Texas
Competitor Friendly, Old School and Hardcore Gyms

Here is a list of gyms that are either owned by competitors, are old-school, hardcore or are more modern and also encourage competitors to train there. If you are a competitor looking for a new place to train, a newbie competitor looking for a place to get started, or looking for a place to train while traveling - give these gyms a look. And if you know of a gym that should be added to this list, please contact us at NaturalBodybuildingEvents@yahoo.com.

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Austin Fitness Center
3100 Slaughter Lane Suite 100
Austin, Texas
Owner Andy Bruchey has been a personal trainer for 16 years and operates his personal training company Complete Fitness Design as well. His clients currently range in age from 12-91 years old. he has, and continues to work with professional athletes including bodybuilders (Pro level nationally ranked), PGA golfers, baseball players (High school and College), rowers, football (College as well as NFL) and basketball players (NBA), martial artists, figure skaters, as well as weekend warriors, housewives, business professionals, beginners, and everyone in between.
Phone: (512) 484-2270
Email: andy@austinfitnesscenter.com
Web: www.austinfitnesscenter.com

Backstreet Gym
7410 Remcon Circle, Suite C-5
El Paso, Texas
Phone: (915) 833-0935  Fax: (915) 832-0513
Backstreet Gym CEO Mary Ellen Jerumbo has been competing in bodybuilding competitions every year since 1981.
Email: jerumbo@aol.com
Web: www.backstreetgym.com

Body Toners Fitness Center
1105 Main Street
Bastrop, TX
Owner Cynthia Sanders has been involved in the fitness industry since 1986. She is a triathlete and previous state title holder in women's bodybuilding. Cynthia is an AFAA certified fitness instructor, personal trainer and nutritional counselor.
Phone: (512) 321-4284 or (512) 321-6181
Web: www.bodytonersfitness.com

BodyWise Gym
1603 Ranch Road Hwy 620 North
Suite #100
Austin, Texas
Phone: 512-263-5519
Email: BODYWISE1@austin.rr.com
Web: www.BodyWiseGym.com

Brickhouse Gym
3300 Unicorn Lake Blvd.
Denton, Texas
Brickhouse Gym is an icon in Denton County, Texas. Since 1993, they have offered their members a workout facility that meets any fitness goal from “getting in a little exercise” to professional bodybuilding. Mike Jones, the owner of Brickhouse Gym, has over 20 years of experience in all aspects of training.
Phone: (940) 243-1215
Web: www.thebrickhousegym.com

Doug's Gym
2010 Commerce St
Dallas, TX
 The wooden floor creaks. Past members include bodybuilder Ken Waller, actor Chuck Norris and gunman Jack Ruby. The closest thing to cardio equipment is one of those electric fat-jiggling belts. But for rusty iron and a trip back through time, the gym 74-year-old Doug Eidd has run for the past 42 years should be experienced before it fades into history. Dues: $150 for three months Contact: (214) 742-3758

Evolve Personal Fitness and Gym
5716 W Highway 290
Austin, TX
Home gym of Kati Stevens, Figure competitor, trainer and owner of Muscles and Curves Athletics. Opened in June of 2004, Evolve Personal Fitness and Gym is the PREMIER personal training studio and gym in South Austin. This newly renovated fully functional 3500 sq. ft. fitness training facility has one of the most desirable locations in all of Austin. The gym offers a completely remodeled interior facility that includes NEW state of the art strength and cardio equipment.
Phone: (512) 358-8433
Web: www.evolvepersonalfitness.com

HA Personal Training Studio
1220 Luke Street
Irving, Tx
Co-Owners & Bodybuilding Competitors  Harold Kelley ( NGA Pro) and  Ana Gonzalez have opened their own gym. They focus on helping their fellow competitors or anyone else that is interested in competing. They also train regular people that just want to lose weight, tone, or just work out.
Phone: Ana Gonzalez (469)328-5928 Harold Kelley (803)309-4650
Web: www.fit-n-sexy.com

Houston Gym
1501 Durham
Houston, TX   77007
Phone:  (713) 880-9191
Fax:  (713) 880-1007
fitness@houstongym.com
www.houstongym.com

Hyde Park Gym
Guadalupe St
Austin, TX
This fitness facility founded by its namesake: former public-school coach, multiple body building contest winner and exercise physiologist Dave Goodin. The weight facilities, powerlifting equipment and treadmills more than meet your exercise needs, and the 20 staff members on hand can answer your questions about proper nutrition and balanced exercise regimens.
Phone: (512) 459 9174
Web: www.hydeparkgym.com

Ironcity Gym
20873 Eva St. Unit A
Montgomery,TX
Montgomery's only 24 hour gym is designed to offer local residents a venue for anything from shaping up, staying fit to serious competition training.
Phone: (936) 597-4496
Email: ironcitygymtx@aol.com
Web: www.montgomerytxgym.com

Jay’s Gym USA
18211 Strack Drive
Spring, TX
Jay Mondick is a personal trainer in the Northwest Houston area with a life-long commitment to body building. Jay and his wife Val, who also shares a passion for physical fitness, train their clients with proven experience, on the latest equipment, and in a personal environment —  Phone: (281) 257.6565
Email jay@jaysgymusa.com or val@jaysgymusa.com
Web: www.jaysgymusa.com

MetroFlex Gym
2921 S. Cooper St., No. 109
Arlington, Texas
Metroflex Gym is not a health spa. We are a serious training facility that caters to competitive body builders. Year in and year out Metroflex Gym consistently produces more winners than all the fitness centers combined. You will receive free help with all aspects of contest preparation, including diet and posing routines. Why go to a public fitness center where your presence intimidates others, when you can go to a work-out facility tailored for competitive bodybuilders like yourself?
Contact: Brian Dobson: (817) 465-9331
Email: brian@metroflexgym.com
Web: www.metroflexgym.com

MetroFlex Gym Houston
8150 West Park Drive
Houston, TX 77063  
Heavy-metal music thunders while heavy metal is hoisted. The floor is crumbling from abuse. Nothing is clean and nobody cares. If you want luxuries like air conditioning, you must be lost. These are reasons why Metroflex is the most hardcore gym in the world, but it's mostly because this is where eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman reps out 800-pound deadlifts and 600-pound rows on 110-degree days. We specialize in bodybuilding, strongman and MMA. Dues: $30 per month; $300 per year
Email: Ryan Wendt, Owner (713) 784-5200
Phone: metroflexhouston@yahoo.com
Web: www.metroflexhouston.com, Facebook, and MySpace

Monster Gym & Sports Complex
23810 Eastex Fwy
Kingwood, TX
Paul Smith, owner and operator of Monster Gym & Sports Complex, is a well-known fitness icon within the community. At Monster Gym you are not just another number or contract. We take pride in what we offer and you will be in good hands as soon as you walk through the door. Our facility is designed for individuals with determination to reach successful goals. We cater to bodybuilders, figure competitors, powerlifters, amateur and professional athletes, as well as participants determined to commit to a healthy life transformation.
Phone: (281) 358-0630
Email: paul@themonstergym.com
Web: www.themonstergym.com

Royal Gym
3720 Walnut Hill Lane Suite 211
Dallas, TX  (at Walnut Hill & Marsh)
Royal Gym specializes in training for competitive bodybuilding, powerlifting, figure and fitness competitions. Royal Gym has an old school style and environment with the new school intensity and impact.
Phone: (214) 352-5122
Email: royalgym@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.royalgymdallas.com 

Stroud's Fitness
416 W. Bedford-Euless Road
Hurst, Texas
Phone: (817) 268-FITT
Email: stroudsfitt@aol.com
Web: www.stroudsfitness.net

The Firm U Personal Training and Fitness Studio
16143 N. Eldridge, Suite 25
Tomball, TX (1/2 block South from Spring Cypress and N. Eldridge)
Offers contest prep services. All competitors welcome.
Phone: (832) 755-1949
Web: www.thefirmu.com

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