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
ADHD & Autism Workout Plans That Actually Stick: The Neurodivergent Fitness Guide
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.
The Best Gyms in Wolverhampton: An Honest Comparison From a Neurodivergent PT
Looking for the best gym in Wolverhampton? I compare JD Gyms, PureGym, The Gym Group, WV Active and more on what actually matters: how busy they get, how they feel to train in, equipment and price. Plus a quick quiz to find the right gym for you.
When Rejection Feels Like Too Much: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is intense emotional pain triggered by real or perceived rejection. It's most closely linked with ADHD, many autistic people experience it too, and it's far more than "being sensitive." Here's what RSD is, why it happens, and nine practical strategies to help you manage it.
ADHD & Autism Personal Trainer: Online Coaching That Actually Works for Neurodivergent Brains
Looking for a personal trainer who understands ADHD or autism? I'm an AuDHD, CIMSPA-registered coach, and I build online training around executive dysfunction, sensory needs and energy crashes, not willpower.
What Are Reps in Exercise? Reps & Sets Explained
Confused by "3x10" and how long to rest between sets? Here's reps and sets explained in plain English, with practical, neurodivergent-friendly tips for actually keeping track once you're in the gym.
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.
Sensory-Friendly Workout Modifications for Autistic & ADHD Adults
Noise, lights and crowded gyms can make exercise feel impossible when you're autistic or ADHD. Here's how to choose quieter equipment, set up a sensory-friendly home workout space, and modify your training so it works with your nervous system, not against it.