Katy / The Down South Mecca

The original Species Gym

Located in Katy, the Down South Mecca is the foundation of the Species brand and a room known for serious equipment, atmosphere, IFBB Pros, and legendary bodybuilders.

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The foundation.

This location started the entire Species brand. At the heart of Katy, it set the standard for what the rest of the rooms are built from.

24/7Open 365 days a year.
KATY23347 Clay Road.
DAY PASSFrom $25 at the desk.
MECCAThe original Species Gym.

Houston on the walls.

Sports culture, skyline energy, and the Species identity painted across the original Katy room.

Selectorized machines and a plate-loaded leg press in front of the Houston SPECIES mural at Species Gym Katy
Selectorized machines and plate-loaded leg press
Squat racks, upright barbells, and bumper plates in front of the JJ Watt mural at Species Gym Katy
Squat racks, barbells, and bumper plates
Red plate-loaded chest and shoulder press in front of the Jose Altuve mural at Species Gym Katy
Plate-loaded chest and shoulder press
Pool table under the backlit Species cobra mark at Katy
Pool table and cobra mark

The training floor.

Heavy machines, premium dumbbells, and plate-loaded work built for serious lifters.

MegaMass hack squat at Species Gym Katy
MegaMass hack squat
Plate-loaded pendulum squat at Species Gym Katy
Pendulum squat
XMASTER dumbbell rack at Species Gym Katy
Dumbbell rack
Angled leg press at Species Gym Katy
Angled leg press
Bumper plates and barbells at Species Gym Katy
Plate storage

The Hideout.

A darker side of the building with neon signage, lounge energy, and the backlit Species mark.

The Hideout neon sign at Species Gym Katy
The Hideout
Species Gym logo lounge with pool table at Katy
Pool table and cobra mark
Premium recovery access

On-site amenities.

Everything you need to train hard and recover on the floor.

Parking & lockers

  • Free on-site parking
  • Free lockers — bring your own lock
  • Showers on site

Floor culture

  • Chalk, belts, bands, and accessories to check out at the front desk
  • Music throughout the gym
  • Filming allowed when you are mindful of other members
  • Bags allowed on the floor with you
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Membership access.

24-hour access, locker rooms, showers, and Venom Cafe at Katy. Month-to-month memberships with a 30-day cancellation notice and a $10/month freeze option.

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Venom Cafe

Smoothies, recovery options, and nutrient-heavy combinations at the Katy location.

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