13 Game-Changing Fitness Instagrammers You Need to Follow Now
1/15Finding the proper motivation to workout isn’t always easy; in fact, half the battle is getting the appropriate gear onto your body. Thankfully, there are plenty of fitness gurus on Instagram that are showing us exactly how to turn those dreadful runs into exciting adventures and giving their followers effective routines sans gym membership. So much of Instagram comprises perfectly photoshopped images that promote unhealthy and unrealistic bodies, which is why it’s important to shine light on the people who are turning the tables and paving the road for their followers to be the best version of themselves through healthy eating, proper exercise, and a positive attitude.
No matter what your restrictions are, these pros are here to be your personal trainers and offer fun ways to get active. It goes without saying that there is so much more to exercising than losing weight. The health benefits that can be achieved from doing low-intensity training or even squats in your bathroom are capable to completely change your mood, appetite, and overall mentality and these fitness stars are taking that sentiment to the next level. Through beautiful backdrops, achievable body standards, and tips for both starting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, these are the fitness bloggers you should be following for more than just #fitspo, but actually #lifegoals.
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Amanda Bisk is a former pole-vaulter who was prepping for the London Olympics in 2012. Shortly before, she started experiencing flu-like symptoms and after six months of doctors appointments, she was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), a disorder that can cause intense fatigue that just won’t quit, even with sleep, as well as muscle pain, headaches, and a sore throat. Having to quit her dreams and taking a new focus on herself, Bisk started practicing yoga and introduced new exercises like walking, swimming, and body weight strength. Since then, she’s amassed over 500K followers and encourages leading the happiest life.
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Alexa Brown is a 25-year-old mom who began her workout journey after having her first baby. All of her exercises involve two products, a yoga mat and a good playlist, meaning you can literally do them anywhere. She also has three separate guides available for purchase that target specific muscle groups and are proven to work. For those of you who have a crazy-busy schedule, Alexa Brown’s tips are definitely simple enough to get your blood rushing at the the end of the day.
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Valerie of Big Gal Yoga is changing the way people think about yoga and body image one hashtag at a time. She started practicing four years ago when she registered for a yoga class at university and her passion has grown since. Her Instagram features videos of her perfecting yoga poses and explains how to do them properly.
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Krystal isn’t your average CrossFit athlete. After being in a severe car accident, the blood vessels in her right arm were destroyed, and in order to save her life, doctors had to amputate her arm. Unable and unwilling to “take it slow,” she worked hard to reteach her body with one arm and spreads that type of motivation on her Instagram page.
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For those of you who are obsessed with before and after’s then Kayla’s feed is a must-follow. Kayla started her fitness journey at a personal training facility in Australia, where she was constantly hearing women complain about their inner thighs and wanting toned arms. Since then, she’s developed her own workouts and cardio techniques mixed with nutrition planning that helped to achieve bikini body confidence. She also has an app to help train followers.
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Created by professional ballerina and celebrity fitness guru Mary Helen Bowers, the Ballet Beautiful workout mixes the athleticism and grace of classical ballet with targeted exercises and stretches that sculpt a dancer’s toned, lean physique. Working out doesn’t always need to be high-intensity and sweaty. Sometimes isolating certain muscle groups is more effective and Bowers teaches you just how to perfect that.
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We all know the struggle of balancing work, play, and health. Kayla offers insights on how to manage everything in a more holistic sense and also features tasty and healthy meals on her feed to help any young professionals who are trying to figure out how to do everything with ease.
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If you’re looking for genuine encouragement, you’ll get that with Joanne. She’s as open as you can get on social media and pushes her followers to challenge their own fitness and mind. Not to mention, she flaunts her stretch marks instead of hiding them and that’s the kind of natural beauty we wouldn’t mind seeing on our feed.
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Chelsea Foss is a Bar Method Instructor and uses her Insta to offer a glimpse into the life of an fitness teacher. Although there aren’t so many workout tips on her feed, she does share delicious and healthy meals that will do your body (and mind) some good.
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There are few fitness stars you will find that carry a smile quite as big as Nicole. She was inspired by art, dance, fashion, music, and pop culture in addition to practices that focus on the chakras, and acupuncture points and incorporates all of that into an unconventional and unique fitness program called the NW method. Did we mention she’s trained some of the best bodies in the entertainment industry like Madonna and Abbie Cornish? Yeah, she's the real deal.
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Natalie has created a community for individual transformation that inspires athletes of all abilities and backgrounds to thrive and excel. Instead of just promoting any kind of workout, she demands that her followers and clients practice safe and healthy regimens. Being informed is crucial to executing an effective workout which is why Natalie is a great addition to the feed.
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Jessamyn is a yoga teacher and body positive advocate. When she first started practicing yoga, she hated it but after revisiting it several years later, she came to love how self-satisfying it was. Her feed is fresh and filled with impressive yoga positions, proving that when you set your mind to anything, you can and will succeed.
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Started by Hannah Bronfman, a health and fitness aficionado, hbfit is a must follow. The feed encompasses fashion, beauty, health, and fitness, and features great products. Not to mention, they post great studios around to check out and switch up your workouts with.
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