29/05/2026
And the countdown is on for another comp in July for Jennie... who continues to inspire us all at Hubfit 💪
Hawera-based bodybuilder, Jennie Williamson, recognised a moment of slurred words and a bad headache as the first signs she was having a stroke.
What Jennie thought was a migraine turned out to be a massive stroke, just days after an undetected mini‑stroke.
“I felt a wicked ache, as if someone had placed a red‑hot poker right on my temple!”
The impact was overwhelming. “I was incapacitated in a way I could never have imagined… I couldn’t stop crying in my hospital bed.”
With support from Stroke Aotearoa and a long road of rehab, Jennie rebuilt her life through movement and mindset.
“Exercise was key in improving my mental health and unlocking my rehab potential.”
Today, Jennie lives with the effects of stroke but focuses on what matters most.
“Now, I focus on being present and living the moment, in every sense of the word.”
👉 Read Jennie’s full story in our bio.
