This guide explores simple, sensory-friendly modifications; from quieter equipment and calming spaces to adaptive exercises that feel good for your body and mind. Discover how to build workouts that work with your sensory needs, not against them.

Prioritise comfort, choose items that make you feel confident, and remember that the most important thing is showing up and taking care of yourself.

I passed my Level 2 Gym Instructing qualification with OriGym, but the process wasn’t easy. This post reflects on the barriers, accessibility challenges, and my mission to make the fitness industry more inclusive for neurodivergent people.

I’m Rhiannon; a neurodivergent personal trainer on a mission to make fitness spaces accessible for everyone. From sensory-friendly environments to inclusive staff training, I’m working to create gyms where every body and brain can feel confident, supported, and welcome.

Gyms can feel overwhelming. With cluttered layouts, loud noises, and unwelcoming atmospheres, fitness spaces are often inaccessible for too many people. As a fat personal trainer and accessibility advocate, I’ve gone viral on TikTok and Instagram for calling out these issues, and yes, I get trolled for it.