Holistic Fitness Coaching

Fit for Life: Strong Starts Here

Empowering, inspiring and equipping people to change their health in a safe, understanding, empathetic environment and provide accountability through fitness and nutrition.

My fitness services offer solutions in the following areas of coaching. Prenatal fitness, Postpartum Fitness, Fat-loss, Strength and Mobility.

Welcome to my Corner of the Planet

I’m so glad you’ve landed here, I hope you find some inspiration to improve your fitness and health in a safe, empathetic and accountable environment. I hope some analogies simplify what you can do immediately, some stories inspire action and that my support on your journey helps you achieve your wildest fitness dreams, you can do it.

My name is Stephanie Mwaura and I’m a personal trainer and fitness coach. I walk the fitness journey with pre&postpartum mums and women looking to get strong and lose fat. I love food and I’m an amazing cook (trained chef) and fantastic baker. I love walking and talking, it’s a lot like therapy, something I do with friends, family and clients a LOT. I am recently back to swimming competitively too, at the age of 38, after having two children, aged 11 and 3. I’m an articulate fitness speaker.

Let me Walk the Fitness Journey with You

I’m an expert in fitness for women and I factor our hormones, menstrual cycles and femininity into my training programs. My approach is strength training, mobility, walking and wholesome nutrition. I eat carbs, play too much, laugh a lot, I have a big heart and the best time to call me is to text. I am on a personal fitness journey to fully understand how my body moves and works, gains and loses weight and which foods love me back.

I’m fit, want to get fitter and really enjoy strength training seasons as well as seasons of nourishment, rest and rejuvenation. I have been in the fitness industry for the last 16years and I would do this all over again. My husband has been the wind beneath my brand, ensuring I have a lot of what I need to grow. I am also a plant and farming lover, great driver and funny story teller.

More About Stephanie

I am a full blown extrovert but I also really enjoy time alone and in solitude. This is an interesting mix because in my line of work, it enables me to speak confidently and sometimes for long periods as I train and teach clients, but to also stop, be quiet and listen, create, learn and grow.

Being able to listen to my clients has been a game changer for them and their fitness journeys and has also really helped me grow my work in ways I never thought possible. I absolutely love what I do and would be glad to do it for free if someone can deposit 100M in an account to pay me its interest for the rest of my life. When I listen to my clients, they find safety, understanding and empathy, something we all need when starting a fitness journey.

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What our Clients Say

In 2022, I lost a lot of weight in a short amount of time. Almost 20kgs in 10 months. The rapid weight loss brought with it so much feedback and commentary from my community- family, friends, online followers. Almost all was positive, but the 2 or 3 comments from loved ones about my body, left me feeling defeated. I had done what I was supposed to do- get healthy- and yet was experiencing negative comments about my body. I had been following Stephanie for a while then and remember her sharing a toning and strength program specifically designed for women. I felt healthy, yes. But also, unattractive. Like I was 'hanging'- my skin was not tight. It couldn't keep up with the loss of fat. To say she saved my life with her program and coaching style, sounds dramatic, but it's true. My mental health was in the pits and because of the support she offered (sometimes we would simply talk about life), when I confided in her, she literally brought me out of the depression I was experiencing I am so grateful for her guidance. I couldn't have done it without someone who understands and honors women, like her And trust me, I tried with a male coach- It was tone deaf, to say the least The result of Stephanie's impact in my life is a strength I didn't know I could exhibit, a healthy mindset and feeling attractive again. Thank you, thank you, thank you

Wow, where do I start with Stephanie. It was December 2023, I had gotten to my wita end regarding weight loss. I had given up. Lifestyle diseases were catching up.Then a friend referred me to fitness by Stephanie and that changed my life. At first I was skeptical having paid for so many programs before that never worked. However, I didn't know my life was about to change. Stephanie's 12 Week StrongHer program is effective and gives value for money. She not only deals with weight loss but also a wholesome healthy living approach. My highlight is the grace she extends to participants. Other programs you slow down a little and you are out. Yet life is not this way. There are always ups and downs. Through her coaching I got healed. I was dealing with high sugar levels. They stabilized. I was about hesitant on talking about diabetes then I realized there is a woman out there battling the same. I was able to lose 12kgs. Something that has never happened to me before. Aki ubarikiwe, nowadays I can bath my daughter. I can wash utensils I can mop the house. I used to blame my poor back for things it had nothing to do with. In short Stephanie knows her craft and is not guessing. I really feel good about myself. I am healthy. I have regained mobility and I feel alive. Thank you so very much.

I saw FitnessbyStephanie advertise her personal training sessions via her Instagram page and decided to message and enquire about sessions. My aim was to start working out and to be consistent. I signed up for one on one in person and virtual personalised training and customised nutrition and coaching. I continued these weekly sessions while in Kenya and also while I was overseas and Steph was sure to find time that was suitable taking into consideration the time difference. My experience has been extremely positive. I’ve had a number of personal trainers in the past and I must say Steph is one of, if not the best personal trainer I have had. When I started my fat loss/healthier lifestyle journey with Steph, my plan was to sign up for 1 month of personal training and nutrition coaching to get a boost to kickstart a healthier lifestyle. 1 year later I continue to have weekly sessions with Steph. I signed up for personal training but got a lot more than that as Steph has been my accountability partner, trainer, nutritionist, counsellor and friend during some of the toughest periods I have gone through. In the past, my default has was to reach for comfort food during hard times and I can say one year later I am making much healthier choices which for sure have been through the consistent sessions and guidance from Steph. I’m currently 10+kg down, stronger, fitter and more intentional with what I eat. I’m consistent with weekly work outs and amazed that I get to still enjoy cakes, snacks and chocolates here and there (probably more than I should or than I admit to 😊) but still see progress with just the one-hour weekly sessions with Steph. I now carry a bottle of water (cute ShowUp bottle at that) with me everywhere, which is a big change from previously never drinking water. I am back to my love of swimming - weekly, thanks to lots of nudges and encouragement from Steph. I walk more often and none of these things feel like a chore or like I am depriving myself because Steph is big on sustainable and lifelong habits. I highly recommend signing up with Steph for either the group sessions or personalised sessions, you will not regret. Steph has a firm but kind/empathetic and wholistic approach and looks to understand the why of certain habits that may be hindering progress. She really helps foster positive healthy habits and mindset. Steph, I am truly forever grateful for you! Asante.