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Biscuit
2 days ago

Hi I wondered first if anyone could recommend a gym in the Berkshire area that is neurodiveese friendly or at least verry quiet I've had a brief look and doesn't seem to be a lot out there desperate to go but there just to busy and hectic 

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  • 2 days ago

    No recommendation on the gym I'm afraid - most gyms need to be busy in order for their business model to work and for them to survice though.

    I would suggest finding ways to cut out some of the sensory load here - good quality noise cancelling ear phones (ideally over-the-head ones or in-ear with loops over your ears to stop them falling out types) to reduce the TVs/music and grunts from overly enthusiastic weight lifters.

    I doubt you can reduce the frantic nature of people though - most are in a high energy state needed to burn calories and meet their goals in the gym so this needs to be lived with.

    You can work out which times it is quiet (ie ask reception staff) and go then if it is possible - not easy if you have a 9-5 type job.

    Lastly how about doing the workout at home? Can you make space and get a gym matt and some adjustable weights? You can do a lot with this and get cardio from running or bike riding which removes the "other people" element from it.

    Good luck on finding a solution.

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  • 2 days ago

    No recommendation on the gym I'm afraid - most gyms need to be busy in order for their business model to work and for them to survice though.

    I would suggest finding ways to cut out some of the sensory load here - good quality noise cancelling ear phones (ideally over-the-head ones or in-ear with loops over your ears to stop them falling out types) to reduce the TVs/music and grunts from overly enthusiastic weight lifters.

    I doubt you can reduce the frantic nature of people though - most are in a high energy state needed to burn calories and meet their goals in the gym so this needs to be lived with.

    You can work out which times it is quiet (ie ask reception staff) and go then if it is possible - not easy if you have a 9-5 type job.

    Lastly how about doing the workout at home? Can you make space and get a gym matt and some adjustable weights? You can do a lot with this and get cardio from running or bike riding which removes the "other people" element from it.

    Good luck on finding a solution.

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