Houston is a huge city, so naturally, there are dozens of gyms in the area where people can work out. Gyms with weightlifting and cardio equipment, Pilates classes, and everything in between can be found in nearly every local zip code. But one gym franchise has become a little more enticing (and more controversial) than the rest, and that’s EoS Fitness.
Since opening its first Houston location in Spring and Allen Parkway in 2023, EOS has earned a distinct reputation. The gym has become notorious for how packed it is at almost every hour of the day—especially in its busy hours during the 5 to 9 p.m. gym rush. It’s also become known as a “club with squat racks,” marked by young people flocking to the facility in their best gym fit to be seen and to see others, creating an overstimulating, influencer-dating atmosphere.
That combination has been noted by Houston gym-goers, some of whom were unfamiliar with EoS’s game. The environment can be a shock for those who thought they were stopping by just to have a normal workout. The reality is something totally different: sitting in a parking lot for at least 20 minutes while waiting for a spot before standing in line to use the leg press once inside. All while people make social content and chat each other up…