VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa: Grand Opening – Cypress

Pilates Reformer Studio

I don’t live in the “burbs,” although the recent grand opening I attended almost made me wish I did. VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa just recently opened in Cypress, just outside Houston. It is their 4^th location in the United States and the second in our area (The Woodlands was their 2^nd ever location, and is extremely popular).

Don’t be confused. Although fitness is a huge part of VillaSport’s concept, they are not a gym. In fact, they don’t use the g-word. Because they are much more than that, focusing not only on health and fitness, but overall wellness, interaction with neighbors and a great escape that makes you feel like you’re miles away.

Here are a few of my highlights from my visit:

After my tour, I understood why they avoid the g-word, although it’s got more fitness

Certainly feels like a 5-star visit

equipment than most any of the gyms I’ve seen before. VillaSport members (because yes, you do have to have a membership) come to work out, interact with others, but they also feel like they’re at a 5-Star Resort. It’s the kind of place you feel like you’re on vacation year-round, but at a fraction of the cost. Plus, if you’re able to take advantage of the 14,6000 square foot cardio and weight floor, it’s pretty good for your health too.

Check out a few amenities that truly make it 5-Star’ish:

• Pay a little extra to rent a permanent locker and they’ll do your laundry for you!
• 25-yard indoor lap pool that is kept at 82 degrees
• NBA regulation basketball court – anyone want to play a game of HORSE?
• Concierge Service
• Full service spa (massages, facials, waxing, manicures and pedicures)
• Poolside cabana and grill (yes, they have alcohol!)

Fitness at VillaSport Cypress:

As far as fitness is concerned, I love the fact they offer 150-200 classes each week – that are no extra charge to members. This means if you need to change up your workout frequently like me, you are all set. They currently have 30-35 instructors, so it’s not hard to find the one that meshes with your sweaty soul and start getting your fitness on. They have five dedicated studios for group exercise and group training, 120+ cardio machines all with personal TVs and internet access and I especially love their Pilates Reformer studio, because that is a killer way to tone and shape and isn’t as hard on your body as other workouts.

They also have two outdoor AstroTurf areas for CrossFit, soccer, speed work and more.

The Spa:

Other than the fact I’ve yet to meet a spa I didn’t like, my favorite thing about this one is that the Spa Director (Sarah) used to run a spa in Maui so they have made every effort to bring that “Aloha touch to Cypress.”

In case you don’t live in the area or aren’t interested in becoming a member, you can still use the spa (though members get “preferred pricing”). As a guest, if you spend $50 or more on spa services, you’ll get access to the club for the entire day. And did I mention they’ll provide complimentary childcare while you’re at the spa (for up to 2 hours)? Pretty nifty, right?

We also included the brand new VillaSport Cypress in our August 5 Things video, so be sure to check it out (and subscribe to The Blonde Side’s YouTube channel while you’re at it!). If a full membership seems like a big commitment, try getting a day pass so you can experience and see if it’s something you (and possibly your family) might enjoy on a more regular basis.

*This was a sponsored post but all content and opinions were my own.