Carly is a qualified personal trainer, group instructor and part-time model who transitioned from a career in business and recruitment to fitness during Covid. Documenting her home workouts on Instagram, she quickly gained a large following. Now, she works part-time at Virgin Active and runs her fitness business full time. Carly’s mission is to inspire others to pursue their dreams and overcome insecurities through hard work and consistency.

Lelani began her fitness journey by starting an outdoor bootcamp for women in Witbank, growing it successfully before moving to Centurion and rebuilding her client base. Passionate about group training, she now runs two bootcamp venues with around 50 participants. Lelani enjoys CrossFit, outdoor activities, travelling and spending time with her dogs. She advocates for a healthy lifestyle without quick fixes, emphasising the importance of feeling good over appearance.

Leah is a South African singer, presenter and actress who has always been active in sports and dance. Despite facing bullying for being thin, Leah maintained a positive outlook on life. At 37, she feels her best and is determined to inspire others with her positivity. Leah’s journey reflects her commitment to overcoming mental health challenges and embracing life to the fullest. Having appeared on various magazine covers, her ultimate goal is to be featured on Women’s Health.

Oratiloe is a multifaceted woman, gracefully balancing her roles as a yoga teacher and psychometrist. Her holistic approach to health is rooted in various movement disciplines she has practised, including sprinting, hockey, ballet and yoga. Losing her father to cancer at a young age, Oratiloe turned to movement as a means of personal development and mental health support. She believes wellness should be accessible to everyone and aims to inspire intentional living through her journey.

Caitlin, known as “chommie,” is a wellness and fitness enthusiast with a passion for human connection. She overcame crippling anxiety and now thrives because of running and reformer Pilates. Caitlin’s journey includes conquering her first ultra marathons, such as the Total Sports Two Oceans 2024 and Comrades 2024, proving her inner strength. She is dedicated to making movement accessible to everyone, especially in communities with limited opportunities.

Juli is a 24-year-old personal trainer, content creator and owner of the Gutsy fitness app. She is passionate about helping women overcome fear and find purpose through fitness. Juli’s holistic approach to health and wellness includes physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Her journey encompasses challenges like athletics, hiking and completing an Ironman 70.3 race. Juli’s dream is to create a supportive space for women to grow and celebrate their health, showing that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things with courage and perseverance.