With Sydney’s temperatures dropping fast, finding #fitspo is no easy feat. But that’s exactly the beauty of Instagram - it’s a digital inspiration board that appeals to each and every niche market.
For fitspiration in particular, the social media platform is home to a bevy of accounts worth following. BD rounds up our top ten below:
1. @elle_fit
This Queenslander is a self-taught yogi who proves dedication and perseverance are the keys to success. Her bendy body and impressive yoga moves (including those atop a paddleboard) have amassed her 163,000 followers.
2. @emilyskyefit
Toned and tanned is the name of the game for this Instagrammer, who boasts 890,000 followers. The feed is filled with standard bikini body shots, as well as workout routines and inspirational quotes to maintain the all-important motivation.
3. @basebodybabes
This personal training duo (who also happen to be sisters) are the undisputed queens of the Sydney fitspo circuit. The girls promote a holistic, healthy lifestyle, providing their 494,000 Insty fans with inspirational images spanning food, fashion and workout ideas.
4. @LornaJaneActive
Homegrown sportswear brand Lorna Jane has an Instagram account that incorporates far more than the latest catalogue. Recipes, quotes, athletic ladies and (of course) workout wear make regular appearances for 489,000 fans.
5. @sporteluxe
The official account for online fitness and fashion publication Sporteluxe, this Instagram is the brainchild of healthy living guru (and accomplished yogi), Bianca Cheah. The digital scrapbook with 64,700 followers offers delicious and healthy food ideas, yoga poses and dreamy lifestyle shots.
6. @becwilcock
A Nike trainer, marathon runner and fitness model, Wilcock is the ultimate ambassador for the six pack. 41,100 fans follow her every move, with snaps that show exactly how she achieves her rock hard physique.
7. @fakander
This Victorian beach babe posts perfectly filtered lifestyle shots that would make anyone green with envy. Impressive yoga poses, fitness photos and healthy food ideas (all with ocean backdrops) have earned her 10,100 followers.
8. @kayla_itsines
Creator of the Bikini Body Guide 12-week program, Itsines has a staggering 2.8 million followers and a cult-like following. Her feed largely contains personal pictures, her favourite foods (all health, naturally), and the impressive results of those who have tried her high-intensity workout regime.
9. @amypejkovic
A champion high-jumper-turned-model, Pejkovic is a dedicated promoter of an athletic lifestyle. The Sydney native’s Instagram feed has 25,100 followers who fawn over her mixture of modelling and training shots.
10. @stylerunner
Being one of the biggest online purveyors of workout wear has helped Stylerunner to reach 281,000 Instagram fans. Alongside images of the latest in chic but practical fitness fashion, the feed has photos of everyday girls working out in their offerings.
