What happened with Kayla Itsines and Tobi Pearce?

Kayla Itsines, the renowned Australian personal trainer, author, and entrepreneur, captivated the fitness world not only with her transformative workouts but also with her personal journey, including her relationship with Tobi Pearce, her co-founder in the fitness empire they built together.

The fitness power couple, together for eight years, shared not only a business but a life that included the joy of raising their daughter, Arna. Their journey from launching SWEAT, a fitness app that gained a massive global following, to becoming parents marked a significant chapter in their lives.

In August 2020, the landscape of their relationship shifted as Kayla Itsines announced that she and Tobi Pearce were parting ways. The announcement conveyed a message of mutual respect and a commitment to co-parenting Arna despite the change in their romantic relationship.

“We have grown up together in Adelaide, sharing a lifetime of experiences and special memories from moving into our first apartment and starting SWEAT from our lounge room to becoming parents to our beautiful daughter,” Kayla shared in a heartfelt statement. “Our friendship remains strong as we parent Arna together and run SWEAT as business partners.”

This declaration of amicable separation resonated with their global community, who had witnessed not only their fitness journey but also the evolution of their family. The couple’s decision to prioritize their roles as devoted parents to Arna showcased a commitment to maintaining a strong, supportive co-parenting relationship.

Crucially, Kayla and Tobi emphasized that their professional collaboration, co-owning the fitness platform SWEAT, would continue. This business partnership highlighted their ability to navigate the complexities of professional and personal dynamics.

Since the separation, both Kayla and Tobi have embraced new chapters in their lives. Tobi Pearce, now dating fitness trainer and WBFF Bikini World Champion Rachel Dillon, has found companionship in a fellow fitness enthusiast. Meanwhile, Kayla Itsines, in July 2022, announced her engagement to Jae Woodroffe, with whom she shares her second child, Jax.