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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Some Days I Struggle Too: Mental Health and the Gym

Even as a personal trainer, I have days where mental exhaustion, anxiety, or overwhelm make movement feel impossible. This blog is an honest look at what it’s really like to navigate fitness while living with mental health challenges — and how to build routines that are flexible, compassionate, and actually sustainable.

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Executive Dysfunction and Fitness: Making Exercise Work for Your Neurodivergent Brain

Executive dysfunction makes the hardest part of fitness the process of starting and not the workout itself. Learn five practical strategies to work with your brain, including how breaking tasks into micro-steps and reducing decision fatigue can make exercise finally feel achievable.

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When Rejection Feels Like Too Much: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can make even small moments feel overwhelming — a comment, a tone, a pause in a message. For many autistic and ADHD people, rejection doesn’t just sting; it hits like a wave. In this blog, we explore why RSD happens, how it impacts everyday life, and the practical tools that can help you navigate it.

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