Yin Yoga with Baylee!! I would have just kept being a buddy on the buddy pass system with my friend but I love her class so much that I pay the highest membership
I like the employees who greet me when I come in and who wish me a good day when I leave. I am impressed by their concern for member safety by checking out machines that are reported as having issues.
I still have a hard time calling myself a “gym person,” even though I’m in here 3–4 times a week now. That alone should tell you how much this place has changed my life.
Three years ago, starting my fitness journey as an overweight, almost 40-year-old gay man, I was intimidated by everything. The free weights, the machines, the people… I felt like I didn’t belong and had no idea what I was doing. The fear of judgment was very real.
But little by little, that started to change. And it changed because of this gym.
The environment at Chuze Fitness is something special. The staff is welcoming, the members are supportive, and there’s an unspoken understanding that everyone is just trying to better themselves. I’ve never once felt out of place here. In fact, it’s the exact opposite. I’ve felt encouraged, seen, and respected from day one.
Over time, my confidence grew. Not just physically, but mentally. What used to feel overwhelming now feels exciting. I still don’t go in with a strict plan most days. I honestly just move through the gym like a kid at a jungle gym, exploring, trying new things, and enjoying the process. And that joy is something I never thought I’d associate with working out.
This place gave me more than just a space to exercise. It gave me a safe place to grow into a version of myself I’m proud of.