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2010 5th Avenue North
Texas City, TX 77590


  Lowry Fitness Center


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Join Today! The City of Texas City Department of Recreation & Tourism involves many activities for all ages. Some of the activities includes weight training, cardio equipment, aerobics and spinnning, swimming, racquetball and more...

 

Check out our new 2010 Aerobic Schedule!

 

Operating Hours
Monday - Friday
6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Membership Fees
BASIC MEMBERSHIP
Includes use of weight room, cardio equipment, showers, sauna and gyms
RESIDENT
Must show proof of residency
NON RESIDENT
Basic Individual Adult (Age 15-54)
Additional Yearly Upgrade fees:
          Upgrade to use pools
          Upgrade to attend aerobics/spinning
          Upgrade to use racquetball court

$75.00

+$25.00
+$60.00
+$95.00

$150.00

+$25.00
+$60.00
+$105.00

Basic Individual Senior (Age 55+)
Additional Yearly Upgrade fees:
          Upgrade to use pools
          Upgrade to attend aerobics/spinning
          Upgrade to use racquetball court

$40.00

+$10.00
+$30.00
+$30.00

$150

+$25.00
+$30.00
+$75.00

 
BASIC YOUTH MEMBERSHIP
(Includes use of gyms, showers and pools)

Youth age 14 & under must be accompanied by adult member during facility use
RESIDENT
Must show proof of residency
NON RESIDENT
Basic Individual Youth (Age 14 & Under)
Must have parent's signature for membership
          Upgrade to use raquetball court
$50.00

+$20.00

$55.00

+$60.00

 
BASIC FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
Texas City Residents Only
RESIDENT
Must show proof of residency
NON RESIDENT
Basic Family (Includes four(4) family members in same household/residence)
          Basic membership and use of pools
          Basic membership and racquetball court
          Each additional youth member


$250.00
$450.00
+$40.00


N/A
N/A
N/A

 
GUEST FEE PER VISIT - BASIC
          Basic with use of pools
          Basic with aerobics/spinning
          Basic with racquetball
$6.00
+$2.00
+$6.00
+$5.75
$6.00
+$2.00
+$6.00
+$5.75
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
REPLACEMENT CARDS $9.25

General Building Rules and Regulations

  • Membership card is required to enter the facility
  • Members and guest must check in at the Lowry Fitness Center front desk upon entering the building. Members age 15 and older must scan their membership card. Members age 14 and under must present their membership card. All members must carry or wear their card throughout the facility. Proper identification must be produced upon request by staff.
  • All Youth Members under the age of 18 must adhere to the daily hours allotted them for use of the facility. All Youth Members under the age of 15 must be under the direct supervision of an adult member.
  • Staff instructed program and classes have first priority in facility use. Open hour and class schedules subject to change without notice and/or according to attendance or public response.
  • Personal belongings, such as bags, jackets, purses, are not allowed on the floors, chairs, exercise equipment, etc. in the Cardio/Weight Area or open public areas such as hallways, break room, etc. Lockers are available for rent at .25 cents per day. City is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
  • Shirts and appropriate footwear - closed toed, non marking, rubber soled sneakers - must be worn in all areas except for the pools and showers.
  • Misusing or vandalizing equipment or property may result in permanent suspension.
  • No tobacco products allowed, No rough-housing or profanity.
  • No food or drink allowed (Except water bottles)

Youth Regulations

  • Youth under the age of 15 are restricted from the Weight Room, Cardio Room, or Aerobics Classes.
  • Youth under the age of 15 must be accompanied at all times by an adult member during the use of the pools.

Gymnasiums

  • Gyms are reserved for walking only: Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  • No bare feet or socks only. Black soled athletics shoes not allowed.
  • Shirts must be worn.
  • No dunking, no attempted dunking, and no hanging on the basketball rims.
  • No full court play at any time except during league play.
  • A membership card is required to check out basketballs. The card is returned with the return of the correct ball to the front desk. Basketballs may be checked out during court usage periods only. No personal basketballs permitted.

Sauna

  • Adult oriented area open all hours at no charge.
  • Must be 18 or older (Ages 15-17 with adult supervision)
  • Pregnant women should not use sauna.
  • Clothing is not required, however, a towel is required to wrap body in and to sit on for hygiene purposes.
  • Consult a physician before using if there are any health concerns.
  • Please limit your use to no more than 15-30 minutes.

Aerobics Class Rules

  • Must be 15 years of age or older to participate (15-17 year olds must adhere to youth hours)
  • Requires an aeroic upgrade membership in order to participate.
  • All classes are Co-Ed unless otherwise noted.
  • Everyone in class must particpate - spectators will not be allowed.
  • Participants should consult a physician before srtarting an exercise program.
  • Classes are schedule are subject to change according or public response.

Cardio and Weight Room Equipment

  • Must be 15 years of age or older to participate (15-17 year olds must adhere to youth hours)
  • Equipment must e wiped off after each use.
  • There is a 30 minute time maximum on all cardio equipment.
  • No belts, buckles, or keys during use of weight machines.
  • Slamming weights strictly prohibited.
  • No sitting on weight equipment between reps.

Raquetball Court

  • Requires a racquetball upgrade membership to use the racquetball court.
  • Court can be reserved for one hour only and no more than one time per day during peak usage times.
  • Courts should be reserved on the day of play only. Weekend reservations can be placed on Friday.
  • If players are 15 minutes late, the court will be given to other players.
  • Racquets and balls may be checked out from the control room with membership card and will be returned upon the return of the equipment.
  • There shall be no consecutive hours of play during peak times.
Aerobic and Exercise Classes

    Click here for a printable view of the aerobics schedule

    2010 AEROBICS SCHEDULE
    Effective March 8, 2010
    MONDAY
    TUESDAY
    WEDNESDAY
    THURSDAY
    FRIDAY
     
    Spin & Trim
    6:30 - 7:15 a.m.
     
    Spin & Trim
    6:30 - 7:15 a.m.
     
     

    Sit to be Fit
    7:30 - 8:00 a..m.

     
    Sit to be Fit
    7:30 - 8:00 a..m.
     
    Slow & Easy
    8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
    Slow & Easy
    8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
    Slow & Easy
    8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
    Slow & Easy
    8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
    Slow & Easy
    8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
    Zumba
    8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
    Harrell Jackson's Fitness Fusion
    8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
    Body Circuit
    8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
    Harrell Jackson's Fitness Fusion
    8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
    Pilates/Yoga
    8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
    Aqua Splash
    9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
         
    Aqua Splash
    10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
    SilverSneakers®
    MSROM

    10:00 - 10:45
    Aqua Splash
    10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
    SilverSneakers®
    MSROM

    10:00 - 10:45
    Aqua Splash
    10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
    Mommy & Me
    10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
    Power Abs
    12:00 - 12:15 a.m.
    Power Abs
    12:00 - 12:15 a.m.
    Power Abs
    12:00 - 12:15 a.m.
     
    Pilates/Yoga
    5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
     
    Aqua Splash
    5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
    Aqua Splash
    5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
    Aqua Splash
    5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
    Aqua Splash
    5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
    Kickboxing
    5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
    Harrell Jackson's Fitness Fusion
    6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
    Kickboxing
    6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
    Harrell Jackson's Fitness Fusion
    6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
     
    Spin & Trim
    6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
    Spin & Trim
    6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
    Spin & Trim
    6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
     
    Body Circuit
    7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
    Zumba
    7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
     
    Body Circuit
    7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
     
    ** Management reserves the right to adjust scheduled classes to fit the need of our members and
    instructor availability.

AEROBIC CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

  • Aqua Fitness:  This form of exercise is an excellent method of cardio respiratory conditioning.  This class is idea for seniors, women who are pregnant and those who suffer from osteoporosis.  All levels of fitness are welcomed, you may go at the rate you prefer.  Water is 4 to 5 feet deep, swimming experience is not needed. 
  • Aqua Splash: Get a great workout without the added stress to your joints and help improve agility, flexibility and endurance.  This workout in the water consists of cardio work and toning aided by the use of noodles and buoys.  This class is idea for seniors, women who are pregnant and those who suffer from osteoporosis.  All levels of fitness are welcomed, you may go at the rate you prefer.  Water is 4 to 5 feet deep, swimming experience is not needed.
  • Body X Training:  Fat burning, boot camp style class designed to give you maximum results.  Incorporating weights and cardio, this class will give you a full body workout.
  • Harrell Jackson’s Fitness Fusion:  This total body multi-level system incorporates cardio, kickboxing, and various styles of aerobic dance, balance flexibility, toning, and core training.  This workout is fun, exciting, motivating, challenging and mentally stimulating. 
  • Kickboxing:  This cardio workout combines the elements of boxing and kickboxing.  Kicks and punches are arranged in sequences to create challenging and fun combinations.
  • Mommy & Me:  Want to spend quality time with your child and get a work out at the same time?  Want to spend quality time with your child of all ages to work out together, using the child for different exercises or a variety of exercise equipment suitable for both mother and child.  You will enjoy a relaxing stretch session at the end of class, while bonding more deeply with your child after each class!
  • SilverSneakers ® Muscular Strength and Range of Movement:  Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills.  Hand held weights, elastic tubing, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. 
  • Sit To Be Fit:  Exercise while you sit!  Combine fun and fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance with this stationary workout with the aided use of hand held weights and elastic resistance tubes.  This class is a low-impact class and great for someone who is new to aerobics.
  • Slow and Easy:  Exercise with great music and get fit through a movement and coordination concentrated class!  Have fun while building cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and muscular strength with low impact toning exercise.
  • Spin & Trim:  Intense aerobic workout completed on a stationary bike, aided by motivation music and upbeat instructors.  Controlled at your own preferred pace and tension, spinning tones your muscles, works your heart rate, endurance as well as burning serious calories.
  • Power Abs, Arms & Glutes:  This class is only 15 minutes and each day concentrates on a different muscle group.  Power Abs, emphasis on your core, while Power Arms works all upper body muscles not just the arms and Power Glutes works to help tighten and strength muscle definition in the lower body.  What is your goal?  Improve posture, getting washboard abs, trimming your waistline?  Toning and improving back muscles?  Have strong and lean legs?  Tighten your glutes?  This class is for you. 
  • Power-Lates:  This cross training class combines cardio and weight training with the art of Pilates for a complete total body workout.  A power workout with weights and intense cardio and light Pilates stretching to end your power workout.
  • Water Circuit:  This class consists of various workouts grouped together for total body fitness.  While stimulating for heart this class can also be done at any level of fitness.
  • Yoga:  In need of relaxation?  Yoga is the class for you!  This form of exercise combines the flowing movements of Yoga and Pilates to improve flexibility, balance, and strengthen the core while elongating the spine.
  • Zumba®:   This form of exercise combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations.  Zumba® is a feel happy workout that is great for both the body and mind.  This exercise is a fusion of Latin and International music to create high energy workout place for every one of all ages to enjoy!
Lowry Fitness Pool Schedule
    Operating Hours
    Monday - Friday
    6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Saturday
    9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Sunday
    2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Lowry Fitness Pool:
Water Aerobics - Lap Swim - Special Class Instruction

Family Swim Times:
Friday
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For Natatorium Schedule, click here.

 
Contact Us
For more information, please call 409-643-5984.
1900 5th Avenue North
Texas City, TX 77590

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Last updated:  March 10, 2010