12/02/2026
Fitness has been a lifelong journey for Stephen Cardona one built on discipline, passion, and a deep commitment to helping others become stronger, healthier, and more confident in themselves.
Stephen began his fitness journey as a teenager and has now dedicated more than 30 years to the health and fitness industry. Across those decades, he has trained in almost every style of gym-based training from strength and bodybuilding to conditioning and functional training building a depth of knowledge that only comes from lived experience, not just textbooks.
Through Stephen Cardona Fitness, Stephen delivers personal training that is real, practical, and results driven. Training from his home gym and through coaching support, Stephen focuses on strength, muscle building, conditioning, and overall fitness performance. He has coached hundreds of clients across his career helping people transform their bodies, achieve personal bests, improve sports performance, and successfully pass career physical testing.
Stephen’s coaching philosophy is simple: meet people where they are, build them up physically and mentally, and help them create habits that last a lifetime. His training environments are built on respect, accountability, and strong positive energy. For Stephen, coaching is not just about workouts, it’s about building confidence, resilience, and self-belief.
A major driving force behind Stephen’s work is his passion for improving the health and fitness outcomes of Aboriginal people. He believes fitness is a powerful tool for strengthening communities, improving long-term health, and creating positive generational change. Through leadership, coaching, and advocacy, Stephen is committed to encouraging Aboriginal people to embrace fitness as a pathway to stronger bodies, stronger minds, and stronger futures.
Stephen continues to lead by example. Still training hard, still learning, and still showing that age is not a barrier to performance, he represents longevity in fitness and inspires people especially older adults to stay active, stay strong, and stay connected to their health journey.
For Stephen, fitness is more than a career.
It is a legacy of helping people change their lives through strength, discipline, and belief in themselves.
