Being the largest city in Texas, Houston is known to have a variety of health facilities for residents to choose from. While there are a few smaller centers in the area, the city mostly cater to the franchise chains, which provide the best services and amenities that will please everyone, from the health aficionado to the people who wants to make a health change. Although there are plenty of centers to choose from, the three mentioned are considered the best facilities which offer wonderful exercise programs for the entire family as well as provide the most advanced equipment for members to use any time of the day. For individuals who are interested in changing their current gym or for anyone who is just starting out with exercising, many gyms provide free day passes that can last for three days to two weeks.
FITAthletic Club
1532 West Gray St
Houston, TX 77019
(713) STAY FIT
Hours: M-F: 5a.m. – 11p.m.
Sat-Sun: 8a.m.-8p.m.
Located near downtown Houston, FIT Athletic Club is more than just a place to work out; it is a place for health buffs to relax and to feel comfortable in an environment as if they were at home. FIT recently remodeled its facility to include new equipment, a cafe equipped with a smoothie bar and WiFi internet, as well as a sauna that will sure to melt your daily troubles away. FIT is also known for it spectacular exercise programs and trainers that will definitely keep you motivated to workout. From self-defense classes, cardio, weight-training, step, hip-hop, yoga, and Pilates, there’s a program for everyone that will give people a chance to have fun while staying in shape. If working one-on-one with a personal trainer is more of a preference, there are several workout programs that are available to fit an individual’s personal needs and goals. Membership prices are based on what the person wants in a membership as well as if a person wants to pay upfront or monthly. To find out membership prices or more information regarding this gym, please logged on to www.fithouston.com.
24 Hour Fitness Sport
14111 Southwest Freeway
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 565-3355
Hours: M- 5a.m. – 11:59p.m.
T-F: 12:00a.m.-11:59p.m.
Sat-Sun: 7:00a.m. – 8:00p.m.
Although dubbed as “24 hour”, this facility does not necessary stay open 24 hours, but it does not take away the best service and atmosphere a person will experience while working out. Since this 24 Hour Fitness is considered a “sport” center, instead of the countless centers this namesake provide, it include many more amenities, including cardio equipment, free weights, indoor lap pool, sauna, tanning post, juice bar, and whirlpool. The equipment section of the center is spacious, that way everyone is not cramped together while working out. The most unique aspect of 24 Hour Fitness is their Kid’s Club, which gives children from ages 6 months to 12 years a fun area to play and have fun while their parents work out. Activities include games, movies, and creating projects. The Kid’s Club staff (just like the staff inside the gym) is First Aid and CPR certified, and will supply a great environment for children to “work out. There is a small fee to enroll children into the club, and will vary between club to club; but at this location, the prices will range between $2- 4 a visit. Classes include cycling, cardio, water aerobics, kickboxing, boot camp, yoga, and Pilates and all ranges from 15 to 45 minutes. Membership prices will range from the type of membership an individual may prefer as well as whether the individual would want to visit different facilities around the city or just stick to one gym. For a complete list of memberships and prices, please check 24 Hour Fitness website at www.24hourfitness.com.
L.A. Fitness
5402 Highway 6
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 208- 8310
Hours: Mon-Thu: 5a.m. – 12a.m.
Fri: 5a.m. -10p.m.
Sat-Sun: 8:00a.m. – 8:00p.m.
Preferably one of the best facilities in Houston, L.A. Fitness in Missouri City is the youngest gym on the list, but packs a punch with its beautiful building and spacious areas that are outfitted with state-of-the art equipment. There are two floors, which the first floor occupied abs machines, free weights, pull up bars, full size basketball and racquetball courts, pool, locker rooms, and juice bar. Upstairs provide treadmill machines, exercise bikes, and more member locker rooms. L.A. Fitness offer a variety of classes, including step, cycling, aerobics, Latin dancing, abs work, boxing, aquatic, hip-hop, yoga, Tai Chi, Cardio Jam, and even belly dancing. The Kid’s Klub is the kids’ play area that brings variety of activities for kids to enjoy while their parents working out. The area includes mazes, reading zones and games that will keep kids occupied and having fun. For a small fee (which is not included in the membership’s fees) kids aged from 3 months to 12 are encouraged to participate in these fun activities. L.A. Fitness also provides various membership packages for individuals to purchase that will suit their interest and needs. To find out more about membership pricing, please visit this location to speak to a representative or go onto the gym’s website at www.lafitness.com.
