Fitness guru Leah Simmons is a true embodiment of the #fitspo hashtag, having amassed 26,700 followers on her Instagram account @bodybyleahsimmons as a result. Now the 39-year-old is further cementing her status as a health and wellbeing guru with the launch of her website body by leah simmons.
The site acts as a health and fitness hub for the Pilates instructor, who doles out advice via a fitness blog, naturopath-approved recipe section, and e-commerce offering where she has launched her Pilates-based workout programs.
BD recently spoke to Simmons to find out more:
Why did you start the blog?
I started the blog because I felt like I wanted to share a deeper insight into why I do what I do and what motivates me. I get emails almost every day asking me what I eat, what I wear and how I train… so I thought I would start the blog to give people a little more info about some of the things that work for me.
How long have you been working on it?
It’s been a work-in-progress for almost a year now with a lot of exciting things to come in 2016!! I like to view it as an ever-evolving entity... always changing, always growing, always inspiring.
Who is your intended audience?
Anyone that is interested in health and fitness really. When I was teaching Pilates I had a big male contingent in my classes so that is something that I am working on expanding. I’m a mum too so I would like it to be an inspiring space for other mums to visit. I feel like almost anyone could get something out of the website - and hopefully they spread the word!
What kind of content can audiences expect to see?
body by leah simmons is really an extension of me. I have worn many hats in my life so there is something for everyone. You’ll find step-by-step exercises, fitness tips, recipes, outfit inspo or even the latest music - I will have it all!
