Kristy Graham

Kristy Graham-Kumabe is an Australian IFBB Pro Women’s Physique athlete, business owner, and fitness coach based on the Sunshine Coast. After initially competing in natural bodybuilding circuits, she earned her IFBB Pro status in 2024.

Professional Career & Background

IFBB Pro Status: She earned her IFBB Pro card at a European Pro qualifier in September 2024 in London, winning the Open, and Overall categories in Women’s Physique.
Pro Debut: Shortly after winning her pro card, she made her professional debut in an international lineup, placing Top 4 out of 21 athletes at the Europa Pro.

Early Success (Natural Bodybuilding): Before joining the IFBB Pro League, she was a highly decorated natural athlete, winning the 2022 PNBA World Natural Olympia and two World Champion titles in Physique.
Personal Story: Her bodybuilding journey began in 2020 during the pandemic, following a surgery. She transitioned from a “beginner” who didn’t know the difference between a barbell and a dumbbell to a world-class professional in less than four years.

Business & Coaching

KUMA Fit: Kristy is the founder of KUMA Fit, a high-end performance and recovery gym located on the Sunshine Coast, Australia, set to fully open in early 2026.
Online Coaching: She offers specialized coaching services covering competition prep, body transformations, nutrition, and pre/post-natal training.
Qualifications: Her coaching focuses on mindset, hormonal protocols, and in-depth bloodwork analysis for athletes.

Personal Life

Family: Kristy is a mother of three and frequently shares the challenges of balancing elite-level training with “mum life”.
Training Philosophy: Known for her high-intensity training style, she often trains at Muscle Hut Gym on the Sunshine Coast under the guidance of coaches like Scott Hipwell and Alex Kikel.