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. Here, you’ll find honest conversations, practical tips, and supportive guidance designed especially for those of us who don’t always connect with the mainstream fitness world. 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.

Why It’s Okay If You Don’t Use the Hotel Gym on Holiday
Hotel Gyms, Holiday Stories, Rest and Recovery Rhiannon Cooper Hotel Gyms, Holiday Stories, Rest and Recovery Rhiannon Cooper

Why It’s Okay If You Don’t Use the Hotel Gym on Holiday

On my recent holiday at Riu Paraiso in Lanzarote, I had every intention of using the hotel gym. I even stepped inside to check it out. But in the heat, my body was asking for rest, not another workout. Here’s why skipping the gym on holiday is not only okay, but it can actually help your fitness journey.

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