IFBB PRO Figure
USADr. Maude Exantus is an IFBB Professional Figure athlete, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP), an academic instructor, and a health coach. She balances her competitive bodybuilding career with a professional life dedicated to health promotion and education.
Professional Career
Education: Dr. Exantus holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Florida Atlantic University, where she also serves as an Instructor. Her DNP research focused on the impact of diet coaching and nutrition education on protein intake.
Healthcare Experience: She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 19 years of experience in various healthcare settings.
Certifications: She is also an ACE-Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist, a Certified Group Fitness Instructor, and a Certified Health Coach.
Entrepreneurship: Through her platforms like Befitbetterhealth, she coaches individuals, particularly women, on health and fitness to improve body composition and overall well-being.
Fitness & Bodybuilding Career
IFBB Pro Status: Maude Exantus earned her IFBB Pro Card at the 2016 NPC Nationals Miami show.
Competition Highlights
2022: She competed in the Mr. Olympia after winning the Ben Weider Natural Pro Figure Athlete Champion title.
Recent Results: In late 2025, she placed in the top 3 at the Atlantic Coast Pro and the Daytona Beach IFBB Pro Show.
Athletic Background: With a background as a powerful sprinter, she has engaged in various fitness challenges, including weightlifting, CrossFit, half-marathons, and Spartan races.