Considered the birthplace of the Texas flag, Montgomery is one of the oldest towns in Texas. Montgomery spans one square mile and sits about an hour drive from Houston. Although the city is small, residents and visitors still can locate fitness clubs to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Whether you join a traditional fitness facility or enroll in a specialized fitness class, Montgomery and nearby towns help you stay physically fit.
24-Hour Fitness
The Montgomery Snap Fitness Club opens 24 hours a day seven days a week. You receive a complimentary fitness assessment, free workout plan and no cost online training center with a membership. Ironcity Gym on Eva Street offers 24-hour access with a kid club room, Tuff Stuff Circuit Stations and a designated area to work on your core, such as the lower back, abs and obliques. In addition to adult exercise classes, Ironcity has a kid's yoga and tumbling class.
Neighborhood Fitness
D4 Fitness stands for "Determination, Dedication, Discipline and Desire." The "Synergy Boot Camp" class provides "guaranteed results" during the "high intensity circuit training," according to the D4 Fitness website. The fitness center's "Women Preferred Area" has a one-way mirror for mothers to monitor children in the supervised kids club room. Some group classes available include Stability Core Training, Zumba and Cardio Box.
The Club at Blue Heron Bay focuses on the health of the entire community, including senior citizens. Some classes include circuiting training classes, dancing to the oldies and stretching classes. As a member you have access to the club's walking trails, canoeing, paddle boating and kayaking. You can participate in numerous social activities, such as art classes, jewelry making and karaoke. The Club also provides educational seminars on health related concerns, such as heart disease, arthritis and nutrition.
Ladies Only
Women can join the Curves on Highway 105 in Montgomery. The fitness facility opens six day a week and closes for two hours in the middle of the day. The fitness center offers a 30-day diet plan and a 30-minute workout that consists of warming up, stretching, cooling down and a combination of cardiovascular and strength training.
Another ladies only fitness club about 30 miles from Montgomery in Spring, Texas is Pure Fitness For Women on Louetta Road. Pure Fitness For Women boasts, "It's a Girl Thing" to be able to exercise among other women and without the stares of men. You can bring your children to the free Kids Club while you attend one of the group exercise classes, including belly dancing, Tai Chi, Kick Boxing or Boot Camp.
Pilates
Most of the Pilates-focused facilities in the Montgomery area sit in The Woodlands, Texas. Pure Fitness For Women provides a Pilates class that helps strengthen and balance the core muscles. Or opt for a Pilates class at the Woodlands Pilates Studio that conducts one-on-one lessons using reformers, chairs and ladder barrels. The Breathe Studio offers group and private Pilates sessions.
Martial Arts
You might find a few martial arts classes in Montgomery, but your best bet is to check out the nearby communities, such as The Woodlands about 30 miles away. The Eclipse Taekwondo in Montgomery offers martial arts classes for adults and children. Classes include self-defense and basic Tae Kwon Do.
Miller's Black Belt Academy in The Woodlands teaches karate to people ages three years old and up. The master instructor and owner has a black belt in Tang Soo Do, Hapkido and Tae Kwon Do. When you join Miller's Black Belt Academy, you can partake in the numerous potlucks, pizza parties and events conducted throughout the year.
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