I'm a fitness coach at JD Gyms Wolverhampton, and I get asked the same questions every single shift. This guide answers everything you actually need to know before your first visit - from how to scan in after 10pm to whether you can visit twice a day. All the practical stuff nobody tells you until you're standing at the barriers feeling confused.

PureGym is quietest 10am-12pm and 2-4pm on weekdays, plus after 9pm any day. Avoid 5-8pm weekdays and Saturday mornings. Check your specific location's staffed hours and live busyness using Google Maps before you go.

JD Gyms Wolverhampton is quietest 9am-11am and 1-3pm on weekdays. Avoid 5-8pm weekdays when the post-work rush hits. Insider tips from a local PT who works there, plus how to check live busyness before you visit.

The Gym Group is quietest 10am-3pm on weekdays and after 9pm any day. Avoid 5-7pm weekdays when the post-work rush hits. Use Google Maps "Popular times" to check your specific location's busyness before you visit.

Build a strong upper body at home with just dumbbells. 6 essential exercises with proper form, progressive overload strategies, and training tips.

Most gym gear isn't designed for plus size bodies. I've tested countless products to find what actually fits and works; from the only knee sleeves that accommodate larger calves to lifting equipment designed with our measurements in mind. This is the honest guide I wish I'd had when I started.

Executive dysfunction makes starting and maintaining fitness routines genuinely difficult—but it's not about willpower. This comprehensive resource provides 10 neuroscience-backed strategies specifically designed for ADHD and autistic brains.

Free gym anxiety toolkit for neurodivergent adults. Get a sensory checklist, quiet time planner, beginner workout script, and encouragement tracker designed specifically for autistic and ADHD gym-goers.

Struggling with gym anxiety? You're not alone. Thousands of people experience panic attacks in gym car parks, sensory overload from loud music and sweat, confusion about unwritten social rules, and fear of being judged.

This comprehensive guide reveals why generic advice like "just go during off-peak hours" doesn't work—and what actually does.

Develop a stronger, more balanced seat with this free 2-week core training plan designed specifically for horse riders. Created by a personal trainer and former saddle fitter, this guide helps you improve your posture, stability, and connection in the saddle with just three short sessions per week.

If you’ve just joined David Lloyd and the padlock feels confusing (or a bit intimidating), you’re not alone. Here’s a simple, beginner-friendly guide to set padlock so you can lock your locker with confidence.

Explore a full library of abs/core exercises designed to build strength, stability, and confidence. Each movement includes clear cues, regressions, and progressions, with demo links to follow along.

This simple, step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to reset your PureGym 4-digit combination padlock. Perfect if you’re brand new to the gym, feeling anxious, or just want no-fuss, clear instructions.

This simple, step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to set your JD Gyms 4-digit combination padlock. Perfect if you’re brand new to the gym, feeling anxious, or just want no-fuss, clear instructions.

Starting the gym doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This beginner’s guide breaks down reps, sets, weights, and equipment in a simple, neurodivergent-friendly way so you can feel confident and in control. Download the free Not So Typical Fitness Gym Basics guide to keep everything handy on your phone or in print.

Feeling anxious, panicky, or overwhelmed at the gym? You’re not alone. This sensory-friendly fitness guide, written by an autistic ADHD personal trainer, helps you understand why gyms can trigger sensory overload, and how to build calm, flexible workouts that actually work for you.

Discover my favourite sensory-friendly fitness resources; from calorie tracking apps and fitness wearables to fidget toys, headphones, and inclusive gym clothing. These are the tools I use daily to make fitness more accessible and enjoyable for autistic, ADHD, and neurodivergent people.