NYC VS LA: the fitness / wellness culture nuances exposed. I’ve trained in both cities and I’m convinced LA and NYC are not doing the same sport. NYC will make you fight for a spot in class and make you question your life choices. LA will make you apply to get in and hand you a smoothie after. Both work. Both are a little unhinged in their own way. Follow along, I’m breaking down everything that’s different, from the classes to the culture to the way each city makes you show up.