Meet Our CEO


Introduction:

Helena Calitz is an internationally accredited fitness professional, sports educator, and event specialist with over 18 years of experience in the global sport and fitness industry. As the visionary founder of XFE Academy, Helena has built elite, high-performance athlete development programs that empower international athletes to reach their full potential and succeed at professional levels—both in South Africa and worldwide.

Helena’s qualifications span personal training, strength and conditioning coaching, event management, sports nutrition, and sport psychology. She also holds an Advanced Master’s Degree in Global Business, equipping her with the expertise to lead and expand international partnerships and elite sports programs.

Driven by a passion for combining sport and education, Helena’s leadership continues to position XFE Academy as a leading international sports academy and global destination for young athletes aspiring to become professionals in their chosen sport.

Titles

Helena is the owner of several successful companies and holds several titles

  • CEO – XFE Academy – Since 2018
  • CEO – XFE Group (Fitness and Event Planning Company)  – Since 2007 
  • CEO – RPE Travel & Tourism – Since 2021
  • Owner and Host of several annual IFBB Fitness and Bodybuilding Events (Millennium Gold Plate, Boksburg Classic, XFE Classic) – Since 2011
  • Owner and Host – Arnold Classic South Africa – Teen Fitness Challenge – Since 2016
  • Member of the IFBB Executive Committee in South Africa – Since 2023
  • IFBB Gauteng Central Chair Lady – Since 2010

Awards and Achievements

Helena has been presented with several prestigious awards during her career, such as:

  • President’s Award 2022
  • BBSA, Sascoc – Official South African Protea Colours
  • International – Distinguished Service Award
  • International – Special Recognition

Degrees and Diplomas

  • Advanced Masters Degree: Global MBA 
  • International Diploma: Event Co-ordination
  • International Diploma: Personal Training
  • International Diploma: Coaching Science

Other Qualifications

Business:

  • Harvard Online: Contract Law

Sport and Fitness Industry:

  • Sport Conditioning
  • Basic Science
  • Group Fitness Instructing including step, aerobics and full body conditioning 
  • Indoor Cycling
  • Martial Arts Conditioning
  • Advanced Sport Nutrition
  • Les Mills Bodypump
  • Less Mills RPM
  • V-Combat Training
  • Boot Camp Training 
  • Aqua                 
  • Group Personal Training
  • Medicine Balls, TRX and Fitness Boxing
  • IFBB Bodybuilding and Fitness Judging
  • 1st Aid Level 1
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