Hey, i’m Rebecca Stennett
I am Grounded Strength & Rehab’s founder and head exercise physiologist and strength coach.
I like to think of myself as the jack of all trades when it comes to exercise. I have past experience as a powerlifter and strongwoman athlete, and currently I dabble in many training styles, with the aim to get stronger, fitter, more mobile and connected with my body every day.
I integrate my experiences to create a tailored, holistic exercise program individualised to you.
My 7 years as a tutor and student mentor at UQ means I have a variety of tools in my belt to create the best opportunity for quality learning.
Outside of work, I’ve been lifting weights for over 15 years, competing at my first powerlifting meet back in 2015.
The constant in my life is growth. I will never stop working to be a better coach, exercise physiologist and person.
I take pride in my ability to tailor my coaching and programming to every person, no matter their ability, condition, goal or experience level.
Exercise is for everyone.
I aim to empower you achieve your goals, whether you see exercise as a way manage a chronic condition, improve your quality of life or get strong.
I take a holistic approach, investing time to get to know you, your values, communication style, strengths, needs, and goals. I aim to foster your autonomy and self confidence, and support you to become the strongest version of yourself, rep by rep.

My Approach
You are the centre of my approach.
We will collaborate to determine where you are now and where you want to be, and I will work with you to create the most effective plan to bridge that gap.
My special interests
New to Strength Training
Novice Strength Athletes
All abilities Strength & Conditioning
My qualifications & Experience
Bachelor Exercise and Sport Science (Hons Class 1) Exercise Physiology Major
Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES)
Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)
Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) Qualified
Powerlifting Australia Level 1 Coach
UQ Health and Behavioural Sciences Faculty Valedictorian (2019)
University Medal Winner (2019)
UQ Summer & Winter Research Scholarship Recipient (x3)
Dean’s Commendation of Academic Excellence Award (x7)
Recognition of Academic Excellence - High Achiever Award (x2)
UQ Tutor in Anatomy & Physiology Subjects (7+ years)
Australian Powerlifting Union ACT State Championship (1st place) u76kgs (2022)
ISAK Level 1 Anthropometrist
Ramos, J. S., Dalleck, L. C., Stennett, R. C., Mielke, G. I., Keating, S., Murray, L., Hasnain, S. Z., Fassett, R., McGuckin, M., Croci, I. & Coombes, J. S (2020). Effect of different volumes of interval training and continuous exercise on Interleukin-22 in adults with metabolic syndrome: A randomised trial. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy, Vol. 2020, No. 13, 2443-2453. https://doi.org/10.2147/DMSO.S251567
Ramos, J.S., Dalleck, L.C., Fennell, M., Martini, A., Welmans, T., Stennett R.C., Keating, S.E., Fassett R.G. & Coombes J.S (2021) Exercise Training Intensity and the Fitness-Fatness Index in Adults with Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Trial. Sports Med - Open 7, 100. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-021-00395-7