Miss Seychelles 2020 Kelly-Mary Anette launches fitness app |03 February 2024
Kelly Mary Annette has been encouraging women to work out with her ‘Fit with Kelly’ mobile app (Photo: Contributed)
Miss Seychelles 2020, Kelly-Mary Anette has set out to empower other women to take charge of their fitness journeys, through the ‘Fit with Kelly’ mobile app.
Launched in October, 2023, the app is inspired by her personal journey to fitness while preparing for the 49th Miss Intercontinental pageant, where she was crowned Miss Intercontinental Africa.
In an exclusive interview with Seychelles NATION, Kelly-Mary revealed that pushing through regular workouts and healthy eating led her to form a deep connection with her body. Not only did she see the physical results, but she also observed an improvement in her mental health and overall wellbeing.
Fascinated by her own transformation, Kelly-Mary went a step further to become a certified fitness coach, with the intention of sharing her knowledge with others for their own success stories. She believes in a holistic approach to fitness.
The ‘Fit with Kelly’ app was designed to fit the needs of busy women who find it hard to carve time out of their busy schedules for the gym, and others who are struggling to hit their health and fitness targets. The app offers them the convenience of accessing workouts and guidance from Kelly, anytime, from anywhere.
Users can easily access the app through a link sent via their email. Once downloaded and logged in, they can navigate through the user-friendly app to access video tutorials, and virtual workout sessions.
“The exercises are simple and basic, yet effective. I incorporate a few dance workouts on some days for my clients, especially on those days when they lack the motivation to work out, as it usually gets them in the mood to follow-through with other exercises,” Kelly-Mary noted.
Users may also interact directly with Kelly-Mary, through a chat feature. This allows them to not only comment on their workouts and progress, but also provide them the opportunity to discuss sleep quality, stress management and meals, all of which are essential components of their wellbeing, Kelly-Mary noted.
Moreover, clients can also interact with other like-minded individuals, through a supportive WhatsApp group where they share daily motivation and healthy tips.
“The reviews I have received thus far were really unexpected, as all I wanted to do was convince my clients to adopt a healthier lifestyle. One which always touches my heart is when women tell me how they have the energy to run around and play with their children since using the app,” said Kelly-Mary.
“I find it so heart-warming to know that I was able to bring that heartfelt joy in their homes, as there is nothing more beautiful than a mother spending great quality time with her children,” she said.
Additionally, many clients have expressed that they are more focused and are more energised to power through the day.
To compliment the workouts, Kelly-Mary also advises her clients on healthy eating, providing them with custom budget-friendly meal plans. With the aim of encouraging clients to stick to their meal plans, Kelly-Mary takes utmost care to personalise each one according to the client’s taste, whilst also ensuring that the ingredients or suitable alternatives are easily available on the local market.
“Clients’ feedback about the meal plans have been great. In particular, they tell me that they are no longer snacking on unhealthy foods anymore, and they feel full throughout the whole day with the meals I incorporate in their meal plans,” she added.
The app is targeted at individuals who want to lose weight, get in shape or who simply want to tone up. By personalising individual plans, Kelly-Mary ensures that individuals inch closer to their fitness goals in the shortest time.
For those for whom weight loss is the priority, she provides guidance and support towards keeping the weight off in the long run, by adopting sustainable healthy lifestyle choices.
Clients have the option of choosing to opt for workouts or the meal plan only, or both for more effective and lasting results. A monthly fee applies.
“My motto for my clients is ‘Let’s start your weight loss journey for the last time,” Kelly-Mary added.
A number of Kelly-Mary’s clients are busy working women and mothers who simply do not have time for the gym, and those who prefer to work out during hours where gyms are not operational. According to Kelly-Mary’s observations, a number are based on Praslin and La Digue.
The fitness companion’s holistic approach is also proving to be successful in Europe, where she conducts health-based workshops.
“I have made it in Europe. I have grown in Seychelles and learnt many great values from my beloved country. I am now delighted to be sharing these Seychellois values now in Europe, and am proud to be a Seychellois entrepreneur in Europe,” Kelly-Mary concluded.
Interested individuals can contact Kelly-Mary on Instagram @fitwithkelly101 or Facebook: Kelly-Mary Anette or email kelly_anette@yahoo.com or WhatsApp +34 692 876 831.
Laura Pillay