually open. I had such a good experience that the trip here to see them in person was worth it!

Came to Equinox for the first time for a Spa treatment. I…read morelove that when you book a spa treatment, they let you come in and use the gym/sauna beforehand. The gym equipment is a bit outdated though. I do like the fact that they offer cold towels post-workout to cool off. For the Spa treatment, I got the Hydrafacial 50 Min - Deluxe. For a first timer, you can also receive a 25% discount as well. Kristen was my esthetician and she was truly the best! You could tell that she was very experienced. She was very knowledgeable about all of the products and the facial itself was very relaxing. Really enjoyed the lymphatic drainage the most, she had my face looking snatched and jawline on point and skin truly glowing. 100% recommend booking her for a facial! Parking - Free in the parking garage

The best gym in Houston. Feels more like a family than a gym…read more Ed is running a top notch operation and one of the things I appreciate the most is just how clean the gym is at ALL TIMES. They employ quite a few employees who are consistently making sure the gym is absolutely spotless.

Visited on May 4. I was unable to connect to WiFi while in the gym. I asked for help at the front…read moredesk. Zero help was received. Left early bc of it.

Great gym with nice indoor tennis facilities…read more Find tennis hitting partners near you in Houston on joinplaytennis.com/houston

Just recently visited the Lifetime location located inside the Houston Galleria Mall and to start I…read morewill say the location is not the easiest to find. To find it the quickest way is to input 5100 W Alabama St in your GPS where it will take you to the Orange Garage of the Galleria. From there you'll eventually start to see barely visible signage directing you where to park (Level 3). The official name of this location is Lifetime Galleria Tennis and it's considered a Diamond Level location. I called ahead of time to see if they had other gym amenities besides the tennis courts and they said they do have a workout area with weights and cardio machines but it's not at the same capacity as a traditional Lifetime gym. I decided to check it out anyway and the facility is about 90% tennis courts and 10% workout floor. The workout floor is extremely limited. There's only a few machines for lifting, I think I counted 4 treadmills and 4 stair masters. I was surprised at how small the place was. But the tennis courts are massive. I think this used to be owned by a different gym and rebranded into a Lifetime Fitness because I know for a fact this location hasn't been here for that long. I'm a bit disappointed on the upkeep of the facility. It doesn't feel like a Lifetime Fitness, it feels like an old dungeon. The renovations that were made to turn this place into a Lifetime Fitness seem very sloppy. There is no pool. No studios for workout classes. But there is a LifeCafe. If you just want to play tennis it's a decent place. But my first impressions weren't great. For $279 a month, I don't think this is worth labeling as a Diamond Level location. The staff is very friendly though, I'll give them that.

Uptown Fitness is more than just a gym--it's a community! I've been coming here for over three…read moreyears, and it's hands down the best fitness environment I've experienced. Unlike big-box gyms where you're stuck waiting for equipment, Uptown Fitness offers a well-maintained, efficient space that allows you to focus on your workout without the hassle. My trainer has been an absolute game-changer in my fitness journey. Every session is challenging yet rewarding, and I always leave feeling stronger and more accomplished. Ask for MAL.

I hear this is a great gym from my wife, but their garage is only 6'10", which will not fit a F-250…read morewith big tires! and they have maybe 3 or 4 surface parking spots in front that are full! Funny part is I called first and ask if there was oversized parking...

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.

Looking for a decent, well-managed gym in Houston? Do…read moreyourself a favor and look elsewhere. The size of the gym is similar to that found in an apartment complex. Members are allowed to bring children in strollers and toddlers on the floor, moving with the member from machine to machine. At times, the noise level is a distraction at best, with certain members and trainers being abnormally loud, showing little to no concern for general courtesy. Some members do not use lockers, leaving their clothes and gym bags scattered in the dressing area. Seriously, there are better gyms in the area.

This is a great rowing gym and a special shout out to staff member Brandon today. I wanted to bring…read morean out of town guest to a class with me and he arranged it all from his end. It required computer sign up, and accessing my account and notifying the guest and he did it efficiently and politely! I rarely find this type of customer service and I'm so grateful!! I also know my guest will have a great class experience!

I got opportunity to go to Row house using my ClassPass subscription and this is a place I'll…read moredefinitely come back to. Let's start with my Instructor Jim: I got there about 15 minutes early and Jim took the time to walk me through everything I would need to know. I have rowed before independently but I expressed that I didn't really understand the mechanics and Jim one-on-one coached me on how to do it correctly before class. During class, everyone was very supportive and Jim kept an amazing energy, making everyone feel pumped and energized. I love the team like mentality. The facility is super clean. I loved the portions where we were stopped rowing to do some free weight movements. I'll be back!!