20 Instagram accounts to follow for fitness motivation

15 January 2016
By Fashion Quarterly

Misty Copeland
Two weeks into 2016 and with our New Year’s resolutions firmly(?!) in place, we’re working towards our fitness goals and feeling pretty good.

However, if you’re starting to flail (or are yet to kick-start the workout routine you promised yourself you’d stick to) then these Instagram accounts will motivate you to start moving!

@beachyogagirl
With nearly one million followers, it’s no wonder Kerri Verna has built up such a large following – her handstands and inversions set again pretty beach backdrops have us wishing we could book a beach yoga holiday pronto.

#practicepracticepractice day 13. Today was my rest day. I slept in, did a little shopping (watch my snapchat to see what I bought), took a nice long bath and did a coconut oil mask for my hair. I didn’t do any work … A standard rule of mine on Tuesdays but I’m always happy when I’m successful at obeying it. I love to work … I love to be busy … I love to be productive. Obeying this day of rest is important however, for my overall health so I don’t to get burnt out. My husband is amazing and helps me out with the kids, dishes and laundry on Tuesdays. I’m so blessed to have this kind of support. To all the husbands/partners out there … If you don’t already do this for your wife … YOU SHOULD! Give her the day off and let her sleep in one day a week. She will be happier and healthier and you’ll score MAJOR POINTS!! Check @kinoyoga for her practice post. Each post for this #yogachallenge raises money for @twloha! www.yogachallenge.com

A photo posted by Kerri Verna (@beachyogagirl) on

@kayla_itsines
One of the most popular fitspo Instagrammers, Australian Kayla gives us meal ideas, client body transformations and workout technique demos (showing off her killer abs while doing so).

Happiness is an inside job www.kaylaitsines.com/app

A photo posted by Kayla Itsines (@kayla_itsines) on

@kirstygodso
Gorgeous Kirsty is New Zealand’s only Nike Master Trainer and regularly hosts training sessions when she is back in the motherland.

Will literally try and do a pull-up anywhere what’s your favourite exercise? @nikewomen #goals #gogetit

A photo posted by KIRSTY GODSO (@kirstygodso) on

@fatbuddhayoga
London-based Jessica Skye is a yoga instructor, DJ  and Elevated Trainer for Nike. Her Fat Buddha Yoga classes are held on the rooftops of some of London’s coolest buildings and she also creates and shares chill-out mixes on her Fat Buddha Music Soundcloud page.

@balletbeautiful
Mary Helen Bowers is a professional ballerina turned trainer who runs Ballet Beautiful – the barre-based workout the Victoria’s Secret Angels swear by.

@tracyandersonmethod
One of the first celebrity trainers to become something of a celeb herself, Tracy and her Tracy Anderson Method are responsible for the enviable bodies of Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna and Jennifer Lopez.

@thebodycoach
Sure, he’s nice to look at, but The Body Coach – aka Joe Wicks – also has personality to burn. He’s in the business of transforming bodies through his HIIT workouts and #LeanIn15 approach to meal time.

Have a wicked New Year’s Eve everyone. Go tear it a new one and get #SteamBoatWilly #Guilteeeee

A photo posted by Joe Wicks #Leanin15 (@thebodycoach) on

@stephaniegilmore
If pro-surfer and all-round hot girl Stephanie Gilmore’s Instagram account doesn’t inspire you to get outdoors and get active, we don’t know what will!

@jenselter
Fitness advocate and social media star Jen Selter has over 8 millions followers on Instagram. She’s known for her toned and perky bootay (she squats y’all) and has been featured in Elle, Vanity Fair, FHM and Maxim.

Don’t make excuses, make improvements Tweet me @jenselter ! Follow back spree tomorrow loves

A photo posted by Jen Selter (@jenselter) on

@lindseyvonn
The Olympic skiier documents her training sessions, red carpet events and road to recovery from injuries.

Balance is getting better. #progress #ankleproblems

A photo posted by Lindsey Vonn (@lindseyvonn) on

@biancamaycheah
Yogi Bianca Cheah-Chalmers has a bod to die for, a glamorous life and quite possibly, the WHITEST TEETH WE’VE EVER SEEN. Not jealous at all.

Feeling on top of the world! Balance, focus and determination = Standing Split // #RunyonCanyon #standingsplit

A photo posted by Bianca Cheah-Chalmers (@biancamaycheah) on


@russellsbc
Russ Bateman’s invite-only Skinny Bitch Collective is a group of models, actresses and musicians who all work out together under Russ’ instruction. It’s fascinating watching Suki W, Ellie G, Millie Mac et al being pushed to their limits (and it also gives us some great ideas for making our own training sessions that much more exciting!)

Bedtime stories #SBC

A photo posted by THE SKINNY BITCH COLLECTIVE (@russellsbc) on

@mistyonpointe
Principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland is the epitome of strength and grace – would ya check those leg muscles?!

@bodybyleahsimmons
Pilates may be Leah Simmons’ speciality, but she’s not afraid to put on the boxing gloves or pick up those weights!

@isurfiyoga
Surfing and yoga? Where do we sign up?!

@shona_vertue
She’s fit, sure. She eats well, yes. And she travels the world, visiting glamorous destinations (and making us very jealous in the process). But London-based Aussie Shona Vertue also has some inspiring and very real things to say – be sure to read her captions!

@ashybines
It hasn’t always been plain sailing for Australian fitness personality Ashy Bines – she’s copped her fair share of criticism plus had to deal with plenty of trolling on her social media platforms. Whatever you think about her programs, you can’t deny the girl looks great (and she’s back to her bikini best only three months after giving birth – wowzers!)

@basebodybabes
BRB, these two Aussie personal trainers have inspired us to hit the gym (and also to revamp our entire workout wardrobe)!

@amandabisk
A former pole vaulter, Amanda Bisk is an elite athletics coach, yoga instructor and exercise physiologist. Phew, we’re tired just reading her list of credentials!

@serenawilliams
If you’re looking for the ultimate in #fitspo, look no further than the greatest female tennis player of all time!

Have a good day

A photo posted by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) on

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