The Not So Typical Fitness Blog
A space where fitness meets real life, without the pressure to fit the "perfect" mould. From breaking down gym anxiety to finding routines that actually work for neurodivergent minds and bodies.
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Burnout to Balance: Rebuilding My Relationship with Exercise
After years of pushing through exhaustion, I hit burnout and had to relearn how to move my body with care instead of punishment. This is the story of how I rested my way back to strength, found joy in tiny steps, and rebuilt a sustainable, guilt-free relationship with exercise.
Wolverhampton's Neurodivergent Personal Trainer (AuDHD-Friendly Fitness That Works for You)
As a neurodivergent personal trainer based in Wolverhampton, I know firsthand how overwhelming bright lights, loud music, unclear instructions, and social expectations can be. Fitness should be a path to wellbeing, not another place you have to mask or struggle to fit in.
Fitness with Feeling - Not So Typical Personal Training
Fitness isn’t about being perfect — it’s about finding what actually feels right for your brain and body. If the gym has ever felt overwhelming or “not made for you,” this blog breaks down a kinder, more neurodivergent-friendly way to approach movement.
Not Your Typical PT: Who I Am, How I Work and Where to Find Me
I'm Rhiannon and as an AuDHD personal trainer, I’ve been where you are. I offer inclusive, neurodivergent-friendly support for people who’ve felt left out of fitness spaces.
ADHD & Autism Personal Trainer: Fitness That Actually Works for Neurodivergent Brains
Stepping into a gym can be daunting, especially if you're neurodivergent or have felt out of place in fitness spaces before. That’s why I’ve made it my mission to create in-person sessions that feel calm, inclusive, and completely tailored to you.
Female Personal Trainer in Wolverhampton
Looking for a female personal trainer in Wolverhampton? Rhiannon Cooper offers inclusive, neurodivergent-friendly coaching at JD Gyms Wolverhampton South, Codsall Leisure Centre, and online.
5 Steps to Build a Positive Relationship with Food (Without Shame or Guilt)
Food shouldn't feel like a battle. In this post, I share 5 small but powerful steps that helped me let go of guilt, tune into hunger, and rebuild trust with food. Especially helpful for neurodivergent adults navigating binge eating or emotional eating patterns.
Speaking Up About Gym Accessibility
Gyms can feel overwhelming. With cluttered layouts, loud noises, and unwelcoming atmospheres, fitness spaces are often inaccessible for too many people. As a fat personal trainer and accessibility advocate, I’ve gone viral on TikTok and Instagram for calling out these issues, and yes, I get trolled for it.