Meet Cairo Leon
We couldn’t think of anyone better to kick off Bench & Burgers with than 
Cairo Leon
Cairo is a trans athlete, fitness coach and community builder who knows a thing or two about making fitness feel less intimidating and a lot more fun. His work is all about creating spaces where LGBTQ+ people can move, train, build confidence and — most importantly — connect with each other and actually enjoy themselves while doing it.
During the pandemic, Cairo brought people together through his own LGBTQ+ bootcamp, creating a space to keep moving, stay connected and have a bit of fun during a very strange time. He later became the former Head Coach of MISFITS, continuing to build his experience in creating inclusive group fitness spaces for trans adults.
These days, Cairo runs his own coaching business, working across 1-to-1 personal training, group exercise and tailored coaching. So whether you’re a seasoned gym-goer, someone who hasn’t touched a dumbbell since PE, or somewhere gloriously in the middle — Cairo knows how to meet you where you’re at.
And that’s exactly what we want Bench & Burgers to be about.
It’s not just about movement. It’s about connection. About showing up, getting stuck in, cheering each other on, meeting new people and creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.
Come as you are. Lift what you can. Have a laugh. Make some new connections. Then go get a burger.
You don’t need to know what you’re doing, you don’t need to look the part, and you definitely don’t need to be the strongest person in the room.
You just need to show up. Cairo’s got the rest. 💪🏾🏳️⚧️🍔