Learn how to start strength training, cardio, and flexibility work without sensory overwhelm. A neurodivergent-friendly workout guide from an autistic ADHD PT.

I originally wrote this in 2024 while preparing for my Level 2 OriGym assessment. I’m now a qualified personal trainer and have been for 10 months! This updated 2025 guide includes all the key training tables, exercise classifications, and practical advice to help personal trainers feel ready, supported, and confident for their own assessments.

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.

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.