EVERYBODY — Local services in Los Angeles

I had membership for a month and frankly only visited for a couple of days until I heard from a friend of a friend that the owners do not treat their employees well at all.

From their site: "EVERYBODY is commited to creating a radically inclusive culture for all bodies to move, strengthen, and heal.We believe that health and wellness should be accessible, affordable and adaptive to all people regardless of their gender, race, age, size, or ability."

"Radically inclusive culture?" If this is true, then the owners and those complicit, need to be hold themselves ACCOUNTABLE.. Otherwise I'm working out in a small space with a bunch of hwite liberals who co-op radical terminology and theory WITH NO PRAXIS and make me feel uncomfortable... yet they claim the word "radical"?

from that allure article: '"Given today’s rampant pinkwashing, Rypinski, too, acknowledges that progressiveness requires more than just words. As such, he has prioritized putting the gym’s principles into practice. The gym’s staff attends accessibility orientations and enforces a zero tolerance policy when it comes to discrimination of any kind. “I recommit to us living up to our values all the time,” Rypinski says. “The last thing I want is for this to seem like a brand that just capitalizes on inclusivity without actually making that a daily practice."'

^I beg to disagree, and the above IS just words. Just because you identify with a community and you're taking part in an "inclusive" LGBTQIA space, still means you can take advantage of QTPOC folks and use them as tokens to fulfill your "inclusivity". The owners (sam and lake) indicate that being QT does not excuse them from their racism, the power sam still holds as a white man, their power as white owners in a historically brown neighborhood (re: gentrification), and their exploitation of workers and their lack of unaccountability.

I urge gym-goers to be critical on where you invest your time and money. If you love it there and continue to put your money there, by all means please do- and PLEASE also take the time to question the owners and hold accountability processes for them because what they continue to do without addressing their abuse is not ok!!

I've been silently boycotting this gym and urge others to speak out on whatever discomfort or critique that have with the space and...

Here's the thing: I want to love this gym, but it's disappointing in a lot of departments. I've been a member for 6 months; Everybody is "just okay" for now. With a little effort this could be a fantastic gym.

The most frustrating thing is they don't take or implement feedback. My partner had a bad interaction with staff when trying to give helpful feedback, and other members I've spoken to have indicated that Everybody did not make any changes based on their comments.

PROS: Clean, Mostly friendly staff, Trans and Enby Inclusive. They will never talk about your body here or bother you for any reason. The mission statement of this gym is wonderful. The outdoor area is great to work out in. I appreciate the nice showers and sauna. Gym equipment is adequate for most needs. A few teachers offer quality and engaging classes. The catering place next door smells like delicious pizza all the time. Members are nice and many wear masks.

CONS: Classes are minimal. Probably an average of 2 classes per day, but NONE on Saturdays or Sundays. 90% of classes are in the evening 5pm or later. No classes before 10am. Teachers are paid per student, which is a disappointing policy. I can see why there are so few classes. I signed up here because of the surfing classes, community outings, and regular gym classes that the staff pitched me on. After 6 months of being a member, they have NEVER had a surfing class or community activity outside the gym. Gym classes are minimal.

Equipment. A lot of the gym equipment is old and was likely purchased used. Every time I'm in the gym 2-5 machines are out of order. They are usually fixed in a timely manner though. Within 1-3 days. They have 20+ spin bikes, but only one Stair Stepper (which is often broken). There is likely only one machine or equipment for that muscle group, often resulting in waiting time.

Their COVID policies are unfortunately about 2 years outdated. I'd like to see them focus on community health and safety.

Staff is overall friendly, but not especially knowledgeable if you ask them for assistance. They have a very high rate of turnover and you see new people at the front desk every week. There are further signs that this business treats its employees poorly. It's a...

Inclusive in Name Only – A Disappointing Facade

If you're looking for a gym that claims to champion inclusivity while doing the bare minimum to actually make people feel welcome, then congratulations — you've found it!

I walked into this gym hoping to experience a space where everyone genuinely felt accepted and supported, as my neurodivergence makes it incredibly difficult to be inside larger, mainstream gyms I've tried. Instead, I encountered a hollow marketing ploy wrapped in buzzwords. Sure, they have posters of diverse people on the walls and a couple of rainbow stickers slapped on the entrance, but that's where their effort stops.

The staff? Tone-deaf at best, patronizing at worst. I overheard a staff member repeatedly misgendering a member and shrugging it off with, “It’s just too confusing to keep up!” And the so-called “accessible” equipment? A single dusty yoga mat tucked in a corner does not equate to inclusivity. The gym floor is uneven, cramped, poorly laid out, and clearly designed for only the most able-bodied members.

The culture? Let’s just say if you don't fit the aesthetic, be prepared for judgmental stares and unsolicited advice from people who somehow think “inclusive” means “anyone I can shame into fitting my mold.” They assumed to know my identity consistently in their self-righteousness. If you get triggered by the staff repeatedly being hostile towards you (something that's a common theme amongst other reviewers), then you are "aggressive."

This gym's idea of inclusivity is performative, shallow, and offensive. Instead of investing in real changes — like proper accessibility measures, staff training on disabilities, or safer spaces for beginners — they've poured their energy into slogans and window dressing.

If you want a gym that truly respects all bodies, look elsewhere. This place needs to understand that inclusivity isn't a trend or a box to check off — it's a commitment to every single person who walks through the door.

They need...