There’s No Gym Culture Without the Queer Community
The Equinox and SoulCycle backlash is a reminder of an intertwined history
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5 min readAug 9, 2019
When PURE Yoga and Equinox instructor Jimmy Burgio heard that the billionaire behind the two luxury fitness brands would be hosting a fundraiser for President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign, Burgio made a gut decision: He quit his job.
