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.

From Shutdown to Self-Advocacy: My Late Diagnosis Journey
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From Shutdown to Self-Advocacy: My Late Diagnosis Journey

It started with a Christmas party that changed everything. What I thought was anxiety turned out to be my first autistic shutdown; the moment that led me to discover I’m AuDHD. This is my story of late diagnosis, self-discovery, and learning that being different isn’t something to fix; it’s something to understand, accept, and advocate for.

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When Accessibility Isn’t More Than a Buzzword
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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.

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