OUTAthlete

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

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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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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.

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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]

  • KeShawn Mellon

    [he/him]

  • Lano Williams

    [he/him]

  • Cody Lanphere

    [he/him]

  • Danny Estevez

    [he/him]

  • Lauren Lo

    [she/her]

  • RickyDee Dorvil

    [he/him]

  • Sara Factor

    [she/her]

  • Karen Hunger

    [she/her]

  • Mae Cook

    [she/they]

  • Hector Trinidad Plascencia

    [they/we]

  • Gary Gaughan

    [he/him]

  • Adrian Osella

    [he/they]

  • Ashley Seidel

    [she/her]

  • Beau Livori

    [he/they]

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