I'm so happy I found this gym. I've always enjoyed a good workout class but many of them left me…read morewanting more. The weights focused classes always seemed to move too fast, other classes too cardio-based,etc. Well BFT has the perfect balance of all of the above but more importantly, it's done right! The trainers/coaches really pay attention to form and making sure you are getting the most out of your workout while staying safe. They also take the time to learn about you and your goals so they can "push" you in the right direction. BFT is more than just a gym, it's a community. You will see familiar faces in the gym and at BFT events you actually want to attend. All this to say, just do it!

Absolutely obsessed with this gym. The workouts are fire, the trainers are hype machines, and the…read morecommunity? Top-tier vibes only. One of the best decisions I've made. The trainers are not only knowledgeable and supportive, but they genuinely motivate you to push past your limits and become the strongest version of yourself. I'm lifting heavier, moving faster, and honestly feeling a lot stronger. Major shoutout to BFT for pulling up in H-Town -- y'all really did that!

GymBowie is tucked away close to residential neighborhoods in the Montrose area. It just opened in…read moreDecember and specializes in CrossFit, which is a strength and training program that is all the rage these days. The website is clean, well-designed, up-to-date, and very informative. The Facebook page provides statuses on weekly free introduction and yoga classes. I attended a free intro CrossFit class on a rainy Saturday morning. Bowie was very cheerful and made sure to introduce himself to all the newcomers. His positive energy was infectious and made me enthusiastic to start the workout. The gym is a "box" type building with one room containing all the equipment and space for the workouts. You go through the CrossFit workout sets in the group, and it's very encouraging to go through it together. Because, trust me, with these intensive workouts, you're gonna need all the encouragement you can get! Fortunately, as I lay dying in a the middle of a set of pushups, Bowie remembered my name and (again, cheerfully!) pushed me to keep going. I like that even though the exercises are tough, Bowie never resorts to the "bootcamp style" of yelling putdowns or using negative reinforcement. He plays a varied set of music from his iPhone throughout the hourlong workout. I definitely laughed at the (somewhat joking) "LIGHT WEIGHT!" yells around the room. I didn't feel like anyone was judging me based on my fitness level or anything else. After the free introductory class, there is usually a complimentary (optional) yoga class with a Big Yoga instructor. It feels great to wind down with some stretching with phenomenal yoga teachers. The gym itself is clean and down-to-earth. Ample water and towels are available! I like that they cap their class sizes to promote safety and higher level of personal coaching attention. If I start working closer to Montrose again, I would definitely consider coming here regularly... and, Roots Juice is just 3 minutes away for an after-workout smoothie!

Finally had some time to check out the Crossfit situation in Houston and Gym Bowie nailed it!…read more Staff was welcoming and the super chill vibe made me feel right at home. Facility is beautifully kept! If you're ever in Houston you gotta check em out!

Best gym on the East Side!!…read more I started coming to Facet Seven Eado to get in the best Bride-To-Be/ Wedding shape I could, and it happened thanks to Mikel!! I highly recommend booking with him if you're in the market for a personal trainer! Not only will he help you reach your goals, but he's also very informative with why you're doing certain exercises (which is very helpful as someone who has no clue!) I do have to say, having a personal trainer really made my experience at Facet Seven Eado! I love that you can view all the trainer profiles online and book with them, making the whole process more approachable. The gym itself seems to have everything you would need - from machines to free weights to classes. Parking: They have some handicap parking and a few open spaces in front of the gym. That being said, I almost always had to park on the side street. Accessibility: In addition to the handicap parking - They do have a ramp for accessibility to the entrance as well, but otherwise get ready for a pre-workout warm up hiking up the stairs to the front entrance! They also have a large shower stall (at least in the women's locker room) for accessibility needs. Staff: The staff (especially the trainers) are beyond welcoming. For some reason the people at the front desk aren't so much. During my time here, I rarely got welcomed which does make it a bit awkward if you're not so comfortable in the gym. Also, they have a scanner to checkin on your app but that worked less than 50% of the time for me, leading to more awkward moments with the front desk. Space: The space is very open, allowing for a lot of different areas. During my time here, they did move some of the weights around, which made for a bit of a choke point/crowded area for the weight machines near the rowers. Personally this was a turn-off for me. Also, being a warehouse, it gets warm. There is AC but during the summer months it doesn't cool too effectively - which I guess helps you sweat and maybe is a good thing (but for me wasn't the best). Overall, I'd definitely return here if I needed a PT to help reach another goal. I definitely recommend it if you're looking for a new gym in general !

Why don't the men's restrooms flush?? :( I get automation…read morebut they don't even work and sadly!

Been coming here since I moved back in August. I have been to other f45 locations as well but this…read moreone is closest to my house. That being said I love coming here! The coaches are encouraging and give instructive feedback. EZ and AD are great and have lots of energy. I do wish they had more class time options are sometimes the times are not conducive with my schedule but I make it work! They definitely have a good community aspect to it compared to some other locations I've been to. I recommend trying if you want a good workout! And try more than one class bc not all classes are the same.

This was the first F45 I ever tried/joined many years ago when I lived in Houston. I was completely…read morehooked from the first class. Staff was very nice and friendly, there was a great sense of camaraderie and the workouts themselves always left my entire body feeling on fire in the best way possible. I only got to spend a couple months here before moving, but this gym truly changed my life and the way I approached and prioritized fitness and working out. I had never done HIIT or circuit style workouts before, so I always viewed exercise as a chore and just having to lift heavy weights, which never appealed to me. Short bursts of fun, functional, and a wide variety of movements was really game changing for me, and I have F45 to thank for that! It is expensive, most of these studio types (Orange, Cyclebar, CrossFit etc) are, but this is worth every cent!

So, this was my first CrossFit gym that I had ever tried out. One of my classmates had been…read moreattending this box for around 1 year and convinced me to join. At first I was obviously hesitant because the last time I had lifted any sort of weights was in 9th grade of high school aka ages ago. To even think of trying something as intimidating as CrossFit seemed to be unfathomable. I decided that I needed to turn my health around and get back into shape because honestly everything had changed about me like my energy levels, obviously my physique, and my attitude. I still remember coming in the first time and feeling my initial sense of intimidation leave as I really felt so unbelievably welcome in the gym. What appears as a blue, metal, unidentifiable exterior is really a warm community inside that has changed my life immensely. The coaches at this gym genuinely care about you as a person and want you to see growth in yourself, but also keep your overall health at the forefront. They design perfect workouts to target areas and muscles you forgot you even had. The community that Frank and Allison have created is one of more than a typical gym and is to the point where we are definitely more like a family. There is enough variety in equipment here to do any and everything you could need for a workout and they are always adding more things to vary the workouts. On top of this they always strive to do additional fun and new ideas like Nutrition courses, gym bingo, weightlifting courses, bring a friend days and so much more. I have now been at the gym for around 2 and a half years and I am dreading the day that I have to say goodbye to these amazing people in May. I'm emotional as it is so for me to say bye to people who have given me so much of their time and lives will be almost too much to handle. If you are looking for a new gym that will keep you consistently motivated to feel better overall and make you more than just a gym-goer to the point where you are an actual family member then you NEED to check out CrossFit Derive because if you go anywhere else you are missing out on so much in life.

Everyone at this gym is so friendly and welcoming! I travel to Houston often and drop in here and…read morealways feel right at home! The programming is fun and the coaches are great!

This studio kicked my butt! I did the signature which was HIIT (alternate treadmill with…read moreweight-training). I wished there were some lighter weights and that the instructor helped me out a bit more since it was my first time there. She was shouting instructions and I couldn't hear her well. The exercises were pretty challenging, I was sore for days after! Parking is free for 2 hours.

They can make you sweat. They can make you hotter. They can make you lose your breath. And they can…read moremake you water. It's actually an amazing workout center and gets a lot of people very happy and very fit, but it's not for me. I don't really like doing classes set routines and following someone else's schedule. It doesn't work for me as well as I prefer doing it by myself. But if I was going to do classes, this would be one of the very best facilities on offer, and I was very impressed by what they're doing. It would have given. 5 stars if it was affordable. At $100 for 4 classes, it's not something I can work with. I pay under 20 a month for my gym and even that is a struggle.

After taking two classes through Yelp, I was happy to purchase the starter three pack to try…read moreadditional classes. I'd describe Barry's as a boutique fitness studio that offers a great workout with energetic and motivating instructors with fun curated playlists. Barry's follows a cadence for muscle group focus that I appreciate. There is also a fuel bar that serves nutritious and yummy smoothies. I find Barry's a fun way to get in movement and adds to my workout routine.

This class was super high energy. I had no idea what I was getting myself into but I survived with…read morea smile!! Riti was our instructor for RUN X FULL BODY & she kept the upbeat vibes the entire time! It was honestly impressive & equally shocking how amazing her classroom management was haha but she kept us motivated for the whole 50 minutes. There were various sets where half the class was on the treadmill and the other half on the floor. The treadmillers were jogging, sprinting, & everything in between. The floor people were doing a lot of squats, bodyweight & weight lifting exercises. Then every few minutes the people on the treadmill would switch to the floor and vice versa. You really have to listen carefully and pay attention while the instructor is moving around shouting out what you're supposed to do. Parking is in a lot or on the street, both requires payment. There are lockers to store your belongings as well as showers in the bathrooms. They provide towels at eac station for the class as well. You be assigned a number for the treadmill & the floor section. This is definitely not meant for someone who gets overstimulated easily but if you like chaotic exercise classes, I highly recommend. Try it out at least once, you won't regret it!

I am going to start with a disclaimer; I am not a member of this gym, however, I visit Stefani's…read morebarre class frequently using my Class Pass account. My review will cover Stefani's barre class. I was first introduced to barre in 2019 and I've fallen in love with the practice. Stefani's barre class at Facet Seven Heights is my absolute favorite! Stefani is very upbeat, personable, fun, and extremely energetic! Her class is great for beginners and those who are advanced in the practice! She always has a fun playlist to rock out to and it makes the class even more fun! If you visit this gym, I definitely recommend checking out Stefani's barre class. She teaches on Mondays at 7:10pm, Thursdays at 6:20 or 6:35pm (sorry I can't remember), Saturdays at 10:35am, and Sundays at 9:45am.

I have been a member of Facet Seven for about 2 years now. I previously was working out at home and…read moretrying out different studios on ClassPass. Instantly when I started taking classes at Facet Seven I appreciated the community and friendliness at the front desk, members, and the instructors as well. I mainly take Stefani's barre, yoga, and ABC class but also have enjoyed HIIT and strengthcon with Emma. Stefani is a bright light and makes working out so fun but also challenging. Emma similarly looks to challenge but is also motivating and provided me modifications when needed with an injury, looking out for me when I didn't realize I could re-injure something without even knowing. The gym has a variety of equipment but is on the smaller side, so it's easier to see and get to know regulars in your class but also meet new people. Highly recommend!