Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Fitness Equipment in Corpus Christi
Hest Fitness Products has been empowering fitness journeys since 1981, dedicated to providing top-quality fitness equipment and personalized guidance. Our expert team offers tailored consultations to help clients maximize workouts, aligning with specific health goals. With over four decades of experience, we serve both residential and commercial clients across South Texas, maintaining a commitment to unmatched service and product quality. Our showrooms in Corpus Christi, McAllen, and San Antonio showcase a comprehensive range of home and commercial fitness solutions. We prioritize customer satisfaction through competitive pricing, price-matching guarantees, and a focus on education about equipment functionality.As a family-owned business, we employ industry-leading professionals to ensure every client receives expert support. Our legacy of excellence spans 43 years, making us a trusted partner in fitness solutions. We combine technical expertise with a passion for wellness to deliver spaces that inspire movement and strength. From initial design to installation, our team provides end-to-end support for creating functional fitness environments. Our dedication to quality extends to a curated selection of new and used equipment, catering to diverse fitness needs.
Services
Home Fitness Equipment
Commercial Fitness Solutions
Used Equipment Sales
Fitness Space Design
Equipment Installation
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 43 years of specialized expertise in fitness equipment sales and consultation.
- Our team provides personalized equipment guidance tailored to individual fitness goals.
- We guarantee price-matching on identical items from authorized competitors.
- We maintain a dedicated team of certified fitness equipment specialists.
- We operate showrooms in three Texas locations for convenient customer access.
Services
Home Fitness Equipment
We provide premium home fitness equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, and strength training systems. Our products cater to individual fitness goals with space-efficient designs. Expert consultants help customers select equipment that matches their workout preferences and home gym requirements.
Commercial Fitness Solutions
Our commercial division offers comprehensive fitness equipment packages for studios, corporate gyms, and hospitality venues. We provide customized layouts with cardio, strength, and specialty equipment. Our team assists with space planning and equipment selection to optimize functionality for commercial environments.
Used Equipment Sales
We offer certified pre-owned fitness equipment with price advantages for budget-conscious buyers. Our inventory includes gently used treadmills, ellipticals, and strength machines. The consignment program allows customers to upgrade equipment while maintaining value.
Fitness Space Design
Our experts create optimized fitness space layouts considering traffic flow and equipment placement. We provide consultation for both residential and commercial settings. The service ensures maximum utilization of available space while maintaining safety standards.
Equipment Installation
We offer professional delivery and installation for all purchased equipment. Our certified technicians ensure proper assembly and functionality. The service includes equipment testing and customer instruction for safe operation and maintenance.
People
Albert & Paula Kessler
Owners & Founders
Founded HEST Fitness Products in 1981, leveraging Albert's welding expertise to address fitness industry gaps. They established the company's commitment to quality, customer education, and exceptional service that continues today.
Joseph Gonzalez
General Manager
Brings 34 years of retail management and 31 years of fitness sales experience. A former minor league baseball player, he combines athletic background with business expertise to lead HEST's operations and customer service initiatives.
Steve Byerley
Assistant General Manager
Offers 38 years of fitness industry experience and 50 years as a fitness enthusiast. Former health club owner who specializes in creating customized fitness spaces for residential and commercial clients across Texas.
Edgar Santana
Store Manager, McAllen
Serves as McAllen Store Manager with nearly two decades of fitness industry experience. Bilingual expert in fitness product sales and export solutions to Mexico, combining technical knowledge with customer service excellence.
Roland Brown, Jr.
Store Manager, San Antonio
Dedicated 30 years to fitness industry leadership, transitioning from aerobics instructor to store manager. Combines military discipline with fitness expertise to deliver personalized training solutions and equipment guidance.
Questions
Do you price match competitors' equipment?
Yes, we offer price matching on identical items from authorized competitors with written proof. Exclusions apply for clearance items and floor models.
What commercial fitness solutions do you offer?
We provide complete commercial fitness equipment packages with customized layouts for studios, corporate gyms, and hospitality venues across Texas and Mexico.
How does your used equipment consignment program work?
Customers can trade in working equipment for store credit. We handle pickup during new equipment delivery. Used items are sold 'as-is' with no warranty.
Where are your fitness equipment showrooms located?
We operate three Texas locations in Corpus Christi, McAllen, and San Antonio with expanded service areas covering Mexico.
What are your business hours?
Open Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm. Closed Sundays and major holidays across all Texas locations.
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