AMANDA NGONYAMA

WHO? Athlete, sports scientist, PE teacher and gymnastics coach.

ON THE CV: There’s a strong chance that Amanda was earning her fitness stripes before you ever set foot in a gym. She started work as a gym coach aged 14, and competed in national netball competitions with her school – where she placed fifth in the country. These days, she’s a licensed sports scientist, PE teacher and an athlete-turned-ambassador for Under Armour. If there’s a formula to optimum health, Amanda knows it.

LOOKING FORWARD TO… Seeing where this new realm of inclusivity in fitness leads us. We still have a way to go, but fitness brands are now showing people of different sizes, shapes and colours, which makes fitness more relatable to all.