What makes Not So Typical Fitness different from other personal trainers?

Not So Typical Fitness specializes in neurodivergent-friendly personal training. As an autistic and ADHD trainer, Rhiannon understands sensory needs, executive dysfunction, and gym anxiety from lived experience. Training includes sensory-aware environments, flexible routines, clear communication, and judgment-free support specifically designed for autistic and ADHD brains.

Where does Not So Typical Fitness offer personal training?

Personal training is available at JD Gyms Wolverhampton and Codsall Leisure Centre. Home-based training and online coaching are also available for those who prefer training in their own space.

Is Not So Typical Fitness suitable for people with gym anxiety?

Yes, gym anxiety is a core specialty. The Gym Confidence Starter Package (£349) is specifically designed for people with gym anxiety, offering three supportive sessions plus 4 weeks of check-ins. Free resources like the Gym Anxiety Toolkit and comprehensive guides are also available.

What is the Sensory-Safe Strength System?

The Sensory-Safe Strength System is an 8-week gym program (£27) designed specifically for neurodivergent people. It includes progressive strength workouts, home alternatives, sensory strategies, gym social scripts, and meltdown prevention protocols. It provides immediate access with lifetime use and no subscription.

Do I need to be diagnosed as autistic or ADHD to work with Not So Typical Fitness?

No diagnosis is required. Not So Typical Fitness welcomes anyone who finds traditional fitness spaces overwhelming, whether they're autistic, have ADHD, experience anxiety, or simply need a more understanding and flexible approach to fitness.

Not So Typical Fitness: Neurodivergent Personal Trainer

Helping anxious, nervous or neurodivergent people to get started on their own health and fitness journey.

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How to Work With Me

I know starting something new can feel overwhelming, so I've made this as simple and clear as possible.

Step 1: Choose Your Starting Point ↓

Pick where you are right now. You can always move between options.

Best for: People who need to feel safe before investing anything.
- Free Gym Anxiety Toolkit - Track gym busyness, plan sensory supports, reduce overwhelm
- Ultimate Guide to Neurodivergent Fitness - Everything you need to know about making fitness work with your brain
- Overcome Gym Anxiety Guide - Tackle mental barriers with 7 proven strategies
- Blog - Real strategies for neurodivergent fitness
- Free Community - Support from people who get it
Not sure where to begin? Start with the Ultimate Guide to Neurodivergent Fitness - it's comprehensive, free, and will help you understand what you actually need.
Best for: People who know they need structure but aren't ready for 1:1 sessions.
Sensory-Safe Strength System - £27
8-week gym programme designed specifically for neurodivergent brains. Includes:
- Progressive strength workouts (no burnout)
- Home workout alternatives
- Sweat Solutions Handbook (12 sensory strategies)
- Gym Etiquette Scripts (word-for-word social survival guide)
- Meltdown Prevention Protocol
Immediate access. Lifetime use. No subscription.
Get the Sensory-Safe Strength System for £27 →
4-Week Framework - £80
A personalised, repeatable workout programme built for YOUR goals, YOUR gym, YOUR equipment. Yours to use forever.
Perfect if you want something custom but don't need ongoing coaching.
Learn more about the 4-Week Framework →
Best for: People who need accountability, guidance, and someone who actually understands.
Gym Confidence Starter Package - £349
Three personal training sessions + 4 weeks of support. Build confidence without the overwhelm.
Includes:
- 3 x 1-hour sessions at JD Gyms Wolverhampton or online
- Personalised workout plan
- 4 weeks of check-ins and support
- Sensory-friendly approach throughout
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Ongoing Personal Training - £34-£50/session
Choose your path:
- Gym-Based PT - Train at JD Gyms or Codsall (£34-£50/session)
- Home-Based PT - Train in your own space (pricing varies)
Flexible scheduling, sensory-aware environment, executive function support.
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Click here to go to the free resources →

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Interested in 1-2-1? Book a free discovery call →

Why Fitness Hasn't Worked for You (Until Now)

Traditional fitness wasn't built for neurodivergent brains.

If you're autistic, have ADHD, or just find gyms overwhelming, you've probably been told:

"Just push through it"
"You need more willpower"
"Everyone feels uncomfortable at first"

But that's not your reality. Sensory overload isn't about willpower. Executive dysfunction isn't laziness. And gym anxiety isn't something you can just "get over."

I'm Rhiannon, and I'm autistic and ADHD. I built Not So Typical Fitness because I needed it myself.

Here's what makes this different:

Sensory-aware training that prevents overwhelm, not causes it
Flexible routines that work with ADHD and autistic brains
Clear, step-by-step guidance (no confusing metaphors)
Judgment-free support from someone who actually understands

Learn more about my approach →

The Not So Typical Approach

What Makes This Different

Sensory-Aware Training Environments, movements, and equipment selected to prevent overwhelm. Every session includes sensory-friendly modifications tailored to your needs.

Executive Function Support Flexible scheduling, reminders, and accountability systems that work with ADHD and autistic brains. Learn how to create routines that actually work.

Routine Building Gradual, sustainable habit formation that avoids the burnout cycle. I learned the hard way that pushing through burnout doesn't build strength—it destroys your relationship with exercise.

Embracing Your Strengths Focus on what your unique neurotype brings to fitness rather than forcing neurotypical approaches. My neurodivergence directly shapes how I design programs.

Support Between Sessions You'll have access to ongoing support, so you're never left figuring things out alone. (Available with 1:1 training packages.)

Bespoke Programmes Your plan is tailored to you—no generic templates. Whether it's the 4-Week Framework or fully personalised 1:1 training, everything fits your life and goals.

Click here to go to the free resources →

Get the sensory-safe strength system (£27) →

Interested in 1-2-1? Book a free discovery call →

Overcome Your Gym Anxiety

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The Sensory-Safe Strength System is an 8-week program designed specifically for neurodivergent people. It's your roadmap to feeling safe, capable, and in control—one step at a time.

What's Included:

8-week strength training program - Progressive workouts that build strength without burnout
Home workout alternatives - No gym? No problem. Train anywhere.
Sweat Solutions Handbook - 12 sensory strategies for managing sweat discomfort
Gym Etiquette Scripts & Social Survival Guide - Word-for-word scripts for every gym situation
Meltdown Prevention Protocol - Recognise warning signs and prevent overwhelm

Only £27 - Immediate access, lifetime use, no subscription.

Get the Sensory-Safe Strength System

Client Testimonial

"I've never felt this safe in a gym before. Rhiannon just gets how my brain works and is the first personal trainer to listen to my worries when it comes to my health conditions. Other PTs pushed me too far and dismissed my physical health conditions leading to injury - I don't worry about this with Rhiannon and my strength and confidence is building every session!"
— Holly

Fitness That Works With Your Brain

Hi, I'm Rhiannon!

I founded Not So Typical Fitness because I know what it's like to be different. I'm autistic, have ADHD, and I understand how traditional fitness spaces can feel overwhelming, confusing, or simply inaccessible.

Not So Typical Fitness offers support that fits your brain, your body, and your life.

Whether you're just starting out or trying again after burnout, I offer flexible coaching that is sensory-aware and made for neurodivergent people.

No pressure.
No diet culture.
Just compassionate support and real, lasting progress.

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Featured Resource

How to Overcome Gym Anxiety and Intimidation

Struggling with gym anxiety, panic attacks, or fear of judgment?

This comprehensive guide reveals why gyms feel overwhelming for anxious people and shares 7 proven strategies to build confidence without the overwhelm.

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