The ADHD Fitness Coach.

Appreciation post. This is 15yr old Harry. Harry has ADHD and is one of the youngsters on my ADHD mentorship program. Harry was having some up’s and down’s at school but exercise has brought out the best of him. He’s also a keen sports man. Exercise and sport certainly keep him in a structured routine, which for someone that is neurodivergent can be difficult. We have a great understanding of each other and he always does his best to impress me with his work ethic.

Now summer holidays are here he does a bit of handy work with me in between coaching.

Harry works so hard when he’s with me, he’s intuitive, thinks for himself, always asks questions when in doubt and is self motivated.

The reason for this post? Nothing other than praise of someone that might find life hard sometimes. He’s an absolute credit to his parents and a pleasure to be around.

Procrastination.

The delaying or postponing of tasks, despite knowing there can be a negative consequence of not doing said task.

Those with impulse control, high levels of anxiety, ADHD and low self esteem are often the people who will procrastinate more.

How can we help remedy procrastination?

Prioritise a ‘things to do list’
Set time bound goals.
Tackle the hardest jobs first.
Find a time management app to help.

Another great opportunity had to tell people about the positive effect fitness has on ADHD, ASD and Mental Health.

This was a great chance for me to put forward my evidence based experiences on what exercise can offer.

Tuned Out/Get Well together
Paul Byrne
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Happy Days for Everyone Charity

The Brian reward system is to release dopamine, and us guys with ADHD have a dopamine deficit.

Exercise is by far one of the most valuable assets we have to help release dopamine. That’s why I have the best job in the world, I prescribe exercise.