Free Resources and Guides
Ladies-Only Area at JD Gyms Wolverhampton: Complete Guide 2026
A detailed, anxiety-aware guide to the ladies-only training area at JD Gyms Wolverhampton. Learn how to access it, what equipment is available, when it’s quietest, and whether it’s right for beginners; written by a female trainer who works in the gym.
Your Complete Guide to JD Gyms Wolverhampton
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.
How to Reset a JD Gyms Padlock (Step-by-Step Guide)
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.
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Free Community
A fitness space designed specifically for neurodivergent minds. No overwhelming environments, no rigid expectations, no "one-size-fits-all" approaches.
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About Rhiannon
Read blogs about Rhiannon Cooper the founder behind not so typical fitness. Discover how her journey led her to qualify as a personal trainer and specialise in supporting neurodivergent clients.
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Getting Started
Read these blogs if you are looking for support and guidance to help you get started on your own health and fitness journey. You might even discover some free resources!
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Gym Accessibility
One thing about not so typical fitness that cannot be denied is the drive to improve gym accessibility and make a difference to the fitness world. Read more about that here.
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Home Workouts
Going to the gym for the first time can be overwhelming and Rhiannon even started her weight lifting journey from home with a set of dumbbells from Amazon. You can do that too if you need!
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Not So Typical Fitness
Read these blogs to find out more and take a deeper dive into not so typical fitness and Rhiannon. Find out about how being autistic and having ADHD herself has shaped her approach to health, fitness and wellbeing.
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PT Qualifications
Qualifying through Origym was challenging for Rhiannon and she documented her journey here. This will be super helpful for other aspiring personal trainers who are struggling too.
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Mental Health
Mental health affects Rhiannon every day and she tries her best to manage it. By writing about her own experiences helps to raise awareness about conditions like anxiety, depression and AuDHD/autism and ADHD.
Podcast
From personal struggles to industry insights, I share my journey of weight loss, gym anxiety, and making fitness work for you, not against you. No toxic hustle culture, no shame; just honest conversations, practical advice, and a whole lot of “I wish someone had told me this sooner” moments.
YouTube
Visual demonstrations, gym walkthroughs, and sensory-friendly workout options. I break down complex fitness concepts into manageable steps while addressing the specific challenges neurodivergent people face in fitness environments.
Blog
In-depth guides and practical tips you can reference whenever needed. From detailed breakdowns of how to modify popular training programs for ADHD brains to sensory-friendly gym equipment reviews.
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