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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About Not So Typical Fitness
Fitness Programmes for Gym Anxiety: What Actually Helps
Gym anxiety isn't a lack of willpower, most fitness programmes just aren't built for it. Here's what actually helps: knowing exactly what to do before you walk in, sensory strategies for the real gym environment, and scripts for every awkward moment. A guide for autistic, ADHD and anxious adults.
Will Lifting Weights Make Me Bulky?
Worried lifting weights will make you “too bulky”? This common myth holds many women back from discovering the benefits of strength training. The truth is, lifting builds confidence, resilience, and health — not bulk.
Episode 12 Show Notes
In this episode I explain why in-person presence mattered so much to how I supported anxious and neurodivergent gym-goers. It covers noticing overwhelm before it's voiced, and who gets left behind when coaching goes fully online. Since recording, my coaching has moved online, but the principles here still shape how I work.
How Gyms Can Improve Accessibility (And Why It Benefits Everyone)
Improving accessibility in gyms isn't just about meeting legal requirements or accommodating people with disabilities. Learn 6 practical ways gyms can improve accessibility, from quiet spaces to flexible inductions, and why these changes benefit all members.