Though society may be obsessed with quick fixes and being picture-perfect, our local fitness fundi Nicola Du Plessis is rewriting the rules. 

One could argue that we live in a time where the content creator space is, dare I say it, oversaturated. Yet, in the ever-evolving world of wellness influencers, Nicola Du Plessis isn’t just building bodies, she’s building belief.

If you’ve spent more than five minutes on South African FitTok or Insta-Gym reels, you’ve probably scrolled past one of her high-intensity resistance or lifting workouts, gear and outfit checks, or brutally honest daily words of wisdom clips.

But unlike the hyper-filtered fitness feeds of the 2010s, Nicola’s brand of strength is deeply 2026: transparent, soft, powerful and, of course, stylish all at once.

For Gen Z, fitness isn’t about shrinking. It’s about showing up. And Nicola understands that better than most. 

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Words: Chandre Emma Kippie 
Photography: Zhann Solomons 
Styled by: Gasant Kellerman