Queer Work Out Club

Strength, Community, and a Space That’s Yours

Queer-Led Group Training in Toronto

Queer Work Out Club (QWOC) is a community-driven strength training program led by queer instructors, designed for anybody in the queer community looking for a supportive and inclusive space to lift.

Each 1-hour session includes:

  • A structured workout of the day, with a guided warm-up
  • Detailed exercise instruction, including barbell lifts
  • Modifications tailored to your comfort and ability

An Inclusive Program

This club is for everybody in the queer community—all genders, orientations, ages, ability levels, personal histories, and family structures are welcome.

If you self-identify as queer, you’re invited to join.

Do I Need Experience?

Some weightlifting experience is required.

No experience? Start with our Queer Lifting Fundamentals course, designed to help you build confidence and get familiar with strength training.

Schedule

Monday Series (8:00 p.m.) starting April 14:

  • April 14, 21, 28
  • May 5, 12

Wednesday Series (8:00 p.m.) starting April 16:

  • April 16, 23, 30
  • May 7, 14

Thursday Series (7:00 p.m.) starting April 17:

  • April 17, 24
  • May 1, 8, 15

Create your account on Xplor Triib ahead of time, here.

Booking & Payment

  • This program runs as a 5-week package. Please ensure you can attend all the dates prior to booking.
  • Package price: $160 + HST

Flexible Cancellation

Cancel within 48 hours of purchasing for a full refund.

After 48 hours, cancellations will result in a credit on file instead of a refund.

This policy helps us as a small business, as transaction fees add up, but more importantly, it ensures spots are available for those who can fully commit. Thanks for your understanding!

Meet Your Coach

Smiling headshot of instructor Andi McQueen.

Andi McQueen (They/Them)

Andi is a queer personal trainer with a passion for making every body feel both cared for & confident. They are fiercely protective of anyone who’s ever been told they don’t belong in the fitness world. (You do.) They will encourage you to be kind to yourself, and will hold space for you so you can come as you are and have a great workout.

A comedian by night, Andi loves to keep a sense of play when training. They have a background in weightlifting, calisthenics, mobility work, & running & adaptive programming for pain, pre & post natal, senior populations, mental health barriers & neurodivergence.

Andi is a CanFitPro-certified Personal Trainer & Pn1 Nutrition Coach.

About the Space

Exterior photo of Recess Fit Club gym with a colourful sign and display
  • Recess Fit Club is located at 653 Bloor Street West near Christie Subway Station
  • The facility has gender-neutral individual bathrooms/changerooms and lockers
  • Queer Work Out Club has exclusive use of the whole gym during each session

FAQ

This club is ideal for those with some weightlifting experience.

No experience? We invite you to check out the Queer Lifting Fundamentals course which is the perfect starting point to get familiar with strength training.

Nope! As long as you have some familiarity with strength training you're welcome to join in.

A maximum of 10 participants.

You can purchase a 3-class credit pack for $96 +HST. Credits can be used for any available session.

You can book through our app or online via mobile browser or desktop from this webpage. Simply select a session, reserve your spot, and apply your credits.

Mobile app for Android or iOS is available.

Cancel your reservation at least 6 hours before class to get your credit back. Late cancellations or no-shows will result in the credit being forfeited.

Yes! If a session is full, you can join the waitlist. If a spot opens up, you'll be notified automatically.

Everyone on the waitlist will be notified, and booking will be first-come, first-served.

Group class doing bench press

How it Works

Queer Work Out Club is currently run as a drop-in program, with sessions offered throughout the week.

  • Mondays 8 PM
  • Wednesdays 8PM
  • Thursdays 7PM

Be sure to read the FAQ for all program policies. 

Purchase & Book

  • Credit Packs With No Expiry: Offered in a package of 3 credits ($96 +HST), redeemed when you reserve a spot for any sessions —no need to stick to the same day of the week. 

  • Booking: via the app or on mobile browser/desktop.

  • Waitlist: Spots fill up fast! Add yourself to the waitlist and be notified when a spot opens.

Flexible Cancellation

  • Cancellations: Cancel your reservation at least 6 hours before the session begins to get your credit back. This way, you only use credits for sessions you actually attend.

Changes are coming in February 2025!

Recess Fit Club is migrating to a new booking software at the end of January.

Starting February 1 (after we port everyone over) we’ll open up registration on the new software including updating this page with registration links and session calendar.