Memorial Athletic Club for Women

	14520 Memorial Drive Houston TX 77079
	281.558.6691	Now hiring fitness instructors and Stott certified Pilates instructors. Contact Program Director, MAC for Women, Sue Donahoe for more info.


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March 26, 2010. It is with great enthusiasm that we announce the relocation plans for MAC for Women. The MfW concept began 9 years ago this April. Over the years, we have developed programming and served many in our specialized environment. With this upcoming relocation, we will be accomplishing another advancement in service to all for our members. The new location is directly across Memorial Drive from MACAC, in the same shopping center at Chuck-E-Cheese and Starbuck’s. Besides a private and exclusive women’s only facility, there will also be an adjacent expanded group exercise studio. In this studio, our rapidly growing Mind/body programs of Yoga and Pilates will be expanded to involve Coed participation. Some classes will remain women’s only, but others will invite all participants as we expand our class offerings. More details will be available soon regarding the growth of our mind/body class offerings. Due to facility conditions beyond our control at the old MAC for Women location, we will be closing that facility in April as we make improvements at the new location. The exact Grand Opening date is not yet known, but it is anticipated to be a fairly quick project. Nearly all of the Group Exercise classes offered at MAC for Women have been blended into the schedule at MACAC. All MfW members are welcome at MACAC and you will see many of the same instructors and staff. The Pilates Reformer equipment is being accommodated throughout this transition. Those accommodations will be announced in coming weeks. Progress for our relocation and expansion of mind/body programs will be announced throughout the process. Please watch for status update emails. If you are not receiving those emails, you may sign up with our front desk personnel for club updates.

All female members have access to MAC for Women and Memorial Athletic Club and Aquatic Center.

		A positive and inspiring facility designed and equipped with the most state of the art exercise machines. • Instruction and programs specialize in women's needs. • All members receive free orientation and instruction on exercise equipment. • Personal training is also available with our certified training staff.



West Houston's newest and only exercise and outerwear apparel boutique. Merchandise will seasonally include accessories and clothing by leading designers such as Danskin, Avia, Marika, Persona, and others.

Along with women's health issue programming, MAC for Women also offers:

Mat based classes include: Basic Principles, Essential, Intermediate, Advanced, Ball and Band, Power, Osteopilates and Pilates stretch. These classes are offered free to members.

Equipment Mat classes are offered to increase the intensity of your workout and add new dimensions to your routine.

Personal Training takes the benefits of Pilates to a whole new level using our highly specialized equipment such as: Cadillac, Ladder Barrel, Reformer, Spine Corrector, Spine Supporter, Stability Chair, and much more.
Work with our highly-trained Pilates instructors to receive a total body workout customized to your needs and goals. There is an additional fee for these services.

Pilates Large Equipment Classes. Increase the challenge to your core strength and stability with added resistance and flowing movement. Large Equipment classes are limited to five people, so the instructor is able to give additional attention to proper form and technique.

All Reformer classes are $25 each. Classes are reserved for the entire month and paid in advance by the 25th of the month prior to class. Introduction to Reformer classes are available the third Saturday of every month. Once you have participated in an introductory class you can be placed in a Reformer class with others of comparable skill level. >>see class schedule

Levels of classes
Introduction - A one time only class to learn the set-up of the reformer and a few basic exercises. Held the third Saturday of each month at 11:30. Beginner - This is the first level of Reformer classes.
Essential - Learn all the essential Reformer exercises. Intermediate - Add to your essential Reformer repertoire. Circuit - Advance level – must have mat and reformer experience. Cycle/Run - A class designed with specific Pilates exercises to help compliment your cycling/running program. Golf/Tennis - A class designed with specific Pilates exercises to help compliment your golf/tennis program.



		MAC and MACfW currently offer over 30 Pilates classes a week to challenge you. If you are not sure where to begin, the Basic Principle class is a good start. If you prefer a more personalized touch, we offer an introduction to Pilates package in which you meet individually with one of our certified Stott Pilates Instructors for four sessions to get you started. See more details about Pilates and Yoga and the Memorial Athletic Club and MAC for Women.

Getting on a regular exercise regiment can help keep your teens more healthy and alert! Taking the Teen F.I.T. course will enhance the teen's understanding of "working out" and prevent injury by learning how to exercise with correct/safe form and technique. >>Details




	The Fast Track program is a 45-minute orientation to the our clubs' cardiovascular and weight room area. Included in the orientation are introductions to and demonstrations of our Cybex/Lifefitness Strength Line Circuits, cardiovascular equipment and Cardio Theatre systems. Free to MACAC members. Please schedule at the front desk.


	Our General Fitness Instruction sessions consist of two 1-hour fitness orientation appointments. During the first apointment, a fitness instructor will complete a brief health screening, which includes pulse and blood pressure readings, body composition analysis, circumferential measurements, body weight and height measurements, and then introduce you to the cardiovascular equipment and Cardio Theatre system. During the second appointment, a general weight training circuit program will be designed for you on our Cybex/Lifefitness Strength Line Circuits with emphasis on proper form and technique. Free to MACAC members. Please schedule at the front desk.



New programming! A dynamic movement assessment designed to identify imbalances in your strength and flexibility. Additional fee applies. >> learn more

Katharine Barber , Judy Best, Susan Bujko, Sue Donahoe, Marion Fillis King, Julie Green, Julie Hanzelka, Karen Lewis, Meg Willett, and Vicki Williams.
Meet our Trainers!

Vicki Williams - Assistant General Manager	Andrea Gustafson- Boutique Manager
Sue Donahoe - Program Director

Memorial Athletic Club and Aquatic Center