Working out, getting outside, or finding a team should feel good, not like a negotiation about whether you belong there. 10th Muses gathers the fitness studios, run clubs, sports leagues, and outdoor spots that queer women, trans, and nonbinary members in NYC and LA have found and loved — the kind of recommendation that comes from someone who’s actually been there, not a listicle.
The best picks here are the ones members keep going back to, where the room already feels comfortable before you say a word. Community feel matters as much as the workout itself — look for both.
Below you’ll find run clubs, gyms, yoga studios, sports leagues, and outdoor groups our members have personally tried and recommend. Each one is here because it made someone’s week better, not just their step count.
We start with what members tell us, then check in on whether it’s holding up. Anything that stops delivering the experience people described gets pulled. This page reflects lived, current recommendations — not a one-time list.
A great run club in one borough doesn’t help much if it’s nowhere near you, and LA’s distances make location even more of a factor. We organize by neighborhood so you can find what’s actually close.
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10th Muses — Social Club for Queer Women and Nonbinary Folks in NYC. Founded in September 2025 by Andrea Himmel.