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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Wolverhampton's Neurodivergent Personal Trainer (AuDHD-Friendly Fitness That Works for You)
As a neurodivergent personal trainer based in Wolverhampton, I know firsthand how overwhelming bright lights, loud music, unclear instructions, and social expectations can be. Fitness should be a path to wellbeing, not another place you have to mask or struggle to fit in.
Executive Dysfunction and Fitness: Making Exercise Work for Your Neurodivergent Brain
Executive dysfunction makes the hardest part of fitness the process of starting and not the workout itself. Learn five practical strategies to work with your brain, including how breaking tasks into micro-steps and reducing decision fatigue can make exercise finally feel achievable.
Fitness with Feeling - Not So Typical Personal Training
Fitness isn’t about being perfect — it’s about finding what actually feels right for your brain and body. If the gym has ever felt overwhelming or “not made for you,” this blog breaks down a kinder, more neurodivergent-friendly way to approach movement.
Not Your Typical PT: Who I Am, How I Work and Where to Find Me
I'm Rhiannon and as an AuDHD personal trainer, I’ve been where you are. I offer inclusive, neurodivergent-friendly support for people who’ve felt left out of fitness spaces.
Health and Fitness That Works for Neurodivergent Brains
Traditional gyms often fail neurodivergent people. But with a sensory-safe, flexible approach, fitness can finally feel doable. You don’t need confidence, perfect routines, or “discipline” to start. You just need a space that understands your brain and supports your body.
Beginner Dumbbell Workout at Home: 13 Exercises with Sensory Modifications
Build upper body strength at home with 13 beginner dumbbell exercises. Includes sensory-friendly modifications, video demonstration, and flexible workout structures for neurodivergent adults.
Take Before Photos to Track Your Fitness Journey
You’ll already know that it can be hard to see the very real changes other people see when looking in a mirror. By having something to look back on and draw a comparison to, you can make it so much easier to spot those changes.