Pride Month is a time to celebrate the strength, joy, and impact of the LGBTQIA+ community. It’s also a moment to recommit to building spaces where everyone feels seen, supported, and empowered.

At VIDA, that mission is personal. As a proudly queer-owned business, we believe wellness is about more than results. This June, we honor Pride by uplifting our community, moving with intention, and supporting the path to WorldPride 2025.

Wellness for All

For too many LGBTQIA+ folks, fitness spaces haven’t always felt safe or inclusive, but places of judgment rather than joy. We aim to change that.

From VIDA’s conception, we’ve committed to building something different: a space rooted in belonging, where movement supports both physical and mental well-being, and where authenticity isn’t just welcomed, it’s foundational. We strive to bring our mission, “we’re here to make your life better,” to life every day.

In a city like DC, where things can feel especially divided, VIDA has become a powerful counterpoint: a vibrant, affirming home base for those who’ve felt pushed to the margins. We’ve proven that an “out and proud” model isn’t just compatible with running a successful lifestyle club, it’s a driving force behind it.

Pride isn’t a campaign for us, it’s a foundation. “It’s in our DNA. It’s our customer base. It’s our employee base,” says Aaron Moore, president of Urban Adventures Companies. “We’ve been a large part of the LGBTQ+ community, and it’s just who we are, so it’s who we want to support.”

By embracing authenticity, fostering community, and building a culture of inclusion from the inside out, we’ve created a space where people can show up fully as themselves – whether they’re training for their next marathon, joining a rooftop yoga class, or simply finding connection after a long day. And it’s why so many in the LGBTQIA+ community have made VIDA their home base.

This month, we celebrate Pride by reaffirming what we believe every month of the year: movement is more than exercise, it’s expression, connection, and a radical act of self-respect in a space that sees and supports you.

Supporting WorldPride 2025

As Washington, DC, gears up to host WorldPride, we’re doing our part to help make it unforgettable. Through our WorldPride Donation Match campaign, we’re working toward a $100,000 goal—and matching every dollar raised to double the impact. These funds will support LGBTQIA+ initiatives year-round and help us show the world just how vibrant and united our community is.

You raised $14,475.15 so far, and we matched it. Together, that’s $28,950.30 for Capital Pride! Thank you to everyone who has donated — your generosity has made a real impact. Let’s keep the momentum going! Join us in helping make WorldPride a global success.

Community Events and Celebrations

Join us this June for a lineup of Pride-themed events and community initiatives:

  • Pride-Themed Group Fitness Classes: From cycling and yoga to high-intensity formats, our Pride classes are powered by community and led by LGBTQIA+ instructors and allies. All donations collected during these classes go toward our $100K fundraising goal for WorldPride. Explore the full class schedule and RSVP on the VIDA app.
  • Rooftop Pride Parties: Join us at Penthouse Pool & Lounge U Street and Yards from June 6th to 8th for high-energy DJ sets that keep the party going, and surprise guests worth showing up for. Members may bring up to three guests with guest passes, available for purchase on the VIDA app.
  • Signature VIDA WorldPride Tees: Wear your pride loud and proud. For every limited-edition VIDA Pride T-shirt sold, we’ll donate $5 to Capital Pride.
  • Catch us marching in the parade and stop by our booths at the WorldPride and Black Pride Festivals, we’d love to say hi!

Pride is about showing up for yourself, for each other, and for the future we’re building together. This month and beyond, we encourage you to move with meaning, find your people, and celebrate everything that makes you, you. Happy Pride, VIDA!

Celebrate Pride! Written by: VIDA Fitness