Kayla Itsines — the world’s richest fitness influencer, creator of the Bikini Body Guide (BBG), and co-founder of the Sweat app — built the most financially successful fitness brand ever created by an individual trainer. Born August 21, 1991, in Adelaide, South Australia, she went from training her sister’s netball teammates to a $63M+ net worth and a $400 million app sale.

NameKayla Itsines
ProfessionPersonal Trainer, App Founder, Author, Entrepreneur
Date of BirthAugust 21, 1991
Age34 years old
BirthplaceAdelaide, South Australia, Australia
NationalityAustralian (Greek heritage)
Net Worth$63 Million+
PartnerBen Pearce (engaged 2023)
KidsArna Leia Pearce (born May 2019)
Marital StatusEngaged

Who is Kayla Itsines

Kayla certified as a personal trainer at 18, developed her HIIT methodology, and launched the BBG program as a 12-week PDF in 2012 that became a worldwide fitness phenomenon. She co-founded the Sweat app which was sold to iFIT for $400 million in 2021 — the largest fitness app acquisition in history. Time magazine named her one of 100 Most Influential People; Forbes listed her among highest-paid Instagram celebrities multiple years running.

Body Measurements & Athletic Stats

Height5 ft 4 in / 163 cm
Weight~57–61 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorDark Brown
Bust – Waist – Hips34 – 25 – 36 inches
Body Fat %~18–22%
Instagram@kayla_itsines (16M followers)

Kayla Itsines Latest News (May 2026)

  • 🔴 WORLD’S RICHEST FITNESS INFLUENCER: Kayla retains her position as the world’s wealthiest fitness influencer in 2026 — net worth exceeding $63 million.
  • Sweat App Legacy: The Sweat app remains one of the most used women’s fitness apps globally in 2026 after its $400M acquisition.
  • BBG Community: Tens of millions of global BBG members continue to drive massive organic engagement in 2026.
  • Engaged to Ben Pearce: Kayla got engaged in 2023 to personal trainer Ben Pearce — brother of her ex-partner Tobi Pearce — making their relationship one of Australia’s most discussed.
  • Talk of the Town: Her $400M app exit remains the benchmark for fitness tech valuations globally in 2026.

Net Worth

Kayla Itsines’ net worth exceeds $63 million — from the $400M Sweat app sale, BBG program, Instagram sponsorships, book deals, and speaking engagements.

Height

5 ft 4 in (163 cm).

Birthday

Born August 21, 1991, Adelaide, Australia. Currently 34 years old.