Mission Statement

Jo Stanton is the founder and creator of Fit Woman Academy, bringing more than 40 years of experience in health and fitness to a community created specifically for women.

Jo’s approach to fitness has evolved over the years, just as women’s bodies and needs do. Today, her focus is firmly on strength — building muscle, protecting bone density, strengthening the core, improving balance and maintaining mobility so women can continue to feel strong, capable and confident throughout every stage of life.

Having worked with women of all ages and fitness levels, Jo understands that no two bodies are the same. She places a strong emphasis on correct technique and quality of movement, adapting and modifying exercises around injuries, limitations and individual needs. Her philosophy is that training should challenge you, but it should also work for your body.

Jo offers small outdoor group classes in beautiful Lyne Park, Rose Bay, as well as personalised training in the park or in clients’ homes, providing flexibility for women who prefer a more individual approach.

What Jo has created with Fit Woman Academy goes beyond training. FWA is a community. It’s a place where women come together to get stronger, but also to connect, laugh, support one another and build genuine friendships. The social side of FWA is every bit as important as the physical.

For Jo, being fit isn’t about chasing a number on the scales or trying to look a certain way. It’s about having a body that is strong enough to support the life you want to live — now and for the years ahead.