The Not So Typical Fitness Blog
Welcome to 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, this blog is all about making health and fitness feel doable, empowering, and unapologetically you.
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Preparing for Your Level 2 Origym Assessment
I originally wrote this in 2024 while preparing for my Level 2 OriGym assessment. I’m now a qualified personal trainer and have been for 10 months! This updated 2025 guide includes all the key training tables, exercise classifications, and practical advice to help personal trainers feel ready, supported, and confident for their own assessments.
When Accessibility Isn’t More Than a Buzzword
I signed up for a personal training course with Origym expecting innovation, accessibility, and support. While their website promises “accessible education for all,” my experience as an autistic, ADHD student revealed a lack of inclusion, communication, and understanding for those with non-typical needs.
