Kayla Itsines Reveals Struggles Following Mother-in-Law’s Death

Kayla Itsines Discusses Personal Struggle After Losing Mother-In-Law

Noted fitness influencer, Kayla Itsines, recently opened up about her personal struggles following the unfortunate loss of her mother-in-law.

Kayla, 32, provided a candid insight into the emotional impact she’s been feeling after the tragic death of her husband Jae Woodroffe’s mother Jenny.

Kayla Itsines Shares Personal Struggles on Social Media

Kayla took to Instagram to share a video where she discussed her battle with grief, explaining her reduced social media presence and lack of motivation.

The fitness influencer mentioned that it’s been a ‘really hard’ time for her and Jae, being the first time she has experienced the loss of someone close to her.

How Exercise Helped Kayla Itsines During Grief

Despite her grief, Kayla discovered that exercise helped her cope during this difficult time. She shared how she managed to pick herself up from a low moment, telling herself to get up and do something, as exercise could make her feel better.

Motivated by this realization, Kayla reopened her fitness app and chose a workout routine that reignited her passion for fitness, specifically the week five high-intensity strength workout.

Jenny Woodroffe’s Battle with Cancer

Kayla confirmed in an Instagram post in February that Jae’s mother Jenny had tragically lost her battle with cancer. Alongside a gallery of photos, she wrote some moving words while sharing the sad news.

She called Jenny her ‘beautiful perfect mother-in-law’, expressing admiration for her and declaring her an idol. Jae also paid a heartfelt tribute to his mother on his Instagram page, expressing his fear of loss and death, and sharing his experience of witnessing Jenny’s last moments.

Kayla Itsines’ Relocation to Gold Coast

Elsewhere, Kayla recently relocated to the Gold Coast with her husband Jae, with whom she shares a son, Jax. She also has a daughter, Arna, with her ex-fiance Tobi Pearce.