From Sydney to South Africa: How Karen Loader Built F45’s African Success

In this exclusive interview with Modern Athlete’s Richard Laskey, Karen Loader — CEO of Functional Fitness SA and Master Franchise owner for F45 Training in South Africa & Mauritius — shares her inspiring journey from hotelier to fitness industry leader. Discover how she launched F45 in SA during the height of COVID, grew it into one of Africa’s top-performing fitness brands, and built a thriving community that’s redefining the gym experience.

Watch the full interview below

Website: https://f45southafrica.co.za

CEO & Franchise Sales: Karen Loader – [email protected]
Franchise Sales: Clive Humphrey – [email protected]
Head of Operations: Altus Moolman – [email protected]

Instagram: f45_training_southafrica
LinkedIn: https://za.linkedin.com/company/f45trainingsouthafrica

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/f45trainingsouthafrica/

Bryanston F45:
email: [email protected]
IG: f45_training_bryanston
FB: https://m.facebook.com/f45trainingbryanston/

Inside F45: More Than Just a Workout — Chat With Kat Robinson

Community, functional training and zero intimidation.

We sat down with F45 Bedfordview Studio Manager & Coach, Kat Robinson, to talk all things fitness, community, and how F45 is flipping the gym script. 

From body scans and inclusive workouts to DJs on Saturdays and zero mirrors on the walls (yes, really!) — this isn’t your average gym.

Tap the video below watch the full interview with Modern Athlete’s Richard Laskey and discover why everyone is talking about F45.