I first joined Urban Athlete more than a decade ago, and even as I have moved out of the area multiple times and even deployed overseas with the military, I have remained a member of the Urban Athlete community because it truly is a community. Coaches like Pamela and Ryan create an environment where you feel supported to push yourself outside of your comfort zone. They emphasize functional fitness and overall well-being more than looking good on social media. The members are dedicated to their fitness but more focused on supporting each other rather than competing against one another. I’ve gone to other gyms from time to time out of necessity, but I always end up coming back to Urban Athlete.