thisgym.com

What It Is

THIS Gym is a high-end local gym based in Austin, Texas. It is positioned not as a typical chain fitness center, but as a “premium fitness destination” that brings together open training, boutique group classes, recovery spa facilities, and sports medicine support in one space. The website repeatedly emphasizes its goal of raising the standard for gyms, targeting local users who are willing to pay for better facilities, space, and service experience.

Core Features

Based on the information on the site, THIS Gym is planned to offer a 24,000 sq ft facility, 100+ pieces of equipment, and a 4,000 sq ft indoor turf area suitable for strength training, sprinting, sled pushes, functional training, and more. Recovery amenities include 4 custom cold plunges, a 15-person Finnish sauna, a women’s infrared sauna, and an on-site Dynamic Sports Medicine sports medicine clinic. Classes cover Reformer Pilates, mat Pilates, hot yoga, functional training, and coach-led group sessions. Locker rooms, towels, a Dyson styling area, parking, and other amenities are also included as member benefits.

Pricing

The standard monthly membership is $349/month, with a $500 initiation fee. The page also mentions a presale membership at $329/month with the initiation fee waived before opening. Family add-on memberships are $149/month. Most group classes, yoga, and mat Pilates are included in the membership, but personal training, some Reformer Pilates classes, or specialty programs may cost extra. Class package pricing ranges from $140 for 4 sessions to $300 for 12 sessions, with a single trial class priced at $40.

Pros and Cons

The main advantage is its comprehensive offering: a large training area, boutique classes, recovery facilities, and sports medicine are all available in one place, reducing the need to switch between a gym, yoga studio, and rehab clinic. Monthly memberships come with no long-term contract, and tours and day passes are also available. The downside is that pricing is clearly on the high side, and the service is heavily dependent on in-person use in Austin. The website also does not fully disclose details such as annual fees, corporate plans, payment methods, or the actual opening status.

Who It’s For

THIS Gym is best suited to high-income fitness users in Austin, strength trainees who care about equipment quality and training space, sports enthusiasts who need recovery facilities, and people who want to consolidate yoga, Pilates, personal training, and rehabilitation in one place. It is not ideal for those who only need low-cost basic gym equipment or remote online classes.

Access from China

This is a local lifestyle and fitness website, mainly consisting of English-language introductions and membership conversion pages. Judging by the nature of the site, it should generally be directly accessible from mainland China, but the service itself has practical value almost exclusively for local users in Austin.