Queer Fitness Spaces in St. Louis
Take care of your Self, together. This is a list of LGBTQ+ centered fitness groups, where you can move your body, make new friends, and maybe even try something new.
Learn more about these groups to see what might be a good fit for you, and reach out to them directly with any questions. Some groups are exclusive to specific identities, some are open to any and all - be sure to do your research.
This list is intended as a resource, and listings are not necessarily an endorsement.
We want to know who is missing! Reach out if you see we’ve missed someone —> rainbowfitclub@gmail.com
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Black Trans Bike Experience
BTBE: an STL & National bike community that fosters physical growth, balance, and resource sharing thru outdoor adventures.
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Trans Athlete Assn of STL
A group for trans people + allies to uplift each other + feel empowered to take up space in the gym + our daily lives. All skill levels! Join their Discord.
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The Monthly Cycle
Fostering an inclusive and more accessible cycling community for people of marginalized genders in St. Louis with monthly rides and more.
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Queer Fight Club
Queer Fight club is about connection: of oneself and their body, of oneself and their anger, and of the community we are cultivating together.
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Transmasc Wrestling
STL based trans-masc wrestling club. Follow their Instagram for updates!
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Queer Contra Dance
2nd Tuesday of each month at Focal Point, hosted by SheDances.
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Wuhluhwuh Run Club
Sapphic Women’s Running Group, meeting Saturday mornings in Tower Grove Park.
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Show Me Country Line Dancing
LGBTQ+ country line and partner dance group, dancing on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at @handlebarstl, 4:30-7:30p
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Nature Gays Who Hike
This group is an open, inclusive space centering LGBTQ+ folks, especially queer and trans people, who find spiritual connection through the outdoors. Everyone is invited to come exactly as they are no matter their gender, sexuality, or spiritual background (or lack thereof).
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St. Louis GLASS
STL GLASS is a non-profit dedicated to promoting and facilitating amateur athletic competition for all persons, with an emphasis on the LGBTQ+ Communities, and to promote, organize and conduct clinics, seminars and training courses.
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Team Saint Louis
TSL creates an inclusive space for LGBTQ_ individuals through sports and wellness programs, promoting acceptance, unity, and a safe environment. Includes pickleball, volleyball, and more.
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HotMess Sports
When you play in a HotMess Sports league, you can be your authentic self and have fun while doing it. LGBTQ+ sports, including kickball, grass volleyball, bowling, dodgeball, and more.
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Queer Climb STL
A space for the community to connect and expand their climbing in STL. Meeting First Fridays at Climb So iLL: Powerplant.
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Not Straight Yoga
Find alignment on your terms. Queer yoga and mobility teacher with a twisted up spine.