# Help upgrade rooms on Aug. 8 🛠️

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**Post date:** [August 1, 2026, 3:37pm UTC](https://hang.out.fitness/t/help-upgrade-rooms-on-aug-8/248/1 "2026-08-01T15:37:25Z")

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I shared a [plan to upgrade all three of our studio’s rooms](https://www.out.fitness/lets-triple-down-on-strength/) to be “strength rooms,” because our members almost always prefer our current Strength Room. The change would effectively triple our capacity for workouts!

Now I need help with an **equipment moving day on Saturday, August 8**. We will be transporting a new Smith/cable machine as well as rearranging some equipment in the studio, and I will provide a U-Haul truck and tools. If you might be able to assist, please [email me](mailto:jj@out.fitness), text me at 216-250-2098, or reply to this post!

 ![image](https://hang.out.fitness/uploads/default/original/1X/f3caf276e75cce761f8f1351195a019fce6f24e6.jpeg)

This new RitFit rig, which is a combination Smith machine and cable crossover with plates, is an incredible donation from our member **Ara**! Transporting and reassembling this machine will be our main task on the Aug. 8 moving day.

## Other ways to help

- **[Membership](https://www.out.fitness/#our-memberships)** is always the best way to keep our studio going strong. _Thank you to all our current members._
- Save the date for a **“Get Involved” open house on Sept. 5** to learn about other roles for Out Fitness.
- **[Donate](http://give.out.fitness/?ref=out.fitness)** if you’d like, and I’ll use the funds for our room upgrades. _Thank you._

## “Triple down on strength” plan

I created [this plan](https://www.out.fitness/lets-triple-down-on-strength/) based on a [goal of more time and space](https://hang.out.fitness/t/215?ref=out.fitness) for your workouts, and it aligns with a mission statement that I’m testing for Out Fitness: _to unlock the inner strength of our queer community._

Every room’s equipment would include: **dumbbells with bench, cable machine, bike, and another cardio option**. Each room would have its own specialties, too. Below is my tentative plan our three rooms, including new names to differentiate them. How well would these rooms serve you? Feedback is very welcome!

#### **Márquez Room**

_Named for our building owners who incubated our studio_

- **dumbbells set and bench**
- **Inspire FTX cable machine**
- **spin bike**
- **rowing machine**

#### **Lewis Room**

_Named for our longest-tenured member_

- **adjustable dumbbell pair and bench**
- **Inspire FTX cable machine**
- **[Peloton spin bike](https://hang.out.fitness/t/236?ref=out.fitness)** _(new as of May)_
- **elliptical**
- **leg press machine**

#### **Forbes Room**

_Named for my family that’s provided steadfast support_

- **adjustable dumbbell pair and bench**
- **RitFit Smith/cable machine** _(coming soon)_
- **spin bike**
- **ski rowing machine**