Pearland is a suburb about 17 miles south of downtown Houston that has had tremendous growth since the 1990s. It has gone from a population of around 30,000 in 1990 to an estimated 120,000 in 2010. Much of this is due to the large master-planned communities that have attracted residents by the area's relative affordability and the easy commute to downtown Houston via State Highway 288. Many shopping centers, supermarkets, mega-stores and fitness clubs have opened as the area has developed.
One of the 24 Hour Fitness clubs branded for basketball star Shaquille O'Neal, the Pearland location offers a range of options including an array of equipment for self-paced exercise, group classes and personal training. Many of the classes are included in the membership fee. Amenities include: cardio equipment, daily-use lockers, executive lockers, free weights, strength machines, a pro shop and babysitting. Unfortunately, there is no lap pool, sauna, or steam room, unlike other locations. And, very surprising for a gym carrying Shaq's name, there are no basketball courts. On the plus side, this facility is conveniently located on busy Broadway.
24 Hour Fitness Shaq
10011 Broadway
Pearland, Texas 77584
713-436-2570
24hourfitness.com
True to its name, Anytime Fitness is available for members to work out anytime. Like its other branches, the Pearland one can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. The modern equipment includes a range of cardio and strength machines plus free weights. New members receive a complimentary orientation that includes a demonstration of basic exercise principles and a workout program. The club has personal training, private restrooms and showers, and also tanning facilities. There is even the option to purchase unlimited tanning.
Anytime Fitness
1853 Pearland Parkway
Pearland, Texas 77581
281-412-3488
anytimefitness.com
The Pearland branch of LA Fitness offers a number of fitness options. In addition to the state-of-the-art equipment, it has a heated lap pool, saunas, a whirlpool spa, full locker facilities, babysitting and personal trainers. This branch offers group aerobic classes several times a day plus about 10 different specialty classes during the month including cycling, yoga, pilates, step, Club Boxing Circuit and Aqua Fit. The club also has basketball and racquetball leagues. It is open from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. during the week, and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during the weekends, accommodating most schedules.
LA Fitness
2850 Pearland Parkway
Pearland, Texas 77581
281-971-1555
lafitness.com
