DEFINE body & mind

Front desk staff = great. Facilities are small but clean and parking was easy to find. I used the parking lot next to the new restaurant opening up, but was told that may not be available once the restaurant is in business and I’ll have to park on the street.
The machines are a litttle confusing. I’ve been to a whole bunch of different spin studios and never have I encountered a machine that was so hard to clip in the shoes as this one. I struggled for a bit before finally asking the instructor for help. She was friendly but didn’t give much guidance, and there ended up being more talking than demonstration. That said, the 45 minutes flew by and I left feeling like I got a good workout.

I loved this place! Parking can be a little tricky, but once parked, all the staff was so friendly when I mentioned that it was my first time. I went through ClassPass and it was very smooth. I did the body class and the instructor (Taylor) was very helpful. She made a point to ask me what I thought afterwards since we had talked about how I’d never been here. I will definitely go back. The class wasn’t super crowded either, which I would have expected at 9:30 on a Saturday.

Went to a bike class today by gf wanted to. Anyway, thought the teacher and class were pretty good, but the quality of the bikes, weights, and facility were terrible. You can’t charge Manhattan prices for Midland quality! … The bike wouldn’t tighten in the handlebars bc it was stripped and the seat wouldn’t move. The teacher was sweet and tried to help, but I figured it would be fine. It wasn’t. Thought about asking for refund, but didn’t bc just wanted to leave. … In short — decent workout, but terrible facility

This location is okay. I mainly went to this location bc they have showers available. If they didn’t have showers I would stick to the Tanglewood or West University location. The instructor didn’t go around to see if everyone was strapped in and unfortunately one girl flew off her bike due to not being strapped in properly. The music is extremely loud too so you may need to use the ear plugs they provide.

I LOVE this Define location. It’s a LOT roomier than the other locations and has large bathrooms. ANNNNNNND SHOWERS!!! This location and the West U location are the only two in town with showers, which is NUTS. The West U location has showers INSIDE the restrooms, which makes it a longer wait to use the restroom or shower. This location has a large restroom of stalls (for women, the men’s restroom is upstairs) and TWO SHOWERS DOWNSTAIRS that are separate from the bathrooms! And, like other Define locations, the instructors are great and the classes are fun, exhilarating, and a really great workout. Wish this location was a little closer to home or work. It’ll probably be a weekend-​only location for me.

I was reluctant to try this studio after reading some of the negative reviews, but I’m glad I did! I’ve now tried a Body and Revolution class, both were great!
DefineBody– A great toning workout! A fun integration of barre, yoga, and strength/​weights. The class was taught in 15mins segments that focused on a different muscle group– arms, thighs, butt, and abs.
DefineRevolution– I really like the integration of the ball along with the weights. The instructor was genuine and inspiring. Came out of class drenched in sweat and exhausted!

I had no idea what to expect when I dropped in for a 9:30AM Revolution class on Saturday morning, but I never thought it would be as unpleasant as it was.
The class itself was a pretty good workout (4 stars!). The Revolution classes are more rhythm-​based, so the beat of the music will dictate your cycling speed. As for resistance, that is sort of a trust system that you won’t cheat yourself out of a good workout. I don’t really like rhythm-​based workouts as much, so I won’t really ding them as much on my personal preferences. However, the real deal breakers for me were: (1) uninviting staff (–1 star) and (2) horrid smell in the Revolution studio (–1 star).
As I was only visiting Houston for the weekend, I thought Define would be an awesome place to get my fit on. My enthusiasm was cut short when I was curtly greeted by the Define staff who either appeared to be (1) too busy to help or (2) too unmotivated at their job to introduce me around as I had mentioned it was my first time at the studio. They also don’t have a «grace period» per se for first-​timers. If you don’t have clip-​in cycling shoes, you’ll be charged $ 3, which is a different experience than I’m used to at other comparable spin studios. For instance, other spin studios will let the first time be free as a courtesy, and they will charge a rental fee thereafter, which seems more fair.
The other terrible part of the Revolution class was the putrid smell of body odor throughout the spin room… and the workout hadn’t even started yet! The handlebars were also a tad wet or sticky when I first mounted the bike, which really turned me off. There was a spin class right before the 9:30AM class, so I understand if there may be *some* residual funk, but at least make an effort to «de-​funk-​ify» the room for the next class, especially given the high $$$ rates Define is charging?
Overall, great workout but just an underwhelming experience with Define’s service and atmosphere. I will have to look elsewhere for my spin needs if I am ever back in the Houston area.

I’ve been taking DEFINE Revolution for several months now through ClassPass, and although I LOVE the workout it provides, I’m not sure I can handle their front desk employees anymore. They are constantly rude, don’t acknowledge you, and are overall unhelpful and seem unhappy.
Side Note: I also find it completely ridiculous that they don’t have a water fountain. Really? You’re a workout facility and you want us to fill our reusable water bottles up in the bathroom sink? Or pay $ 2.00 for your bottle of water? At least get a Brita pitcher for us to use.

I’ve really enjoyed coming to this studio. I’ve tried two different classes.
Revolution: Outstanding Spin class. I like the studio, and the added ball on the handle bars makes me feel less likely to face plant when I do rhythm presses. The instructors have been energizing, and have had fun playlists. The bikes are nice, too.
Define Body: A «barre-​type» class. I’ve been to early morning sessions a few times, and have been shocked at how tough the workout is. Great for strengthening! Both instructors I’ve had have been great — very good at coaching you through the proper way to do the exercises.
They have free lockers, shoe rentals for spin (you have to wear spin shoes), and water for sale. The parking is tight, especially if more than one class is happening, but you can street park over by the Walgreens, and it’s super close. The early morning classes have been fine with parking.

Took the define revolution class this morning through my class pass. It was a.m.a.z.i.n.g. If you are looking for an intense cardio workout that makes you feel great after this is it. I took the Tuesday morning class at 8:30am with Henry Richardson and he was so helpful and put on a killer class. Definitely go see Henry and you won’t be disappointed!!!

There are several spin studios in Houston, and you may be wondering what sets them apart. Most opinions and reviews will be based on personal preferences. Here’s what I think of Define, Montrose based on my previous spin experiences at Revolution:
First, I attended 1 Define Revolution class (otherwise known as spin) here on a weekday morning.
1. As other reviewers mentioned, parking is hit or miss. I parked on Lovett just to be on the same side. Their tiny parking lot has maybe 6 spots (to be expected in Montrose) and when there is a full class I have no idea WHERE people park to come here.
2. Staff isn’t nearly as welcoming as what I’ve experienced elsewhere. So be prepared to kind of figure things out on your own the first time you come here.
3. They do not have a water bottle filling station or any other drinking fountain. If you bring a reusable bottle, expect to fill it up in the bathroom sink.
4. No assigned bikes like other spin studios. I believe it’s first come first served.
5. No showers, so if you’re one of those people who needs to shower before heading off to work, well you are out of luck.
6. As for the spin class itself, it was a killer workout and very arms-​focused. We did arms the WHOLE class and I was still feeling it days later. I love incorporating some arms into my spin workout, but I definitely don’t want that to be the main focus. There’s also a small exercise ball at each bike that you use for crunches and other exercises which I think is really neat way to add variety to spin. The sound system isn’t too great and I couldn’t hear what the instructor was saying. All the bikes are on level ground (no stadium seating like Revolution) and the room isn’t as dark.
3 stars because it does have some flaws, but still the workout was amazing. I would love to return for an evening class to see if the vibe is different. However, if I’m going to pay $ 20+ for a single spin class, I wouldn’t choose Define.

Amazing classes, vibe,& instructors! Positivity & motivation all throughout the define studios.

I’ve been going to Define since they opened the original Tanglewood location, and am a big fan of both their Revolution classes and their body classes.
I’ve also been to all of the locations in Houston, aside from the Woodlands one. Their workshops are top notch, and I feel that they have really brought a lot to Houston in fitness and nutrition.
Now, that aside, the Montrose location, is my least favorite. Here’s why.
The parking is a NIGHTMARE. I popped in on a Tuesday afternoon around 6, horrible. Although I was able to get a space right in front, trying to get out of there was super frustrating. With another class starting, it was virtually impossible not to cause a back up. No thank you.
That day the bathrooms were out, which I received an email telling me so, which I thought was very nice. They also allowed me to cancel without any penalty. When I walked in, I wasn’t greeted, or showed anything. I let the counter person know I had not been to that location, and she didn’t seem interested or concerned. Actually, she seemed to be miserable, which is something I’ve never experienced at any other Define location. If I was completely new to Define, and this was my only experience, and human interaction, I wouldn’t come back based on that in itself.
The sound system here is terrible. Based on the prices Define charges, I would expect a static free 45 minutes. The sound playlist was also fairly weak.
The class, led my Jamie was good. It was my first go around back in body classes, and it is a FULL body workout. She is a good teacher, and helps in form, and encouraging words. I’ve taken some of her REV classes, which I also enjoyed.
I’m still a HUGE Define fan, but wasn’t impressed with the Montrose location.

This is my favorite Rev define location, roomy, and for some reason its where I perform my best. Always can get in a class here too.

I love the spin revolution room here the best out of the studios in Houston because it’s a lot roomier. Most of the instructors rotate throughout the studios so I have no complaints here.
The spin class is super fun as usually and is very challenging and upbeat.
The parking to me is still pretty small especially when there are 2 classes going on. When there aren’t any parking I park off of Lovett around the corner which isn’t bad at all.
I did notice that this location also has showers upstairs which is unlike their other locations.
Overall another wonderful Define location.

I have been to two other Define Body location in Houston and this one is the nicest of the three. They have 3 studios: one for Revolution (spin), another is for Body (barre) and the third is currently used for yoga but will likely be used for mixed use space. This location has complimentary programable lockers. Spin shoes are required for Revolution classes and they rent them out if you do not have a pair. They also have a cute boutique inside the facility with nice workout gear.
I took a Revolution class here and found it to be a good 45 minute workout. Their workout is fast paced on the bike and there is an arm section of the class where light weights are used. The only improvement I can see is to turn on the lights until class begins. It is super dark making it hard to set up your bike and get clipped in.
Notably they have ample parking which in Montrose is hard to come by.