08/21/2026
After a great deal of thought, reflection, and a very heavy heart, I’m sharing some difficult news: **Harlem Fitness will be closing its doors on September 3rd.**
This has been an incredibly hard decision to make. Over time, the physical and mental toll of running the gym has become increasingly difficult, and unfortunately, we’ve also seen a continued downward trend in attendance and finances. While this is not the way I ever imagined this chapter ending, I know it is the right decision for me at this point.
What makes this especially difficult is that Harlem Fitness has never been just a gym to me. It has been a community—a place filled with conversations, challenges, accomplishments, laughter, encouragement, and so many incredible people.
It has been an absolute privilege to get to know each and every one of my members. Thank you for trusting me, supporting me, showing up, and allowing me to be a small part of your lives. I sincerely hope you’ll stay in touch. The relationships built through Harlem Fitness mean more to me than I can put into words.
Most importantly, **please keep going.** Whatever your fitness journey looks like from here, I encourage you to continue taking care of yourselves, setting goals, challenging yourselves, and making your health a priority. Don’t let the closing of our gym be the end of your journey—let it be the beginning of whatever comes next.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for everything. ❤️
Harlem Fitness will always be a special part of my life, and I hope it has been a special part of yours, too.