OUTAthlete

The OUT Foundation empowers queer (18+) adults
by providing access to inclusive fitness spaces, wellness resources, and more.

For too many LGBTQ+ adults, fitness isn’t accessible—3 in 5 report avoiding gyms because they don’t feel safe or welcome.


The OUTAthlete Program, powered by Lululemon, removes that barrier by providing a full year of gym membership and other benefits. To date, 150+ “OUTAthletes” across 30+ cities have gained not only access to fitness, but a space where they truly belong.

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One membership can change an entire year.

OUTAthlete is powered by gym owners and coaches who believe LGBTQ+ people deserve a place to move, grow, and belong.

By donating a one-year gym membership in kind, you can remove a major financial barrier for an LGBTQ+ athlete, and help OUT continue providing the coaching, care, and community that make this program possible.

Ready to open your doors and change someone’s year? Complete the form below, and our team will be in touch.

Nominate an OUTAthlete

OUTAthletes receive so much more than a membership to a local LGBTQ+ friendly fitness space!

Becoming an OUTAthlete means joining a community that celebrates and supports every part of who you are. In addition to a membership at a local LGBTQ+friendly gym, OUTAthletes enjoy personalized Nutrition Coaching, Mental Health Support, 30% off all OUT Foundation apparel, exclusive sponsor gifts, monthly educational sessions, and connection to a vibrant network of peers and alumni.

OUTAthlete

(n.) /an explorer of potential/

One who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and growth, pushing the boundaries of what they believe possible for themselves. An OUTAthlete is anyone with a body who seeks to move, care for their health, and show up authentically—both in and out of the gym.

2026 OUTAthletes

  • A person with shoulder-length wavy hair, wearing a black blazer and a pearl necklace, posing against a warm, reddish-brown background.

    Andres Martinez

    Senior OUTAthlete

    [any w/ respect]

  • A young man with red hair and beard wearing a brown T-shirt, jewelry, and tattoos, standing against a black background.

    Benjamin Kennedy

    Senior OUTAthlete

    [he/him]

  • Woman standing in gym, smiling, wearing black t-shirt with colorful text, camouflage shorts, and slide sandals, in front of a blue power rack.

    Jessica Bell

    Senior OUTAthlete

    [she/her]

  • Smiling young man with glasses and black cap in lush green tropical foliage.

    Emily Baltierra

    Senior OUTAthlete

    [she/her]

  • A young person with curly hair, glasses, and a septum piercing, wearing a colorful striped sweater, resting their chin on their hand, sitting at a desk in an indoor setting.

    Ejike Figueria

    Senior OUTAthlete

    [she/he/they]

  • Young man in fencing gear holding a fencing sword and mask, smiling, with a dark background featuring a compass and text 'Five Points Fencing Academy'.

    Nova Gregory

    Senior OUTAthlete

    [they/she]

  • Man lifting a barbell with weights in a gym.

    Azul Munoz

    Senior OUTAthlete

    [she/her]

  • A person with red hair and glasses wearing a gray leather jacket outdoors with a river, mountains, and autumn trees in the background.

    Giovanni Rosa

    Senior OUTAthlete

    [he/him]

  • A person squatting by a river with mountains and trees in the background, smiling at the camera.

    Zephyr Merkur

    Senior OUTAthlete

    [they/them]

  • Woman with curly hair, glasses, and a black shirt with rainbow-colored text, smiling and flashing peace signs.

    Margaret Lu

    [she/they]

  • A shirtless person with tattoos standing in front of a dark background, with a neon sign that reads 'Bathroom' visible to the left.

    Alfredo Garcia

    [he/they]

  • A woman smiling wearing sunglasses, a colorful tie-dye T-shirt, denim shorts, and checkered slip-on shoes, standing in a parking lot with cars and trees in the background.

    Ashley Boles-Riley

    [she/her]

  • Young man in formal suit and striped tie smiling, with a blurred person in the background.

    Brean Adames

    [he/him]

  • A young man with curly hair and glasses smiling outdoors during sunset, with mountains and trees in the background.

    Chris Furino

    [they/them]

  • A shirtless man wearing sunglasses making a funny face and holding up peace signs with both hands outdoors on a sunny day.

    Julian Poindexter

    [he/him]

  • Young woman with short blonde hair and a lip piercing sitting in a car, wearing a black t-shirt and a silver chain necklace.

    Sonny Apollo

    [he/they]

  • Person with short dark hair, wearing a sports jersey with a pattern of gender symbols, standing with arms crossed against a gray background.

    Dorian Peter Basson

    [he/him]

  • Young person with long curly blonde hair wearing a red cap with white patterns and a yellow shirt outdoors on a sunny day.

    Melody Torres

    [she/her]

  • Male runner celebrating on a winners' podium at a marathon event, wearing a medal, sunglasses, and running shorts, with a backdrop displaying the event branding and logos.

    Julia Norza

    [she/her]

  • A young man with short dark hair and a slight smile, wearing a black shirt, sitting indoors near a window with natural light.

    KeShawn Mellon

    [he/him]

  • A man smiling outdoors during golden hour, wearing a red jacket, red shirt, and a silver chain necklace.

    Lano Williams

    [he/him]

  • A man with tattoos, wearing a blue bandana, pointing and smiling during outdoor workout with others in the background.

    Cody Lanphere

    [he/him]

  • Close-up selfie of a smiling man with a beard, wearing a rainbow-colored tank top, outdoors at a playground with a child in the background.

    Danny Estevez

    [he/him]

  • A smiling woman with dark hair and gold hoop earrings standing inside a ferry or boat, near windows showing water outside.

    Lauren Lo

    [she/her]

  • A young man sitting in a car taking a selfie, wearing a blue athletic shirt, gold necklaces, and earrings.

    RickyDee Dorvil

    [he/him]

  • A person with dark, curly hair wearing a gray beanie, a black sports bra with white trim, and gray sweatpants in an indoor gym.

    Sara Factor

    [she/her]

  • An older person with short, platinum blonde hair wearing black sunglasses, a black neck gaiter, a red shirt with a black logo, a gold cross necklace, and a gold chain.

    Karen Hunger

    [she/her]

  • A person in a black and floral dress performing an aerial act on a black hoop, hanging upside down with red curtains in the background.

    Mae Cook

    [she/they]

  • A smiling person with short hair wearing a dark suit and gold jewelry, standing in front of a shiny, silver sequin curtain.

    Hector Trinidad Plascencia

    [they/we]

  • A smiling person wearing a dark blue and green sports jersey with logos, sitting against a plain background.

    Gary Gaughan

    [he/him]

  • A smiling person with dark, curly hair and a beard, wearing a white t-shirt, standing by a lake with trees and city buildings in the background, during sunset.

    Adrian Osella

    [he/they]

  • A person smiling, wearing sunglasses and a white t-shirt, standing in front of a colorful mural of butterfly wings with the words "Long Island" and a crest or emblem at the top.

    Ashley Seidel

    [she/her]

  • A shirtless person with tattoos flexing muscles in front of a red punching bag in a gym.

    Beau Livori

    [he/they]

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Gym Partners

Logo for Audacity Fitness featuring red kettlebell with white text, includes the tagline 'Home of CrossFit Audacity'.
A detailed black and white outline of a man with short hair, wearing a necktie, and holding a briefcase in his right hand.
Logo for 'Grind House' featuring bold black text with a stylized depiction of a coffee grinder.
Black emblem with the words "Chuck E. Cheese's" above a shield logo featuring a mouse holding a balloon.
Black and white illustration of a character with horns holding a staff, standing on a circular platform surrounded by decorative elements and a border.
Circular logo with the words "Strength Training" around the top and bottom, a red background with a white "RX" in the center, and two blue barbells on either side.
Logo with the letters P, A, C inside a hexagon shape, with teal and white accents on a black background.
Logo with the words "PEAK FITNESS" and a lightning bolt symbol in place of the letter 'A' in 'PEAK'.
Colorful background with horizontal rainbow stripes, white palm trees, large white YMCA logo, and text reading 'the', 'SARASOTA', and 'CITY'.
Stylized text logo for 'Follow Plates' on a black background.
Red and black emblem featuring a lion's head with a crown, shield, and two crossed swords.
The image shows a person wearing a motorcycle helmet, facing the camera.
Image of the Willis Tower in Chicago, rendered in blue line art on a black background.
Black background with white stylized text reading 'Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice'.
Fitness logo with the word 'ne' inside a blue circle and 'FITNESS' written below
Logo for PureGym featuring a stylized gym equipment icon with the name 'PUREGYM' below.
The text 'HIGH-R' in turquoise font on a black background.
Black silhouette of a cat sitting on a branch of a tree with banana leaves in the background.
Touchstone Climbing logo with a geometric triangle design.
Logo featuring a stylized city skyline with the text 'South Loop' at the top and 'Strength & Conditioning' below, all surrounded by a shield shape.
Logo for CrossFit Huntersville with text 'EST. 2012' and a blue barbell icon.
Logo for a fitness and yoga community called 'EAMP' with the tagline 'A Community of Fitness & Yoga Classes' in beige text on a black background.
Stylized logo with a palm tree silhouette against a colorful sunset, text 'Downtown Strength & Conditioning Inc' with 'Never Give Up' below, vibrant neon colors and retro aesthetic.
Logo for Pharo Athletic Club in Palm Springs, featuring white cursive and block text on a black background.
Logo with the number 6 and a stylized eagle with a star, colored in red and blue, with the text 'CrossFit Aurora' below.
Coca-Cola logo with red background and white cursive text.
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