Kyle Fairall, who runs Queerflex, was nominated for a human rights award for their work with the gym
After negative experiences at Edmonton's gyms as a non-binary person, Kyle Fairall wanted to create a gym that acted as a safe space for queer, trans and non-binary people in Edmonton.
On Sunday, Fairall will receive an award for human rights for creating Queerflex — the first gym dedicated solely to LGBTQ people in Canada.
Queerflex is a non-profit gym in Edmonton, focused on serving the LGBTQ community by offering one-on-one fitness training in a safe and inclusive environment.
QUEERFLEX, Canada´s first queer gym, closed permanently this month due to a vicious internet attack. The push to make workout and sports spaces less accessible for queer/trans/disabled folks has gathered steam in Alberta province aided by a stridently rightwing government.
The directors of QUEERFLEX gym say their decision to permanently shut down was made after careful consideration of all…