16 Fitness Influencers That Think Outside the #Fitspo Box
From simple at-home workouts to 10-minute dance parties.
It's time to purge your Instagram bookmark section of things that no longer serve you—subliminal memes about a crush who's just not that into you, potential purchases you shouldn't be making, etc.—and make room for all things fitness.
Fitness Instagram is a hodgepodge of inspiring wellness accounts that promote health and wealth, but there are also a lot of accounts that project unrealistic fitness goals and tips that could harm you. Thankfully I've sifted through all the noise—and my own bookmarked section—to present the best of the best. From at-home workout videos to healthy eating recipes and humorous advice, allow these 16 accounts to motivate you to keep moving—whether at home, at the gym, or on the go.
LaShawn Jones
Dancer and choreographer LaShawn Jones brings high energy and creative routines to some of your favorite hit songs. Catch Jones as an instructor for Apple Fitness Plus, where she teaches 30-minute follow-along workouts from her studio in California.
Aditi Shah
From nailing the warrior pose to getting a good deep stretch, Aditi Shah's Instagram is full of helpful yoga tips and motivational messages. The Peloton instructor teaches through on-camera live yoga and meditation classes aimed towards elevating the mind and body.
Nana Al Haleeq
If you love weight-lifting, give a follow to Malaysian fitness model and coach Nana Al Haleeq. If weights are a little too intimidating, you can also find beginner workouts on her page that are easily executed at home or with a partner.
Louise Green
Louise Green wants you to throw all your fitness influencer expectations out the window. Green is a size-inclusive fitness expert and creator of the Big Fit Girl Fitness App, which aims to empower the body and mind no matter your age or size.
Jessie Diaz-Herrera
Sometimes we just need a good dance break. Let Jessie Diaz-Herrera lead you with her body positive dance classes—a safe space for letting loose and getting down. Diaz-Herrera's Instagram account is full of 10-minute dance parties, daily affirmations on self-love, and hilarious TikTok videos. Basically, she's pure joy.
Rosalyn Mays
It used to be that when you think of pole dancing, only one image comes to mind—tall, skinny, white, long hair. But through her humorous and transparent pole dancing videos on Instagram, Rosalyn Mays aka Roz the Diva is on a mission to challenge that stereotype by making her own space in the pole dancing field. You can find her hosting pole dancing classes at NYC's Body and Pole.
Kirtsy Godso
A quick perusal of Kirtsy Godso's Instagram will reveal that the master Nike trainer favors gravity-defying exercises. From doing elevated wall climbers to doing "push-up to pike" exercises—both using a yoga ball—Kirsty does it all.
Charlee Atkins
If gyms aren't your jam, Charlee Atkins' Instagram is basically a collection of easy at-home workouts that'll motivate you no matter your skill level. She also features exercises for cyclists, yogis, and travelers.
Brittne Jackson
Do you know what's better than one push up? A push up into mountain climbers with a twist of push up and a jumping jack at the end. These are the types of fun variations Brittne Babe offers on her Instagram page and what keeps her 1.6 million followers coming back for more each day.
Jeanette Jenkins
Jeanette Jenkins has been in the fitness game for over two decades—she counts Alicia Keys and Pink as some of her clients. But when she's not getting the stars snatched, she's helping her 500,000-plus followers reach their fitness goals with high-energy, full-body workouts and does it all with the brightest smile on her face.
Kayla Itsines
Kayla Itsines is the mastermind behind the popular Sweat app, which provides users with workouts tailored to their specific goals. She keeps her Instagram followers engaged with her #SweatChallenges so she—and the entire Sweat community—can track progress.
Laura Large
Can't quite master the flying pigeon or upward lotus? Laura Large gives her followers step-by-step pictorials on how to bend and morph into your favorite yoga poses.
Judine Saint Gerard
Judine's Instagram isn't your typical"drink water and eat veggies everyday" kind of fitness account. She keeps it very real when it comes to her eating habits, which include lots of Levain cookies as well as water and veggies. Plus, her workout videos usually feature Caribbean songs so you can add to your very own workout playlist.
Jessamyn Stanley
You go to Jessamyn's page to see a confident woman loving her body and flaunting it whenever she pleases, and stay for her bubbly, humorous charm. If you don't like it, Jessamyn doesn't care—she's going to do it whether you like it or not. Jessamyn is a yoga instructor, author of Every Body Yoga and Dear Jessamyn podcast host.
Idalis Velazquez
Idaslis Velazquez is a mommy of three, has an Instagram packed with a variety of routines, and her killer combos will have you sweating before you even lift a finger. Plus, she breaks down each workout in English and Spanish for her followers.
Massy Arias
In between her intense workouts and heart healthy meals, Massy loves to keep it moving. Dance is another form of exercise for the busy mom and has plans of expanding her workout routines to include hip-hop and other dance styles.
Nerisha is the beauty commerce editor at ELLE.com, covering all things beauty (and fashion and music). She has a penchant for sneakers and nude lip glosses, and spends way too much time re-watching 90s sitcoms.
Ariana Yaptangco oversees all #content across ELLE's social media platforms and covers beauty news. When she isn't staring at a screen, you can find her drinking tea, trying new skincare products, or yelling about the New York Mets.
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