Who you follow matters! We’re talking following on social media, of course. Instagram is a major player on social media, but also our lives. There are reportedly 500 million daily active users on the platform, if you’re one of them you need to consider what you’re seeing every day as you scroll (1). 

Social Media can be used for MUCH more than just following celebrities and memes. It can be a place to uplift, motivate, and educate. Finding pages that help you reach your goals and make your day more positive can have a great impact on your life!

Here at Myostorm, we believe fitness and health is crucial, and what’s more important is getting your motivation and inspiration from the right people. We’ve compiled 15 accounts who share helpful, inspirational, positive content that will help you on your health and fitness journey. 

1. Myostorm @Myostorm

First, we are starting with us! Our Instagram account is a reflection of our product and aim as a company: Help you recover the best way possible. Follow us for product launches and tutorials, blog updates, and fitness-related content. We strive to give you the content you want!

2. Health Magazine @healthmagazine

This account is your portal to daily inspiration for a happy, healthy life. Their feed is bright, inviting, and full of positive insights to living a healthy life. They are inclusive of all body shapes, sizes, and colors! You will be able to find useful information to use in your journey. 

3. Crunch Fitness @crunchgym

This Instagram account is run by the Crunch fitness center. Their feed is an upbeat, inspirational collection of videos, memes, and workout tips. 

4. Nike @nike

Nike has over 100 million followers on the platform, so you may already be one of them. Their Instagram feed is full of content and current events related to sports and fitness. They post inspirational videos that will give you goosebumps and introduce followers to athletes from male to female, able-bodied to disabled. 

5. Lululemon @lululemon

Lululemon is a brand selling exercise clothes and items. Their Instagram account boasts 3+ million followers and shares videos you can follow along with for workouts, stretching and yoga and they keep you updated on the newest products available in-store that can level up your workout attire! 

6. Iskra @Iskra

One negative to social media is being exposed to unrealistic bodies, and seeing everyones accomplishments (and never failures). Iskra is an Aerie “role model” who posts consistently about her life, body acceptance, and fitness. She doesn’t photoshop her photos, and helps you learn to love your body as is. She is honest and shares her struggles and successes living as a model in a larger body. She posts videos of her workouts which are easy to follow along to, and will make you feel great! 

7. 8fit @8fit

The 8fit is a health and wellness app for personalized fitness and nutrition. Their Instagram account is in the same theme, where they show you realistic meals, workouts, and how to be healthy in all parts of life. 

8. Spartan @spartan

If you are a fitness junkie, Spartan might be your new favorite Instagram account. They post incredible videos to motivate you, push you, and inspire you. They have grown a community of over half a million followers sharing their successes and failures in their hardcore fitness journeys. 

9. Jessie Hoffman, @jessiehoffman_phd

Jessie is a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences, Assistant professor, and registered dietician. If you’re following tons of “food inspo” on IG, be sure you’re following Jessie as well to get the correct information based on science! She will share not just good looking food, but good for you food. 

10. Healthy food @healthyfoodadvice 

During your daily scroll, it would be beneficial to you to see some realistic, healthy options to fuel your day. Healthy food advice is an account sharing meal inspo, interesting facts, and helping you to want to live a healthier life through better food choices. 

11. Home Exercises @homexercises_

If you’re not sure how to effectively workout outside the gym, this account is for you. It shares post upon post of example workouts, how to’s and the best exercises for different goals. All content shared on this account is doable from home! 

12. Jessica Aolie @jessicaolie 

Want to get strong and flexible? Jessica is a business owner using her IG account to share tips for flexibility, and videos to inspire your workouts. She is also a great fitness influencer to follow for her openness about mental health and the struggles in life. 

13. Dana Suchow @danasuchow

Dana is a speaker and well known mental health advocate. While working on your body and healthy life, you must also balance your expectations and how you speak to yourself. Dana is a great follow for daily reminders for mental health as you navigate health and fitness culture. 

14. Work Out Steps @workout_steps

This account is full of infographics that share research, bust myths, and teaches you how to be successful in your workouts. It is a great resource for those wanting some direction in the gym.

15. Pheasyque @pheasyque

This account is fantastic for showing you how your body works as a whole and as parts when going through different exercises and movements. It also does a fantastic job of covering the science behind things such as weight loss, muscle building, and injuries.

1. https://expandedramblings.com/index.php/important-instagram-stats/#daily-active-users