E127: Neurodivergent Fitness & Hypermobility Training Tips with Coach Abby Clapper

In Episode #127, Dr. Kerry Reller talks with personal trainer and fitness educator Abby Clapper, founder of Endorfin Wellness, about how she customizes workouts for clients with neurodivergence and hypermobility. Abby explains what neurodivergence really means, how the fitness industry often overlooks this population, and how she helps clients build strength safely from the ground up—literally.They also discuss managing chronic conditions like dysautonomia, fibromyalgia, and endometriosis through movement, why starting with small, sustainable steps matters, and the importance of consistency over perfection.Whether you're new to exercise or want to better support someone with different physical or mental needs, this episode is packed with thoughtful, inclusive tips to help fitness feel more accessible for everyone.Abby is a certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine, a group exercise instructor, and a yoga teacher. With over 8 years of experience as a personal trainer, she has worked with a wide range of clients—each with unique goals, limitations, and life circumstances. From helping people take their first steps toward better health to designing specialized programs for those with physical restrictions, her mission is to make fitness feel possible for everyone. Known for her compassionate approach and expertise, Abby helps clients increase their energy, perform better in their daily lives, and become healthy role models for their families, coworkers, and communities.0:00 – Welcome and Guest Introduction0:46 – Abby’s Background and Credentials2:16 – What is Neurodivergence and How It Affects Fitness3:28 – How Abby Adapts Fitness for Neurodivergent Clients5:32 – Movement Basics and Challenges with Hypermobility9:06 – Physical and Mental Health Progress from Consistent Training10:55 – A Client’s Big Win: Gaining Strength to Enjoy Life Again13:29 – Spoon Theory and Energy Management in Chronic Conditions17:01 – Joint Instability, Hypermobility, and Injury Prevention22:30 – Final Mindset Shift: Health is a Long-Term CommitmentConnect with Coach AbbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachabbyclapper/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachabbyclapperYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwENBJ3ae13Cv0B41wtD2PQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-clapper-40018360/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachabbyclapperConnect with Dr. Kerry RellerPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... My linktree: linktr.ee/kerryrellermdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermdClearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa...Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.