THE POWER AND PURPOSE OF HARLEM'S CITIZEN GYM.

MEN'S health; PHYSICAL fitness centers; RECREATION; FUNDRAISING; EXERCISE; PUBLIC buildings; ACCESSIBLE design of public spaces; PUBLIC spaces; EXERCISE equipment

The article focuses on the Lion's Den, an unofficial community gym in Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem, that provides a space for people to work out and address mental health issues, and its fight against city officials' attempts to confiscate the equipment. It mentions the gym, founded by Jamel Ali and managed by Luis Melo, offers a supportive environment for fitness and well-being, especially for those who cannot afford traditional gyms.