Helping Neurodivergent People Build Strength Without Sensory Overload, Gym Anxiety, or Burnout
I'm Rhiannon; autistic, ADHD, competitive strongwoman, and personal trainer building fitness spaces that actually work for neurodivergent brains.
Featured in The Sun & ITV | 1.4M YouTube Views with Joe Fazer
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Get the Free Gym Anxiety Toolkit
Get my proven 4-step system for managing gym anxiety, plus the sensory preparation checklist I use with every client.
Perfect if you're exploring whether fitness is right for you or need support before taking the next step.
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The Sensory-Safe Strength System
8-week program designed specifically for neurodivergent brains. Build real strength without burnout.
Why Fitness Hasn’t Worked For You (Until Now)
If you're autistic, have ADHD, or find gyms overwhelming, you've probably been told:
"Just push through it"
"You need more willpower"
"Everyone feels uncomfortable at first"
But that's not your reality.
Sensory overload isn't about willpower. Executive dysfunction isn't laziness. And gym anxiety isn't something you can just "get over."
Traditional fitness wasn't built for neurodivergent brains.
The Not So Typical Approach:
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Sensory-Aware Training
Environments, movements, and equipment selected to prevent overwhelm, not cause it. Every session includes sensory-friendly modifications tailored to your needs.
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Executive Function Support
Flexible scheduling, clear step-by-step guidance, and accountability systems that work with ADHD and autistic brains. Learn how to create routines that actually stick.
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Burnout Prevention
Gradual, sustainable habit formation that respects your nervous system. Pushing through burnout doesn't build strength - it destroys your relationship with exercise.
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Embracing Your Strengths
Focus on what your unique neurotype brings to fitness rather than forcing neurotypical approaches. My neurodivergence directly shapes how I design programs.
Not sure where to start? Choose based on where you are right now:
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Start Free: The Gym Anxiety Toolkit
Choose this if you:
Haven't been to a gym in months (or ever)
Feel overwhelmed just thinking about walking into a gym
Want to explore whether neuroinclusive fitness is right for you
Need confidence-building strategies before committing to anything
What's Inside:
My 4-step gym anxiety management system - The exact process I use with every anxious client
Sensory preparation checklist - Prepare your nervous system before you even walk in
Encouragement tracker - Build confidence progressively, not all at once
Quiet gym times guide for Wolverhampton - Avoid peak overwhelm hours
Weekly emails with neurodivergent fitness strategies you can actually use
No commitment. No pressure. Just practical strategies you can use today.
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Get the Complete System: Sensory-Safe Strength
Choose this if you:
You're ready to build strength systematically, not randomly
You want a complete roadmap, not just scattered tips
You need sensory strategies AND a structured workout plan
You're done researching and ready to start today
Everything in the Free Toolkit, PLUS:
8-week progressive strength training program
Build strength without burnout. Every workout is designed to challenge you while respecting your nervous system.Home workout alternatives
No gym? No problem. Every exercise has a home-based option using minimal or no equipment.Sweat Solutions Handbook
12 proven sensory strategies for managing sweat discomfort - the thing nobody talks about but everyone struggles with.Gym Etiquette Scripts & Social Survival Guide
Word-for-word scripts for every awkward gym situation. Never wonder what to say again.Meltdown Prevention Protocol
Recognise your early warning signs and prevent sensory overwhelm before it derails your workout.Only £27 - Immediate Access | Lifetime Use | No Subscription
Trusted by 200+ neurodivergent people
Can't decide?
Start with the free toolkit. You'll get weekly neurodivergent fitness strategies delivered to your inbox. When you're ready for complete structure and a proven roadmap, the Sensory-Safe Strength System will be here waiting.
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You help me even though I live in Sweden made me change my life. I have now lost 10 kg. And you have a part of my change. Thank you.
— Suzanne, Sensory-Safe Strength System
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"This morning I walked into the gym and did a workout for the first time ever, and it's thanks to you."
— Alex M., Instagram Follower
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"I've never felt this safe in a gym before. Rhiannon just gets how my brain works and is the first personal trainer to listen to my worries when it comes to my health conditions.
Other PTs pushed me too far and dismissed my physical health conditions leading to injury - I don't worry about this with Rhiannon and my strength and confidence is building every session!"
— Holly, 1:1 Client
As Featured In
Hi, I'm Rhiannon
I'm a competitive strongwoman, certified personal trainer, and neurodivergent advocate.
But more importantly? I'm autistic and have ADHD, and I understand what it's like when fitness spaces feel like they weren't built for you.
I founded Not So Typical Fitness because I needed it myself. After years of forcing my brain into neurotypical fitness approaches and burning out repeatedly, I realised the problem wasn't me - it was the system.
Now I help neurodivergent people build strength on their own terms. No pressure, no diet culture, no judgment. Just compassionate, sensory-aware support that actually works.
I've been featured in The Sun, appeared on Joe Fazer's YouTube channel (1.4M+ views), host the Neurodiverse Sport podcast, and participated in the UN Commission on the Status of Women as an advocate for neurodivergent inclusion in sport and fitness.
My mission: Prove that every body belongs in fitness spaces, and transform the industry to make it true.
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