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 Feelz: CrossFit’s Coming OUT, Part I
Over the next few weeks, I’m going to be getting all in my feelings about the history of the LGBTQ+ community in CrossFit, how CrossFit has changed over the (almost) decade of OUTWOD’s existence, and how now, more than ever, visibility and advocacy is important…
The World’s Strongest Gay
An interview with Rob Kearney, the first out gay pro Strongman By: Linnea Hartsuyker Rob Kearney is a professional Strongman who burst onto the national stage in 2014 when he came out publicly, becoming the first out gay pro Strongman. I got a chance to…
Guest Blog: Daryl from Zen Planner
“There has been a monumental push forward in sport as CrossFit now recognizes athletes by gender identity rather than sex assigned at birth. With this new visibility comes the responsibility to provide inclusivity and act as an advocate for trans athletes. Zen Planner, a leader…
Meet OUTAthlete Chloé Ramjohn
“Thanks to my OUTAthlete Scholarship, I have the strength to say I’m here and I matter – I have an identity and a voice. I am an ex-college rugby athlete who was in desperate need of motivation. All throughout high school and college I was…