One of the biggest parts of getting into the fitness lifestyle is who you follow on social media. Here are our top 10 picks for favorite fitness personalities.
10. Fraser Wilson
Instagram: @fraserwilsonfit
Followers: 1.8 million
Fraser Wilson is among some of fitness’ most recognized faces. A lot of his videos on Youtube and Instagram are very popular without him saying a word of narration. He lets the workout and results do the talking.
9. Darryl Williams
Instagram: @bullyjuice
Followers: 1 million
Darryl Williams is definitely one of the up-and-coming fitness personalities on the rise. Not only is he ripped, but he also has charismatic energy that inspires people to work out. He is full of personality that will inspire you to finish your workout and maybe even start another one just cause.
8. Katrin Davidsdottir
Instagram: @katrintanja
Followers: 1.8 million
A proven athlete, she has won the Crossfit Games back-to-back in 2015 and 2016. As one of the famous Icelandic superathletes, you can tell the hard work and dedication it takes to become a champion. Along with fellow countrywoman Annie Thorisdottir, they launched an athletic headphone company called DOTTIR. Talk about knowing your target audience by creating sweatproof headphones.
7. Lynch Hunt
Instagram: @iamlynchhunt
Followers: 22.6k
Lynch Hunt is another fitness personality that is skyrocketing in popularity. His story of being an ex-con transformed his life and wrote 17 books. Now, he is an ambassador to Lululemon and shares his journey with aspiring gym-goers everywhere.
6. Chris Heria
Instagram: @chrisheria
Followers: 1.4 million
Chris Heria has a different approach to the fitness social scene than most. While most people are in your face and loud, Heria (and his branding) is very subdued, clean, and straightforward. Regardless of his image, his videos, merchandise, workout app, and other ventures are widely successful.
5. Annie Thorisdottir
Instagram: @anniethorisdottir
Followers: 1.4 million
With a name as serious as that, you gotta put in the work. Like Davidsdottir, fellow Icelandic Annie Thorisdottir has also won the Crossfit games twice (2011 and 2012). However, if you think for one second she is washed doubt her fitness prowess, just take a look at her unparalleled six-pack abs. That’ll be enough to prove you otherwise.
4. Joe Wicks
Instagram: @thebodycoach
Followers: 4.3 million
The famed “Body Coach” has stretched out to every possible form of media. He has a successful cookbook (with a book tour coming later this month), a podcast, a body coach app, and surely more on the horizon. His fitter, healthier messaging has amassed a lot of followers.
3. Cassey Ho
Instagram: @blogilates
Followers: 2.3 million
Cassey Ho has been posting her videos on Youtube since she was 17. Now 30, Ho has gained millions of followers and become one of the largest fitness influencers around. She has her own app, women’s workout line, and even a popular webcomic series.
2. Simeon Panda
Instagram: @simeonpanda
Followers: 8 million
Simeon Panda is another example of hard, consistent work over the years. Panda started blogging in 2013 and has launched multiple brands, books, and workout accessory lines. With his workout ethic, he doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon.
1. Michelle Lewin
Instagram: @michelle_lewin
Followers: 14.7 million
Michelle Lewin has been in the fitness game for a long time and it really shows. She has one of the largest followings in the fitness industry and has workouts in both English and Spanish. Her versatility, relentless work, and physique have made her one of fitness’ superstars.
