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If you're a current member, sign in to book your workout times here.
Our memberships
Our monthly memberships are as flexible as possible. Join or cancel at any time with no startup fees or annual fees.
Virtual membership
Join for $14Studio membership
Book unlimited workouts and bring a guest
Our monthly pricing is flexible. When you contribute more, it allows us to improve our studio and provide discounts to members who need them. Thank you!
Pay as you go
$10 per hour, no guest included
Book a solo workout in our studio with one hour of private time.
At our studio, members work out in privacy by booking appointments. You'll enter the studio with a personal code, close the door behind you, and exercise at your own pace.
Our membership pricing is flexible, so you can contribute according to your resources. All membership prices have the same benefits. This collective model allows us to be more inclusive than a typical gym. When you pay more, you make it possible for another community member to pay only what they can afford.
Additional offerings
Personal training and other services are offered by our community members. Please note, these services are NOT covered by the membership pricing above.
Personal training
One-on-one training for physical exercise is offered independently by our community members.
See trainersMassage + bodywork
Our friend Sage of Cleveland Massotherapy offers therapuetic massage and other bodywork. Discount available for Out Fitness members.
Learn moreNutrition counseling
Our friend Andrea of Honest Health & Wellness offers nutrition counseling that is anti-racist, anti-diet, and inclusive of every body size. Discount available for Out Fitness members.
Learn moreMore offerings are welcome! If you are a personal trainer or have other affordable, affirming services to provide to our community, please email JJ to get connected.
About us
We're Cleveland's first and only LGBTQ+ Inclusive gym certified by The Out Foundation. Check us out here.
We're proud members of the Plexus LGBT & Allied Chamber of Commerce. See us in the directory here.
What is Out Fitness?
Out Fitness Collective is a grassroots project for LGBTQ+ people and their allies to share affordable fitness options and practice strength, endurance, and self-care on their own terms. Our private studio is beginner-friendly, privacy-focused, and body-affirming. The studio is located at 7405 Detroit Ave in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood of Cleveland and opened in 2022.
You belong here if you feel out of place in gym crowds, are priced out of expensive studios, or have to come out to be yourself. Together we break out of fixed mindsets, bring out the best in each other, and work out for a better world.
How does it work?
At our studio, members work out in privacy by booking appointments online. Then you'll enter the studio with a personal code, close the door behind you, and exercise at your own pace. Appointment hours are 7am-10pm every day. Join now.
Additional services, like personal training, are offered by our community members. These offerings are independent of our membership pricing. See additional services.
All guests are required to sign our waiver at least 24 hours prior to entering our studio (7405 Detroit Ave). All guests must follow our rules. Ages 15-17 must be accompanied by parent/guardian.
Can I visit first?
Schedule a tour here. Our private studio is available by appointment only, so no walk-in visits, sorry.
Who made this happen?
Out Fitness Collective was founded by JJ in October 2022. Our studio was crowdfunded by 50+ friends, family, and neighbors. We have been featured by local news media:
You can join our group app to chat with community members.
What makes this studio affirming and inclusive?
Our values guide everything we do.
- We recognize and share our abundance of talents and resources.
- We celebrate equity and use our experience from 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.
Do I have to be LGBTQ+?
Nope! Allies of LGBTQ+ communities are equally welcome. All members and guests, regardless of identity, must follow our rules.
How can I help?
Memberships keep Out Fitness going strong and are the best way to support us! You can become a virtual member if you're not located in Cleveland or won't be using our studio.
You also can donate once or monthly, and we'll use the funds to care for our studio. These donations are not tax deductible. Thank you!
There are free ways to help us, too:
- Join our group app to chat with community members, attend events, and volunteer.
- If you've enjoyed working out at our studio, please leave a positive review on Google Maps.
- Share our website with a friend!
Our studio
Our private studio is available by appointment only (no walk-in visits, sorry), so schedule a tour or book a workout.
- 3 exercise rooms with strength, cardio, and functional training equipment
- Keyless entry, wireless A/V, HEPA air filtration, and vegan-friendly snacks
- Located near the LGBT Center, on a 24/7 bus line, and with adjacent bike and car parking
Equipment list
- Inspire FTX cable machine (15-165lbs) with attachments
- Body-Solid leg press machine (10-210lbs)
- Dumbbells (2lb-70lb pairs)
- Kettlebells (5lbs-44lbs)
- Schwinn elliptical machine
- Peloton Bike Original and 2 stationary bikes
- Concept2 RowErg rowing machine
- Concept2 SkiErg skiing machine
- Resistance bands, push-up handles, and ankle weights
- Medicine balls (10lbs-20lbs)
- Suspension ("TRX") training straps
- Pull up bar
- 3 adjustable benches
- Decline crunch bench
- Yoga and exercise mats
- Foam rollers and blocks
- Aerobics step platforms
- Weighted training bars (10-20lbs)
- Stability ball
- Smart TV with Peloton exercise classes, wireless speakers, and wi-fi
- Standing desk (for office work)
Appointment hours:
7am-10pm every day
7405 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102