Shannon Cornell

DURBAN’S SHANNON CORNELL IS A DROP- DEAD KNOCKOUT ON STAGE, IN THE GYM AND WELL, JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE. Not only is she one of South Africa’s hottest fitness bikini babes, gifted with a dream body and sparkling personality, but she likes the challenge, the grit and the glamour of the competitive stage.

- Werner Beukes

Here, on these pages, she turns it on for the camera as our latest Muscle Evolution Babe.

In a nutshell tell us a little bit about yourself? Who is Shannon Cornell? 

Which personality would you like to get to know? I am a social person who likes having fun. I have a closely knit group of friends and I am extremely loyal to those who appreciate and support me. I always try and see the good in others but that can at times be a weakness. Although I am always running late I don’t take things too seriously. I always stay true to myself and my style while also pushing myself to be a better person.

Have you always been an active person? What sparked your interest in the fitness industry? 

I was an avid swimmer at school but found my love for the fitness industry once I had left school and started working. An old friend of mine encouraged me to compete and I started in 2012.

Describe what type of person you are in one word? 

Loyal.

What do you do for a living and do you enjoy it? 

I am currently distributing South Africa's most innovative topical fat burning gel called Sculpt and the L-Carnitine injectable called Carnaject, one of the secrets to staying in shape all year round. I love what I do as it gives me time to prep for shows as well as allowing me to work from home.

Run us through your training. 

I train four times a week using workouts that target legs, glutes, back and shoulders. I also include calisthenics which are basically exercises consisting of a variety of movements to increase body strength, fitness and flexibility. Cardio in the off-season consists of three 30-minute sessions.