Sunshine Coast fitness enthusiasts have revealed the relentless discipline behind their impressive physiques, from early morning gym sessions to strict nutrition plans.
From early mornings in the gym to strict nutrition plans and relentless discipline, they push themselves both physically and mentally in pursuit of peak performance.
From CrossFit athletes and bodybuilders to powerlifters, gym enthusiasts, personal trainers and dietitians, we have compiled a list of some of the Sunshine Coast’s most impressive physiques.
Sarah Franke
Sarah Franke.
Sarah Franke is a 54-year-old competitive figure bodybuilder and elite personal trainer.
She said she had achieved her physique through a lot of hard work and she would continue to strive to achieve the best version of herself.
“My best body isn’t behind me,” she said.
“It’s being built.
“It’s forged through relentless discipline, early mornings, hard sessions, setbacks overcome, and an uncompromising standard I refuse to lower.”
Tamara Hutley
Tamara Hutley.
Tamara is a full-time paramedic and mother of two who began her fitness journey later in life and has spent the past six years competing in natural bodybuilding.
She earned professional status across multiple federations and represented Australia at the 2025 INBA/PNBA Natural Olympia in Las Vegas.
She is currently preparing for the Natural IFBB competition season in July.
Keith Colyer
Keith Colyer.
Keith has competed in multiple bodybuilding competitions across Australia.
Chloe Jayde
Chloe Jayde.
Chloe Jayde is a personal trainer and nutritionist working at The Movement Functional Training Buderim.
Mike Debenham
Mike Debenham.
Mike is a massage therapist and a retired IFBB Pro bodybuilder.
He won the title of Over Mr NZ three times and has competed in other competitions.
Luke Martin
Luke Martin.
Luke is a 40-year-old garage door business owner who attends gym between managing his business and being a father to three children.
Kurt Pennington
Kurt Pennington.
Kurt is a former IFBB professional and has placed in the top five of bodybuilding competitions like the IFBB Pro League.
He runs a personal training business called KFP Fitness and does one-on-one coaching.
Charmaine Smith
Charmaine Smith.
Charmaine is a registered nurse and a bodybuilding competitor, having competed in competitions such as the Natural Olympia.
Isabella Vallejo
Isabella Vallejo.
Isabella is a CrossFit and Hyrox athlete who will compete at the Hyrox World Championships in Sweden in June after qualifying in her first race.
At the age of 17, she won the CrossFit Games teen division in 2015.
She later opened a CrossFit gym in Maroochydore, became a mother, and qualified for the Torian Pro semi-finals after placing 28th in the CrossFit Open.
After leading for the first two days, she finished third at the Down Under Championships in Wollongong last October.
Sean
Sean.
Sean is an entrepreneur and business owner known for his strong work ethic and drive.
Outside of work, he spends time at the beach with his dog and playing golf.
Described as highly competitive and motivated, with a reputation for pushing himself professionally and personally.
Havana Jaf
Havana Jaf.
Havana runs the Alexandra Headland callisthenics group twice weekly and also coordinates Salsa and Latin dancing classes in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
He also runs a barber shop called Havana Barber, which is his primary career focus.
Kristy Graham-Kumabe
Kristy Graham-Kumabe.
Kristy is a multi-level professional bodybuilder preparing to compete in the Olympiad in America in June, aiming to qualify for the Worlds and potentially become Australia’s only top-16 pro bodybuilder.
She is about to open her first gym, Kuma Fit, in Maroochydore.
Bec Biddle
Bec Biddle.
Bec is a 45-year-old occupational therapist and mother on the Sunshine Coast, recently earning her pro card in the figure division at the FMG NZ show.
She trains at Muscle Hut Warana under coach Scott Hipwell, embracing a holistic approach to strength and fitness.
Cam Muir
Cam Muir.
Cam, 43, manages the new gym and training centre at the Sunshine Coast Sports and Recreation Centre in Currimundi.
He also teaches Cert III and IV Fitness at Fit College in Maroochydore, training the next generation of personal trainers.
Cam maintains a rigorous personal training routine, with twice-daily sessions in strength, CrossFit, and cardio, while actively giving back to the community.
Dani Baxter
Dani Baxter.
Dani owns a nutrition business and trains twice daily.
She competes in local and state competitions.
Paul Hooper
Paul Hooper.
Paul Hooper is a retired bodybuilder who has been working in the fitness industry for 12 years.
He is the founder of Paul’s Body Engineering, and has judged bodybuilding competitions in Australia and overseas.
Brittney
Brittney.
Brittney is a strength and conditioning coach at The Yard Mooloolaba and an ASCA Level graduate, completing studies in Exercise Physiology this year.
Signed with the Sunshine Coast Falcons Women’s BMD Team, she has a history of playing in the first NRL Touch NQ Cowboys team, representing Queensland Reds in Rugby Sevens, and competing internationally in Dubai Sevens.
Samuel Benstead
Samuel Benstead.
Samuel Benstead is a coach at The Yard Gym Mooloolaba with a degree in Exercise Science from the US, earned while competing as a collegiate athlete.
He specialises in strength and conditioning and is furthering his expertise in psychology, with a focus on performance and well-being.
Samuel also runs SB Coaching, providing online coaching for everyday athletes.
Karwun Mulcahy
Karwun Mulcahy.
Karwun is a 23-year-old personal trainer who is pursuing a career as a professional stunt performer, dedicating his training to mastering advanced movement and physical performance.
His routine focuses on callisthenics, tricking and parkour, developing strength, agility and technical skill. Rather than competing, he trains primarily to refine his abilities and build the physical capabilities required for stunt work.
Jess McNeil
Jess McNeill.
Jess is a coach at The Yard Mooloolaba.
He is in his second year of studying clinical exercise science at the University of the Sunshine Coast and has almost 10 years of experience working with clients and athletes through his online business JM Coaching.
Leon Stensholm
Leon Stensholm.
Leon is the owner of Body and Mind by Leon, a fitness coaching and counselling service on the Sunshine Coast.
He is also an author and has competed in natural bodybuilding for more than 24 years, competing in more than 70 shows.
He has achieved more than 25 first places and won two Australian titles.
Angela Wiseman
Angela Wiseman.
Angela is a competitive bodybuilder who owns her own personal training business, Wise Physiques.
She is a PNBA Pro Figure Champion.
Kay Wiseman
Kay Wiseman.
Kay is a registered nurse, fitness coach, qualified nutritionist and PNBA Professional Athlete.
Angie Briere
Angie Briere.
Angie is a regular Fitness Model Glamour competitor.
Jake Roberts
Jake Roberts.
Jake is the co-owner and a personal trainer at Simm City Performance.
Alexis Lowery
Alexis Lowery.
Alexis is an IFBB Pro Athlete who competes in the Women’s Physique division.
She has won two medals at the IFBB International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation and placed in the top five for open bikini.
Pete Hartwig
Pete Hartwig.
Pete is an exercise physiologist, nutrition specialist and fitness coach with 17 years of industry experience.
He has competed in the IFBB Pro League and PNBA competitions.
Jake Evans
Jake Evans.
Jake is a bodybuilding competitor and owner of the exercise clothing brand Exerta.
Kane Stewart
Kane Stewart.
Kane is a personal trainer at Simm City Performance and a competitive powerlifter.
Jono Meek
Jono Meek.
Jono is a Sunshine Coast-based fitness coach and content creator who operates out of Fitness Cartel Forest Glen.
He specialises in bodybuilding-style training and is known for documenting physique development and nutrition strategies for his Instagram followers.
Tia Cobern
Tia Cobren.
Tia is a strength and nutrition coach at ZeroW Forest Glen who transitioned from competing in bikini and fitness model categories to competitive powerlifting in 2020.
With more than a decade of experience in the fitness industry, she currently competes in strength sports while providing technical coaching for powerlifting and physique athletes.
Nathan James
Nathan James.
Nathan is the founder and CEO of Fitness Cartel, which has expanded to 20 clubs across Australia since it was established in 2019.
He oversees the brand’s expansion across three states.
George Campbell
George Campbell.
George is a competitive natural bodybuilder who most recently achieved multiple top-three finishes at the 2024 ICN Sunshine Coast Classic, including a first-place win in the men’s fitness open category.
He has established himself as a prominent figure in the regional circuit, consistently placing on the podium across the men’s fitness and men’s physique divisions.
Peter Moran
Peter Moran.
Peter is a competitive natural bodybuilder who represented Queensland at the ICN National Championships following a successful regional season in 2024. He consistently places in the men’s fitness and men’s physique divisions, most notably securing a third-place podium finish at the ICN Sunshine Coast Classic.
Eve Moon
Eve Moon.
Eve is the co-founder and a coach at the women’s only gym Gravity Fitness in Caloundra.
She works alongside her husband, Harley Curry.
Amy Nichols
Amy Nichols.
Amy is a qualified fitness professional at Fitness Cartel Maroochydore with a background that includes a Certificate III in Assistant in Nursing and Certificates III and IV in Fitness.
Vele Reece
Vele Reece.
Vele is a competitive bodybuilder and fitness professional who recently placed in the top three in the Men’s Bodybuilding Masters 50+ division at the 2025 NPC Australian National Championships.
Alana Curnow
Alana Curnow.
Alana is a world-class strength athlete who has earned the titles of Australia’s Strongest Woman (2017) and Southern Hemisphere’s Strongest Woman (2019).
She is an all-time world record holder in the Atlas Stone (2015) and recently transitioned to the IFBB physique circuit, securing a third-place finish at the 2023 national championships.
Aaron Daymond
Aaron Daymond.
Aaron Daymond is a competitive natural bodybuilder who secured multiple podium finishes in the men’s physique and fitness divisions during the 2024 ICN Queensland season.
His competitive record is highlighted by consistent top-three placements at regional qualifiers, where he earned recognition for his stage conditioning and muscle symmetry.
Amy Patricia
Amy Patricia.
Amy is a lifelong fitness enthusiast, dedicating her time to a select number of clients in her online fitness business, Lift With Us.
Shane Campbell
Shane Campbell.
Shane Campbell is a first-place finisher in the men’s fitness and physique categories at the 2024 ICN Sunshine Coast Classic.
He followed this regional success by securing a top-three national ranking at the ICN National Championships
Lara Louise
Lara Louise.
Lara is a competitive fitness athlete who achieved notable success in the 2024 ICN Queensland circuit, securing top-three placements in the fitness model and bikini categories.
She has established a consistent presence at regional events like the ICN Sunshine Coast Classic, frequently earning podium finishes among both novice and open-level competitors.
