In the past, as well as today, hard work, motivation, and self-discipline are key factors to the success story every person dreams of. Although this seems to work most of the time, there is no harm in having some extra help along the way.
As we know in today’s modern time where social media has taken over and it is present in every aspect of our lives, it is important that we add a large fan base to the list of becoming a success story. These are Instagram fitness stars and influencers who gained their popularity right on the platform, and each of them has something unique to share.
10 Hanna Öberg (1.8M followers)
Hanna wasn’t always in the super shape she is in today. On the contrary, she was a girl who had an unhealthy diet desperate for a change. The strong determination to make a change led her into the fitness world, where she strived for consistent results.
Hanna learned her life lesson, took the message she desperately needed and made it into a motivational campaign to help others. Among her many accomplishments in her career, she is a sponsored athlete and a social media celebrity.
9 Joe Wicks (3M followers)
He has a degree in sport science, a 90-day workout program, and he is a personal trainer with a fitness empire. Wicks can be found under the name: The Body Coach. His beliefs support healthy eating and fun recipes rather than the restricted calorie diets that starve people out.
For that reason, he has published a large number of books to help out his followers and fans. ”Lean In 15” is one of his famous books published in 2015, it gives healthy and balanced recipes that can be cooked in 15 minutes.
8 Eva Andressa (5.4M followers)
Andressa is a former Brazilian bodybuilder with a large number of bodybuilding championships. Her motivation to support others is inspired as a result of her difficult childhood where she was subjected to body shaming. Hard work and her career in fitness modeling helped her to rise to an international celebrity.
After terminating her professional competitions, she scaled down her workouts to three times per week. As an influencer, she uses her social platform to inspire her followers with many eye-catching pictures and videos.
7 Simeon Panda (6M followers)
Over 6 million people follow his Instagram account. Some are there for his gorgeously built physique or for tips on how to train and get bulky. His rise to stardom was definitely not overnight, as many would think. Panda started off as a lean 16-year-old who wanted to play rugby and run track.
Because of his height, he was perceived as skinny and didn’t fit in as an athlete. His dedication and perseverance led him to become a professional bodybuilder. The transformation of his lifestyle was more hard work, less "magic potions.”
6 Linn Lowes (2.2M followers)
After winning a battle with cancer, Linn became aware of all the benefits the fitness life brings. As people started admiring her braveness and hard work, her popularity grew, and she developed herself into a successful Instagram influencer.
Later on, she became a brand ambassador for Women’s Best, a company that contains and works exclusively with vegan supplements. Over the years, her figure, abs, toned hips, and beautiful curves have been applauded by her fans.
5 Pamela Reif (4.5M followers)
Her fitness model career as an influencer began when she was only 16 years old. Pamela started with posting images on her Instagram of her lifestyle and workouts that brought her millions of followers worldwide. As a young lady, she was looking for a hobby when she discovered fitness.
At the very beginning, she was discouraged by her progress due to the wrong fitness plan. Thankfully she didn’t give up. After switching her workouts from cardio to weight training, the results were better than anyone expected.
4 Jennifer Selter (12.8M followers)
Selter is a social media influencer for fitness and a healthy lifestyle with a positive mindset. After going under rhinoplasty surgery, Selter's confidence rose up, and she continued to work on her body image. That led to the start of her career in 2012 when she set up her Instagram platform where she steadily made her way up.
So far, she has come to be on numerous magazines such as Vanity Fair, FHM, Elle, and Muscle & Fitness. Amongst her achievements, she was voted 82 in the top 99 Most Desirable Women in 2014 by AskMen.
3 Kayla Itsines (12.1M followers)
The Australian fitness queen has it all and shares it with everyone on her Instagram page. She is a personal fitness trainer and author of a series of fitness eBooks, as well as a successful business owner of Bikini Body Training Company.
In her long list of accomplishments, there is also a workout app that has a meal planner called “Sweat with Kayla.” The goal for her workouts is not the everyday lose weight and gain muscle but rather to focus on creating a specific look for every individual.
2 Rebecca Louise (569K followers)
With her colorful yet strong entrepreneurial spirit, bright smile, and hardworking routine, she can make anyone get on their yoga mats and in their workout clothes in just minutes. Originally from the U.K and currently Based in Huntington Beach, California, Rebecca is one of the most uplifting, dedicated trainers out there.
She organizes pop up fitness camps all over the globe for fitness enthusiasts and bonds with them over hardcore training. On top of everything she does, Rebecca has even won a battle against anorexia.
1 Michelle Lewin (13.5M followers)
Born and raised in Venezuela, Lewin grew up in poverty. The lack of food caused constant weight loss and a very stressful period in her life. She started off in a local exercise center, supported by her mother.
Later on, her husband motivated her to pursue a career in modeling, but due to a short height and chest freckles, she was often turned down. Getting into bodybuilding and fitness, she found her calling. Today she has a strong media presence, more than 30 magazine covers, and her own fitness program.
