River Oaks Gym

I have walked past this gym many times and because of the chandelier in the window thought it would not be a great place for me. I don’t want to feel the need to put on makeup and sexy workout gear to do strength training.Well, I was wrong. This gym is fantastic! Clean locker room with showers, towels, etc. and every kind of equipment needed to get a great workout. You don’t have to wait for weights or machines and the staff is friendly and helpful. I highly recommend the River Oaks Gym!

I’ve been a member for over 5 years. If you want to work out in a crowded gym, angling/waiting to get your turn at a piece of aEquipment — this is NOT the gym for you!ROG is a small (but very complete) gym that is set up to accommodate members who want to work with a trainer — BUT having a trainer is not a requirement to join or work out there. (I’ve never hired a trainer). I love it that I can go to the gym at 5:30 in the afternoon and there might be 5 other patrons in the gym. I NEVER have to wait for equipment or apparatus.Also — the staff and owner (Chad) are all super friendly, and the facilities are kept immaculately clean. There is ample free parking and it’s location is great for those living in upper Kirby, the Heights, River Oaks and the Montrose. It is the perfect gym for someone who doesn’t want to fight for equipment or stare at gym rats preening in the mirrors. 🙄

Love this gym. Very clean, well organized space. Everyone picks up after themselves, so all the equipment is always put back where it's supposed to be. There's a coffee maker that I assume mostly runs in the morning, and I workout in the afternoon. But if you go early enough, I guess you can have some coffee! There are couches for patrons to lounge on and watch the TV. I usually shower at the gym after a workout, so I judge gym bathrooms pretty hard. The bathrooms here are very clean, and super nice. Decorative tile showers with wood doors, nice soap, shampoo, and conditioner, lotion, q-tips, feminine products, hair dryer, plush towels that are ACTUALLY washed with detergent (if you know how gym towels usually are, you know what a big deal this is. Most gym towels are thin and ratty and smell like they were washed with plain water, no detergent). This gym cares about the little details, and rightly so because the little details make a difference. I am very happy to have found this place.

I walked in and no one was at the front desk. Instead, a very large black dog greeted me by slowly walking toward me, clearly on high alert. As soon as I opened my mouth to greet it, it barked and literally at charged me. I quickly turned around to protect myself and it jumped on my back as it barked again. All I heard was who I’m assuming was the owner say the dog’s name to redirect him. I literally got out of there as fast as I could out of fear the dog was going to attack me if I didn’t. Clearly this dog is not trained to be hanging around in a business with people walking in and out of it. Keep your dog at home if it’s a danger to others. Thanks for the scare.

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River oaks gym is a great place to workout. I come here all the time and the gym is perfect.

Member for probably 12+ years. Always super clean, never crowded and very friendly staff. Love working out here!

Chad runs a great gym. He and his crew of wonderful trainers provide a welcoming non-intimidating environment to encourage you to get and start fit. Immaculately clean facility with all the equipment you need in a compact and efficient space.

It is a wonderful and un crowded friendly gym with great personnel ready to assist you with exercises.

Great gym! Has kept us coming back for over a decade. Clean, friendly neighborhood atmosphere with very knowledgeable trainers and well-maintained, good equipment. Highly recommend!