Anna-Kaye Dunn

What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

Martial arts played an integral role in shaping my physical fitness and mental strength during my early years, through self-discipline and stick-to-itiveness. A robust healthy lifestyle is the epitome of my wellbeing. During covid, I experienced overwhelming burnout. After deep introspection, I had a boost of momentum to thrive. Since then, my resilience has allowed me to embrace new challenges for personal growth. Fitness became my happy place to enhance my self-esteem and confidence.

What’s your favorite way to train or stay fit?

Good overall health includes cardiovascular wellness, muscle strength and endurance. This is accomplished in my workouts through target heart rate zone training, which optimizes better cardiovascular fitness, improved fat burning, enhanced endurance, and improved stamina. The elliptical and stepper offer a great cardio workout. Calisthenics is an excellent workout for building strength and boosting metabolism. I use this in combination with weightlifting for a well-rounded approach.

What would you do with $20,000?

With $20,000 from this competition, I could further my education to obtain a personal trainer certification with specialized focus on coaching and nutrition. This would also provide the means for investment opportunities to build financial security and expand to online fitness platforms. Being able to motivate others would provide a deep sense of accomplishment and internal satisfaction for what I love to do.