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The Not So Typical™ PT Network

For personal trainers who don't fit the mould.

Anti-diet. Anti-toxic gym culture. Actively accessible. Actually care about marginalised communities.

If you're tired of feeling like the odd one out in the fitness industry - the Not So Typical PT Network is made for you.

You Might Be Not So Typical™ If:

  • You're neurodivergent or struggle to show up online in the "typical" way

  • You take a weight-neutral, anti-diet approach to training

  • You actively challenge toxic gym bro culture

  • You understand that accessibility means more than just ramps

  • You centre the needs of marginalised communities - not as a marketing tactic, but because you actually care

  • You feel isolated in an industry that doesn't represent your values

  • You're a different size, shape, background, or approach than the "typical" PT stereotype

What You Get

£25/month membership includes:

  • Directory listing - Get referred clients from across the UK through our vetted PT network

  • Resources - Marketing templates, neuroinclusive frameworks, and business tools

  • Community - Private space for peer support, referrals, and sanity checks

  • CPD & Expert Sessions - Ongoing learning from people who get it

  • Connection - A network of trainers who share your values and understand your challenges

  • The Not So Typical PT Membership logo - a signal to potential clients that you are a safe and trusted personal trainer.

The Not So Typical™ Standards

To join, you must demonstrate:

Non-Negotiables:

  • Anti-diet culture approach (no weight loss marketing, before/afters, or body shaming)

  • Anti-toxic gym culture (no "no excuses" / "beast mode" etc)

  • Genuinely accessible practice (considers sensory needs, nervous system states, neurodivergent experiences)

  • Active support for marginalised communities

Evidence of Alignment:

  • Lived experience or demonstrated commitment to serving marginalised communities

  • Portfolio showing values-aligned work

  • Clear anti-diet stance in your marketing

Automatic Disqualifiers:

  • Active diet/weight loss marketing

  • Before/after transformation content

  • Exclusionary or gatekeeping language