It is easy to end up in a #fitfam or #fitnessmotvation Instagram wormhole. There are thousands of accounts focused around aspects of fitness- body builders, yoga, running, HIIT based workouts, CrossFit… the list could go on forever. These five women have found a perfect fitness-life balance to their accounts. (#Goals) While encouraging healthy lifestyles through workout tips, they are transparent in their personal journies and encourage communities of body positivity. Follow these Instas to get a fresh take on your favorite workouts and to see that even the strongest girls get food babies as well.
1. Cassey Ho
Cassey Ho (@blogilates) is the creater of POP Pilates and PIIT28. You may have also stumbled across her YouTube workouts. (I HIGHLY recommend checking these out- most require no gym equipment!) Cassey is also the creator of POPFLEX Active, a super cute fitness line! She has a great Insta to follow because she discusses all components of a healthy lifestyle- eating healthy and working out- while still being relatable through her fitness memes and lifestyle photos.
2. Aubrey Nolan
Aubrey Nolan (@aubernutter) is a Crush fit athlete. The Crush workout program took off this year, and she even started her own program, GO!, through the organization. The #crushfit hashtag is filled with thousands of people following their program encouraging one another through progress pictures. Aubrey is in her 20s, which makes her super relatable. Her progress photos and her transparency on the highs and lows of fitness really remind you that you have to choose fitness and work towards your goals every day.
3. Kelsey Wells
Kelsey Wells (@mysweatlife) is a mother who follows Kayla Itsines’ Bikini Body Guide program. Her journey began post pregnancy and now she’s 60+ weeks into the BBG program. Kelsey’s transformation shows where long-term dedication and motivation can get you. She has an adorable family and her Instagram shows the real life of a fitness-driven woman. She is a testament to the BBG program and #bbgcommunity, where support and self-drive can get you incredible places.
4. Lauren Fisher
Lauren Fisher (@LaurenFisher) is a twenty-two year old college student. She is a seven time CrossFit games competitor from San Diego, CA. Lauren has recently been recovering from an operation on her ankle. Being strong physically and mentally is an important component of fitness. While Lauren recovers, she continues to work out and show women around the world that strong is beautiful.
5. Tanya Poppett
Tayna Poppett (@taynapoppett) has created her whole brand around Achieving Balance. On her website, she explains how being fit and healthy “is an outfit that looks different on everyone and that staying active does not necessarily mean ‘hitting the gym.'” You can see this on her Insta where she incorporates different workout methods along the beach, while hiking, or running beautiful country roads (#jealous). Her Insta is relatable because she does not favor one kind of workout, proving that as long as you’re moving, you’re on your way to your goals!
Cover photo taken from Tanya Poppett’s Instagram feed.