The Last Lucille Roberts Gym: A Community of Women in Queens

The Legacy of Lucille Roberts

• 💡 In the 1970s, Lucille Roberts established a fitness empire exclusively for women, spanning the Northeast.
• 🎯 The founder, born to an immigrant family, aimed to empower women through exercise, becoming a local celebrity.
• 💔 After her passing in 2003, the gym's locations gradually closed, leaving only one.

The Forest Hills Community

• 📍 The last remaining Lucille Roberts gym is located in Forest Hills, Queens, and remains strong.
• 💬 This gym is cherished for its culture and community, attracting loyal members who drive from surrounding areas.
• 💖 Members like 80-year-old Marie Jean Pierre feel strong and good, emphasizing the gym as a vital part of their lives.

Evolving Fitness and Enduring Spirit

• 🛠️ The Forest Hills branch has undergone renovations to modernize its facilities for 2025.
• 🏋️‍♀️ The focus has shifted from older vibrating machines and excessive cardio to more emphasis on lifting and classes.
• ✨ Soon, the gym will rebrand as "Lucille by NYC," but staff assure that its inclusive spirit will be preserved.
• ✅ The gym continues to be a place where women find strength through community and mutual support.