The Outlifting Lounge

We’re giving our tips for new runners this week - how to start, what you’ll need, and how to stick with it. Welcome to Episode 27 of The Outlifting Lounge, the weekly show serving queer conversation, news, and no-nonsense fitness for gay, bi, and trans guys. In this week’s show, Alan and Derec also discuss their new W**ker of the Week award, take the mick out of Alan’s Invisalign lisp, and reveal...

Welcome to Episode 26 of The Outlifting Lounge, the weekly show serving queer conversation, news, and no-nonsense fitness for gay, bi, and trans guys. In this episode, Alan and Derec serve up some ropey vocals as they pay tribute to the career of the one and only Kylie Minogue. They also discuss the discriminatory trans toilet ban in the UK, and in the fitness section of the show, they rank the ch...

Welcome to Episode 25 of The Outlifting Lounge, the weekly show serving queer conversation, news, and no-nonsense fitness for gay, bi, and trans guys. In this episode, Alan and Derec celebrate the triumphant return of one of the BBC’s best comedy series, Smoggie Queens. They also mark IDAHOBIT by catching up on all the LGBTQIA+ happenings from the past fortnight, including the annual ILGA rainbow...

Welcome to Episode 24 of The Outlifting Lounge, the weekly show serving queer conversation, news, and no-nonsense fitness for gay, bi, and trans guys. In this episode, Alan and Derec discuss Maspalomas Pride, the latest LGBTQ news from the UK, and a hilarious (but cautionary) tale of a drag room break-in. And in the fitness section, we discuss a how to put on weight if you’re the kind of guy who’s...

Welcome to Episode 23 of The Outlifting Lounge, the weekly show serving queer conversation, news, and no-nonsense fitness for gay, bi, and trans guys. In this episode, Alan and Derec dive into the latest Drag Race news, discuss a landmark LGBTQ+ legal victory, talk about reclaiming fitness as a queer adult, and much more. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome to Episode 23! 00:06:54 - Drag Race All Stars i...

Welcome to Episode 22 of The Outlifting Lounge, a weekly show for gay, bi, and trans guys. Hosted by Alan and Derec, we chat all things LGBTQIA+, pop culture, news, and fitness. This week we’re chatting about the Drag Race finale, Madonna’s big return, and we rant about Nigel Farage. We also think we might have found the world’s worst PT and we don’t hold back about him! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welco...

Welcome to Episode 21 of The Outlifting Lounge, the weekly show serving queer conversation, news, and no-nonsense fitness for gay, bi, and trans guys. In this episode of, we’re back and refreshed after a wee break and we’re diving into why “tiny” fitness wins, like your first full push-up or walking up stairs without gasping, are the real keys to consistency. We also discuss using comedy as escapi...

We’re doubling down on what matters most: giving our community the best fitness and mindset advice. In order to do that, we’re moving to an audio-only format to bring you better sound quality and a weekly schedule you can actually count on. If you only catch the show on an audio platform like Apple Podcasts, then the great news is that the quality of the show is improving for you. The show will st...

Welcome to Episode 20 of The Outlifting Lounge, a weekly show for gay, bi, and trans guys. Hosted by Alan and Derec, we chat all things LGBTQIA+, pop culture, news, and fitness. This week, we have a rant about the “1200 calorie diet”, we tackle the BBC’s controversial cancellation of queer dating shows, and we bring the receipts for a fact-check on Pink News. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Episode 20 - We’r...

Alan’s ill this week (serious case of man flu). Unfortunately that means that there’s no new episode of the Outlifting Lounge this week. But we’ll be back next week for episode 20!

Welcome to Episode 19 of The Outlifting Lounge, a weekly show for gay, bi, and trans guys. Hosted by Alan and Derec, we chat all things LGBTQIA+, pop culture, news, and fitness. This week we cover some amazing queer pop culture by reviewing the massive, sold-out Drag Gala in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, as well as celebrating major LGBTQ+ news from the Netherlands. And if you’re feeling stuck at th...

Welcome to Episode 18 of The Outlifting Lounge, a weekly show for gay, bi, and trans guys. Hosted by Alan and Derec, we chat all things LGBTQIA+, pop culture, news, and fitness. This week we’ll break down the jargon of training splits, talk about the time that Jimbo the Drag Clown threw vegan bologna at us, and discuss some important LGBT news from the past week. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome to Ep...

Welcome to Episode 17 of The Outlifting Lounge, a weekly show for gay, bi, and trans guys. Hosted by Alan and Derec, we chat all things LGBTQIA+, pop culture, news, and fitness. This week we’re discussing wisdom for a gym newbie, the very welcome return of Valerie Cherish with the Comeback Season 3, and Bad Bunny being a huge LGBTQIA+ ally. We’re also covering some serious news and celebrating the...

Welcome to Episode 16 of The Outlifting Lounge, a weekly show for gay, bi, and trans guys. Hosted by Alan and Derec, we chat all things LGBTQIA+, pop culture, news, and fitness. This week we discuss putting out dog in a calorie deficit, and we break down the barriers of calorie tracking for those who can’t make the habit stick. We’re also catching up on the latest queer pop culture, including the...

We’re getting delusional this week and acting like we’re on the judging panel for the brand new season of Drag Race UK Vs The World. Join Alan and Derec for LGBTQ+ fitness tips, Drag Race reactions, and major LGBT news this past week. In this episode of The Outlifting Lounge, we discuss DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) to answer the ultimate beginner question: if you aren’t sore, are you still...

In this week’s Outlifting Lounge, we’re having a big gay debrief of the Traitors UK season 4 finale. We’re also diving deep into the recent Stonewall #MoveWithPride report, discussing why nearly half of the LGBTQ+ community isn’t meeting exercise targets and how to reclaim the gym as a safe space. Oh, and there’s some chat about lesbian bowling balls. And don’t miss out on our birthday offer… Outl...

Outlifting has officially turned one, and we are celebrating our first year of getting gay, bi, and trans men fit and healthy! It has been a quick year of growth and we couldn’t be prouder of the community we’ve built. Celebrate one year of Outlifting with us! We’re feeling youthful in our single digits and giving you a 30% birthday discount on expert LGBTQ+ coaching. Book in for a no-obligation d...

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 reach...

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...

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...

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 p...

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 Makin...

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 a...

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, o...

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 ca...