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Meet Peloton Instructor Extraordinaire Cody Rigsby

Meet Peloton Instructor Extraordinaire Cody Rigsby | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen demand for at-home fitness explode, as gyms and fitness studios have been locked down or had their attendance severely limited to adhere to strict safety protocols intended to curtail virus transmission. Leading the interactive fitness craze is Peloton, the fitness platform that aims to bring the energy and benefits of a studio-style workout to the comfort of your own home, thanks, in part, to the brand’s band of hard-bodied fitness instructors.

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Which LGBTQ fitness classes are worth a try?

Which LGBTQ fitness classes are worth a try? | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Which LGBTQ fitness classes are worth a try? The gym may still be closed but there's plenty of other options to choose from.

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'Queer Gym': Strengthening LGBTQ+ Bodies And Spirits

'Queer Gym': Strengthening LGBTQ+ Bodies And Spirits | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Personal trainer Justice Williams didn't feel like he had an inclusive space to work out when he was undergoing gender transition. Now, he's created just that for other LGBTQ+ people.

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St. Petersburg's LGBT liaison Jim Nixon on riding SMART to combat HIV/AIDS

St. Petersburg's LGBT liaison Jim Nixon on riding SMART to combat HIV/AIDS | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

On November 17, nearly 500 will ride their bikes 165 miles from Miami to Key West in the annual SMART Ride.

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The Queer Gym Is A Safe & Inclusive Space For The LGBTQ Community To Honor Their Bodies

Going to the gym can make even the most confident people feel like they're back in junior high gym class, and this is particularly true for some members of the LGBTQ community. "Basically, the gay-er I looked, the weirder going to the gym got,"…

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'The gym saved my life': How this gay fitness superstar redefined his life after being outed against his will

'The gym saved my life': How this gay fitness superstar redefined his life after being outed against his will | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
From Darcy Pierce to Darcy Fierce, one man's journey through homophobia and depression to become his authentic self.
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Different Types of Planks to Keep You On Your Toes

Different Types of Planks to Keep You On Your Toes | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
When I teach, one of the biggest mistakes that my clients make is dropping to their knees during pushups. I always tell them that I would rather them hold a plank then dropping on their knees to do…
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The LGBT Travelers Guide To Getting Your Sweat On

The LGBT Travelers Guide To Getting Your Sweat On | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
We explore six spots for LGBT fitness in New Orleans, whether you're an aspiring yoga, a bootcamp addict, or something in between.
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8 Tips for Reaching Your 2017 Fitness Goals, Courtesy of Our Favorite LGBT Trainers

8 Tips for Reaching Your 2017 Fitness Goals, Courtesy of Our Favorite LGBT Trainers | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Make 2017 the year you can finally say your resolution stuck by incorporating these tips—provided by our favorite personal LGBT trainers —into your routine
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Gay Atlanta peer mentoring group Rainbros launching in January

In the digital age, it’s easier to meet a one-night stand than it is a lifelong friend. That’s a trend Atlantans James Brian Yancey and Mike Duffy want to change. “If I was coming out in the late ‘90s there were groups like YouthPride and there was also Outwrite Bookstore, which was a community gathering …
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How to stay in shape during Covid-19

How to stay in shape during Covid-19 | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Depending on what state you live in, there are so rules about what is allowed to be open, what’s on lockdown, where you can go and if you can go somewhere, what arsenal of items you need to bring to be around people. Let’s face it, Covid-19 is nothing to mess around with. The good thing about being home now is that you can focus on what was probably your New Year’s Resolution this year which was: get healthy and get in shape. Even on lockdown, there are a ton of different exercises and health plans you can follow to help stay in shape, keep the fat off and keep yourself muscles from atrophy.

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Celebrate Peloton Pride 2020

Celebrate Peloton Pride 2020 | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Peloton is proud to celebrate Pride and show our support for the LGBTQ+ community. Here's how to join us this month.

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Pure for Men to Launch Three New Personal Care Products to Help Men #STAYREADY

Pure for Men to Launch Three New Personal Care Products to Help Men #STAYREADY | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Pure for Men, the all-natural cleanliness supplement brand, is set to release three new skincare products that will help you #STAYREADY. The much-anticipated Stay Ready Bar, Stay Ready Cream, and Stay Ready Scrub will all be released on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

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The Queer Gym Founder Nathalie Huerta on LGBTQ-friendly Spaces and What She Learned From Ayahuasca

The Queer Gym Founder Nathalie Huerta on LGBTQ-friendly Spaces and What She Learned From Ayahuasca | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The owner of Oakland's queer-friendly gym believes that boring means consistency, and consistency means success.

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Blink Fitness Encourages Strength and Empowerment with #BEYOU Campaign for Pride Month

Blink Fitness Encourages Strength and Empowerment with #BEYOU Campaign for Pride Month | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Blink Fitness, the premium quality, value-based gym, today announced its latest campaign #BEYOU, to celebrate the LGBTQ community for Pride Month. Blink is known as the gym that welcomes Every Body and has teamed up with the Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC), to remind us that strength and confidence comes from embracing who you are – no matter your gender, sexual orientation, shape, athletic abilities, or otherwise.

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The Benefits of Kickboxing

The Benefits of Kickboxing | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

When it comes to working out and worrying about your fitness, there are many options. One of my favorite options is kickboxing. Besides the fact that I’m a nationally certified kickboxing instructor, the excitement and sheer joy that I get out of hitting a bag is second to none. Let’s talk about some of the benefits that kickboxing provides.

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10 Pushup Variations to Strengthen Your Upper Body

10 Pushup Variations to Strengthen Your Upper Body | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
I’ve always been a fan of body weight exercises and cardio-based exercises. I also come from a background of Insanity and kickboxing so that may have something to do with it. I’m also a big travele…
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6 Burpee Variations To Keep You On Your Toes

6 Burpee Variations To Keep You On Your Toes | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Burpees are one of the best exercises you can do. Burpees work all muscle groups: arms, legs, core, back, etc. One of the best ways to do burpees is a tabata style. Do as many burpees as possible f…
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'The Perfect Rep' Gathers Gay New York for Fitness Event

'The Perfect Rep' Gathers Gay New York for Fitness Event | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
The special fitness seminar “The Perfect Rep," powered by Hornet, took place at Lift Gym Chelsea, led by trainer experts Scott Sensenig and Sarah Curry
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How to keep fit when travelling - Nomadic Boys

How to keep fit when travelling - Nomadic Boys | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Keeping in shape while on the road is a challenge. Here's how to keep fit when travelling from our 3 years experience of long term travelling
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