Personal Trainer Resources
The resources on this page are part of the Not So Typical™ PT Network; a vetted membership community for personal trainers who take an anti-diet, neuroinclusive, and genuinely accessible approach to fitness. Every article here is written to help you work better with neurodivergent and marginalised clients; practically, not just in principle. If these values already shape how you coach, the Network was built for you. Find out more about the PT Network →
Why Your Values Aren't Showing Up in Your Practice (And How to Fix It)
The values are there. The systems haven't caught up yet. Here's why the gap between what you believe and how you practice exists, and what to actually do about it.
Why "Everyone Is Welcome" Isn't the Same as Being Genuinely Accessible
Most trainers who say "everyone is welcome" genuinely mean it. But meaning it and actually doing it are very different things, and the gap between the two is where marginalised clients get hurt.
How to Work With Neurodivergent Clients as a PT
Neurodivergence isn't covered in most PT qualifications. But your neurodivergent clients are already in your sessions; here's how to work with their nervous systems, not against them.
How to Handle Weight Loss Conversations With Clients
I just want to lose weight" is one of the most common things a client will say, and one of the least prepared-for moments in weight-neutral practice. Here's the language that actually helps.
What It Actually Means to Be a Weight-Neutral PT
Weight-neutral training gets thrown around a lot. Here's what it actually means in practice, and why the difference between saying it and doing it matters more than most trainers realise.