The 5 Best Instagram Accounts to Follow for Female Fitness Inspiration

Getting (and staying) fit and healthy are two of the major goals many of us aspire to, but getting there can sometimes be harder than we think – particularly when going it alone. No matter how determined you are to eat clean, hit the gym and vary your diet or lifestyle, it can be difficult to know where to start or how to progress to the next level – even for the most dedicated and seasoned of fitness fans.

The good news is that social media is an actual treasure trove of inspiration and Instagram in particular has a booming fitness and wellness culture with seemingly no end of fitness and foodie influencers filling their feeds with workout tips, new routines for almost every type of fitness regime going plus an abundance of meal prepping and meal planning inspiration. From Keto to vegan, there’s a food and fitness guru ready and willing to serve you up delicious dinner ideas to help you keep your resolutions on track.

Of course, with so many fitness influencers out there, it can also be hard to trawl through the accounts on offer to find a truly inspiring female fitness guru that speaks your language. Fortunately, we have done some of the leg work for you and made it easier to add a few new accounts to your follow list.

Maybe you’re looking for inspiration to get started with a healthier lifestyle, or perhaps you simply want a little expert guidance as you try out something different? Whatever your motivation and end goal, these five Instagram accounts serve up plenty of female fitness inspiration!

  1. Faya Nilssen
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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This Swedish Instagram star Faya Nilssen, provides lots of tips and tricks to help you kick start your new fitness regimen. In addition to working as a fitness coach since 2007, Faya has developed a major following online and won a number of awards for her content over the years.

With over a decade of experience helping clients and followers shape their own ideals of health and fitness, Faya provides a trustworthy portal for anyone eager to make more of their health this year.  Despite busy dual roles as a blogger and a trainer, she finds plenty of time to refuel her Instagram feed with inspirational workouts and recipe ideas, proving that living a healthier life doesn’t have to be dull, and healthy food needn’t be bland and flavourless. Fans also find inspiration in Faya’s globe-trotting posts, where she shows you how to travel frequently without missing out on your workout or sacrificing a healthy lifestyle.

  1. Amandabisk
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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This real-life action woman is sure to inspire an elevated workout routine in 2019. As a former professional pole vaulter-turned-qualified yoga teacher and athletics coach, Amanda has become a big fitness star on Instagram, regularly sharing tips, workouts and relatable stories for a wide audience and all abilities.

Born and raised in Australia, she champions a healthy and balanced approach to keeping fit. Overcoming plenty of obstacles since leaving her professional athletics career behind, including a struggle with depression and anxiety, Amanda’s candidness has proven to be a major part of her lasting appeal.

  1. Clean Eating Alice 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Better known as ‘Clean Eating Alice’, this Brit-born Instagram fitness star has developed a strong following for inspiring women to strive for their goals. She first rose to prominence in 2015, after revealing how she had transformed her body through healthy eating and a rigorous workout regime. Today, Alice is at the forefront of her own major social media brand, having published three books where she explains her healthy-living ethos in more detail.

Alongside her social media pursuits, Alice also works as an in-demand personal trainer and provides health and fitness tips as a columnist for Women’s Health magazine. Her approach to staying healthy is all about enjoyment and balance, rather than depravation – a message which resonates strongly with her thousands of followers on Instagram and beyond.

  1. Rachel Brathen
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Fitness fan Rachel Brathen, better known as ‘Yoga Girl’, is a yoga instructor whose Instagram feed is filled with information on health, fitness and travel. Her dedication to getting – and staying – healthy has led to a strong following both on social media and elsewhere. She published a book which became a New York Times bestseller, and has been regularly cited as one of the most important fitness influencers on social media.

In addition to inspiring and teaching her social media followers, Rachel runs retreats and classes around the world, which help to provide the backdrop to some of her scenic travel content. She adheres to a strongly ‘nomadic’ approach to life which will help encourage other free spirits to follow their dreams.

The content of Yoga Girl doesn’t focus as much on attaining specific goals as some other Instagram accounts, but instead suggests taking a holistic approach to your fitness and wellbeing, which is sure to resonate with a wide audience eager to balance both mental and physical health.

  1. Tone It Up
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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A female-led social media community focused on boosting your health and wellness, Tone It Up has evolved into a supportive space for fitness fans. Whether you’re already dedicated to boosting your fitness levels or just getting started, this is a great gateway to making your fitness goals a priority in 2019.

The fitness content featured cover a full spectrum from high-intensity workouts to simpler and more accessible pieces which can easily be incorporated into busy lives, at all ages and levels of personal fitness. This Instagram account is a particularly handy follow if you ever feel you need a little added ‘push’ to prioritise your health goals!

Created by two best friends, Tone It Up provides an eclectic mixture of content, including everything from meal plans to fitness workouts. It’s fast grown into a digital empire with legions of fans and followers, thanks to the huge wealth of resources available and the positive, ‘can-do’ approach which the community encourages and cultivates.

 


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