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ABOUT YOOKIE

"Yookie Budia is an international personal trainer, nutrition coach, fitness presenter, group fitness instructor, dancer, and model with over 20 years of experience. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in Durban, South Africa, he now works internationally, bringing together personal training, nutrition, group fitness, step and dance fitness, and functional training. His certifications include Zumba, Les Mills, Bokwa, ThaiBo, Step and Dance Fitness, BodyShape, HIIT, HYROX-inspired training, and other specialties, totaling around 21 professional certifications. He founded Yookie Sports to make fitness accessible, enjoyable, and effective for all backgrounds and fitness levels.

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OUR TEAM

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Yookie Budia

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Lara Vagts

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