#Fitspiration: The Instagram Fitness Gurus You Should Follow was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
1. Fit For The ‘Gram
Get ready to flex those thumbs and double tap like crazy beauties. The love you show me on Instagram is so RAD, however when I am not sharing my fun and sweaty life with you over at @radexperience, I am doing some double tapping of my own – drawing #Fitspiration from other sweaty brown girls around the world. So if you’re looking for some muscle motivation too, then check out my 15 favorite fitness accounts.
2. @massy.arias: Bilingual Workout Tips
Massiel Arias is so fit and fun that you’ll have a hard time skipping your workout after peeping her posts. I love how she always plays dope music in her workout videos and the little dance at the end is my favorite. And although she left her New York roots to sweat in the good ol’ California sun, her online coaching is available to us all via her website http://www.mankofit.com
3. @twobadbodies: Double The Sweaty Fun
Jennifer Forrester and Kaisa Keranen met on the track at the University of Washington and have been training together ever since. Their Instagram videos are so fun, functional and fashion forward (those matching outfits tho) and I love how they use minimal equipment – so don’t be surprised if you instantly feel the need to do a burpee after watching one. Slay ladies!
4. @natashahastings: Catch Her If You Can
My girl Natasha Hastings account is another one that will make you want to run to the gym. This Olympic, World and U.S. National Champion has one buff bod that will also make you want to spend all your cash at Under Armour (she’s a brand athlete). However on and off the track, this diva’s style is really what’s going to have you checking Instagram all day! Her makeup and hair?! Girl.
5. @fitfoodiele: One Healthy Momma
Don’t mess around and go on Instagram while you’re ovulating or hungry because El will have you messed up. I love following this mother of two adorable boys, wife, bikini competitor, pre/post natal trainer & wellness consultant, computer engineer, group fitness instructor, healthy E-cookbook author, fitness model, blogger, gymmer and fitness motivator! Yeah – and you missed your workout because…?
6. @koyawebb: Namaste With This Beauty
I really want to be a yogi. Like really bad, so following bendy Black girls for inspiration to reach this goal is my favorite thing to do on Instagram. My first favorite yoga social media sista is Koya. As a trainer, holistic health coach and yoga teacher get ready to have your breath taken away looking at her gorgeous pics. Couple this with her inspirational captions and you’ll be whipping your mat out in no time.
7. @kinkysweat: Sweat It Out With Your Kinks Out
Speaking of hair crushes, another natural hair FitGirl you should follow is Alicia Archer – the fitness pro, dancer, aerialist and model behind the IG handle @KinkySweat. Her flexible physique will make you want to install a pole right in your living room (P.S. I did) or simply stretch yourself beyond your own limits. As a Michi ambassador, you’ll also enjoy seeing how she styles this popular new fitness line.
8. @lajoy224: Everyone’s Favorite Fitness Model
If you’ve picked up any of the top fitness magazines like Fitness, Women’s Health, Shape etc. then you know this body and face. Lauren is a widely popular Wilhelmina Model and NYC trainer that is the epitome of both fierceness and fitness. When she is not in front of the camera, you can find Lauren pushing herself and others to the limit at Equinox and Tone House. Check her out on @lajoy224 and @chiselclub_byla
9. @mynameisjessamyn: Size Doesn’t Matter
I’ll tell you what the fitness world needs more of – Jessamyn that’s who. As a yoga enthusiast and self acclaimed “Fat Femme,” this inspirational rockstar is a voice we all need to hear as a reminder to love our own bodies. Size doesn’t matter, so if you’re tired of seeing the same shape and size doing downward dog on the gram, then this is the beauty to follow.
10. @ashleyjoi: Such A Joy With Ashley Joi
This Nike Running beauty is such a joy to follow, I love tagging along her sweaty journey via double taps and you will too. Her motivational quotes are always on point and whether she’s sweating or not her pics will make you want to get out there and create some sweaty fun of your own.
11. @HerSweat: Badass Women Go Hard
One of the few fitness lifestyle sites geared toward women, Her Sweat’s feed is jam-packed with exercise routines, easy-to-follow healthy recipes, quotes from fitness gurus, workout playlist ideas and much more.
12. @HannahBronfman: Food Lover, Workout Enthusiast #HBFit
Hannah’s passionate about working out and living a healthy lifestyle, and her energy is contagious. Besides sharing frame-worthy fitness pics of her and her beau in beautiful yoga poses, she includes video clips of her workout routines that makes exercise seem approachable and fun.
13. @ChelseaLovesYoga: Yoga is just as mental as it is physical.
Chelsea’s intricate yoga poses are just the beginning. She posts inspiring captions that encourage followers to live a peaceful and centered life while using her platform to give back through a yoga, literature and art camp she created for teenage girls.
