Overcome gym anxiety and claim your space as a gay, bi, or trans man. Learn why “Gymtimidation” hits the LGBTQ+ community harder and how to build unstoppable confidence.

• Download your FREE Gymtimidation ebook * https://mailchi.mp/outlift.ing/gymtimidation

In Episode 12 of The Outlifting Lounge, Alan and Derec tackle the psychological hurdles of “Gymtimidation” that often keep LGBTQ+ men from reaching their fitness goals. We discuss how childhood PE trauma can resurface in adult gym environments and offer practical “survival strategies” to help you feel like you belong on the gym floor.

Before that though, we discuss progress on our New Year resolutions, and all the New Year telly that’s got us glued to the couch every evening. Mild spoiler warning for UK Traitors!

Chapters

00:00:00 - Welcome to the show

00:00:55 - New Year resolution update

00:03:28 - TV: The Traitors (spoilers!) & Drag Race

00:10:15 - Why LGBTQ+ men face “Gymtimidation”

00:16:06 - Fear holding you back?

00:24:27 - How to feel more at home in the gym

00:29:20 - Progress over perfection

00:33:33 - Get your FREE Gymtimidation ebook

🌈 What is Outlifting?

We’re Alan & Derec - husbands who are passionate about health and fitness. We set up Outlifting together as a community exclusively for gay, bi & trans men who want to hit their fitness goals. With personal workout plans accountability coaching, nutrition planning, new healthy recipes weekly, wellness and mindset coaching, and more, Outlifting is not just another online personal training platform. We’re here to set you up for success so that this time, you can’t fail.

➡️ Work with Us: Ready to transform your body and build unstoppable confidence? Book a free, no obligation video consultation: calendly.com/outlift/discoverycall

➡️ Follow us on socials: Instagram - instagram.com/outlift.ing/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@outlift.ing

➡️ Visit our website: outlift.ing

Master plant-based nutrition without losing your gains. We’re breaking down the best protein sources and supplements.

• Download your FREE high protein plant-based Veganuary recipe book * https://mailchi.mp/outlift.ing/veganuary-2026

Transitioning to a plant-based diet doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your hard-earned muscle. Whether you’re trying a vegan diet during Veganuary or just want more meat-free days, join us as we dive deep into the science of plant-based protein, debunking soy myths, and sharing the essential supplements every gay athlete needs for smarter training.

In this episode of the Outlifting Lounge, we share our personal journey of going plant-based since 2018 and provide a roadmap to help you avoid common pitfalls. From high-protein food swaps to performance boosters, this is your plant-based blueprint.

Chapters

00:00:00 Trying Veganuary? We’re here to help!

00:07:05 Why Go Plant-Based? Health, Ethics & Environment

00:09:51 Essential Vitamins

00:15:05 Athletic Performance Supplementation

00:19:10 The Plant-Based Protein Deep Dive

00:36:28 10 Expert Tips for Plant-Based Success

00:39:10 FREE Plant-Based High Protein Recipe Book

🌈 What is Outlifting?

We’re Alan & Derec - husbands who are passionate about health and fitness. We set up Outlifting together as a community exclusively for gay, bi & trans men who want to hit their fitness goals. With personal workout plans accountability coaching, nutrition planning, new healthy recipes weekly, wellness and mindset coaching, and more, Outlifting is not just another online personal training platform. We’re here to set you up for success so that this time, you can’t fail.

➡️ Work with Us: Ready to transform your body and build unstoppable confidence? Book a free, no obligation video consultation: calendly.com/outlift/discoverycall

➡️ Follow us on socials: Instagram - instagram.com/outlift.ing/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@outlift.ing

➡️ Visit our website: outlift.ing

Ready to make 2026 your best year yet? Join Alan and Derec for our gay guide to setting powerful resolutions.

✨ FREE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION WORKSHOP: Don’t miss out on our free Make It Stick webinar and comprehensive workbook to help you set effective goals for 2026. Be the first to know when registration goes live: https://mailchi.mp/outlift.ing/new-year-workshop

In this episode of The Outlifting Lounge, we move past the holiday lull to focus on the future. We share our personal goals for 2026. from mastering the Spanish language to reclaiming a consistent yoga practice, and discuss why workout consistency often fails without a plan.

We also announce our free 28-day “Make It Stick” LGBT workshop starting 3rd January. This programme provides online coaching tools, a digital workbook, and a supportive community to help you achieve your aesthetic physique and lifestyle goals. If you’re ready to stop the cycle of broken promises, this is the roadmap you need.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Christmas in Gran Canaria

00:02:41 - El Gordo and the Spanish Festive Timeline

00:07:08 - Our New Year Traditions

00:11:00 - Our 2026 Resolutions

00:19:36 - Make It Stick: Our Free 28-Day Resolution Workshop

00:22:01 - Fixing Muscle Imbalances: The Dominant Arm Problem

🌈 What is Outlifting?

We’re Alan & Derec - husbands who are passionate about health and fitness. We set up Outlifting together as a community exclusively for gay, bi & trans men who want to hit their fitness goals. With personal workout plans accountability coaching, nutrition planning, new healthy recipes weekly, wellness and mindset coaching, and more, Outlifting is not just another online personal training platform. We’re here to set you up for success so that this time, you can’t fail.

➡️ Work with Us: Ready to transform your body and build unstoppable confidence? Book a free, no obligation video consultation: calendly.com/outlift/discoverycall

➡️ Follow us on socials: Instagram - instagram.com/outlift.ing/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@outlift.ing

➡️ Visit our website: outlift.ing

Are you sleepwalking into 2026? Discover how you can reboot your brain for the new year with our Big Gay 7-Day Focus Fix.

In this episode of The Outlifting Lounge, Alan and Derec dive deep into the science of overstimulation and why the “goldfish attention span” is a modern epidemic. From the dopamine loops of apps like Grindr to the constant barrage of digital noise, we explore how broken focus prevents you from being your best and give you actionable steps to help you reclaim your mind before the bells on New Year’s Eve.

✨ JOIN OUR FREE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION WORKSHOP: Don’t miss out on our free webinar and comprehensive workbook to help you set effective goals for 2026. Be the first to know when registration goes live: https://mailchi.mp/outlift.ing/new-year-workshop

Chapters:

00:00:00 - The Attention Span Crisis

00:01:38 - Dopamine Detox?

00:04:29 - The Grindr Validation Loop

00:07:28 - Step 1

00:11:00 - Step 2

00:12:45 - FREE New Year Resolution Workshop

00:14:19 - Step 3

00:17:27 - Step 4

00:23:33 - Step 5

00:30:10 - Wrap-up and how to keep in touch

🌈 What is Outlifting?

We’re Alan & Derec - husbands who are passionate about health and fitness. We set up Outlifting together as a community exclusively for gay, bi & trans men who want to hit their fitness goals. With personal workout plans accountability coaching, nutrition planning, new healthy recipes weekly, wellness and mindset coaching, and more, Outlifting is not just another online personal training platform. We’re here to set you up for success so that this time, you can’t fail.

➡️ Work with Us: Ready to transform your body and build unstoppable confidence? Book a free, no obligation video consultation: calendly.com/outlift/discoverycall

➡️ Follow us on socials: Instagram - instagram.com/outlift.ing/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@outlift.ing

➡️ Visit our website: outlift.ing

Tired of feeling food guilt and fitness anxiety over the holidays? These 10 essential LGBTQ+ fitness survival tips for gay men will keep your progress on track.

The festive season can wreak havoc on your routine, but we’re here to help with practical tips to handle overeating, maintain workout consistency, and prioritise rest, all without the binge-restrict mindset.

Chapters

00:00 - Intro to Making the yuletide gay

01:25 - Tip 1: Don’t Be a Drag (to your future self)

03:11 - Tip 2: Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

05:28 - Tip 3: Weight For It…

08:14 - Tip 4: Gobble Gobble

10:01 - Tip 5: Ho-Ho-Hoarding

12:01 - Tip 6: Savour the Flavour

13:58 - Tip 7: Sashay Away

15:58 - Tip 8: Bedroom Pump

18:31 - Tip 9: The Thirst Trap

21:20 - Tip 10 - A Gay in a Manger

23:16 - Summary & outro

🌈 What is Outlifting?

We’re Alan & Derec - husbands who are passionate about health and fitness. We set up Outlifting together as a community exclusively for gay, bi & trans men who want to hit their fitness goals. With personal workout plans accountability coaching, nutrition planning, new healthy recipes weekly, wellness and mindset coaching, and more, Outlifting is not just another online personal training platform. We’re here to set you up for success so that this time, you can’t fail.

➡️ Work with Us: Ready to transform your body and build unstoppable confidence? Book a free, no obligation video consultation: calendly.com/outlift/discoverycall

➡️ Follow us on socials: Instagram - instagram.com/outlift.ing/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@outlift.ing

➡️ Visit our website: outlift.ing

Extreme diets are failing gay men. Learn how to stop restricting, enjoy your life, and finally get fitness results without fearing food.

In this episode of The Outlifting Lounge, Alan and Derec break down the toxic culture of “eating clean” and 1200-calorie starvation plans that ruin your metabolism and mental health. We discuss why restricting carbs is a mistake and how adopting one simple rule allows you to reach your goals without giving up the foods you love.

Before diving into fitness though, we spill the tea on the latest RuPaul’s Drag Race announcements and we also cover some promising medical news.

Whether you are looking for workout consistency or sustainable weight loss, this episode provides the online coaching advice you need to stop yo-yo dieting forever.

Chapters

00:00 - Intro: The Toxic Culture of Dieting

00:39 - Drag Race announcements

10:10 - Positive News: HIV Cures & Injectable PrEP

12:10 - Fitness: Why Extreme Diets Fail Gay Men

16:53 - The Binge-Restrict Cycle Explained

19:40 - The Solution

28:20 - How to get in touch

🌈 What is Outlifting?

We’re Alan & Derec - husbands who are passionate about health and fitness. We set up Outlifting together as a community exclusively for gay, bi & trans men who want to hit their fitness goals. With personal workout plans accountability coaching, nutrition planning, new healthy recipes weekly, wellness and mindset coaching, and more, Outlifting is not just another online personal training platform. We’re here to set you up for success so that this time, you can’t fail.

➡️ Work with Us: Ready to transform your body and build unstoppable confidence? Book a free, no obligation video consultation: calendly.com/outlift/discoverycall

➡️ Follow us on socials: Instagram - instagram.com/outlift.ing/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@outlift.ing

➡️ Visit our website: outlift.ing

Welcome to The Outlifting Lounge – the podcast for gay, bi, and trans men who love fitness, pride, and living their best life. In this episode, Derec and Alan spill the tea on the Drag Race UK finale (spoilers ahead!), share positive LGBTQ+ news from Europe, and dive deep into the five most common gym mistakes they encounter - and how to fix them.

Whether you’re lifting for aesthetics, strength, or confidence, these tips will help you train smarter and avoid injuries. Plus, we talk about progressive overload, cardio balance, and why rest days matter more than you think.

👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on LGBTQ+ life, fitness, and nutrition.

📩 Got feedback or want coaching? Email us at podcast@outlift.ing or DM us on Instagram/TikTok: @outlift.ing

Chapters

00:00:00 - Welcome to The Outlifting Lounge

00:00:27 - Weekly Catch-Up

00:01:54 - Drag Race UK Finale Recap (Spoilers!)

00:06:04 - Positive LGBTQ+ News from the EU

00:10:23 - Fitness Section

00:10:50 - Mistake #1

00:14:17 - Mistake #2

00:19:38 - Mistake #3

00:23:31 - Mistake #4

00:25:17 - Mistake #5

00:28:42 - How to Connect with Us

00:29:12 - Black Friday Coaching Offer

00:30:06 - Outro

Black Friday offer

Book in for a free, no-obligation discovery call now: outlift.ing/blackfriday

🌈 What is Outlifting?

We’re Alan & Derec - husbands who are passionate about health and fitness. We set up Outlifting together as a community exclusively for gay, bi & trans men who want to hit their fitness goals. With personal workout plans accountability coaching, nutrition planning, new healthy recipes weekly, wellness and mindset coaching, and more, Outlifting is not just another online personal training platform. We’re here to set you up for success so that this time, you can’t fail.

➡️ Work with Us: Ready to transform your body and build unstoppable confidence? Book a free, no obligation video consultation: calendly.com/outlift/discoverycall

➡️ Follow us on socials: Instagram - instagram.com/outlift.ing/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@outlift.ing

➡️ Visit our website: outlift.ing

In this episode of The Outlifting Lounge, Alan and Derec dive into one of the biggest questions in fitness: Should you hire an online coach or an in-person personal trainer? We break down the pros and cons of each, from cost and convenience to personalisation and accountability. Plus, we share 10 red flags to watch out for when choosing a coach, so you don’t waste time or money.

Before that, we catch up on our week, share our thoughts on Wicked For Good (spoiler-free!), and reveal an exclusive Black Friday offer for listeners. If you’re planning your fitness goals for the new year, this episode will help you make the right choice for your lifestyle.

Tune in now and find out which approach gets better results for YOU.

Black Friday offer

Book in for a free, no-obligation discovery call now: outlift.ing/blackfriday

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro & What’s Coming Up

00:00:36 - Recording Mishaps

00:01:07 - Weekly Recap & Routine Reset

00:02:11 - Wicked For Good: Spoiler-Free Review

00:05:56 - Fitness Section

00:06:03 - Online Coaching & Personal Training defined

00:08:25 - Key Differences

00:11:37 - Which Coaching Is Right for You?

00:13:38 - LGBTQ Considerations When Choosing a Coach

00:14:48 - 10 Red Flags to Watch Out For

00:30:03 - Exclusive Black Friday Offer

00:31:19 - Wrap-Up & Where to Find Us

🌈 What is Outlifting?

We’re Alan & Derec - husbands who are passionate about health and fitness. We set up Outlifting together as a community exclusively for gay, bi & trans men who want to hit their fitness goals. With personal workout plans accountability coaching, nutrition planning, new healthy recipes weekly, wellness and mindset coaching, and more, Outlifting is not just another online personal training platform. We’re here to set you up for success so that this time, you can’t fail.

➡️ Work with Us: Ready to transform your body and build unstoppable confidence? Book a free, no obligation video consultation: calendly.com/outlift/discoverycall

➡️ Follow us on socials: Instagram - instagram.com/outlift.ing/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@outlift.ing

➡️ Visit our website: outlift.ing