By Michael Sudhalter
msudhalter@fortbendstar.com
Jordan Black, owner of Missouri City Snap Fitness 24/7, with his professional staff trainers. (Submitted photo)
Working out isn’t a one-size fits all, and Snap Fitness, 7746 Hwy. 6 in Missouri City, knows exactly how to accommodate members with a variety of strength and fitness goals.
“We want this gym to be their own personal gym,” said Jordan Black, owner of the Missouri City Snap Fitness. “This gym meets everyone’s needs regardless of what they may be. We genuinely care for each person that walks in the door. I want people to understand there’s an athlete in them. Everyone has an inner athlete. It’s a great feeling when someone you see turns the corner and starts pushing themselves. It gives them a different outlook on life and makes them happy.”
Snap, which is open to all hours of the day, has some high-technology features for members interested in classes like Yoga and Kickboxing.
Instead of a traditional instructor, there’s an electronic kiosk with 300 classes.
“We have a catalogue of workouts that we keep fresh, and we give our members the ability to reserve the workout room,” Black said. “The members can do the workouts on their own or with a group. There’s an element of privacy there, too.”
Snap also has a tanning booth where customers can safely work on their tan.
Black said that he and his staff of trainers are willing to be as involved — uninvolved — in a member’s fitness experience as requested.
“If people want to be motivated/held accountable, we’re happy to do that,” Black said. “We’ll call people to remind them to show up if they ask to do that.”
Snap also gives discounts to teachers, public safety employees and military personnel.
The 34-year-old Black, who lives in the area, was an offensive lineman in the NFL for a decade, including a season with the Houston Texans in 2007.
Jordan Black, owner of Missouri City Snap Fitness 24/7, has an electronic kiosk with more than 300 workouts in the gym. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)
Black trains high school athletes from Fort Bend Christian Academy — where he’s the line coach — as well as Fort Bend ISD schools.
“What separates Snap from others is the athletic and performance training program,” Black said. “The program is applicable to basketball or any other sport. We work with athletes to jump higher, run faster and be stronger.”
Black, who played college football at Notre Dame and retired from the NFL two years ago, works directly with many of the football players.
“I show them a lot of technique stuff they’ve never been exposed to,” Black said. “I’ve trained with the best there is from college, forward. Work ethic is something that’s very important for the athletes. We want them to go out and work for something instead of having a right to it. Work ethic is a crucial part of being successful. Athleticism is just half the battle.”
Snap is currently in the process of planning an addition to its building. They’re going to build a 2,000 square feet Mixed Martial Arts to the existing gym that’s just a tad under 5,000 square feet.
Black said he’s proud of the training staff with each trainer specializing in a unique area.
Roxy Hagy helps members turn around their personal fitness and well-being.
“She makes a commitment to fitness and being healthy,” Black said. “She brings so much passion it’s contagious.”
Tim Payne is someone that Black describes as a “strength and conditioning/power lifting guru.”
“Ninety-five percent of high school kids lift wrong and put themselves at a greater risk for injury,” Black said. “We teach them to do things right.”
Devin Alexander is a new trainer who has a background in Mixed Martial Arts.
“MMA fighters come in, and they’re always interested in the training,” Black said. “MMA has completely taken over the fighting world. It’s the future of fighting sports.”
Black said some of the skills involved in MMA are similar to those used in football, specifically for offensive and defensive linemen.
“You have the hand-to-hand fighting and body control that transfers to other sports,” Black said.
Snap started in Minnesota in the late 1990s and arrived in Texas about five years ago. Some of the locations are corporate-owned, while the location in Missouri City is a franchise owned by Black.
Black also wants to create a Crossfit program that will appeal to members of all ages and abilities.
“The thing I enjoyed the most about playing in the NFL was being part of something bigger than myself and being part of a brotherhood,” Black said. “Crossfit is appealing and creates a bond between people. It gets people passionate about fitness, staying healthy and working out.”
Black said Snap isn’t just about becoming a stronger person, but noted that an increase in strength often pays dividends in the other areas, such as weight loss.
“Every other goal will fall into place when people get stronger,” Black said.
Black, who played in the NFL at 315 pounds, discovered that first-hand when he slimmed down to 270.
“The fastest way to burn fat is to add more muscle,” Black said.
Looking forward, Black is considering expanding to a new location, possibly in the Richmond/Rosenberg area.
7746 Highway 6
Missouri City, Texas 77459
281-971-3505
www.snapfitness.com