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Get moving and feel good with a fitness session that’s all about inclusivity and mental well-being! Inclusive Fitness Session Birmingham for Adults with Special Needs & Mental Health Challenges. Only £10. 6 Places. This is not a gym class. This is a reset. A calm, 60-minute personal training experience in Birmingham for adults (18+) with special needs, mental health challenges, autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or learning difficulties. If mainstream gyms have felt overwhelming, overstimulating, or just "not for you," this inclusive fitness session is designed differently. True Ability Fitness creates safe, elite-level adaptive training for people who need belonging, trust, and progress that feels achievable. This £10 taster is your invitation to experience Birmingham's most supportive fitness space. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE Where: Shenley Academy, Birmingham B29 (enter via Car Park — free parking, step-free disabled access) Room: Cardio space with treadmill, stationary bike, rowing machine, punch bag, and floor mats. No weights area. This is a gym alternative designed for accessibility and comfort. Capacity: Strictly limited to 6 participants — this is intentional to keep it calm and deeply personal. YOUR 60-MINUTE JOURNEY: → Arrival and Welcome (10 mins) No rush. A friendly, low-pressure meet-and-greet. You'll get a tour of the space and time to ask questions. → Confidence-Building Warm-Up (10 mins) Gentle, joint-friendly movements designed to wake up your body without stress or pressure. → Main Movement Experience (30 mins) A tailored mix of bodyweight exercises and light cardio machine use. You choose your pace. No one is watching to judge — only to support. → Cool Down and Goal Check-In (10 mins) Gentle stretching plus a short, personal conversation about how the session felt and what progress could look like for you. OUTCOME: You'll leave feeling understood, capable, and clear on what's next — not exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsure. This is what inclusive personal training in Birmingham should feel like. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ WHO'S RUNNING THIS True Ability Fitness is founded by a Level 3 qualified Personal Trainer with: ✓ 5 years' specialist experience as a SEN Support Worker in Birmingham secondary schools (autism, ADHD, social anxiety, learning difficulties) ✓ Mental health awareness training and understanding of how anxiety, trauma, and neurodivergence affect gym experiences ✓ Enhanced DBS checked — fully safeguarding trained for vulnerable adults ✓ Specialism in inclusive, adaptive fitness for adults with special needs and mental health challenges in the West Midlands WHAT I STAND BY: ✓ Safety over intensity — emotional and physical safety always comes first ✓ Progress over perfection — small, consistent wins beat big, unsustainable leaps ✓ Belonging over performance — you don't need to prove anything to belong here ✓ Personal connection over generic plans — I remember your goals, your triggers, and your wins ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ WHO IS THIS FOR Adults (18+) in Birmingham and the West Midlands who: ✓ Live with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mental health challenges ✓ Are neurodivergent (autism, ADHD, etc.) and find gyms overstimulating ✓ Have special needs or learning difficulties ✓ Have felt excluded, judged, or misunderstood in fitness spaces ✓ Want a gentler, more supportive introduction to movement and fitness This fitness class for adults is for you if you've ever walked into a gym and felt like it wasn't built for people like you. This space is built exactly for you. If you're searching for disability-friendly fitness in Birmingham, this is it. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ SPECIAL OFFER AFTER YOUR TASTER SESSION Loved your taster session and want to continue? Book within 7 days of your taster evening and get £20 off your first month: • Full program: £100 per month • Your price: £90 for the first month (£10 discount) FUNDING SUPPORT AVAILABLE: If you have a support plan, you may be able to use it to cover the full program cost. We accept: • Direct Payments • Personal Budgets • EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plans) • Any council or charity support plan for special needs or mental health Not sure if you qualify? Message me after your session and I'll help you check what support you're already entitled to. Many people don't realise they can use their existing funding for fitness — I'll walk you through it. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ IMPORTANT: PRE-SESSION HEALTH FORM After you book, you'll receive a short health and experience form to complete before the session. This is required for your safety and to help me tailor the session to your needs. The form covers: • Any health conditions or diagnoses • Previous fitness experience (or lack of it — that's totally fine) • Movement limitations, injuries, or things to avoid • Sensory needs or preferences • Goals you'd like to work towards Please complete this form at least 24 hours before your sessio

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