Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

When you’re determined to lose weight, you’ll try just about any trick in the book to make it happen. Unfortunately, the internet and word of mouth can come up with some pretty outrageous ways to trick people into thinking that a method will actually provide them with results that they want. While some methods may…

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Three Healthy Pumpkin Recipes To Keep You Warm During Fall

It’s almost fall, and that means our cravings for sweet treats should be kicking in any day now. One of the classic fall flavors in muffins, breads, pies, and of course, lattes, is pumpkin. While pumpkins by themselves are not incredibly unhealthy – they are a fruit after all – the sugary ingredients that make…

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Healthy Post-Workout Snacks To Fuel Recovery

A few weeks ago we talked about the best pre-workout snacks that help give you the energy you need to push through your workout. Today, we’d like to talk about some post-workout snacks that will aid in recovery. Guidelines For After-Exercise Snacks One thing to keep in mind is to choose snacks that are healthy,…

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Enjoying Your Health This Summer

One of the most common things that we hear at Houston Gym is that people have set the goal of working towards their summer body. Now, of course, this is a great goal! This is one that we understand people love being able to show off and enjoy during the warmer months. However, the one…

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Tips to Remember as Summer Comes Up

Summer in Houston is no joke. In fact, summer in Texas is really intense. The recorded average for a Houston summer day is over 90 degrees, so it’s an absolute must that people know how to take care of themselves and prioritize safety when temperatures do get to an outrageous level. At Houston Gym, we…

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What Drinking Water Does for Your Body

It’s been said that the ideal 8 glasses of water a day can do wonders for your body. While we’ve heard this time and time again, it’s not uncommon that people drink much less water than they should be, but we guarantee that wouldn’t be the case if everyone understood just what it was that…

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Things to Improve Your Workout

Workouts are incredibly hard to get through sometimes, and usually, it’s because there’s a lack of motivation to make them especially easy. On the days that you’re lacking motivation or have the feeling that it’s going to be a tough workout, then there are a few things that you can bring to your gym session…

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How to Safely Train With Lower Back Pain – Part 2

Back pain can really slow you down. It make something as simple as sleeping very difficult, and worst of all, it can prevent you from working out. Not being able to pursue your fitness goals cam be extremely frustrating, especially when every time you try, you make the problem worst. The good news is, there…

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How Much Recovery Do You Need? Part 3

Many people flinch when you mention recovery. They seem to think that recovery is something you do after you get injuries. In reality, recovery is one of the most powerful things you can do to prevent injuries. At our Houston gym, we see recovery as a skill that’s just important as lifting form, because an…

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Foods for Being Active – Part 3

Whether you already have exercise habits or you’re wanting to incorporate them into your life, Houston Gym is here to support you! Over the past 20 years, we have built up a reputation as a gym that offers world-class equipment and training in a small-community setting. We know that each and every person’s journey is…

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