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Autism and the gym

Billy87

I am currently training to be a personal trainer and it has really occured to me that when I start up I want to work with other autistic people like me, some of whom might by reluctant or overwhelmed about going to the gym and other similar places. 
Personally, I have always struggled with the gym, I can find it an intimidating place, loud music (usually painfully bad RnB, not like it's anything decent like a bit of punk rock), posers, guys with way better bodies than mine etc. It's often put me off getting fit. 
Fortunatley, now I have found a gym I am comfortable in and really enjoy going to but its taken me many years. 

I just wanted to know other people's experiences of gyms and fitness in general so I can have an idea how I can help other autistic people like me when I'm qualified 

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  • Billy, come and train me; I have been trying to get back in the gym for months or at least start using the equipment I have in the other room. When you qualify, feel free to practice your gym motivation. I need some anti-ADHD persuasion. Joy

    I get what you're saying about the gym environment. I am naturally a big bloke and combined with my autistic traits (staring a little too long, a permanent scowl, etc.), I attract the stereotypical gym rat that you have described. One thing that always makes me chuckle is that the rowdy ones always travel in big packs—which, to me, says more about them than anything else.  

    Don't let the size comparison trouble you in any way. The most important thing is to keep going. Every day that is not your first will always be somebodies, and you will always be in front of them. 

    I hope that helps; best of luck!

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  • Billy, come and train me; I have been trying to get back in the gym for months or at least start using the equipment I have in the other room. When you qualify, feel free to practice your gym motivation. I need some anti-ADHD persuasion. Joy

    I get what you're saying about the gym environment. I am naturally a big bloke and combined with my autistic traits (staring a little too long, a permanent scowl, etc.), I attract the stereotypical gym rat that you have described. One thing that always makes me chuckle is that the rowdy ones always travel in big packs—which, to me, says more about them than anything else.  

    Don't let the size comparison trouble you in any way. The most important thing is to keep going. Every day that is not your first will always be somebodies, and you will always be in front of them. 

    I hope that helps; best of luck!

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