I walk in and I already start to feel calm. It smells like sweat, rubber and metal but it brings me peace. There is no beauty in design here, but seeing the inside gives me seratonin. This place is always open, no matter what time I need it. I let out my anger here. I let out my joy here. I let all the pressure of the world release here. This is my meditation.

Every rep, every step, every stair. I’m pushing through my anxiety. I’m pushing through my fear. I am capable.

Everyone here is also so welcoming. It has a reputation of being a very judgy place. Every person I’ve interacted with here has felt like family.