Michelle Van Zyl
Vital Stats
First Name: Michelle
Surname: Van Zyl
Age: 30
Where you live: Florida Park, Roodepoort
Occupation: Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, Financial Advisor
Social Profiles
Instagram: @fitnwellwithmichelle @fitandwellclients
Facebook: Michelle van Zyl
Tell us more about yourself
What are your personal fitness goals?
My biggest goal at the moment is to become the next #BiogenFaceOfFitness. I am always striving to be a healthier, happier me. I do this through exercise in any shape or form. I also train many runners and have recently become an avid runner myself. I am currently working towards completing my next half marathon. Another goal is to become an influencer on social media regarding fitness and healthy living. I actively work on creating content that’s easy to follow. 8-pack abs would also be great.
How will you use your #BiogenFaceOfFitness ambassadorship to inspire women to lead a healthy / fit lifestyle if you win?
I will use my ambassadorship to share my experience with others to prove that by supporting one another and with the help of Biogen, women can do it all. We don’t have to be mediocre and settle. We can be fierce and fabulous.
What health and fitness quote or mantra do you live by?
When the going gets tough, the tough work out.
Tell us about your fitness lifestyle
I believe that finding a balance in life is the key to optimal health. I train 5-6 days per week and try to change it up often as I am easily bored. I enjoy running, weight training, spinning and any outdoor activity. On weekends I focus on ‘fun fitness’ with my daughter, and realise the need for downtime too. My diet complements my training regimen. I don’t exclude any food groups but I try to stick to plant-based foods where I can and steer clear of sugar (most days).
Why do you think you’re the Biogen Face of Fitness?
2020 has been a year of great adversity and women often put others’ needs before their own. I want to show them that I too wear many caps. I am a mother, a daughter, a lover, a business woman, a teacher and a student. I represent women from all walks of life. I want to show women how to take back their power like I have. I believe I am someone women can relate to.
Michelle has been training me for awhile now. She is committed to helping women become more active and healthy. Her bubbly personality keeps you motivated while training. She always advocates a healthy and balanced lifestyle. She will definitely be a great ambassador for Fitness Magazine and Biogen.
Thank you so much Colleen ❤
I have met Michelle a few year ago at Roodepoort VA. Michelle is just someone you spot from day one. Her awesome personality is an inspiration to anyone that meets her. She always have time for everyone ‘s needs and her positive attitude makes everyone around her happy. Michelle is such an Idol to all her VA clients as well as everyone who knows her🙌🏻👌🥇
Michelle has been training my husband and myself for about 6 months now. She is an inspiring and encouraging trainer. Always has a smile on her face and is so positive. She is also an awesome mother. Everyone at gym knows her, she glows health, beauty and fitness. She would make an amazing ambassador for Biogen.
Thank you so much for the kind words Linda. I love training the both of you ❤
I’ve known Michelle for nearly a decade. That drive and focus of hers is awe inspiring. An awesome inspiration to men and women. Amid the testing times of 2020 with covid and winter… Michelle helped get me back on the fitness track with a few words of wisdom. This radiant young woman definitely ticks all the boxes as #TheFaceOfFitness🙌💪
Your words mean so much. Thank you so much Glad 🙏🏼
Yes
Michelle is a Positive and full of energy person. Always willing to help
Michelle is a friend, a mentor and an inspiration to me and so many others. She has such a positive spirit, really encourages a healthy lifestyle, physically and mentally!
I have trained with Michelle almost for 2 years and she has changed my life. She is not only my trainor but a great friend! She has not only inspired me but many men and woman around her! The way that she balances her career and life as a mom is amazing.
Baie baie dankie vd beautiful boodskap Jess ❤❤
The feeling is so mutual
Michelle is not only a trainer to her clients, she becomes a friend for life. She is always friendly, positive and motivational. A true role models for moms especially!
Michelle is an amazing personal trainer with a positive outlook on life ,
She definitely deserves to win
Thank you for all the support over the last 6 years. You guys have become my family. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Michelle is not only an amazing person trainer, but is truly an amazing and kind person! And let’s not forget, she is STUNNING!!
Michelle is an amazing dedicated person with a positive attitute and kind. She works extremely hard to achieve her goals. She is stunning!
Michelle is such an inspiration to woman with a positive attitude. She was born to stand out and is definitely a role model for moms.
Michelle is one of the most diligent and persevering people I know. She is unwilling to settle for mediocrity but pursues excellence in all she does. This includes the way she loves, trains, works, encourages, motivates, and looks after herself. Her passion for health and wellness is both contagious and trustworthy since she inevitably lives what she preaches.
I have known Michelle since Gr 1 and since them she has been such a motivational figure!
Michelle is such an inspiration to everyone. Being a mom she inspired me to keep going and know that it can be done
Can get anyone in shape!
Jy is ń beautiful, sterk vrou en inspireer soveel mense om jou! Lief jou!
Michelle is very professional in her approach however humble and kind in her execution. She listens to you and hears what you have to say. Not only a external beautiful person, but by the way she treats her daughter and us, exceptional internal beauty as well. She would represent anyone and any company very well. Good luck Michelle we appreciate you.
Michelle is an inspiring woman. She has drive, tenacity and determination. Her energy is contagious.
Michelle is an amazing woman with a talent like no other to encourage you to reach your own goals. Her passion is contagious and her determination is Exceptional!! Keep motivating, keep training and keep reaching your goals. Good luck!
She is just amazing. What more is there to say?? She is my daughter!!!!!
Yes I vote for Michelle
Michelle is dynamic and beautiful inside and out. She has my vote!
Thank you Z. Much appreciated 🙏🏼❤
Michelle has been the kind and humble person ever and her work is outstanding with good results. I wish her to be the best in this competition and God is with you ameeeeeen!
Michelle will be the perfect ambassador!
Go MICHELLE!!! such an inspiring person to know!
I was in such a slump and in my worst fitness condition ever when I met Michelle 10 months ago. She knew how to push me enough to get results but not to much that I would get discourage. I am now healthy, pregnant and still training! She deserves to be the Biogen’s Face of Fitness!
Michelle is number one!
Finish and klaar.
Assisted me a lot on becoming a trainer myself. She never thought twice to assist in my practical sessions. Definitely a huge gain and ambassador for any company.
Michelle is awesome trainer. Got on top op Kilimanjaro at age 60with her help
I trained with Michelle to lose weight and look great for my wedding.. She is not only a trainer but became a good friend. She was always there for you, motivating me through tough days!!
Thank you so much Jax 🙏🏼❤
Michelle has my vote she is a beautiful, motivated and friendly person I’ve know. Her fir many years and she us and inspiration to all
I appreciate this so much. Thank you M 🙏🏼❤
I vote for Michelle
Definitely voting for Michelle
Not only does this lady boast a flawless physique but has all the energy to match your brand.
She is very helpful at the gym and keeps us club members motivated.. Go Michelle!!
And this coming from someone like you.. Thank you SO much for the support M 🙏🏼😊
Michelle would be an excellent ambassador, a solid human….completely real person. Dynamic, honest, responsible. She got me started on my fitness journey 8 years ago……owe my enthusiasm to her.
Totally amazing, caring and super competent personnel trainer. Michelle pushes you to the limit, but you are always safe in her hands.
Vreeslik dankie Hannes 🙏🏼😊
Good luck 🍀 vote placed
I vote for her, no doubt. She is confident and a great body too. Wish my abs looked like that.
Much appreciated Derek! Thank you so much 🙏🏼😊
I have known Michelle since she was a small child. She is a fine human being.
Good luck Michelle
Voting for Michelle.
Jy is so ‘n mooi vrou. Voorbeeld vir ons ander mamma’s!!!
Dit beteken so baie! Dankie Lizette ❤
All the best Michelle!
You have my vote. Good luck
Myself and Michelle’s dad, Ryno Hatting has been friends for many years. She is an amazing girl with a lot of self discipline and confidence.
Liewe Michelle. Appeltjie val nie vêr van die boom nie!! Sterkte girl, jy kan maar wen!!!
Waardeer dit so baie. Dankie Eddie 🙏🏼
Michelle you ROCK!!!! Take it home 😁
I don’t know Michael well but I see her on social media. We went to school together and I remember seeing her in the gym at a young age. She was already stunning then working out like a machine in the fitness classes.
This year she started free training videos which really helped me during the pandemic. This lady is an inspiration and makes me want to better myself. She is also absolutely gorgeous and fitness has been her life for a very long time.
Michelle u rock 💝
Best in the West!
#Michelle rocks #
Michele is a great example on consistency and the power of a great attitude. She has inspired and motivated me more than I can express and her go getter attitude, discipline and how she practices what she preaches has impacted my life and mentality in the most meaningful way. She says what she means, and her approach to healthy living is extremely relatable. Michele would be a great ambassador for Biogen.
I have no words. This means the world. Thank you so much. ❤❤
This lady is extremely humble and so passionate about what she does. She takes pride in the service she provides as a trainer and develops strong friendships with her clients. Go Michelle!!! 💪
Michelle is such an inspiration and is truly one of a kind!
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Go Michelle! You inspire me to be better!
Baie baie dankie Ruandi ❤
Michelle for the win!!! Looking the part and acting the part comes so easy to Michelle… She is always willing to give advice, good advice, I know from experience! Go Michelle, GO!
Thank you SO much J. I really appreciate the support 🙏🏼
Michelle you go girl
This lady deserves to win!!
Waardeer jou ❤❤
Ek ken nie vir Michelle in persoon nie, maar alles wat ek van haar gehoor het is baie positief!! As sy soos haar pa, Ryno is, is sy ‘n “amazing” vrou. Sy verdien dit om te wen!
You are a constant inspiration to everyone around you! Thank you Michelle
Week done so far…😁 good luck
Go Michelle go. You are amazing woman 🥰
Thank you so much for the support 🙏🏼😊❤
So proud of the woman you have become. As far as I am concerned, this yours for the taking ❤
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Beautiful person, inside and outside
I am so flattered and overwhelmed by all of these beautiful messages. It means so much that every single one of you took the time to comment. I honestly have no words.
Thank you so so much for all the support. ❤🙏🏼