If we're going to spend five hours a day on our phone, we might as well spend a couple of those stalking some #fitspo bosses and *trying* to get motivated. We're a bit over the photo-shopped, booty shots touting yet another brand of protein shaker, so this year, we’re all about following relatable, positive and uplifting peeps in our feeds.
From the resident big names to micro influencers changing up the online scene, here is our list of the top fitspo Instagram accounts to follow right now.
Sarah’s Day
Handle: @sarahs_day
Follow for: Pure Positivity, Holistic Fitness And Lols.
She’s YouTube's holistic health princess and with a devoted #sezzysquad of 360k following her every move on Insta, this lifestyle and fitness star will make you want to put down the chocolate and reach for a bliss ball. From her HIIT workout e-book to teaming up with The Health Lab to release her own range of protein balls, this is one fit chick on a mission to inspire—all while keeping up a wild sense of humour and refreshingly positive outlook. Always aiming to stay relatable and down to earth, she has also been documenting her struggles with hormonal health issues lately and we love her even more for it.
Kayla Itsines
Handle: @kayla_itsines
Follow for: Gym Motivation And Body Transformations
Instagram’s golden girl and without a doubt Australia’s most famous and successful PT turned CEO, Kayla Itsines' fame is unparalleled. Her legion of #BBG and SWEAT app supporters from around the world stay tuned in for her constant fitness motivation, workout ideas and bikini body guides. If you haven’t already seen Miss Itsines on the ‘gram (have you actually been under a rock?!) expect jaw-dropping client transformations, inspiring HIIT workout videos and ab-snaps aplenty!
Amanda Bisk
Handle: @amandabisk
Follow for: Flexibility #Goals, HIIT Workouts And Puppy Love
This former Australian pole vaulter will have you in total awe of her ultra-bendy yoga flows and envious beachside life—where she will often get bendy on the beach for total envy factor. Sharing workout videos, yoga flows and some swoon-worthy puppy shots of her two sausage dogs, Amanda is fitspo with backing—she's got qualifications as an exercise physiologist, elite athletics coach and yoga teacher.
Emily Skye Fit
Handle: @emilyskyefit
Follow for: Home + Gym Workouts And Reality Checks
With a follower count well into the millions, Emily Skye is one of Australia’s most influential fitness queens. Showcasing her hard grafted for physique and the sweat sessions that got that bod, she’s been the source of inspiration for many a girl hitting the gym after a long day at work! It’s not all gratuitous ab shots on this feed though—the new mum let her followers behind the scenes as she tracked her pregnancy and post-partum training online. Showing her reality which left her side-lined from working out during her pregnancy and her authentic, slow approach to getting back into training, she has rallied against the stereotypes of having a 6-pack the day after giving birth.
Shona Vertue
Handle: @shona_vertue
Follow for: Yoga—With A Side Of Booty Gains
Shona is an Aussie native who has upped roots to spread her fit and healthy message across the world in London. The hybrid yoga teacher and PT, has created a workout program—The Vertue Method‚ which inspires her “vertue crew” to get sweaty and soulful through yoga and strength based conditioning drills, while infusing mindful meditation practices. Her evidence-backed and thoroughly researched videos and posts are delivered with a healthy dose of humour and she is a refreshing addition to the fitspo community, at home and abroad!
Base Body Babes
Handle: @basebodybabes
Follow for: Workout Inspo And Athleisure Crushing
Felicia and Diana, the sisters behind Base Body Babes, have climbed the ranks of fitness influence through the sharing of their (always aesthetically pleasing) feed of workouts, lust-worthy athleisure outfits and food porn. The personal trainers run sessions out of the Base Body Studio and with their online program encourage legions of women to get into lifting weights for a healthier, stronger and fit lifestyle.
Sjana Elise
Handle: @sjanaelise
Follow for: Yoga And Wanderlust
With a feed displaying her enviable figure getting bendy in wanderlust-inducing locations across the globe, it’s no wonder Sjana has over 1 million followers on the ‘gram. However, it’s not just all pretty pictures and flows, this yogi shares vulnerable and inspirational captions alongside helpful tips and tricks, to give some insight into her daily life. Last year she also teamed up with fellow influencer Kayla Itsines on the Sweat App to release the Body and Mind Yoga Program so you can [maybe] get as flexible as she is.
Dan Conn
Handle: @dan_dc_conn
Follow for: Gym Inspo and Mental Health Awareness
One of the leading male #fitspo kings in the Aussie scene, you may recognise Dan from his previous role with franchise giants F45. Now fronting the way with Orangetheory and Anytime Fitness, alongside a sponsorship deal from Adidas, you will regularly find workout inspiration alongside shirtless selfies on his feed! Recently opening up about his personal battles with mental health has also seen his shift into helping to raise awareness for mental health, especially for men.
Keep It Cleaner
Handle: @keepitcleaner
Follow for: Fitspo Inspiration, Healthy Recipes and Workout Challenges
The combined power of two major Aussie models/influencers, Stephanie Smith and Laura Henshaw, Keep It Cleaner is aiming to make clean, healthy living more accessible through the launch of their online platform and program. Throughout their feed you’ll find a healthy dose of humour, sweaty reality, workout guides, recipes and BFF #goals shots served up from the active duo.
Janis Blums
Handle: @janis_blums
Follow for: Health And Fitness Tips
One of the more qualified PT’s occupying the social media space right now, Janis is a movement and strength coach operating out of Sydney. Consistently sharing tricks and insightful advice on exercises and workouts, alongside common mistakes, his aim is to help you train smarter, not harder. Oh, and did we mention on top of that he is also a firefighter…
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Image credit: Sjana Elise
