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.

Respect in the Gym Starts With One Simple Habit
Not So Typical Fitness, Gym Accessibility Rhiannon Cooper Not So Typical Fitness, Gym Accessibility Rhiannon Cooper

Respect in the Gym Starts With One Simple Habit

While working a late shift at the gym, I asked someone to re-rack their barbell. Instead of putting it back, she threw the clips and plates onto the floor. It was frustrating, but it highlighted something bigger: re-racking isn’t just about neatness, it’s about respect, safety, and making gyms more welcoming for everyone.

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Wolverhampton’s Neurodivergent Personal Trainer (AuDHD-Friendly Fitness That Works for You)
Not So Typical Fitness, About Rhiannon Rhiannon Cooper Not So Typical Fitness, About Rhiannon Rhiannon Cooper

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.

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