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About WODproud
Our Story
WODproud was founded in November 2014 by fitness enthusiast Amir Ghomshei with the goal of building an inclusive Crossfit community to support mental health in the LGBTQ+ community. After 11 years, Amir stepped away to pursue other adventures in fitness and handed the reigns of WODproud to our current leadership team, Levi and Solomon.
Our Mission
WODproud is non-profit dedicated to creating a welcoming CrossFit community where LGBTQ+ people of all fitness levels and backgrounds can build strength, connection, and pride. Through our events and charitable partnerships, we foster belonging both inside and out of the fitness arena, support mental health initiatives, and empower queer individuals to thrive together.
Our mission is built on 3 pillars
CROSSFIT
Shared effort builds shared strength. Monthly Crossfit events and skill classes rotate across London, welcoming all levels. Challenge yourself, learn new skills, and grow stronger.
COMMUNITY
Community connection is one of our strongest levers for improving mental health for LGBTQ+ people. From group workouts and buddy systems to social events, we create spaces where queer people can connect and build lasting friendships.
PRIDE
WODproud is a space where LGBTQ+ people can train and thrive without compromise. Recognising the mental health challenges and isolation faced by our community, we create connection, support, and visibility on and off the gym floor.
Our Impact
Since our relaunch in February 2026, WODproud has been turning every workout into an opportunity to give back.
As of July 2026
£5,500+
Reinvested directly into our LGBTQ+ community
120+
THRIVE training places provided
400+
Athletes connected through WODproud events
Through our monthly events, partnerships, and community initiatives, we are creating more opportunities for LGBTQ+ people to access inclusive fitness, build confidence, and find connection.
Our impact so far includes £2,500+ donated to LGBTQ+ suicide and drug misuse prevention charity YOU ARE LOVED, £3,000+ in subsidised THRIVE classes, providing 120+ accessible training spaces for the LGBTQ+ community, and 400+ LGBTQ+ athletes and allies brought together through our monthly WODproud events.
Because fitness is more than movement, it’s about finding a space where you belong, feel supported, and can be your best self.
Leadership team
Levi Palmer Monthly Operations & Box Relationship Lead
Levi Palmer Monthly Operations & Box Relationship Lead
Levi Palmer Monthly Operations & Box Relationship Lead
Levi leads the monthly operations and box relationships at WODproud. After discovering the power of community through CrossFit, he’s passionate about creating inclusive, well-organised spaces where LGBTQ+ people can train, connect, and feel at home, whether it’s their first WOD or their fiftieth.
Solomon Gauthier Special Events, Wellbeing & Finance Lead
Levi Palmer Monthly Operations & Box Relationship Lead
Levi Palmer Monthly Operations & Box Relationship Lead
Solomon supports WODproud's growth by leading special events like Pride and seasonal parties, developing wellbeing and mental health partnerships, and managing finance. Inspired by CrossFit’s global sense of belonging, he helps create spaces where connection, care, and community come first, both inside and beyond the gym.