Hardcore Equipment
Heavy dumbbells, power racks, deadlift platforms, machines, chalk, and sweat.
Downsouth Mecca / Texas
Species Gym
Heavy iron. Loud sets. Serious lifters. Walk in ready, or do not walk in.
Open in Texas
Day passes from $25
Month-to-month
Staffed 24/7
Why Species
Not a fitness center. A proving ground.
No soft lighting. No sales-floor tour. Just racks, plates, machines, sweat, and people who came to work.
Elite Community
Bodybuilders, powerlifters, athletes, and people who train like it matters.
Serious Results
Show up. Add weight. Repeat until the old version of you is gone.
Inside Katy
Walk the floor.
Murals, machines, plates, and the room members actually train in.
Memberships
Choose your room. Earn your spot.
Species Gym Katy membership includes access to all Species Gym locations. Availability is limited to protect the floor and the experience.
Standard
$65 monthly
- $35 signup cost
- The original Species Gym
- 24-hour access
- Locker rooms and showers
- Access to all Species Gym locations
- Venom Cafe access
Premium
$80 monthly
- $35 signup cost
- Everything in Standard
- Access to all Species Gym locations
- Venom Cafe perks
- Red Light Sauna
- Cold Plunge
- Hydro Massage Chair
- 15 minutes of physical therapy
Locations
Find the room. Feel the energy.
Two Katy doors into the Species world: the original gym floor and Venom Cafe.
Katy
The Original Species Gym
The Down South Mecca at 23347 Clay Road. Original Species brand foundation, 24 hour access, and serious bodybuilding culture.
AddressKaty, TX
HoursStaffed 24/7, 365 days
Venom Cafe
Katy, Venom Cafe
Smoothies, juices, protein, micronutrients, antioxidants, and recovery options at Species Gym Katy.
LocatedKaty
FuelSmoothies
Events
Culture is built in public.
Challenges, pop-ups, and the kind of lifts people stop to watch.
Deadlift Night
Smoke, chalk, heavy pulls, member videos, and the kind of atmosphere people want to post.
Transformation Check-In
Progress photos, coach check-ins, and pressure from people who expect you to improve.
Vendor Pop-Up
Supplements, apparel, Venom Cafe drops, and brands that fit the room.
Coaches
No soft energy. No wasted reps.
The Strength Architect
Better numbers, stronger technique, pressure-tested discipline.
The Physique Builder
Shape, density, symmetry, and confidence under harsh lighting.
The Performance Lead
Speed, explosiveness, conditioning, and durable strength.
Coming Next
Next up.
FAQ
Before you walk in.
Hours, first visits, guests, amenities, and how to reach the Katy team.
Hours
Katy is open and staffed 24 hours, 365 days a year.
First visit & day passes
Come in whenever you like for a tour. Day passes are sold at the desk — 24-hour ($25), 3-day ($35), and week ($50). Must be 18 or older to sign your own waiver. Ages 13–15 must have a trainer or adult with them while working out. Ages 16–17 need a parent or guardian to sign the waiver but can work out independently.
Guest policy
Members can bring a guest on Fridays from 4pm to midnight for Bring a Friend Friday.
Amenities
Free on-site parking. Free lockers — bring your own lock. Showers on site. Chalk, belts, bands, and other accessories available at the front desk. Music throughout the gym. Filming is allowed when you are mindful of other members. Bags are allowed on the floor with you.
Membership terms
Month-to-month membership with 30-day notice for cancellation. $10/month freeze option available. First Responder and Military discounts are available — contact the gym for details.
Contact
Phone: (346) 387-9035
Email: speciesgym@yahoo.com
GM: mercedesluehr@speciesgymkaty.com
Instagram DMs: @species_gym
Contact
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Species Gym TX
Hardcore training. Heavy equipment. Texas lifters.
Address23347 Clay Road, Katy, TX
HoursStaffed 24/7, 365 days
Phone(346) 387-9035
Emailspeciesgym@yahoo.com