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Bay Area Chapter of The OUT Foundation Works to Make Fitness Inclusive for LGBTQ+ Individuals
“Creating healthy spaces where our athletes can feel supported and part of something bigger is really important,” Terence Looi said.
PUMA "Conversations That Moves Us" featuring Annie Lowe
In this "Conversation that Moves Us" episode from PUMA, self-made fitness founder and body neutrality pioneer Bethany C. Meyers discusses challenging gender norms in the fitness industry, body neutrality and building communities through movement with Houston-based CrossFit athlete and trainer (and our friend!) Anastasia Lowe.
Founder Will Lanier Honored as "Patient Advocate of the Year" by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
WIll Lanier, Founder of The OUT Foundation, honored with the "Patient Advocate of the Year" award by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.
Guest Blog: The Gay and Sober Fitness Guy
On Instagram I go by “the gay and sober fitness guy.” But this me has not come easy as anyone in the gay, sober, and or fitness world knows. We work hard for these titles. We have laid it all on the line to embody sport, our sexuality and our health.
Guest Blog: Louie Fuentes
Coming out is a gift nobody should take away from you and you should feel no pressure to do it. If you find yourself in the same situation I was in, remember that when you’re coming out, your parents come out, too.
OUTAthlete Bria Brown-King Shares Experiences Being an Intersex Athlete
Bria Brown-King (pronouns: she/they) identifies as a queer, intersex, masculine presenting black person. Bria is a new CrossFit athlete, thanks to a scholarship they received from The OUT Foundation.
Guest Blog: Ava Grace
I wish I had all the answers to bring more trans women into CrossFit. No, the community is not perfect, but we deserve to feel welcome in a fitness community that is so often described as “welcoming to everyone.” There are truly supportive gyms and members out there who will prove that— The OUT Foundation’s inclusive gym finder is a great place to start.