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011: Progress Isn't Linear (And That's Not a Failure)
Progress isn't linear and that's not a failure. In this episode, we dive into the reality of fitness journeys - the dips, spirals, plateaus, and "backwards" steps that fitness culture tries to ignore. Host Rhiannon Cooper, a qualified personal trainer and late-diagnosed autistic ADHDer, shares why your journey doesn't need to be a straight line to be successful.
Main themes:
The myth of linear progress
Why fitness journeys look more like a heart rate monitor than a straight line
Reframing "backwards steps"
Understanding that temporary setbacks don't erase your progress
The power of plateaus
How maintenance phases build lifelong confidence and habits
Invisible progress
Celebrating wins that don't show up on scales or in gym PRs
What's one small win you've experienced this week that nobody saw but meant everything to you?
Connect with the Community
Join the Not So Typical Fitness community on Heartbeat (free) for support from people who understand non-linear journeys.
💪 Expect real talk, accessible workouts, sensory-friendly tips, and honest conversations about fitness, mental health, and confidence – without the pressure to be “perfect.”
Join the Not So Typical Fitness Community to get access to all resources, guides and chat to likeminded neurodivergent people wanting to prioritise their health too: https://community.notsotypicalfitness.co.uk/invitation?code=4F8BEA
Ready to work with me or want support in fitness?
Visit my website: https://www.notsotypicalfitness.co.uk/
Find me on socials:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhiannoncooperpt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonc/
Podcast: *Not So Typical Fitness* – wherever you get your podcasts!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss new videos.
#NotSoTypicalFitness #NeurodivergentFitness #AuDHD #PersonalTrainer
Ever had a panic attack in the gym car park?
You're not alone. Our complete guide to overcoming gym anxiety reveals why gyms feel so overwhelming for anxious people—and shares 7 proven strategies that actually work.
- The 5 real barriers that make gyms intimidating
- Practical strategies for sensory overload & social anxiety
- Word-for-word gym etiquette scripts
- A realistic 4-week confidence-building plan
Read the Complete Guide HERE
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By Rhiannon CooperProgress isn't linear and that's not a failure. In this episode, we dive into the reality of fitness journeys - the dips, spirals, plateaus, and "backwards" steps that fitness culture tries to ignore. Host Rhiannon Cooper, a qualified personal trainer and late-diagnosed autistic ADHDer, shares why your journey doesn't need to be a straight line to be successful.
Main themes:
The myth of linear progress
Why fitness journeys look more like a heart rate monitor than a straight line
Reframing "backwards steps"
Understanding that temporary setbacks don't erase your progress
The power of plateaus
How maintenance phases build lifelong confidence and habits
Invisible progress
Celebrating wins that don't show up on scales or in gym PRs
What's one small win you've experienced this week that nobody saw but meant everything to you?
Connect with the Community
Join the Not So Typical Fitness community on Heartbeat (free) for support from people who understand non-linear journeys.
💪 Expect real talk, accessible workouts, sensory-friendly tips, and honest conversations about fitness, mental health, and confidence – without the pressure to be “perfect.”
Join the Not So Typical Fitness Community to get access to all resources, guides and chat to likeminded neurodivergent people wanting to prioritise their health too: https://community.notsotypicalfitness.co.uk/invitation?code=4F8BEA
Ready to work with me or want support in fitness?
Visit my website: https://www.notsotypicalfitness.co.uk/
Find me on socials:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhiannoncooperpt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonc/
Podcast: *Not So Typical Fitness* – wherever you get your podcasts!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss new videos.
#NotSoTypicalFitness #NeurodivergentFitness #AuDHD #PersonalTrainer
Ever had a panic attack in the gym car park?
You're not alone. Our complete guide to overcoming gym anxiety reveals why gyms feel so overwhelming for anxious people—and shares 7 proven strategies that actually work.
- The 5 real barriers that make gyms intimidating
- Practical strategies for sensory overload & social anxiety
- Word-for-word gym etiquette scripts
- A realistic 4-week confidence-building plan
Read the Complete Guide HERE