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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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  • Hi Billy, glad to hear you have found a gym you can enjoy and be comfortable in.

    I find the gym an intimidating place because there's usually a lot of noise, from the people exercising and the equipment, also the music playing. A new gym started up in my town in 2023 and last year I finally got round to going in there, and the guy who runs it is really nice and understands about my autism so suggested I go in on Saturdays and Wednesdays (quietest days) and also turns down the music when I'm there.

    He also offers virtual exercise something I do when my anxiety is too bad for me to go out. This is something I find really useful, and so do other gym members. This is something you could potential do for your own thing when you're setup and ready?

    The gym I go to also features a fluid alarm that sounds regularly to remind you to stop and have a drink so you don't dehydrate. I personally find this very useful as I forget to drink anyway most of the time.

  • in reply to FlapJacMak

    I love the idea of a fluid alarm. I think all gyms should have these. I need to look into virtual exercises I can participate in as sometimes it’s hard finding the time/energy to actually go into the gym.

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  • in reply to FlapJacMak

    I love the idea of a fluid alarm. I think all gyms should have these. I need to look into virtual exercises I can participate in as sometimes it’s hard finding the time/energy to actually go into the gym.

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