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.

Overpriced and scammy canceling policies. Gym is straight out of the 1970s with the equipment to…read morematch. Staff are a bunch of smug children.

Valencia, the owner, literally opened the place a couple months before the pandemic hit. Since…read moreeverything has reopened she has gone out her way to make sure that precautions are taken. She makes sure that that the equipment is clean and that the number of people in the gym is conducive for social distancing. Apart from these precautions she is gifted at what she does especially with personal training.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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...