10 Social Media Fitness Influencers to Follow in 2018

Words by Shurida Lundi

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New Year, New Me? The new year brings a fresh start for everyone with new resolutions to accomplish throughout the year. One thing we do know is that health and being fit will forever be many people’s number 1 resolution.

For the ladies, genetically it is harder to lose weight compared to men. Having body goals and seeing our favorite celebrities with bodies to die for like Teyana Taylor, Beyoncé and J. Lo, we turn to social media to help achieve similar bodies.

Here are some ladies to start following now to help motivate you to be the best you and to do it naturally! These women also share tips in the kitchen and videos of them working out.

So whether you’re a new mom, in college trying to get rid of that freshman 15, just broke up with your boyfriend and looking to get your groove back, or looking to get rid of Tina the talking tummy, these ladies are here to help. Check out our list of 10 fitness influencers to follow on Instagram.

10. @Bodybyneeks

Good Morning ? Best core combo ✨ Knee tucks 20 reps x 3 sets Partner Crunches 20 reps x 3sets May weathers 20 reps x 3 sets (Honestly do as much as you can, the more you do the better your core will look) Book your free consultation today! & Purchase 1 session at full price get one free. ? Email:itsneekkssss@gmail.com • • • #bodygoals #giveityourall #summerbody #summerbodygoals #fitnessinspiration #fitnessjourney #summerbodygains #summerbody #bodybyneeks #motivateyourself #motivated #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #healthylife #blondegirl #goodeats #thickthighs #needabodylikeneeks #nike #nikewomenshoes

A post shared by BodyByNeeksFitness (@bodybyneeks) on Nov 4, 2017 at 5:04am PDT

9. @Pita.grace

(Repost since IG wanna delete my videos) Morning Gems? Realize the outcome of your life is due to the instructions you follow! . Focusing on my core today Most annoying thing is walking into the gym without knowing what to do, plan ahead, save videos, screenshots etc and if you still can’t get a great push, use a timer (30 -45 seconds Go / 15 sec Rest ⏱). . no matter the workout that continues push will help you center your thoughts! . ?? – @tommygenesis – Tommy! Live a little #BEGreatToday ??

A post shared by ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀??Pita, Like The Bread ? (@pita.grace) on Dec 27, 2017 at 8:08am PST

8. @massy.arias

Finish strong ??? #BUTDIDYOUDIE || Terminando con todo ??? ? @ricky_martin “la mordidita”. Thank you @_georgefitness_ for that song recommendation. Fire! Well, what are you guys waiting for? Go get it! Gracias @_georgefitness_ por la recomendación de la canción que esta buenísima. Que esperan mi gente, a movernos! WWW.MASSYARIAS.COM #lamordidita #ma30day #beastmode #childofGod #hijadecristo #workout #motivation

A post shared by MankoFit ?? (@massy.arias) on Dec 23, 2017 at 2:34pm PST

7. @capricurves

Getting right for my Butts and Guts LA Class ‼️ (Dec.30th) Last Saturday of the year, finish it off the right way ?? Link in Bio … see you soon‼️ ___________ Here’s 2 abs and booty moves to try! ?Row machine abs 3X20 (Try 10 If you’re just starting out… if you want to turn it up a notch, balance your hands on a BOSU Ball) ?Donkey Kick backs w/Cable 3X10 (with heavy weight).. 3X20 (with light weight) Slow and Controlled with these! Squeeze at the top! ? Sumo Squat pulses w/ Kettlebell ( these hurt ?) I normally do this as a burnout! Go until you can’t anymore .. then go some more ? ___________ Workout tights: @_sports_trends_ Crop Top: @usvi_ambassadors #VIstrong ?? Song: @devvonterrell

A post shared by Capri (@capricurves) on Dec 16, 2017 at 3:20pm PST

6. @xxcocochanel

? BABY GOT BACK ???….Ladies ! Here’s a quick “MONDAY MOTIVATION CoCo TIP” ? Working your back muscles in combination with core exercises will guarantee to increase the likelihood of trimming the size of your waist ??? • • ??ADD IN THE BACK EXERCISES ABOVE TO YOUR WORKOUT ROUTINE ‼️ 1️⃣ Kneeling lat pull downs ( 3 sets x 10 reps) 2️⃣ Standing lat pull downs (3 sets x 15 reps) 3️⃣ Face pulls (3 sets x 15 reps) 4️⃣ Single arm bent over rows (3 sets x 15 reps each arm) 5️⃣ Wide- grip pull ups (3 sets x 8-10 reps; may use assisted pull up machine)

A post shared by ? CHANEL ? (@xxcocochanel) on Dec 18, 2017 at 5:30am PST

5. @imnicb

When you don’t use a Rowing Machine for Rowing. But, Instead I used it for some Ab and Arm Work?? 3X1min… #NicB #icanyoucanwecan #getfitwithnic

A post shared by Nic B (@imnicb) on Dec 26, 2017 at 10:19am PST

4. @brittnebabe

#BrittneBABE21DayChallenge Christmas Abs ??❄️? Working out with my BFF Santa ???MERRY CHRISTMAS from me to you ?? ____ 1. Alternating Oblique Twist Crunch 2. Leg Lift – Crunch 3. Reverse Lunge – Oblique Twist (both sides) 4. Side to Side Leg Lower 5. Reverse Plank Leg Lift – Crunch 6. V-Up 7. Alternating Elbow Knee Plank Tap 8. Push Up Cross – Push Up Tuck 9. Boat Crunch 10. Repeat for as longggg as you can or want. Have fun & MERRY CHRISTMAS! ?? #brittnebabe @brittnebabe ____ ?Visit BrittneBabe.com & SIGN UP for ?ROUND 3? of my Online 21 Day Challenge Volume V. Includes FULL HD Workout Videos, 3 Week Training Guide (body & free weight), Home Workouts, 21 Daily Menu Plans, Shopping List, Meal Guide, Recipes, Group Support www.BrittneBabe.com/21daychallenge/

A post shared by B R I T T N E ╳ B A B E ?? (@brittnebabe) on Dec 25, 2017 at 7:15am PST

3. @anowaadjah

Transitions: For fear of ridicule, we tend to show the results but never the struggle. In March of this year I pulled my hamstring. The doctors recommended physical therapy but I opted to heal myself. After months of consistent stretching, strength building and moments of mental recluse. I’m at about 95%. It takes a little over a year to recover from this type of hamstring injury, but this shows you the healing power our body possesses when we treat it well. I’m bloated from Mother Nature? but I still chose to share this moment because we are not perfect. Sidebar: My flexibility is self-taught. Yoga is my safe haven ❤️. If you love my tights feel free to purchase them from @getlukafit ! Use code ANOWA to get 10% off!

A post shared by Anowa (@anowaadjah) on Dec 20, 2017 at 10:10am PST

2. @ladydork

The pose that started it all. The scorpion pose ?. I remember seeing this pose for the first time in 2013 and I was like “this is not yoga ?, I thought this was yoga ➡️??‍♀️???” lol I didn’t know anything about yoga and Instagram introduced me to it. I don’t know why this pose intrigued me but something about It made me want to do it. I knew it would be challenging but I didn’t really care. I just wanted to figure out how to do it. I didn’t know how where to start? My upper body strength was weak, I had average flexibility … sooooo ?. So it was time to hit the gym and work on my core, and I did. I worked out 3 to 4 times a week working on my upper body (with no weights) . Then I started to just randomly try out beginner poses that would work on my core and back flexibility. I didn’t have a set routine, I was just practicing and having fun with my journey. For 10 months straight, I was self teaching at home and figuring things out as I go. Then, I surprised myself when I finally was able to do the scorpion pose. ? It was at that very moment, that I decided I wanted to learn more about yoga. Because while I was focusing on getting the scorpion pose, I also noticed that my emotional state has shifted. I noticed that I was happier, more driven and more at ease. I would spend hours practicing and get lost in the moment. I loved the feeling. Here I am at the end of 2017, as I’m looking back at my old videos and pictures, I am reminded of those moments that lead to the scorpion pose. Reminded of why I fell in love with yoga and what I have accomplished since that day. It literally gives me butterflies thinking about everything from the moment I saw a challenge on IG to where now I have made it my career. It also reminds me that whatever I put my mind to along with my efforts, I am able to accomplish more than I can ever imagine. I share this with you, hopefully to inspire you to get up and go after whatever it is you always wanted to do and DON’T GET in your OWN WAY by discouraging yourself and saying that you can’t do it because YOU CAN. You just have to do it and not associate fear or doubt with it! Love and light to y’all my friends! ?✨

A post shared by ?Sanáa Jaman, PhD (@ladydork) on Dec 22, 2017 at 5:35am PST

1. @magdacivil

Link in Sign UP in BIO! STARTS JAN 12th

A post shared by Magda Civil Fitness NJ (@magdacivil) on Dec 25, 2017 at 4:09pm PST