OUTAIM
ENSURING FITNESS,
HEALTH & WELLNESS
FOR ALL
ATHLETIC
INCLUSION
MOVEMENT
OUTAIM isn’t just a program—it’s your next evolution as a coach and community leader.
It’s for gyms and coaches who want to build spaces where trust is real, community is strong, and everyone knows they belong.
Through OUTAIM, you’re not just learning inclusion—you’re living it.
You’re choosing to lead with intention, show up as an ally, and deliver a level of coaching that goes beyond reps and sets.
Because the best gyms don’t just train bodies— they build environments people never want to leave.
This is how you get there.
Your guide to
Incorporating inclusive:
Policies
Practices
Procedures
Accredited by:
Uplift
Embolden
& Affirm
Coaching skills that foster physical, mental, and emotional well-being of LGBTQ+ clients & members
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TRANSFORM YOUR SPACE
EMPOWER YOUR GYM
OUR PROCESS
YOUR ROADMAP FOR INCLUSIVITY
OUTAIM is a movement created to ensure coaching excellence.
It harnesses the collective experience, expertise, and leadership of our credentialed OUT Foundation Leadership Team and OUTAmbassadors.
This diverse and experienced team consists of current & former athletes, DEID health & wellness consultants, LGBTQ+ health & wellness professionals, and organizational operators.
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Our journey starts with a survey that assesses the gyms, fitness spaces, personal trainers, and sports leagues on an inclusion scale that ranks their inclusivity based on “Physical Environment”, “Social Environment”, and “Policies and Community.”
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Ensuring visibility is critical.
Your journey comes fully equipped with OUTAIM assets and marketing tools to support your administrative efforts & showcase your commitment to inclusivity.
That includes a Digital Badge to showcase allyship and inclusion, and our Pride Toolkit.
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Training
EDIT incorporates inclusive coaching skills to uplift, embolden, and affirm LGBTQ+ individuals. We curate each workshop to specifically meet your gym or fitness environment where its at.
Ensuring progress is our commitment to you.
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This journey is a marathon that we are on together, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.
OUTAIM provides check ins, on-the-spot guidance, and shares valuable key tools throughout the year that are developed by an experienced and credentialed “OUTAmbassador”.
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At the end of each year, OUTAIM conducts a comprehensive audit process to evaluate participants’ continued alignment with our standards of inclusion and accreditation.
Inclusivity begins with you!
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
OUTAIM LEVELS OF INCLUSION
Every space starts somewhere — and we’re here to help you grow. Our scoring goes from 0–120 on a scoring scale. Participants begin at Level 0 – Fortifying. Once you reach 50 points, you’ll become a Level 1 – Uplifting Space and earn a spot on our Inclusive Fitness Finder map.
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UPLIFTING GYMS & COACHES accept all with kindness and courtesy. These locations have taken the first steps to opening the door and have embraced the work of becoming a fully Empowering gym & coach.
Includes:
— OUTAIM Assessment
— Pride Kit
— Inclusive Fitness Finder
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STRENGTHENING GYMS & COACHES uphold the rights of LGBTQ+ staff and members.
These locations collaborate with their local LGBTQ+ communities to build inclusive relationships. Substantial steps have been taken to become a fully Empowering gym + coach.
Includes:
— OUTAIM Assessment
— Pride Kit
— EDIT Training
— Inclusive Fitness Finder
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EMPOWERING GYMS & COACHES are vocal leaders for LGBTQ staff and members, working intentionally toward change, ultimately leading to the sustainability of the LGBTQ+ community in health, fitness, and wellness spaces.
Includes:
— OUTAIM Assessment
— Pride Kit
— EDIT Training
— Inclusive Fitness Finder
OUR CURRICULUM
OUTAIM PROVIDES LEVEL-SPECIFIC DEI TRAINING
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The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Training (EDIT) program is designed specifically for anyone that seeks to create a welcoming and nurturing fitness environment for the LGBTQ+ community. EDIT leans into incorporating inclusive skills to uplift, embolden, and affirm their LGBTQ+ clients and members physical, mental, and emotional health and wellbeing.
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1.5 - 2 hr Training
During this interactive course, we will unravel the multifaceted aspects of diversity and challenges that individuals face within all marginalized communities.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of intersectionality and its significance in shaping experiences within social, cultural, and professional settings from data-driven facts.
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1.5 hr Training
During this training, participants will explore the concepts of unconscious bias, its impact on decision-making processes, and how it can unintentionally perpetuate disparities and inequalities within health, fitness, and wellness spaces.
Through a combination of exercises, discussions, and impact stories, participants will develop a deeper understanding of their own biases and learn practical strategies to mitigate their influence.
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Participants will learn the history of pronouns and their importance along with practical tools to use in the helth and wellness setting to be inclusive and an ally in respectful pronoun usage.
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A training dedicated to better understanding how HIV/AIDS affects the LGBTQ+ Community and practical tools for trainers and health and wellness providers can use to tailor their work with individuals diagnosed with HIV.
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Participants will come away from this training with a deeper knowledge of:
Understanding Gender Diverse LanguageFacts & Statistics about the Community
Disparities in Health Outcomes
Participation & Considerations in Fitness
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A training which will give participants a strong overview of the sensitive issues an conversations surrounding the LGBTQ+ community and how to be aware of key differences.
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Participants will come away with a foundational knowledge of:
Understanding the Community & Challenges, Strategies for Creating Inclusive Policies & Procedures, Addressing Common Challenges & Concerns for Fitness Spaces and Building Your Safe Space from the Ground Up -
A detailed look at the vibrant vocabulary and terminology in the LGBTQ+ community and information on how education around the phrases and words that make us diverse can help you to be a better ally
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The LGBTQ+ Community possesses trillions of dollars in purchasing power. This training will help you to build a marketing plan that appeals to and properly messages that you are welcoming of the LGBTQ+ community.
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As a gym operator or manager, building a diverse team is critical. This training will give you tools to supporting your LGBTQ+ staff on their professional journey and maintain a diverse and inclusive staff culture.
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Gender Dysphoria and Body Dysmorphia in the LGBTQ+ Community is a widespread issue. This training will educate participants on these issues and empower them to create a fitness environment that supports those suffering from it.
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Employee Resource Groups are key to fostering a culture of inclusion in the workplace. This training will offer an introduction to the importance of and offer strategies for sustaining a successful LGBTQ+ ERG.
OUR ASSESSMENT
Inclusion is a journey — and we’re here to walk it with you. Pick the assessment that best reflects your role, and we’ll follow up with your personalized next steps.
OUTAIM - Uplifting, Emboldining & Affirming
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