Save Body Builders Gym

Body Builders Gym (BBG) needs your help. Since 1978, we have been a landmark in Silver Lake, Los Angeles - a safe, pro-LGBTQ, all-inclusive neighborhood gym.
BBG is known as the friendliest gym in L.A. and has been dubbed “the Cheers of Gyms” where members are greeted by their first name. You’re certain to see familiar faces working behind front desk, year after year.

For the past 6 months we have been holding onto hope for a future in the same Silver Lake neighborhood that we’ve been rooted in for 42 years. Covid-19 has impacted our family business, like many small businesses, and forced us to face dark times.

When Covid-19 halted life as we know it this past March, BBG was hit especially hard; fitness facilities have become a forgotten industry. We are limited by our indoor space and furthermore, have been offered no rent forgiveness or reduction. Given the costs of maintaining a business (rent, business taxes, insurances, utilites, etc.) while being forcibly closed, there is no guarantee when or if BBG will be able to reopen without your help.

Over the years, the neighborhood has changed - gone are many of the long standing businesses that once called Silver Lake their home. We have a long history in our community and through the tough times, we’ve remained standing - always finding a way to come back stronger than before thanks to the support of our members.
There’s never been a doubt that we could weather whatever life presented to us.

So, to all of the past and present members, and to communities both near and far, we say this: The entire BBG Family would be eternally grateful for any support that you can give.

We love you.

Jackie Joniec and The BBG Family.