Local business data | Gyms and fitness studios | Houston

Gyms and fitness studios in the Houston area

Resquared's database lists 1,725 active gyms and fitness studios within 25 miles of downtown Houston, TX as of October 2026. 92% of them are independent, meaning not part of a multi-location brand, above the national figure of 89%, and 72 belong to brands with 50 or more locations.

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Key numbers

1,725active gyms and fitness studios within 25 miles of downtown Houston, TX
92%independent (national 89%)
1 in 143of all 246,522 businesses in the area
17th of 25by count among the metros we track for gyms and fitness studios

Gyms and fitness studios make up 1 in 143 of the 246,522 active businesses in this area (nationally: 1.2%).

Independent or part of a brand

How many of these gyms and fitness studios run on their own and how many belong to a multi-location brand. Brand size is the number of locations the brand has nationwide.

Independent (not part of a multi-location brand)1,582 (92%)
Part of a brand with 2-9 locationsunder 10
Part of a brand with 10-49 locations33 (2%)
Part of a brand with 50+ locations72 (4%)
Part of a brand, location count unknown36 (2%)

Where they are

The cities with the most gyms and fitness studios inside the 25-mile radius.

CityGyms and fitness studios
Houston, TX1,388
Pearland, TX64
Pasadena, TX40
Stafford, TX40
Missouri City, TX39
Bellaire, TX25
Sugar Land, TX24
Spring, TX16

What kinds

The most common sub-types. A business can be listed under more than one.

Fitness & instruction1,476
Trainers668
Gyms490
Yoga248
Martial arts223
Dance studios127
Pilates124
Nutritionists109

Age and size

  • 164 have a known incorporation year. Of those, 35% incorporated in 2015 or later (nationally 36%), and the median year is 2012.
  • 252 have an employee-count range on file. 12 of those report 50 or more employees.

What to do with it

Gyms and fitness studios are usually owner-led or manager-led local operators that need visible space, reliable equipment, steady member flow, and services that help fill classes.

CRE and business brokers

Focus on independent gyms, yoga studios, martial arts schools, and Pilates studios that may need open floor area, parking, showers, or better street visibility. This week, send a short plain email to owners or the general inbox offering a quick tour of a nearby space that fits fitness use, and follow up if they do not answer.

In this area: 1,582 independents and under 10 operators in brands with 2-9 locations; the largest clusters are in Houston and Pearland.

SMB lenders and funders

These businesses often borrow for equipment, buildout, instructor hiring, seasonal cash flow, or a second location. This week, segment the list by studio type and contact independents with a short note asking if they are planning equipment purchases or expansion soon.

Of the 164 here with a known incorporation year, 35% incorporated in 2015 or later (nationally 36%); the median year is 2012. 12 report 50 or more employees.

Agencies and local vendors

Fitness studios buy help with class signups, local search, reviews, ads, websites, and referral campaigns, often with the owner making the decision. This week, pick a tight local group such as yoga or martial arts studios and send a simple email pointing to one visible issue you can help fix, then ask for a brief call.

92% of the 1,725 here are independent, and the most common types are fitness & instruction and trainers.

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