South Australia’s top 50 rigs: Sharma MacDonald, Sebastian Guilhaus, Kwame Duah
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South Australia is home to many motivated health and fitness influencers who work to create a body-positive Instagram society with their tips and tricks of the trade.
As fitness and wellness trends continue to take off, these top 50 rigs don’t shy away from posing in front of the camera to share their fitness journeys.
This inspired and hard-working group of South Australians use Instagram to have a positive impact, whether they’re helping people on their chronic illness journeys or simply inspiring followers to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Sharma MacDonald
Handle: @sharma__coaching
Followers: 2.5k
Health and wellness coach Sharma MacDonald, of Port Noarlunga, started her fitness journey after leaving a toxic relationship.
Since then, the 26 year old has been inspiring women to jump on the fitness wagon – especially those who have chronic illnesses, like her.
Living with endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome, Sharma creates tailored fitness plans to help those with the same or similar diagnosis.
“A lot of people aren’t really educated on the matter,” she said. “In the fitness industry, it’s generally very harsh.”
Sharma creates a supportive relationship with her clients, primarily focusing on coaching women who she refers to as “my girls”.
However, while having a large presence on social media can be daunting for some, Sharma said posting photos of herself on Instagram has actually helped her confidence.
“Standing in the middle of a public gym in front of a camera was something that really helped me,” she said.
Joseph Mencel
Handel: @josephmencel
Followers: 27.6k
Joseph Mencel is the chief executive of two burgeoning SA wellness businesses called Massive Joes and TMJA Apparel, which offer supplements, fitness apparel and wellness resources. He has competed in International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) competitions, with the results regularly shared to his 27,600 followers on Instagram.
Charlotte Price
Handle: @charlotteprice97
Followers: 16k
A regular at F45, a rigorous training class found throughout Adelaide, Charlotte Price’s loyal followers are inspired by her honest approach to keeping fit. Her goal is to inspire women to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle by implementing long-term habits.
Luca Pesce
Handle: @lucapesce1
Followers: 5.2k
Named the 2022 IFBB Mr Australia, Luca Pesce is focused on the gains acquired from a dedication to weight training. He is also the proud owner of Adelaide gym, BFT Hampstead Gardens, and is an online coach and personal trainer.
Emily Molnar
Handle: @milly_ree
Followers: 2.1k
Emily Molnar, of Adelaide, has been an avid participant in bodybuilding competitions since her first competing season in 2019.
The 28-year-old prides herself on being a bodybuilder who builds her muscle through natural means.
“It’s hard to stay motivated especially as a woman involved in natural bodybuilding, muscle takes time to grow and build,” she said.
“Sometimes you feel like you’re chasing a goal that is so far into the future that it dampens your spirit and self belief.”
Emily works closely with her coach to plan for “when a wave of motivation subsides”.
Georgie Rugless
Handle: @georgierugless
Followers: 5.8k
New mum Georgie Rugless is an Australian Natural Bodybuilding Fitness Pro. Georgie works closely with husband Ben Wortley – head coach at Fast Track Your Fitness – to inspire South Australians to adopt healthy life goals.
Adrian Musseau
Handle: @am_from_am
Followers: 1k
Sports nutrition specialist manager and personal trainer, Adrian Musseau is always on hand to help clients at Pooraka gym, Australian Muscle The Gym. Health and fitness runs through his blood, and when he’s not training, he is competing as a natural bodybuilder.
Sharley Yak
Handle: @sharleyyak
Followers: 1k
Sharley Yak, of Paradise, started his fitness journey at 14 years old when he began training for rugby league. After various shoulder injuries, he decided to find alternative ways to keep fit. Sharley recently competed in the IFBB Pro League South Australia Championship where he placed first in the classic physique first-timers division.
“I consider bodybuilding a lifestyle and find it quite easy to stick to all that is required,” he said.
“The only time it does get difficult is nutrition when I’m trying to put on weight by eating at times 5000-plus calories.”
Sharley said he always strives to better himself, as much as bodybuilding allows him to.
Amy Mencel
Handle: @amymencel
Followers: 4.6k
One half of SA’s leading fitness power couple, Amy Mencel works closely with husband Joseph Mencel – chief executive of Massive Joes and TMJA Apparel, found further up in our list. Amy shares her gym workouts and inspirational quotes she follows when preparing for bodybuilding competitions.
Kirsty Moore
Handle: @kirstymoore_22
Followers: 12.1k
Bodybuilding champion and Adelaide-based Kirsty Moore has garnered an incredible 12,000 followers by sharing the lengths she goes to perfecting her impressive honed body. Her hashtag for competing in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness is #TeamDestroy, which really says it all.
Cameron Whitters
Handel: @camwhitters
Followers: 7.9k
Cameron Whitters is a bodybuilder, trainer and online coach. The 22-year-old shares various in-depth updates to social media regarding his progress before and after bodybuilding competitions.
Emily Prouse
Handle: @emilyprousee
Followers: 6.1k
Bodybuilding champion, Emily Prouse not only inspires her followers on Instagram with insights into her daily workouts and nutrition but also offers inspiration messages. The fitness guru is all about balance, sharing shots in the gym and also her cheat days of pizza and pasta.
Sebastian Guilhaus
Handle: @the_sebatron
Followers: 1.7k
Best known for his appearance on season seven of Married At First Sight, Sebastian Guilhaus is now attracting a growing social media presence for sharing his fitness goals.
The 34-year-old coach told The Advertiser that he enjoys having a positive impact on the lives of his clients. Sebastian said training poses its challenges, but overall it is a rewarding experience.
“The only times I don’t train is when I fall off the wagon mentally or physically, and training is not positive. But otherwise I’ll be in there,” he said.
Sebastian explained training comes with a high reward once you get over the initial struggle of adapting to the routine.
“You will begin to become addicted to new positive endorphins, the social aspects, and how your mind and body begin to function at a higher level,” he said.
Emalee Hullick
Handle: @emaleehullick
Followers: 7.6k
Emalee Hullick’s Instagram bio says it all, sharing: “You are different and that’s the most beautiful thing about you”. The fitness model is focused on body positivity, and often shares beautiful pictures of herself with inspirational messages.
Vashti Schulz
Handle: @active.owls
Followers: 300
Vashti Schulz has been a trainer since 1988 and uses Instagram to inspire the over-50s on their wellness journey. Vashti was a 2022 iCompete Natrual (ICN) Australia over 50s fitness and sports model champion.
Dave Boreham
Handle: @dave_akcoaching
Followers: 468
Dave Boreham is a head chef and sports nutritionist who shares healthy recipes to his Instagram. He is also the owner and baker at Half Baked Co., which delivers “soft and sinful cookies and brookies” to homes across South Australia.
Bella Morrison
Handle: @bellamorrison
Followers: 7.4k
Bella Morrison is a registered nurse, bodybuilder and podcast host. Bella’s podcast The Peach Hour discusses the gym, health and lifestyle.
Ashley Ker
Handle: @akcoaching_
Followers: 8.9k
Ashley Ker is a coach and was recently crowned the 2022 IFBB Wellness Champion. Ashley is focused on inspiring others, and shares wellness tips and recipes to her almost 9000 followers.
Zain Battye
Handle: @zainbattye
Followers: 15.1k
Zain Battye, of Adelaide, runs a disability support company while also taking regular trips to the gym and keeping a balanced diet.
“I help children, teens and young adults who live with a disability overcome obstacles and build their confidence to help them to live without limits,” the 24-year-old said.
Zain said he is sometimes out of the house for 12 to 14 hours because of work commitments and can find it hard to find the motivation to go to the gym afterwards.
“It has been a learning experience but these days I get to the gym three to four days a week and maximise my time there,” he said.
Miranda Willersdorf
Handle: @miranda_willersdorf
Followers: 1.9k
As well as being a fitness influencer, Miranda Willersdorf is a National Australian Natural Bodybuilder Bikini Champion and coach at Top Tier Training. She is undoubtedly dedicated to health and wellness, sharing her fitness routines on her Instagram grid.
Lift with Jade
Handle: @lift_with_jade
Followers: 592
A personal trainer and Australian Natural Bodybuilder Figure Pro Athlete, Lift with Jade’s Instagram account is filled with inspirational quotes and routine plans.
Sheridan Sydenham
Handle: @sheridansydenham_bikinipro
Followers: 358
Sheridan Sydenham is a Ms Fitness Australia Bikini Pro athlete who uses Instagram to inspire others to follow a healthy and fit lifestyle.
Corey Cameron
Handle: @coreycameron
Followers: 2.6k
Corey Cameron, of Noarlunga, started his own business earlier this year as a fitness videographer and photographer.
The business, V!LLAIN, documents people’s fitness journeys – especially those who are preparing for bodybuilding competitions.
“I’ve always kind of been interested in fitness,” 27-year-old Corey said.
Corey, who is originally from far-north Queensland, said after school he enlisted in the army where he suffered some injuries and as a result was medically discharged.
“During that period I wasn’t training and I was pretty hard on myself,” he said.
“I spent a good couple of months limited in my mobility and I put on a lot of weight.”
Corey said he weighed 120kg during the said period because he wasn’t training and was “emotionally eating”.
But everything changed for him on one particular day.
“One day I was looking myself in the mirror and was like man, I need to change,” he said.
Corey then spent a year “working (his) arse off” which resulted in him losing 45kg.
“Ever since then I’ve taken bodybuilding and lifting really, really seriously,” he said.
Corey is hoping to step on stage next year in Texas.
Callum Hay
Handle: @callumhay1
Followers: 2.9k
Callum Hay is the owner and one of the trainers at BFT Mt Barker. What stands Callum apart is his humour when delivering world-class fitness tips to his followers.
Lawson Daly
Handle: @lawsondaly
Followers: 17.8k
Lawson is a performance coach with a focus on coaching “career-driven men back into their physical prime”.
Emily Sparke
Handle: @emsparke
Followers: 1.5k
Adelaide-based Emily Sparke is an IFBB Bikini and National Junior Champ. Emily uses her Instagram page to share pre-competition progress.
Brooke Thiele
Handle: @chook_fit
Followers: 15.7k
Brooke is an Instagram influencer who posts inspirational quotes and works closely with Impact Nutrition – a supplement store.
Gerard Lewis
Handle: @gerardlewisfitness
Followers: 15.1k
Gerard Lewis is a competition preparation and online coaching specialist. The inspirational strength and conditioning coach also works as a sports nutritionist.
Glyn Money
Handle: @glyncashmoney
Followers: 11.1k
Tonsley-based Glyn Money started working out at gyms at the age of 19, after having played basketball throughout his childhood.
Glyn, 30, said he isn’t always motivated but is “disciplined in following through with whatever actions” he assigns himself.
“I’m internally driven, but cultivating high-level discipline in fitness translates to a high degree of self respect and integrity.”
Kwame Duah
Handle: @kwameduah
Followers: 381k
Kwame Duah is known to many as a 2019 Australian Ninja Warrior. The Ninja Warrior has amassed an impressive 300,000 followers, regularly posts exercise tips and flaunts his enviable rig.
Nathan Ryles
Handle: @nathan_ryles
Followers: 11.6k
Three-time Australian Ninja Warrior grand finalist Nathan Ryles is a personal trainer and social media influencer born and raised in Adelaide. With almost 12,000 followers, Nathan shares his daily workouts and cute photos of his son.
Maurine
Handle: @fitness_unicorn
Followers: 11.3k
With her bright-coloured hair and positive attitude, Instagram influencer Maurine has attracted just over 11,000 followers. Sharing daily tips and tricks to stay healthy, along with her on-trend fashion sense, she has an addictive presence on Instagram.
Jamie Skippen
Handle: @jamieskippen
Followers: 22.7k
Adelaide-based Jamie Skippen is the owner of Vice Versa, a supplements and apparel company, as well as coach at JS3 Coaching.
Sophie Holtham
Handle: @sooophfit
Followers: 6.1k
Flight attendant and self-appointed gym junkie Sophie Holtham uses Instagram to keep followers updated with her competition prep.
Matt Hampton
Handle: @matthamptonpt
Followers: 17k
Glenelg-based Matt Hampton started his weightlifting journey when he was 18 and was “riddled with a knee injury.” Matt, now 31, is an online coach who enjoys the relationships he builds through “client progression”.
“Helping a client achieve something special is not only rewarding for myself and the client but it often connects us for life in a unique way,” he said.
Bas West
Handle: @baswest__
Followers: 1.3k
Bas West is a competing bodybuilder who mixes up his Instagram grid with enviable shots from tropical locations around the world.
Sarah Wheldale
Handle: @sarahwheldale
Followers: 11.1k
Sarah Wheldate is a competing bodybuilder and qualified lash technician in Morphett Vale. Sarah is also an ambassador for Massive Joes Fitness, often sharing its supplements and apparel on her pages.
Ella Dungey
Handle: @elladungeyfit
Followers: 1.3k
Ella is a plant-based health and fitness guru and trainer at F45 Brighton. The 22-year-old uses her fitness Instagram page to inspire others to adopt her vegan eating plans.
Will Chamberlain
Handle: @willchamberlain
Followers: 3.5k
Will Chamberlain uses Instagram to keep followers up-to-date on his fitness journey. Will has also competed in IFBB competitions.
Jeremy Allison
Handle: @jeremyallison_
Followers: 23.2k
Professional bodybuilder Jeremy Allison uses Instagram to share his progress and workout routines.
Donnie Turner
Handle: @djt_p1
Followers: 2.1k
Donnie Turner is a professional bodybuilder who has won several ICN bodybuilding competitions. In the 2019 ICN South Australia competition, he took home gold in three divisions.
Jack Thomas
Handle: @jack.thomas.180
Followers: 730
Jack Thomas is an ICN Classic Physique Overall Champion. Jack uses Instagram to share his progress and snippets of his workouts.
Alexandra Milne
Handle: @alexandramilne_
Followers: 1.7k
Alexandra Milne, of Glenelg, is a personal trainer and online coach at her own coaching business. Alexandra, now 24, has been active and has enjoyed sports since she was child. Alexandra said coaching is a rewarding job as it allows her to have a positive impact on people’s lives.
“Being able to help people not just achieve physical changes and achievements but change their mental happiness inside and outside of the gym is really rewarding,” she said.
Jesse Sciancalepore
Handle: @jesseshank
Followers: 946
100 per cent natural bodybuilder Jesse Sciancalepore is an ICN SA Season A 2022 Classic Physique State Champion, and regularly shares his gains via weight training on his Instagram grid.
Liam Denton
Handle: @liamdenton
Followers: 9k
Liam Denton is an online coach who shares his fitness journey with his followers on Instagram. Liam also uses the platform to share inspirational reels and TikToks that show his progress.
Beau Fitzgerald
Handle: @beau.fitzgerald
Followers: 3k
Bodybuilder Beau Fitzgerald regularly shares his dedication to his fitness goals on his Instagram, recently writing: “Staring back at five months of being 100 per cent ALL IN. Day in, day out. Live for this”.
Ben Horsnell
Handle: @thewoollylifter
Followers: 291
Bodybuilder and coach Ben Horsnell was named the 2022 SA ICN Men’s Physique Overall Champion.
Jess Nino
Handle: @jessnino1
Followers: 1.1k
Young mum Jess Nino is a dedicated bodybuilder who recently competed in the ICN Nationals and was awarded the title of Miss Swimsuit SA 2022.
Jake Dedert
Handle: @jake_dedert_icn_pro
Followers: 2.8k
Jake Dedert is a competition prep, transformation and lifestyle coach who was awarded ICN’s Mr Physique SA in 2017.
Samuel Mussared
Handle: @samyzest1
Followers: 3.7k
Samuel Mussared is a natural and vegan bodybuilder. Samuel has previously been crowned 2020s ICN Pro Bodybuilder and is head coach and owner at Parafield gym, Base Transformations.
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