Resources
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Gym Basics
Read about what you need to think about to ensure your workout is right for you. You can absolutely make your workout neurodivergent-friendly if you follow these steps.
Ultimate Guide
Read about what you need to think about to ensure your workout is right for you. You can absolutely make your workout neurodivergent-friendly if you follow these steps.
Top Tier Tools
Looking for the best sensory friendly resources to support your fitness, health, and well-being journey? You’ve come to the right place!
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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.
Join The Not So Typical Fitness Community Today
Membership is completely free. I created this space because I know how isolating fitness can feel when you're neurodivergent. I believe everyone deserves access to supportive fitness resources that actually work for their brain.
No spam, no pressure, and you can participate as much or as little as works for you.
Get in touch:
Looking for a specific resource or want to book a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your needs? Contact me here and be sure to include what you’re looking for help with in your message, please!