Getupgurl isn’t just a fitness app—it’s a community, a movement, and a hype-girl energy boost that’s here to change lives.
Launched in October 2021 by founder Katinka , Getupgurl started as a dream to make health and fitness more approachable, supportive, and fun. Katinka teamed up with her friend Chené, who was studying health at the time, and together they set out on their own journeys of transformation. Both women discovered how powerful nutrition and movement can be—not just for your body, but for your mind.
For Katinka, the journey was deeply personal. She turned to eating well and working out as a way to take care of her mental health. What started as small lifestyle changes soon grew into something much bigger: a community that would touch the lives of thousands.
Katinka isn’t just the CEO and founder of Getupgurl—she’s also your main hype girl. From the very beginning, she has brought her realness, energy, and encouragement to every challenge, making sure that women didn’t just show up for workouts, but also felt supported mentally and emotionally.
When she launched Getupgurl in 2021, Katinka never imagined that her small team would go on to help over 1,000 women reach their goals through challenges that kept them accountable—not only physically but also mentally. What started small has now grown into a community of nearly 17,000 followers in just four years.
As the movement grew, Getupgurl was able to achieve milestones Katinka once only dreamed of. We’ve had the joy of giving away four all-inclusive Mauritius holidays to lucky winners of our 8-week challenges. Even better? We packed our bags and filmed all of our high-quality workout content in Mauritius itself—proving that fitness can be fun, adventurous, and a little glamorous too. Along the way, women from all over the world joined in, making Getupgurl an international sisterhood.
And in 2025, Katinka took her dream even further. She acquired an existing fitness app built by none other than Linda Kriel—South Africa’s fitness queen herself. Years of knowledge, programs, and expertise poured into the app, and now, Katinka has made it her own. With this milestone, she has not only brought Getupgurl’s community to the next level, but also created a space where women can find workouts, nutrition plans, and—most importantly—the encouragement they need to keep going.
Now, Katinka is entering a brand-new chapter: motherhood. As she prepares to welcome her baby boy, she strongly believes that movement is still possible—and so important—during pregnancy. That’s why Getupgurl will soon be expanding to include pregnancy-safe workouts designed to help women stay active, strong, and confident throughout every stage of life.
Getupgurl is more than an app.
It’s accountability, community, and hype-girl motivation all in one place.