Why Australian women want to be stronger, not smaller
REPORT
1 May 2023
Why Australian women want to be stronger, not smaller

After decades of focusing on diet culture, women in Australia emerged from pandemic lockdowns with new priorities for their health and fitness. With women now valuing comfort and strength over pure aesthetics and thinness, what opportunities do these preferences present for brands?

Kayla Williams

Kayla Williams runs Like a Girl Fitness, an online fitness coaching programme that focuses on helping women be fit, healthy, and strong.

Antonia Delac

Antonia Delac is a fashion designer and apparel and accessory buyer at Reebok.

Alice Clarke

Alice Clarke is an award-winning journalist, producer, presenter, and script writer from Melbourne, Australia. She specialises in games, technology, TV, music, opinion, and general pop culture.