I have a theory about OrangeTheory, which is that very fit young people are attracted to it. So if…read moreyou're working on your fitness, and you have a witness, you might want to work on it here. So in the heart of River Oaks, this expensive fitness center is absolutely full of beautiful people all the time. Not including myself because I'm not that pretty. I checked it out because it's right next to my salad place, and whoa, just one visit and I'm thinking of signing up. They're very friendly and most come here for a lot of classes and stuff. It's on the expensive side doesn't have the bare bones gym stuff that I require, because it's more geared towards specialized fitness classes, but I love it anyway, and it's perfect for River Oaks, perhaps just not perfect for me.

Watch out for "deals". They send texts offering a great discount, but when you respond the very…read morenext day, they say Sorry, that is ended. But sign up for this more expensive "deal."

Dawne is the best trainer I've ever had in my entire life. I've been doing her boot camp for 1.5…read moreyears, 3 days each week, with homework assignments for the weekends. It is truly addicting, you will not want to miss even one day of class. For $60 a month you get unlimited classes, which are held Tuesday through Thursday at 6am, 5:30pm, and 6:30pm - that's only $5 a class. She will push you to your limits and then some, and you will do more in her class than you ever dreamed possible. And each class is completely different, you will always be challenged by the diversity. She runs the class in a way that all fitness levels are welcomed and are able to complete the class, and there are some extremely fit people in class as well who are also challenged by the workout. She is emphatic about all classmates treating each other with respect and encouragement. Believe me, you will appreciate the encouragement, since some days when you get home from class it will be a tough decision, whether you want to eat dinner or puke. :) Dawne goes above and beyond the role of trainer, is extremely supportive of all her boot campers, and is a great person at heart and a great friend. She sends out a monthly newsletter that has nutrition information, race information, fun profiles of your classmates, and all kinds of inspirational quotes and sayings. There are lots of other boot camps out there (and lots of others at Spotts Park where we meet), but believe me when I tell you this is THE BEST ONE IN HOUSTON!!

This bootcamp is not for the faint of heart…read more Generally when you think bootcamp, you initially think ROTC. But when you get there - it's more like Sit and Be Fit on TV. I've partaken in my share of different bootcamps around Houston, and this is BY FAR THE BEST WORKOUT I've ever had the painful pleasure of experiencing. Dawne is great at mixing it up and keeping you on your toes. This is the only bootcamp I would personally recommend.

I've been coming to OTF Midtown for years, and it's still one of my favorite ways to stay active…read more The studio is well-designed, especially if they were ever to run a 3G class--there are 17 treadmills, 17 rowers, and 17 benches, so the space can easily accommodate a full class without feeling cramped. While I used to go multiple times a week, I've now locked into a routine of once a week, mixing it in with outdoor runs, bike rides, and trips to the Y. What I appreciate most is that even though all OTF locations follow the same daily workout plan, the coaches at Midtown make it feel more personal. They're great at offering encouragement, checking your form, and helping you get the most out of every session. Classes are never too packed, which gives it a more focused and manageable feel, and the front desk and staff are always helpful and welcoming. There have been a few break-ins in the area, but the studio has taken good precautions--mag-locking the door and only opening it for members, and providing lockers with locks. I definitely recommend using them if you bring anything valuable. Overall, it's a solid, well-run studio that keeps me coming back.

Visiting from the Reston, VA location -- which is my new home studio…read more Came here on the week of Christmas. Last visited: Dec 30, '23. Coach was Abby, who was a little bit indifferent but seemed enthusiastic enough about coaching the workout and especially the template of the day. Which in this case was a hardcore, grueling endurance run. Close to a half-hour long, due to being a 2G, and alternated simply between a base and push effort. Even though I could not hold the continuous pace all throughout, and had to walk it out at least twice in total. But at the least my AVG speed that shows in the app is double digits. I think that's good, right? Anyway it helps to build up my endurance, which is kinda crap, and needed this kind of intense punishing workout. Maybe next time I will try to do the same template without a pause in between, and w/o compromising on my push intensity (maybe slow down slightly?) Anyways, the hardcore endurance work out was pretty solid. I felt that my body needed that. Also, they do *indeed* have the newer treadmills at this location in Midtown, Houston. You know, the shiny new ones that go up to 15 MPH. They have those. I certainly remember, because I went all-out at an intensity somewhere between 12 MPH and 15 MPH, on at least one occasion. Anyway, I thought coach and front desk were both amicable and friendly in general. Had good experience overall. Didn't get much a chance to talk to coach, but enjoyed talking to front desk after. Also to Ashley, who seems to be the assistant SM, or something? Friendly staff here. Slight minus, but not a deal-breaker: asking for my ID even though my first time at the studio. It's weird, usually they ask for a credit card, and don't bother with an ID. Lucky I had my DL lying around, but I found that off-putting that I was questioned and asked to prove my identity. I mean, you already have my name, height/weight, DOB, email, and address, what does my DL even do at that point? Lol. Seemed a weird request, but ok. Also, I enjoyed the showers here. My first time having a shower at any studio location. It was nice. Water was hot but not as consistent in the shower, for some reason. Go figure. Anyways, I enjoyed it here at the studio in Midtown at the Houston, TX location. Also, the studio is pretty damn spacious. Like it seemed one of the biggest studios at least in the class I attended. Bigger than most of the ones I go to, which is pretty solid. Convenient times and location, in my case. I would recommend this studio, as overall my experience was positive. Hopefully will be back sometime in the future.

I found this gym through Groupon during my stay in Houston. This gym has the potential to be better…read morethan its current state. I have truly enjoyed working out with Danielle and Tika. Both are awesome and create the BEST workouts!! As for the gym itself, there is ample equipment and plenty of room to move around. Also, there are clean towels and sometimes bottled water available. However, with the class times available, it may not work for everyone. The only class available in the morning is at 6:15 am?! Chile. So, for the price you pay, there should be more class times available. I would give this place a solid 1.5 stars, just based on my experience..

I'm here to tell you to ignore the illusion that their website gives. Their website might claim to…read morehave classes you can sign up for but it's currently false. They're purposely misleading people and using the pandemic to make money. This past Saturday I purchased a one month Blu Fitness unlimited Class, because I was sold on the Sunday yoga session I thought was available the next day. After payment I tried calling the number provided to sign up for morning yoga, I learned that the number was no longer active. The website couldn't help me so I decided to drive to their location and that's when I realized that they're not even open. This information was not stated in the promotion or on their website. I filled out a "Contact Us" form on their website and threatened to call my bank which I'm guessing was the reason the owner messaged me later that day to tell me they'll re-open in 10 days. He made it sound okay to sell a product that cannot be used without informing the buyer during or before the transaction. SELFISH!! I decided to write this review because I urged him to make it known that his gym was currently closed while he continues to promote and sell his classes but I see that he hasn't. As you can see in the picture provided their website claimed to have classes you can sign up for this past weekend and today. I guess It's too much to expect businesses to be honest during a time like this. Please Be warned!

I signed up for Navy SEAL P.E. in the Park…read more The class is offered twice a week in the evenings which is great for me. If you are in decent shape and already running then this is for you. Some tips: * Make sure to bring a large bottle of water, a towel or a mat. * They always start right on time * You always have someone next to you motivating you * Good opportunity to make new friends * Workout is always different each time which keeps everyone * If it is your first time pace yourself and try to stay in the middle

If you want to dance, workout to techno-pop or be coddled, this workout is not for you. Remember…read moreall those things you hated about junior high PE? Sweating, running, push-ups, pull-ups, etc., and being expected to complete the series of assigned exercises? You probably also remember the last time you were able to do all those things with ease when you were 12. Well, Body Camp is like that. As an adult, I appreciate the simplicity of conditioning your body by using your own strength and resistance. No gym, no weights, just good old-fashioned physical labor. For me, SEAL PT is the best workout. I took classes years ago, but moved and had to drop out. I'm hoping to achieve this time around what I did then, which is to get into the best shape of my life. Graduating to the more difficult Boot Camp and eventually becoming a Lifer would be great, too. The camaraderie and results can't be found in a gym. As a side note, Instructor Harris is not boring! At least my body doesn't think so - three days straight of his workouts required multiple Advils just to function.

I started going to FitMix as part of ClassPass, and it is one of the most welcoming gyms I've ever…read morebeen to. The instructors are energetic, encouraging and fun. I've been to Zumba and Nightclub cardio, both of which are a blast. The hour flies by, and you've had a great workout before you know it. The folks that work out here are super nice too. All ability levels will feel fine here; there are super-jacked fit people, and people with a little more fitness to gain and weight to lose (like me!). I never feel out of place. Check it out for a fun time!

Recently began taking intermediate level salsa dance lessons here. Overall I give 4 stars based on…read morethe location, instruction, reasonable cost of lessons, and spacious venue, as well as a very friendly atmosphere! Hector, Sarah, & Claudia Vasquez are the instructors. Hector is a straight to the point person, and keeps the class moving on schedule. We were able to knock out a fairly complex dance routine in one hour. I consider the routine upper intermediate considering the speed of the steps required to finish the pattern. If you are new to salsa, this would have been a difficult pattern to figure out. We had time to practice during the lesson with multiple partners. You don't need to bring any dance partner with you, many of the students came solo. The lesson started at 9:30 pm on Tuesday and we finished around 10:30. What I really liked was they started playing music right after and opened the dance floor to practice some more. And they offered wine, crackers, and cheese to socialize & schmooze as well. Nice touch. CultureBeat held a salsa social dance here last night. It's a BYOB with $10 cover, and Although the rain was pouring, people were flocking in. Lots of dance space, and slick dance floor. They played salsa, bachata, and kizomba as well... And again great atmosphere! Worth mentioning, the venue has its own parking lot however, the building is located east of down town in a not so great neighborhood, and that's the only reason I did not give a full 5 stars. Otherwise, as I always say, Viva La Salsa!!

I've been very happy with my experience so far…read more I joined during the Black Friday sale, and I've never had trouble getting into classes. Fortunately, I'm a student, so I don't tend to need the super busy morning or after work times, but I've noticed they typically only book a couple days out as well. Previously, I was the type of person who never was interested in group fitness classes and always did my own workouts. After starting law school, it became harder to dedicate an hour 3-5x a week to actually block out my studies. Here, I have no trouble focusing on the workout, as you have to in order to keep up! I've had multiple different coaches correct my form. It's definitely more frequent in the less-populated classes, but that makes sense given that they actually have more time to focus on each individual person. Also, weekends are really flexible at this studio, which fits my schedule really well. The studio manager, Lota is also incredibly friendly. He remembers my name and personally greets me every time, as do many of the coaches. It's not cheap, but it's worth it.

Great studio, super friendly staff and coach Cameron plays the best music usually. This place…read morestarted me on OTF so can't thank them enough.