I thought this gym would be a safe space but I quickly learned it wasn’t. It promotes inclusivity and community but if there’s any prejudice against you , you will be labeled and they will refuse your membership. I can’t respond to the response But I guess by saying you don’t want to air out specifics and then aired the issue that speaks to your character. Here’s what happened: My friend moved back to Nola so her and I started workout out last week and there’s this gym that’s super body inclusive and queer inclusive and community based. Bet. I knew my exs went there but I haven’t dated them in years so I didn’t think it would be an issue. so we go and love it. I tell everyone that breathes that this place made me feel so excited to workout Well yesterday I get a call from the owner that they aren’t going to allow me to join because my ex reached out to them and they don’t even know how my ex found out I was even attending but that uncomfortable with me joining. That I needed to reach out to my ex.. When I talked to my ex she told me that her and the owner are friends and that the owner had called her to tell her I was taking afternoon classes and was interested in joining that she knows my past and asked her what she thought. My ex said she “didn’t love me attending” because I didn’t call and ask her. And that the owner was like okay fine she won’t come. They are saying that they asked me to take accountability for the harm I’ve done. That’s a big word! Never one was I asked for my side, my harm. I guess community is only limited to the ones they choose to be community. Never once did my ex communicate with me. Never once was a mediation even offered. I was judged and juried without being present and I’m supposed to take accountability. Did the gym that says they offer community and inclusivity for the queer community take a pause to wonder if this would be a trigger? Like getting denied from church for being gay. No they didn’t care they cared about their friend and choosing who gets to eat at the popular table. I’m sorry that my character is writing a review for people to make their own judgement because god forbid they go through what I did. I’ve been denied from straight spaces and now gay ones too. Someday I hope I belong somewhere

i freakin’ love this place. going on 3 years here and the community i’ve gained is immeasurable. through half marathon training and injured seasons, the value of vitality never falters. you truly have the freedom to go as hard as you want or as soft as you want. i really feel like i am growing alongside the gym.

Best gym ever. Kristin is a freaking GEM/angel on earth. Inclusive, fun, non-competitive. No contracts, free trial (you’ll be hooked after your first free class). Enjoy every minute of your time here because there is nothing else like it on the planet.

This is the only gym/ fitness community I’ve ever been able to stick with, and genuinely enjoy going to. And even if I’m gone for a few weeks or months, I’m welcomed back with open arms! The body positivity here is unmatched. The owners really care about their members

I’ve worked with the staff at VCF numerous times and have never worked with a more considerate, inclusive, or positive group of people. If every fitness business had this mentality, every human on earth would go to the gym every day and LOVE it. Thanks, Vitality!

The worst part about working out for me is the monotony, but I’ve been grinding it out at Vitality for nearly 8 years, and I haven’t gotten bored yet. The coaches are always striving to keep the programming fresh, fun, challenging, and accessible for all levels. During my time as a member, I’ve gained about 20lbs in muscle and a tremendous amount of knowledge of my body. I recommend Vitality to everyone who wants the motivation to be a little healthier and a lot stronger.

I’ve been a part of a few gyms in my life and none of them hold a candle to Vitality. I’ve witnessed their growth over the last nearly 8 years and I couldn’t be more proud to see a queer owned and operated small business THRIVE with a community as strong at Vitality’s. This community has become life changing for it’s members by providing an inclusive, accountable, supportive and strong core all cultivated by the owners, Kristin and Mary. I can’t wait to see where they go from here. So proud of these queer, New Orleans born & bred LEADERS! 🙌

Vitality Community Fitness is such an amazing gym! The community part is real and not just in the name - the trainers are all so supportive and good at their jobs, the members are kind and encouraging, and it is such a wonderful environment. I feel well-supported to meet all my fitness goals, and helpfully encouraged. I've dabbled in different fitness programs through the years, but this is the first place that I've really been able to commit to for a long stretch of time because they meet you where you're at and it feels so possible to improve.