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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Adapting Fitness to Sensory Needs
Fitness should never feel like sensory overload. As a neurodivergent personal trainer, I know how overwhelming gyms and rigid routines can be. This guide helps you adapt movement to your unique sensory needs.
Being a Neurodivergent Personal Trainer
Stepping into a gym can be daunting, especially if you're neurodivergent or have felt out of place in fitness spaces before. That’s why I’ve made it my mission to create in-person sessions that feel calm, inclusive, and completely tailored to you.
Female Personal Trainer in Wolverhampton
Looking for a female personal trainer in Wolverhampton? Rhiannon Cooper offers inclusive, neurodivergent-friendly coaching at JD Gyms Wolverhampton South, Codsall Leisure Centre, and online.
5 Steps to Build a Positive Relationship with Food (Without Shame or Guilt)
Food shouldn't feel like a battle. In this post, I share 5 small but powerful steps that helped me let go of guilt, tune into hunger, and rebuild trust with food. Especially helpful for neurodivergent adults navigating binge eating or emotional eating patterns.