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Out Fitness Collective is a grassroots project for our LGBTQ+ and allied community to share affordable fitness options and a private studio in Cleveland's Detroit Shoreway neighborhood. Together we practice strength, endurance, and self-care so we each feel stronger in our own bodies.
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More offerings
Our amazing community members offer these additional services!
OUR PRICING
pay as you go
$6+ /workout
Book private studio time for your solo workouts, or join a pay-what-you-can class by our community instructors.
✦✦ Partner Plan ✦✦
$30+ /month
Unlimited private studio time
with free guest and last-minute booking,
plus special rates for Cleveland Massotherapy and
Honest Health & Wellness
As a Partner, your monthly support keeps our studio going strong. Thank you!
Personal training
Personal training is offered independently by our community members. Please note, these additional services are NOT covered by the pricing above.
There are no startup or annual fees ever at Out Fitness. Join us whenever is best for you!
Our pricing is flexible so you can contribute according to your resources. When you pay more for your workout, you make it possible for another community member to pay only what they can afford. This collective model allows us to be more inclusive than a standard gym.
our studio
Our studio is available by appointment (no walk-in visits, sorry), so schedule a tour or book a workout!
Private studio with keyless entry, two exercise rooms, HEPA air filtration, and wireless A/V
Strength, cardio, and functional training equipment (with helpful QR codes)
Complimentary coffee, tea, and vegan-friendly snacks
Located near the LGBT Center, with bike and car parking, and on a 24/7 bus line
HELP OUT
DONATE
Make a donation to help us continue caring for our studio and providing affordable fitness options for our community.You can donate monthly or just one time. Thank you!
SHOP
MERCH! Out Fitness gear is available to show your pride. The proceeds benefit our mission.
PROTEIN! You can order IQ protein bars, OWYN protein shakes, or MyProtein powder with our referral discounts to give a percentage of your purchase to Out Fitness. These products are vegan-friendly.
Fit in
Out Fitness is a safe, welcoming place for members and allies of our LGBTQ+ community to exercise on their own terms. Together we create a better fitness experience: beginner-friendly, privacy-focused, self-caring, body-affirmingRead our studio rules to learn how we care for our private studio as a collective. Join our online group to connect with our community.
our values
We recognize and share our abundance of talents and resources.
We celebrate equity and take power from experienced marginalization to build a more inclusive community.
We respect each other's identities, privacy, personal space, and time as well as our shared space and equipment.
We create safety by never tolerating language or behavior that demeans or harms.
We believe wellness is felt and owned by each person and their unique body, not seen or judged by others.
Equipment list
Inspire FTX cable machine (15-165lbs) with attachments
Body-Solid leg press machine (10-210lbs)
Concept2 RowErg rowing machine
Concept2 SkiErg skiing machine
Dumbbells (2lb-70lb pairs)
Kettlebells (5lbs-44lbs)
Schwinn elliptical machine
2 indoor cycles (spinning bikes)
Resistance bands, ankle weights, & lightweight dumbbells
Medicine balls (10lbs-20lbs)
Suspension ("TRX") training straps
Pull up bar
2 adjustable benches
Decline crunch bench
Yoga and exercise mats
Foam roller and blocks
Aerobics step platforms
HandyGym flywheel resistance trainer
Weighted training bars (10-20lbs)
Push-up handles
Video/photo tripod
Smart TV, wireless speakers, and wi-fi
drop in
Hey Partners!We've replaced "drop-ins" with last-minute booking.Last-minute booking lets you see live availability and claim your workout time. It also eliminates the extra step of scanning a QR code when you arrive.If you have questions or thoughts about this, please text me at 216.250.2098. Thanks! –JJ
RULES
Every guest must complete our waiver at least 24 hours before their first use of our facility or services.
Every guest must be at least 18 years of age OR at least 15 years of age and accompanied by their guardian.
Facility use is restricted to the hours between 7am and 10pm every day AND by appointment only.
Never share your studio access code with anyone. All door entries with your code are attributed to you.
Keep the exterior (W 74th) door locked at all times. When leaving, ensure the studio windows and exterior (W 74th St) door are closed and locked.
No discrimination or harassment of any kind. Act according to our values.
Out Fitness guests are restricted to our two studio rooms (northwest and southwest) and the shared hallway restroom. The remaining offices on the floor are private.
Do not drop or slam weights. Do not stomp or jump on floors.
Keep all sounds below a shouting volume and refrain from any derogatory or sexually explicit music/audio.
Always wear clean shoes or socks in the studio rooms.
No more than two (2) people may use the studios simultaneously, unless supervised by an instructor/trainer during a rental.
Please bathe within 24 hours prior to visiting our studio. There is no shower at our facility.
No bottles or liquids on the hardwood floors, and no incense or flames anywhere in the building.
If you cause a mess, clean it up immediately. Dispose of all trash in the trash cans.
At the end of your session, wipe down equipment and return every item to its starting place along the room perimeter.
After each class, please compensate your instructor with a tip (minimum $5).
Do not use the facility while under the influence of alcohol or non-medical drugs.
If equipment/facilities are damaged or unclean, or if the doors or keys are unsecured, send a text message to 216.250.2098 immediately.
Community offerings
Check out these additional offerings by our amazing community members. Their LGBTQ+ affirming services are available here (7405 Detroit Ave) or nearby. Each offering is independent, so contact the community member directly to begin.
Personal training
Isabella Jimenez
NASM-CPT • SHE/HER
Isabella is a certified personal trainer from Colorado with many years of sports experience, including Track + Field at Case Western Reserve University. Isabella has trained 100+ clients from beginners to advanced clients, including students, parents, and working professionals.Training goals:Strength training, muscular activation, kinesthetic awarenessCombining strength + cardio routines for muscular and cardiovascular healthFunctionality over aestheticsThorough instruction on form and injury prevention
Options start at $35 per 30min session or $130 per month, depending on goals
Personal training
Kyle Patterson
ISSA-CPT • HE/HIM
Kyle is a certified personal trainer and, more importantly, a real human being with 15+ years of experience in strength training, endurance sports, general fitness, and nutrition principles. He knows how important it is to serve your own inner peace, health, and joy rather than meet some standard set by someone else.Fitness principles:No one should feel deprived, shamed, or compared to others.Any exercise can be scaled to individual ability, and the best routine is the one that can be adhered to long-term.Respecting clients' needs and cultures helps them achieve their goals.
Options start at $45 per hour but can change depending on availability and goals
Bodywork + massage
Sage
Massage Therapist • THEY/THEM
Sage is a Black Indigenous Non-Binary person who is dedicated to healing and introducing a lifestyle of natural alternatives to those who believe in the body's ability to heal itself. As founder of Cleveland Massotherapy, Sage is a Licensed Massage Therapist, as well as Certified Herbalist + Ashtanga Yoga instructor.Services offered:Intuitive Therapeutic Massage
Prenatal Therapeutic Massage
Postpartum Massage
Somatic Massage
CranioSacral Therapy
Yoga Therapy (includes family yoga)
Herbal Consultations
Doula Consultations
Options start at $90 for Out Fitness Partners or $70 during BIPOC community clinics
Nutrition counseling
Andrea Hinojosa
MS RDN LDN CLC • SHE/HER/ELLA
Andrea is a body liberation, bilingual, queer registered dietitian (RD) who was born in La Paz, Bolivia, but grew up in the Chicagoland region. Through Honest Health & Wellness, Andrea offers nutrition counseling that is anti-racist, anti-diet, and inclusive of every body size.1-on-1 or group counseling:Eating Disorders / Disordered Eating BehaviorsPerinatal Nutrition (including breastfeeding) / Women’s HealthPediatric NutritionIntegrative Functional Medicine (including digestive health)Mental Health Nutrition (i.e. ADHD, ASD)
$50 nutrition counseling session for Out Fitness Partners; insurance accepted and Equity Pricing / Sliding Scale available