CrossFit Live Oak — Local services in Houston

Recently reviewed from a new member: "I came to CrossFit Live Oak/ GymBowie about a month ago after growing tired of my existing Box across town. The location is what brought me in here, but I'm so upset I didn't come sooner. I was paying almost as much for half of the seand quality I feel like athletes get at my new "box." Pardon me while I geek out a little bit. Here are the differences I've noticed:

1. The FACILITY: This place is insane! Immaculately clean facility, its like being in a fancy gym in LA. My old gym had no windows, dirty floors, No AC (This place has air-conditioning!), and nothing like the time and thought that was put into whatever they did here. Apparently it used to be an old AA meeting facility, now its a for a different type of recovery!
2. The small class sizes: Some gyms put 15, 20, even 25 folks in a class. That's total crap. People have no idea what they're doing, you have to share equipment, personal coaching is non-existent, and its unsafe. Here classes are usually 5-10, and in the mornings even less. There are always multiple coaches around during bigger classes
3. The clients: This place is not filled with yelling, screaming, fire-breathing meatheads. Nor is it filled with ripped up half-naked chicks. The average client is a Dr. , lawyer, or nurse who you would enjoy having a conversation in or outside of the gym. People are really social and welcoming.
4. Lastly but not least, the coaching and the programming: I'm not sure who does it, Bowie, Michael, or Hannah, but whoever puts the workouts together makes sure that things are always changing, but there is a REASON why you are doing what you are doing. The coaches explain WHY a movement is important and what exactly the form needs to look like and what the end goal is. I feel like the communication is something I lacked at my last gym.

Generally, this gym is for the professional that wants a high quality environment to lose weight, gain muscle, or simply not worry about what they should be doing fitness wise. The only reason why I give it four stars not is because the rates are fairly expensive, but I get a couples discount so its not that bad. I think honestly its well worth the...

I had a wonderful experience at GymBowie. While passing through Houston I got a great workout on a Saturday morning. From the moment I walked in everyone was very inviting and accepting. The gym is extremely clean and the equipment is well cared for and I believe fairly new. Bowie is an excellent coach and I imagine that extends to the rest of his staff. He was very informative and hands on from the warmup to the post workout stretches. During the workout he offered well placed advice and technique critique while not being over-bearing. The workout itself can vary, but that Saturday workout was great for all levels of individuals. It feels as if they put technique and form above amount of weight and intensity, which I believe is very important with this type of lifting. I would highly recommend this...

I moved here from CA just over a year ago, and within the first few months, I found CrossFit Live Oak. You know when you just know you're in the right place and have found your people. This is that place! It's welcoming, inclusive, fun, and an excellent workout! I was initially nervous about lifting anything much more than 10 pounds, but my confidence has grown so much in a year and I'm now lifting 15 pounds! Just kidding, it's more like 20... 🤣 Jokes aside, and all that to say, Brian is fantastic and super-laid back, all while being a great coach who explains things well. He's also very supportive and I never feel pressured into doing something I know I can't do. Everything can be modified. The community is great too and I know I've made some friends there that will be lifelong. I would 100%...