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
Accredited by:
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 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 your gym or fitness environment on an inclusion scale.
This scale ranks the overall inclusivity of LGBTQ+ staff, members, participants, and volunteers.
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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.
An example is 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 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.
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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
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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
OUTAIM PROVIDES LEVEL-SPECIFIC DEI TRAINING
OUR CURRICULUM
Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity Training
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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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