OUTAIM

ENSURING FITNESS,

HEALTH & WELLNESS

FOR ALL

ATHLETIC

INCLUSION

MOVEMENT

The OUTAIM program is designed for anyone that seeks to create a welcoming and inclusive fitness environment for the LGBTQ+ community. 

Your guide to

Incorporating inclusive:

Policies
Practices
Procedures

Uplift
Embolden
& Affirm

Coaching skills that foster physical, mental, and emotional well-being of LGBTQ+ clients & members

TRANSFORM YOUR SPACE

EMPOWER YOUR GYM

OUR PROCESS

YOUR ROADMAP FOR INCLUSIVITY

The OUTAIM Program harnesses the collective experience, expertise, and leadership of our credentialed OUTAmbassador Board.

This diverse and experienced board consists of current & former athletes, DEID health & wellness consultants, and LGBTQ+ health & wellness professionals.

  • Our journey starts with a survey that assesses your gym or fitness environment on an inclusion scale.

    This scale ranks the overall inclusivity of LGBTQ+ staff, members, participants, and volunteers.

  • 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.

  • 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.

    An example is our Pride Toolkit.

  • This journey is a marathon that we are on together, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

    OUTAIM provides quarterly check ins, on-the-spot guidance, and shares valuable key tools throughout the year that are developed by an experienced and credentialed OUTAmbassador Board.

  • At the end of each year, we audit gyms in discussions, review of gym space, and member & surveys to ensure each gym is are maintaining their OUTAIM level of accreditation.

Inclusivity begins with you!

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

OUTAIM LEVELS OF INCLUSION

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

OUTAIM PROVIDES LEVEL-SPECIFIC DEI TRAINING

WHAT YOU GET

Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity Training

  • 2 hr Training

    EDIT is a comprehensive two-hour education-based seminar designed specifically for professionals in the fitness, health, and wellness industry.

    This seminar aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to create welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive fitness spaces for the LGBTQ+ community.

    With a focus on understanding the unique needs and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, EDIT provides valuable insights and practical strategies to foster an inclusive environment in fitness facilities.

  • 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.

  • 2 hr Training

    Our Cultural Competency program is designed to enhance the transparency between language, values, beliefs, and cultural differences as it intersects with the LGBTQ+ community. This program aims to create an inclusive and supportive environment that fosters the well-being of all individuals regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression. All with the aim to increase a comprehensive understanding of the LGBTQ+ community’s diverse identities and experiences.

  • 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.

  • 45 min Training

    This program provides an entry-level overview of the Transgender community, including an understanding of gender identity and expression.

    We present up-to-date research on trans inclusion in sports, highlighting the positive and negative impact of hormone therapy on athletic performance. We also address the overwhelming growth in anti-trans legislation being proposed in various United States governments.

  • 45 min Training

    Our session on HIV/AIDs in the LGBTQ+ community covers a multitude of topics to debunk long-standing myths surrounding the auto-immune disease that has permeated through US society since its epidemic status in 1980 to current.

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