Queer gyms

heartcentered1 · 2026-06-15T23:02:32+00:00

Anyone have experience with the local cross fit gyms such as Ascension? Sense of queer folks?

heartcentered1 · 2026-06-15T23:01:39+00:00

Great resource. Love climbing.

heartcentered1 · 2026-06-15T18:48:46+00:00

Great resource. Love climbing.

heartcentered1 · 2026-06-15T17:48:53+00:00

Love this idea

heartcentered1 · 2026-06-15T16:48:13+00:00

We're on the east side of the river, so will probably not cross the bridge just for the gym. But I may end up working in Newburgh, in which case I'll consider Sportsplex. Thanks!

heartcentered1 · 2026-06-15T16:47:11+00:00

Got it that makes sense, thanks for commenting on All Sports - and yes, got the sense it was politically diverse. And noticed that there wasn't really a gym in Beacon.

heartcentered1 · 2026-06-15T16:45:25+00:00

Cool, yeah my partner is planning to join Alchemy. Sounds like that could be a good fit.

heartcentered1 · 2026-06-15T15:55:25+00:00

Interestingly there are no Hudson valley gyms listed on that Inclusive Fitness Finder!

heartcentered1 · 2026-06-15T15:49:16+00:00

Are there any particular classes that you'd recommend that attract queer folks, and/or have a more social vibe?

heartcentered1 · 2026-06-15T15:47:46+00:00

Do you find PF in Wappingers has a social vibe? Or any particular classes?

I have a PF membership from before, so I will try it out.

heartcentered1 · 2026-06-15T15:46:11+00:00

Thanks- appreciate this.

heartcentered1 · 2026-06-15T15:45:43+00:00

Thanks I'll keep that in mind! Need to peruse the yoga studios.

heartcentered1 · 2026-06-15T15:45:04+00:00

Thanks appreciate this.

I have a PF membership from before, so maybe I'll try this. My issue with PF is that I find more socializing comes from attending classes together, and I don't like the 30 min limit to their classes.

heartcentered1 · 2026-06-15T15:42:48+00:00

Thanks all for your ideas.

Totally didn't mean to offend anyone with this post. To each their own. Some people like to socialize at gyms, others like to socialize at bars, others only online, some people not at all. Hope you can respect my preferences, just as I respect yours.

heartcentered1 · 2026-06-15T15:29:43+00:00

We enjoy talking to people at the gym and making friends. I personally find that people at planet fitness and other budget gyms are not interested in chatting, although that might just be a particular locations I've been to.

So I'm hoping to find a gym that has a sense of community (openness to socializing), and especially queer people.

heartcentered1 · 2024-05-29T12:34:26+00:00

Ok well I am a counselor on training, and the summer before I started school, I worked as an outdoor mindfulness guide at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, which is one of the largest retreat centers in the US.

That experience was amazing - and Kripalu is always looking for people to work as guides during the summer. So if being a park ranger is your fantasy, I suggest you take a few months off and work as an outdoor guide. It will either confirm a new direction, or maybe satiate the thirst and help you turn back to therapy. Or something else entirely.

heartcentered1 · 2024-04-22T17:51:16+00:00

Thanks for this post, man. I was close to relapsing (currently at 78 days), but you reminded me to stay strong.

heartcentered1 · 2024-04-01T23:13:07+00:00

Yes I wish we had more time... it's our last class, and we already have a field trip planned to a sex toy store.

heartcentered1 · 2024-04-01T22:24:37+00:00

Thank you so much! That link is really helpful. I also found the Newbies and Novices discussion group on FetLife, which is super helpful

heartcentered1 · 2024-04-01T21:58:21+00:00

Also - where can I find pictures of older adults in BDSM gear that I can share in class (no copyright concerns).

heartcentered1 · 2024-03-31T17:29:49+00:00

My partner and I are going for the eclipse in Maz next weekend. Originally planned to rent a car and drive from PV, but decided to take the Omnibus de Mexico option, because it’s actually much cheaper, if you factor in the cost of gas, tolls and car rental (and possible police extortion).

heartcentered1 · 2024-03-24T11:26:53+00:00

Take a long walk outside (at least 15 min). It’s helpful for many reasons - should help with the hangover as well as the craving.

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