Strongwoman Australia

07/10/2026

👋 Welcome to our 2026 Strongwoman Australia Awards sponsors!!

Thank you all for helping support these Awards and continuing to give back to our community 💜

🏆 Susan Holland-Keen Master of the Year Award is sponsored by REBUILD BY LEIGH | ONLINE COACH

✨️ This is pretty special to us as this award is in honour of Leigh's mum ✨️

🏆Kellie Kellie Strongwoman of the Year Award is sponsored by Mayhew Strength | Performance | Strength Sports

🏆 Gym of the Year is sponsored by strengthsmithau

And we have Supplement Mart Macarthur Square sponsoring the whole award 🫶🏼

This award does not happen without our sponsors 🙌🏼

Keep you eyes peeled for upcoming announcements, nomination dates will be next 😍

Team SWA ✨️

21/08/2026

SCOTLAND, THE STRONGWOMEN OF AUSTRALIA ARE COMING

This weekend, some of Australia’s strongest women are hitting the world stage at the Natural Strongman World Championships in Scotland, and the Strongwoman Australia community is right behind them! 💚💛

Flying the flag for Australia:

💪 Heather Smith - U57
💪 Lina Kubilius - U57
💪 Camilla Fogonollo - U64 / U73 / U82
💪 Tanita Northcotte - U64
💪 Nat Koopman - U73
💪 Donna Mackenzie - U82
💪 Sez Eldridge - Open
💪 Lily Anderson - Junior
💪 Red Windle - Open Masters

From training floors and local comps here at home to stepping onto the WORLD STAGE, this is what Australian strongwoman is all about.

We are incredibly proud to see so many women from our strongwoman community representing Australia and showing the world the strength we have coming out of this country.

Lift heavy. Make noise. Back yourselves. And show them what AUSSIE STRONGWOMEN can do. 🔥💪

The whole Strongwoman Australia community is cheering you on from home. LET’S GO LADIES! 💚💛

27/07/2026

We have updated our 2026 comp calendar, please let us know if we have missed any and we will add them!

2026 Strongman/Strongwoman Competition Calendar National 21-22/02 Static Monsters Worldwide https://staticmonsters.com/ 1-2/05 Australia’s Strongest Man and Woman https://www.australiasstrongest.com.au/australias-strongest-title-show-2026 4-5/04 Naturally Aspirated 2026 https://www.facebook...

21/06/2026

POV: You go off program and then quickly learn the consequences of doing so.

07/03/2026

Today, SWA are celebrating the women and girls who aren't afraid to take up space, move heavy weights, and redefine what "strength" looks like. 🏋️‍♀️💥

Across all levels of strength sports in Australia, women and girls are shattering glass ceilings and personal records—every single day. Strength sports aren't just about the numbers on the bar; they’re about the grit, the community, and the empowerment that comes from discovering exactly what your body is capable of.

Why We Lift?

Breaking Stereotypes: Challenging the myth of "bulk" and embracing the power of muscle.
Building Resilience: Learning that failure is just a setup for a heavier attempt.
Community: Lifting each other up (literally and figuratively).

To the coaches, the competitors, and the women picking up their first dumbbell today: Keep pushing. Keep supporting. Keep leading.

Happy International Women's Day from SWA! 💜💪

07/03/2026

TEAM AUSTRALIA AT THE ARNOLDS 💪

Six of Australia’s strongest women are currently competing at the Arnold Strongwoman Classic in Columbus, Ohio.

Good luck to:
🏋️‍♀️ Allira Joy
🏋️‍♀️ Elly Latemore
🏋️‍♀️ Katie Blunden
🏋️‍♀️ Kirsten MacDonald
🏋️‍♀️ Sarah Rodwell
🏋️‍♀️ Sez Eldridge

We’re incredibly proud to see Australian strongwomen represented on one of the biggest stages in the sport.

Lift big and make Australia proud!

06/03/2026

🌟 February athelete of the month is Kirsten 🌟

Let's get to know more about Kirsten 👇

What first drew you to strongwoman, and at what point did you realise you were hooked?

I was training for my first powerlifting comp and watching all these people in the gym play with some cool looking things like the stones. As I was watching people lift those heavy rocks made me want to try and after my first stone session I knew I was sold on strongman.

What does your training look like on a day when motivation is low — and how do you push through?

Pulling back on the weights and focusing on the technique so I don’t go down the rabbit hole of “it’s too hard I give up”. Having some amazing people at the gym and my coach to talk to help a lot.

What’s your pre-comp hype ritual or superstition? Be honest — lucky socks, power playlist, dramatic pep talk?

Finding all the purple things. Whether it’s redoing my hair before getting it braided or making sure my gear is as purple as I can find. Being surrounded by my favourite colour helps me focus and ground myself. Even my energy drinks and pre workout is purple💜

When you’re not lifting heavy things, what would surprise people most about you?

I am huge reader and a sucker for “those” types of books😅 half the time I’m training I probably have an audiobook playing instead of music!

Thank you Kirsten 💟

02/03/2026

🎗️March is Endometriosis Awareness month 🎗️

Endometriosis isn’t just about painful periods, it often involves:

👉Pelvic pain
👉Muscle guarding and tightness
👉Fatigue
👉Lower back and hip discomfort
👉Reduced core and pelvic floor coordination

Unfortunately, there is limited evidence to provide specific guidelines surrounding exercise and endometriosis. Evidence suggests that physical exercise has beneficial effects on relaxing the muscles of patients, which in turn can help to break their pain cycle.

What May Be Helpful

🔹 Strength training – with a focus on correcting muscle imbalances
🔹 Pilates & yoga – useful for releasing tension and improving mobility
🔹 Gentle stretching – especially glutes, hip flexors, lower back and pelvic region
🔹 Walking & incidental movement – everyday activity counts

The key is choosing movement that feels supportive — not punishing.

👩‍⚕️Speaking to a endometriosis aware clinician - Pelvic physios are a great place to start.

For more information visit https://endometriosisaustralia.org