20 Fitness Instagram Accounts to Follow in 2020 - Free Workouts, Advice and Training Tips

At this point, Kelsey Wells is an institution. Creator of PWR, the weight-training programs offered on Kayla Itsines' SWEAT app, mum of one and certified PT, Kelsey has been sharing her journey with fitness for years.

Kelsey's health journey all began when she was trying to live more healthily following the birth of her son, Anderson. But, as her confidence and following grew, so did her horizons.

Today, Kelsey virtually trains women through gym-sessions and at home workouts as well as sharing efficient workouts that can be done anywhere, by anyone.

Basically, she's a total gem.

Best for: Weight training

@kelseywells

Effervescent yoga teacher and PT Shona Vertue is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to her fitness-know how. She's grown a loyal following through her informative and accessible style of sharing workouts, answering questions, speaking up about the myriad of problems in the fitness industry and just being #real.

As an ex-elite gymnast, Vertue isn't here for the fads and skinny teas. For her, it's about consistency and sustainability - basically, getting you fit for life rather than just the summer.

Not local to Australia where she currently lives? No problem. You can train remotely with Vertue through her online 'Vertue Method'. We have insider knowledge that she's launching a new mobility programme this month.

When you're not suffering from extreme hair envy, try one of Shona's workouts, dive into her very deep pool of technique expertise or snap up one of her 'kettlebreasticles' jumpers. Because, word play, right?

Best for: Home workouts

@shonavertue

All PTs have one thing in common: they want to help others. However, Joslyn Thompson-Rule has taken her fitness favours one step further. Not content with just coaching clients, she trains the future of women's fitness too through her online platforms and Women in Fitness Summit events.

Follow her for a BTS look at the London workout scene, plus a snapshot of what life is like as a Nike Global Master Trainer.

Best for: strength training advice and a confidence boost

@joslynthompsonrule

Founder of the SWEAT app and insanely popular BBG workout programs, Kayla Itsines' is possibly THE most famous trainer in the world.

Exclusive Beginner Sweat with Kayla Workout

Realising the programmes she was assigning to her personal training clients could be beneficial to women all over the world, Itsines' published her first BBG workout guide in 2014 and hasn't looked back since.

Still the same exceptionally sweet spirited and down to earth trainer she was before her almost 12 million followers, Itsines' brings her expertise to making getting fit at home easy. as. pie.

Best for: Home workouts

@kayla_itsines

Anna Victoria's catapult to fitness fame began like many others: a personal story of transformation. However, if it was a comparison photo that got her noticed by UK press, it's her credible content that's kept us hooked.

Sharing easy-to-follow workouts and a big dose of positivity, Victoria has a fad-free approach to building your best body.

But that's not all. In recent times she's shared a very honest account of her fertility troubles and how she's adapted her own fitness to try and improve her chances of getting pregnant.

Best for: Thirty-something women wanting to work with their hormones, not against them.

@annavictoria

Ever wanted to train like an Olympian? Following Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill might just be your golden ticket.

Dame JEH takes you along her fitness journey - returning to training after her two pregnancies, her love of running and strength workouts that'll leave you gasping. In a good way.

A passionate advocate for post-natal and pelvic floor health, Jess' platform is used to help women move more, no matter what season of life they're in.

Jess' Low Intensity Workout You Can do At-Home

Best for: Post-natal health

@jessicaennishill

Founder of Body By Simone, the dance cardio workout that took the world by storm, Simone De La Rue is a ray of insta-feed sunshine.

Exclusive Body by Simone Workout

A post-natal expert - as well as mummy to adorable Oscar - Simone's skill of making cardio not only fun but effective too has earned her a following of over a quarter of a million followers. From circuit ideas to dance cardio classes and years of personal training wisdom, De La Rue knows. her. stuff.

Best for: Dance cardio

@bodybysimone

If you love HIIT, then Chontel Duncan may just be the follow for you.

Sharing her love for high intensity interval training or Muay Thai, Chontel's mission is to get people smashing their goals, one workout at a time.

Mum of two, business owner and FIERCE trainer on Kayla Itsines' SWEAT app, Chontel isn't immune to the myriad of roles and responsibilities everyone faces in their daily life, but her message, to make the time and commit to yourself is a welcome reminder as to-do lists start to stack up and life grows busier and busier.

Best for: HIIT

@chontelduncan

Fittest woman in the world twice over, Annie Thorisdottir is quite literally a force to be reckoned with. The first woman to ever win the Crossfit Games, she trains for four hours per day, six days per week to perform at her peak physical fitness.

Best for: Crossfit

@anniethorisdottir

What would you call an account set up to blog about pilates? Blogilates, of course!

In actuality, Cassey Ho, the influencer behind the über popular channel, only uploaded her first pilates video to Youtube as a way of helping her students stay fit when they couldn't physically make it to class.

Now, the founder of POP Pilates - which is her trademarked style class fusing pop music and pilates - Ho, has a following of 1.5 million people and you could be the next!

Best for: Pilates

@blogilates

NHS doctor, nutritionist and author, Dr Hazel Wallace works to bridge the gap between traditional medical advice and the latest findings in nutrition and lifestyle - sharing it all with her 400k+ following.

Somehow, the super busy Hazel also finds time to squeeze in a CrossFit sesh, saying she loves how she's 'made some incredible friends' through training.

A scientifically sound Instagrammer, follow Hazel for the 101 on nutrition to fuel your fitness. Trust us, she's got the goods.

Best for: Nutrition

@thefoodmedic

Krissy Cela's 1.8million followers are regularly treated to easy to do circuits and workout ideas care of the Albanian PT who creates and shares strength, HIIT and bodyweight sequences. If you've got all the gear but maybe less of an idea, then Cela is a solid follow to smash your goals in 2020.

Best for: At home strength training

@krissycela

Jessica Olie's style of yoga, a mix between yoga, poetry and acrobatic gymnastic moves took Instagram by storm ever since she posted her first 1:1 demonstrating her insane flexibility and strength.

An ex-competitive swimmer, Olie's no stranger to building the foundations needed to succeed in her sport and the yogi regularly strength trains to support her ambitious yoga flows.

Best for: Acrobatic yoga

@jessicaolie

Adrienne Herbert, a.k.a Adrienne_LDN is quite literally an explosion of energy.

FIIT master trainer, mum of adorable mini-doppelgänger Jude, TEDX speaker, runner and podcast host - what Adrienne can't do hasn't been created yet.

Sharing her optimistic point of view, radical honesty and commitment to bettering herself and you, Adrienne is the ray-of-sunshine/kick up the bum you need when negative voices start to creep in. Trust us, she'll make both your day and feed better.

Best for: Motivation

@adrienne_ldn

Über popular yoga influencer Cat Meffan first got into yoga due to multiple knee operations and injuries that forced her to slow down and reflect on what her body truly needed.

Now, sharing her love for all things wellness and yoga, Cat comes with a message of slowing down, tuning in, getting stretchy and, most importantly, retaining a playful attitude when it comes to getting down to the mat.

It's yoga, not brain surgery - let loose a little!

Best for: At home yoga

@catmeffan

As well as being a PT, registered dietician, wellness influencer, Rachel DeVaux also co-founded a café dedicated to toast. Yes, toast. I mean, #goals.

Sharing her love for real food, healthy recipes, functional fitness and travel, Rachel brings workouts, reviews and tips to living your most-well life.

Try one of her circuits and then chow down on some easy chia pudding. Life's good, y'know?

Best for: Healthy recipes

@rachelgoodseats

In 2014 Kelly Roberts went viral for taking selfies with 'hot men' during a half-marathon. But forget that, as it shouldn't have been her hot men run streak that caused headlines but her strident rejection of body-shaming in the running community and wider fitness world.

In fact, the run club she set up, @badassladygang, was founded to do just that: redefine what running looks like for the majority of people. And, #spoiler, it's not always airbrushed and petite.

Showing the blood and guts of what it takes to be a runner, Kelly doesn't shy away from dismantling the average ideas of what a runner should look like - instead she gets after her goals every. damn. day. and encourages you to do the same.

We see you, Kelly! Run on!

Best for: Run

@kellykroberts

Laura 'Biceps' Hoggins is a rising force on the London Fitness scene. Daily, she bigs up her clients and shares accessible workouts and plans - normally with a good dose of banter.

Whether she's in the gym, training and sharing her sessions, to talking about her mental health and reality of being a strong woman, Laura keeps it positively real 24/7.

Best for: Strength training (and Great Vibes)

@laurabiceps