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I'm Josh Jones Forbes (he/him), a certified personal trainer (NSCA-CPT) and vegan athlete. I reimagined myself over the course of 15+ years of exercise, and I’m still discovering new gifts from strength. I founded Out Fitness in 2022, because our LGBTQ+ community in Cleveland deserves a safe, affirming space to enjoy strength training.
Join me for 10 calm minutes or less every few weekends. You’ll cut through the "fitspiration" scams and get real inspiration to activate your strength. I’m breaking open a secret that algorithms keep hidden: Good fitness practices are sensible, not sensational.
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