I was interviewed earlier for @bbcworldservice on my experience living and working with #adhd
Hopefully it provides a bit more of a balanced view on the ADHD experience in light of *that* Panorama investigation tonight.
Should be on at 530 if you’d like to listen!
Got #ADHD? Struggling with attention? (I mean, yeah, duh).
🏋️♂️ Resistance training might be your secret weapon.
One study conducted on kids with ADHD found it reduced inattention levels by 5% 🤯
Weird trick that works for me...
#ADHD brains love a challenge, right?
So if you want to lose 12kg, aim for 18kg.
Want to run a 5k? Sign up for a 10k.
Just bold enough to be tough but still achievable.
I don't know why, but this motivates me more than a 'normal' goal.
Dance like no one’s watching! 💃 Dance isn’t just fun—it’s a potent brain exercise for #ADHD.
Studies show it improves motor, social, AND cognitive skills.
Best get me some dancing shoes!
Balance-based activities can LITERALLY grow your cerebellum 🤯
For those of us with #ADHD and therefore a potentially 4% smaller cerebellum, this could be a game changer.
Ready to find your balance? 🧘♀️
I went all Sherlock Holmes and did some investigating on the benefits of Protein for #ADHD - what I uncovered was surprising... https://t.co/cyxj4DaU1H
@mrniceguy_algo Kinda both actually! If you can find an activity you love, you’re gonna find that to be less like a chore, and so even if you just do it when you feel like it, you’ll naturally do it more than something you feel you ‘should’ do.
Struggling to fall asleep?
It might be another lovely #ADHD symptom.
There's a big correlation between ADHD and a delayed circadian rhythm, making it nearly impossible to wind down at a “normal” time.
Those 3:54am nights staring at the alarm clock make more sense now.
@LucarioBoricua Very much what I’m like in terms of getting off to sleep yeah, but then bad sleep also = worse ADHD symptoms - a rather annoying cycle!
@AlanaHa92274517 Oh really? I definitely struggle to get to sleep, but once I am, I seem to feel wayyyy better if I get more like 9 or 10 hours vs 7/8. Though I admit, it’s rare that I actually get that amount!
#ADHD brains only sees two timeframes: NOW and NOT NOW.
That’s why long-term fitness goals often feel impossible.
Focus on short-term rewards, choose an activity you like doing, and find joy in the workout itself! 🏋️♀️
#ADHD got you feeling stuck?
Stand up.
Sometimes, all it takes is that first move to build momentum.
The inverse is also extremely important.
On a roll getting things done? Don't sit down!
Hey #ADHD peeps - have you got any specific questions/challenges re: fitness and ADHD that you're struggling with?
Ping them across here and I'll do my best to answer them for you, or at least point you in the right direction :)
Coordination training isn’t just for athletes—it’s brain training for #ADHD too!
Research shows that improving coordination can boost motor control AND cognitive function.
Fewer bruises and better focus?
Sign me up!
Losing weight is tough.
Losing weight with #ADHD is like playing the game on hard mode.
BUT there is some hope...
I put together a list of 15 strategies/tips that helped me lose weight AND keep it off.
Check it out here:
https://t.co/LneYTgsMy4