Top Five Fitness Centers in Houston, TX

Your fitness center should be a place in which you feel comfortable, and also which provides the equipment, support and amenities you need to get the most out of your membership. There is no shortage of fitness centers in Houston, TX, but here are the top five in my experience.

Bally Total Fitness
9801 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 467-8181

Located on the west side of I-10, Bally Total Fitness is one of the best fitness centers in Houston. They have more than 80 cardiovascular machines, including elliptical climbers, cross trainers, and treadmills, as well as more than 60 pieces of resistance training equipment. They have 4 studios in which Yoga, Pilates and kick-boxing classes are held throughout the day, and a pool and sauna for your enjoyment. The staff is always friendly, though this fitness center is enormous and can be difficult to navigate.

Hank's Gym5320 Elm St
Houston, TX 77081(713) 668-6219

Located between Hwy 59 and the 610 loop, Hank's Gym is for athletes who are serious about training on a regular basis. They have one of the most extensive groups of fitness machines that I have ever seen, and they have personal trainers on-site every day to assist with weight, cardiovascular and resistance machines. The atmosphere, however, is not what you would expect from a serious fitness center. The staff is extremely helpful, but never intrusive, and the lighting is bright but not blinding. A plus: they have so many treadmills that you almost never find that they are full.

One 2 One Training Center
6322 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77057-5906
(713) 339-1100