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Autism Fitness

Eric Chessen's Autism Fitness is dedicated to creating exercise programs for all individuals on the
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07/26/2025

🧠 Autism fitness isn't about fitting into a system — it's about building one that fits the individual.A diagnosis is just the starting point. True progress ...

07/25/2025

Autistic athletes don’t always respond to traditional verbal coaching cues—especially when sensory or motor challenges are involved.That’s why Autism Fitness...

07/24/2025

🏋️ Autism Fitness®: How Prompting Builds Independent Movement in Neurodivergent AthletesIn Autism Fitness®, prompting plays a vital role in coaching autisti...

07/23/2025

💪 Exercise isn’t optional—it’s essential for autism support.For autistic children, teens, and adults, movement builds motor planning, emotional regulation, ...

07/23/2025

Autistic teens and adults deserve fitness that meets their unique needs.
At Autism Fitness®, we focus on movement that supports real-life challenges—without pressure, confusion, or overwhelm.

Here are 6 everyday differences our Certified Pros are trained to support:
1️⃣ Motor coordination issues
2️⃣ Sensory sensitivities
3️⃣ Anxiety in new places
4️⃣ Low activity levels
5️⃣ Social interaction differences
6️⃣ Trouble applying skills in new settings

We design safe, structured, and supportive fitness sessions that build confidence and independence—at every ability level.

✅ Fitness is for every brain and body.
🌍 Join the global network leading the way in neurodivergent fitness.

📲 Want to get certified or learn more?
DM us or tap the link in bio to connect.

07/22/2025

Confidence builds through consistency.

Many autistic and neurodivergent individuals may be hesitant to engage with fitness at first—and that’s okay.
What we’ve seen again and again is that when programs are adapted to the individual and delivered with patience and structure, something incredible happens:
They begin to feel ownership, capability, and confidence in their movement.

This is the power of Autism Fitness®.
Not forcing participation—but helping athletes succeed by meeting them where they are.

✅ Fitness is for every brain and body.
🌍 Join the global community of Certified Autism Fitness® Professionals.
📩 DM us or tap the link in bio to start training or get certified.

07/22/2025

I'm Eric Chessen, MS, Founder of Autism Fitness. I started Autism Fitness in 2003 to bring strength and fitness to the autism and neurodivergent population. ...

07/21/2025

Motivation looks different in the neurodivergent world. 🧠💪For many autistic and neurodivergent athletes, traditional fitness goals like “gain muscle” or “g...

07/21/2025

Motivation looks different in the neurodivergent world. 🧠💪

For many autistic and neurodivergent athletes, traditional fitness goals like “gain muscle” or “get stronger” don’t resonate right away—especially for literal thinkers who may struggle with abstract or long-term results.

That’s why our role as Autism Fitness® coaches isn’t to convince… it’s to connect.

We build meaning with the athlete.
We meet them where they are—creating purpose, relevance, and momentum through adaptive, individualized coaching.

This is what fitness looks like when it’s truly inclusive.

✅ Fitness is for every brain and body.
🌍 Join the global community of Certified Autism Fitness® Professionals.
📩 DM us or tap the link in bio to learn more or get certified today.

07/20/2025

Autistic burnout is real—it's not just stress or tiredness.

It’s a deep, chronic overwhelm that many autistic individuals face—especially when their environments or demands are too much, too often.

✅ At Autism Fitness®, we’ve seen firsthand how burnout can impact motivation, confidence, and emotional regulation.
But we’ve also seen how structured, consistent, and well-coached fitness programs can support resilience, self-reliance, and recovery.

Movement isn’t just physical—it’s neurological, emotional, and functional.
When fitness is adaptive and individualized, it becomes a tool for long-term mental health, sensory regulation, and empowerment.

🧠 Fitness is for every brain and body.
🌍 Join the global network of Certified Autism Fitness® Professionals.
📲 DM us or click the link in bio to learn more or get certified.

07/19/2025

Confidence builds through consistency.Many autistic and neurodivergent individuals may be hesitant to engage with fitness at first—and that’s okay.What we’ve...

07/17/2025

Autistic burnout is real—it's not just stress or tiredness.It’s a deep, chronic overwhelm that many autistic individuals face—especially when their environme...

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